another factory-approved conversion was the 1980 turbo-diesel. the engines producing and of torque were supplied by vm motori. only about seven are thought to have been manufactured; two are accounted for in one of the amc eagle clubs. the literature for the conversions noted the cars would be equipped with larger fuel tanks, which together with diesel economy and an optional overdrive transmission, would give the cars up to range. the $9,000 price tag for the conversion limited its market appeal and it was discontinued.