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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). [74]
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 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 : $1.65 million
These Rebels were no longer the muscle car of 1957, but did offer more power than regular Rambler models. A test by Motor Trend concluded "the V8 powered Rebel is now able to reach a true 60-mph from a standstill in an estimated 12.0 seconds"—significantly slower than the limited-production 1957 Rebel, and this was pretty good for that era.
Check out these cool cars from a wild decade, from the Chevelle Super Sport to the Ford Gran Torino, and see if you think we missed deserving models. 15 of the Grooviest Muscle Cars of the ’70s ...
The 1971 Hemi 'Cuda convertible is now considered one of the most valuable collectible muscle cars. Only thirteen were built, seven of which were sold domestically. The most recent public sale was at the June 2014 Mecum auction in Seattle, where a blue-on-blue 4-speed sold for US$ 3.5 million (plus buyers premium).
5. Rich Culture and Heritage. Muscle cars are part of American heritage and have a decades-long history.These cars represent a golden era in automotive design and innovation.
The AMI Rambler Javelins were the only American "muscle cars" of that era to be sold new in Australia. [112] The Australian Javelins came with top trim and features that included the 343 cu in (5.6 L) 280 bhp (210 kW) V8 engine, three-speed "Shift Command" automatic transmission, and "Twin Grip" limited-slip rear differential. [ 112 ]