American Motors Corporation · model year 1984
1984 American Motors Corporation Eagle 4WD
Special purpose · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD
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The CarCody take
The 1984 American Motors Corporation Eagle 4WD is a gasoline special-purpose vehicle with four-wheel or all-wheel drive. Its 4.2-liter six-cylinder engine and three-speed automatic earn 15 city, 20 highway, and 17 combined MPG. EPA annual fuel cost is $3,950, with tailpipe CO2 of 522.76 grams per mile.
Good to know
- Four-wheel or all-wheel drive
- 4.2-liter six-cylinder gasoline engine
- 20 MPG highway rating
- Three-speed automatic transmission
Watch for
- 15 MPG city rating
- 17 MPG combined rating
- EPA annual fuel cost of $3,950
- 522.76 grams of CO2 per mile
Who it suits. Drivers who prioritize four-wheel or all-wheel drive Buyers seeking a gasoline special-purpose vehicle Drivers comfortable with 17 combined MPG
Choose the 1984 Eagle 4WD when four-wheel or all-wheel drive matters more than minimizing fuel spending. Its 17 combined MPG gives you a practical baseline, while the 15 city and 20 highway ratings show where your driving pattern will land. The $3,950 EPA annual fuel estimate makes fuel a major ownership line. This is a focused choice for special-purpose 4WD use, not a low-cost gasoline commuter.
What it is
This 1984 American Motors Corporation Eagle is a special-purpose vehicle with four-wheel or all-wheel drive. It uses gasoline, a 4.2-liter six-cylinder engine, and a three-speed automatic transmission.
The figure that anchors its fuel chart is 17 combined MPG.
The numbers
EPA ratings are 15 MPG in city driving and 20 MPG on the highway. The combined rating is 17 MPG, blending those two conditions into one everyday reference point.
Its EPA class is Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD.
What it costs to run
EPA estimates annual fuel cost at $3,950. Your actual bill will follow how much city and highway driving you do and the gasoline price you pay.
Tailpipe CO2 is rated at 522.76 grams per mile.
How it compares
Its own city and highway ratings show the spread to expect between slower urban trips and open-road driving.
Who it suits
This Eagle suits a buyer who needs four-wheel or all-wheel drive in a gasoline special-purpose vehicle and accepts a 17 MPG combined rating.
It also fits someone who wants a simple three-speed automatic rather than a newer transmission design.
Trade-offs
Four-wheel or all-wheel drive comes with a 15 MPG city rating and 20 MPG highway rating. The 4.2-liter six-cylinder runs on gasoline, and the EPA annual fuel estimate is $3,950.
The three-speed automatic keeps the powertrain specification straightforward, but the ratings leave a clear gap between city and highway use.
Verdict
Choose the 1984 Eagle 4WD when four-wheel or all-wheel drive matters more than minimizing fuel spending. Its 17 combined MPG gives you a practical baseline, while the 15 city and 20 highway ratings show where your driving pattern will land. The $3,950 EPA annual fuel estimate makes fuel a major ownership line. This is a focused choice for special-purpose 4WD use, not a low-cost gasoline commuter.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 17 MPG
- City MPG
- 15 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 20 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,950
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 523 g per mile
- Model year
- 1984
- Body
- Special purpose
- EPA size class
- Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD
- Drive
- 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 4.2 L 6-cyl
- Transmission
- Automatic 3-spd
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 1984 American Motors Corporation Eagle 4WD's combined MPG?
Its EPA combined rating is 17 MPG.
What are its city and highway MPG ratings?
It is rated at 15 MPG city and 20 MPG highway.
How much does it cost to fuel each year?
The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $3,950.
What drivetrain does the Eagle 4WD use?
It has four-wheel or all-wheel drive.
What engine and transmission does it have?
The powertrain is a 4.2-liter six-cylinder gasoline engine with a three-speed automatic.
What is its EPA vehicle class?
It is classified as a Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD.
How much tailpipe CO2 does it produce?
The rating is 522.76 grams of CO2 per mile.
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