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American Motors Corporation · model year 1986

1986 American Motors Corporation Eagle

Special purpose · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Special Purpose Vehicles

EPA figures · 1986fueleconomy.gov
16MPG combined
15/17MPG city / highway
$4,200fuel a year
555 g CO₂ per mile 4.2 L 6-cyl Automatic 3-spd
This car on fueleconomy.gov, read 2 October 2026. Your own figures depend on how and where you drive.

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The 1986 American Motors Corporation Eagle is a gasoline special-purpose vehicle with four-wheel or all-wheel drive. Its 4.2 L six-cylinder engine is paired with a three-speed automatic transmission. Fuel economy is 15 MPG in the city, 17 MPG on the highway and 16 MPG combined. The listed EPA annual fuel cost is $4,200, and tailpipe CO2 is 555.44 g per mile. These figures give buyers a clear view of the Eagle’s stated fuel use and emissions, while its body and drive classifications help identify its type. The model belongs to the Eagle family and is classified by the EPA as a Special Purpose Vehicle.

Good to know

  • Four-wheel or all-wheel drive
  • 4.2 L six-cylinder engine
  • Three-speed automatic transmission

Watch for

  • 15 MPG city economy
  • 16 MPG combined economy
  • $4,200 listed annual fuel cost

Who it suits. It may suit buyers seeking a gasoline vehicle with four-wheel or all-wheel drive. Its stated 16 MPG combined economy and $4,200 annual fuel cost are key considerations for running-cost comparisons.

The Eagle’s listing combines four-wheel or all-wheel drive with a 4.2 L six-cylinder engine and automatic transmission. Its 16 MPG combined rating and stated annual fuel cost are central points to weigh.

Every figure on record

Efficiency
Combined MPG
16 MPG
City MPG
15 MPG
Highway MPG
17 MPG
Running cost
Annual fuel cost
$4,200
Tailpipe CO₂
555 g per mile
The car
Model year
1986
Body
Special purpose
EPA size class
Special Purpose Vehicles
Drive
4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Powertrain
Engine
4.2 L 6-cyl
Transmission
Automatic 3-spd
Fuel
Gasoline

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