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The AMC AMX is a two-seat GT-style muscle car produced by American Motors Corporation from 1968 through 1970. [2] [6] As one of just two American-built two-seaters, the AMX was in direct competition with the one-inch (2.5 cm) longer wheelbase Chevrolet Corvette, [7] for substantially less money.
This was the final year for the GTX as a stand-alone model. The convertible body style was dropped. 1971 Plymouth GTX, one of eleven manually equipped, Hemi-engined cars built 1971 GTX tail light panel with factory slotted exhaust tips. Engine choices were 440 four-barrel, 440 with three two-barrels (Six Pack), and 426 Hemi.
This particular combination proved one of the fastest classic-era muscle cars, making it a treat to drive in addition to its handsome looks. 6. 1970 Plymouth Superbird Auction price : $1.65 million
The fastest muscle car produced by American Motors was the mid-sized 1970 AMC Rebel "The Machine", which was powered by a 390 cu in (6.4 L) engine producing 340 hp (254 kW). [73] The Rebel had a 0–60 mph (97 km/h) time of 6.8 seconds and a quarter-mile run in 14.4 seconds at 99 mph (159 km/h).
Check out these cool cars from a wild decade, from the Chevelle Super Sport to the Ford Gran Torino, and see if you think we missed deserving models. 15 of the Grooviest Muscle Cars of the ’70s ...
1. Torque. American muscle cars are designed for raw power and performance, specifically on American roads. They pack at least 400 lb-ft of torque, giving them exceptional power under the hood.
These Rebels were no longer the muscle car of 1957, but did offer more power than regular Rambler models. A test by Motor Trend concluded "the V8 powered Rebel is now able to reach a true 60-mph from a standstill in an estimated 12.0 seconds"—significantly slower than the limited-production 1957 Rebel, and this was pretty good for that era.
Many elements change how fast the car can accelerate to 60 mph. [ii] [iii] Tires, elevation above sea level, weight of the driver, testing equipment, weather conditions and surface of testing track all influence these times. [3]