I am planning a custom car. The guy is starting with an AMC AMX which weighs about 3,500 pounds.
It will have an automatic transmission. What engine setup is good for thirty miles per gallon at 65MPH and do about 13 flat in the quarter mile?
Probably will not make thirty MPG.
But if I had my heart set on a hot rod AMX, and I understand why you would. I would start with a nice chasis and then shove a Chevy LT5 6.2 liter under the hood. 755 hp with 715 lb ft of torque.
In the 3650 lb Corvette it makes 11 seconds in the 1/4 mile.
Pick a transmission of your choice. My choice would be 8 speed manual automatic. Then I would add magnetic suspension and decent steering control with proper tires and wheels.
