Eagle SX/4 all wheel drive
Photos of a nice SX4 seen on the street in Seattle. Thanks to the owner for keeping this car in good shape.
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SX/4 seen on the street.
The all wheel drive Eagle 50 series SX/4, a 2 door liftback, was made 1981-1983 in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
The Eagle all wheel drive was introduced in 1980. It was based on the technology of the Jeep Cherokee Wagoneer with quadra-trac.
1987- Chryser bought AMC in 1987 and still sells the Jeep line.
The SX/4 was based on the AMC Spirit liftback.
It had a 2.5L I-4 cylinder.
The SX/4 was raced in the 1981, 1982, 1983 and 1984 ProRally series and did well.
The 1983 Eagle wagon was the official vehicle for the National Ski Patrol
Dimensions
wheelbase 97.2"
length 164.6"
width 73"
height 55.2"
minimum ground clearance 6.9"
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The Eagle all wheel drive was introduced in 1980. It was based on the technology of the Jeep Cherokee Wagoneer with quadra-trac.
1987- Chryser bought AMC in 1987 and still sells the Jeep line.
The SX/4 was based on the AMC Spirit liftback.
It had a 2.5L I-4 cylinder.
The SX/4 was raced in the 1981, 1982, 1983 and 1984 ProRally series and did well.
The 1983 Eagle wagon was the official vehicle for the National Ski Patrol
Dimensions
wheelbase 97.2"
length 164.6"
width 73"
height 55.2"
minimum ground clearance 6.9"
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thanks for visiting. you are here http://www.cars101.com/eagle-sx4.html v 1.22.12
here are some photos
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The Eagle all wheel drive was introduced in 1980.
It was based on the technology of the Jeep Cherokee Wagoneer with quadra-trac.
1972- Jeep Cherokee and Wagoneer with quadra-trac introduced.
1970- AMC bought Kaiser in 1970.
1963- Kaiser introduced the Wagoneer (later known as the Grand Wagoneer) in 1963.
1953- Kaiser bought Willys in 1953.
1949- Willys, who bought the Jeep name in 1950, made the Jeep station wagon from 1946-1955. 4WD was available starting in 1949.
Willys, Ford and Jeep designer Bantam all built 4x4 Jeeps during WWII.
1987- Chryser bought AMC in 1987 and still sells the Jeep line.
a few Eagle SX/4 links
Wkipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AMC_Eagle
Fan site with year by year changes http://www.amceaglenest.com/history1981.html
Popular Mechanics, April 1980 http://books.google.com/books?id=1dkDAAAAMBAJ&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_ge_summary_r&cad=0#v=onepage&q&f=false
Popular Science, August 1980 http://books.google.com/books?id=cUpqF_NKRToC&dq=AMC+Eagle+innovation&source=gbs_navlinks_s
1980 Eagle pioneered the cross-over SUV http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m3012/is_2_181/ai_70935228/?tag=content;col1-
a few other US introductions of 4wd/AWD cars
not a complete list
1957- Chevy Suburban 4x4. The Suburban was first available in 1933.
1966-1971 Jensen Motors (England) made 320 of the Jensen FF sports car. The Jensen Interceptor was a very cool car.
1974- Subaru 4wd was available on 1975 models.
1980- Audi Quattro
1982- Toyota Tercel wagon 4wd. a box on wheels
1984- VW Syncro (Audi quattro). The vanagon 1985-1992 still rules
1984- Honda Civic wagon real time 4wd, another box on wheels
1985- Mazda 323 GTX
1986- Mercedes 4matic
1987- Toyota minivan. it had an ice maker by the front seats.
1987- Ford Tempo awd
1988- Toyota All-trac Celica and Camry
1990- Ford Aerostar and Chevy Astro minivans
1991- Dodge Caravan
1996- Subaru Outback
It was based on the technology of the Jeep Cherokee Wagoneer with quadra-trac.
1972- Jeep Cherokee and Wagoneer with quadra-trac introduced.
1970- AMC bought Kaiser in 1970.
1963- Kaiser introduced the Wagoneer (later known as the Grand Wagoneer) in 1963.
1953- Kaiser bought Willys in 1953.
1949- Willys, who bought the Jeep name in 1950, made the Jeep station wagon from 1946-1955. 4WD was available starting in 1949.
Willys, Ford and Jeep designer Bantam all built 4x4 Jeeps during WWII.
1987- Chryser bought AMC in 1987 and still sells the Jeep line.
a few Eagle SX/4 links
Wkipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AMC_Eagle
Fan site with year by year changes http://www.amceaglenest.com/history1981.html
Popular Mechanics, April 1980 http://books.google.com/books?id=1dkDAAAAMBAJ&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_ge_summary_r&cad=0#v=onepage&q&f=false
Popular Science, August 1980 http://books.google.com/books?id=cUpqF_NKRToC&dq=AMC+Eagle+innovation&source=gbs_navlinks_s
1980 Eagle pioneered the cross-over SUV http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m3012/is_2_181/ai_70935228/?tag=content;col1-
a few other US introductions of 4wd/AWD cars
not a complete list
1957- Chevy Suburban 4x4. The Suburban was first available in 1933.
1966-1971 Jensen Motors (England) made 320 of the Jensen FF sports car. The Jensen Interceptor was a very cool car.
1974- Subaru 4wd was available on 1975 models.
1980- Audi Quattro
1982- Toyota Tercel wagon 4wd. a box on wheels
1984- VW Syncro (Audi quattro). The vanagon 1985-1992 still rules
1984- Honda Civic wagon real time 4wd, another box on wheels
1985- Mazda 323 GTX
1986- Mercedes 4matic
1987- Toyota minivan. it had an ice maker by the front seats.
1987- Ford Tempo awd
1988- Toyota All-trac Celica and Camry
1990- Ford Aerostar and Chevy Astro minivans
1991- Dodge Caravan
1996- Subaru Outback
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