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The Plymouth GTX was introduced as the Belvedere GTX in 1967 by the Plymouth motor division to be a "gentleman's" Muscle Car . It was to be an exceptional blend of style and pefromance. What differed it from a normal Belvedere was its special grill and tail panel, as well as mock hood scoops, chrome "pit stop" gas cap and optional racing stripes. For the performance aspect of the vehicle, a superb suspension system was made standard. Standard too was Plymouth's massive 440 cubic inch (7.212 L) V8 nicknamed the " Super Commando 440 ." The motor was rated at 375 Hp . Buyers in 1967 could fork over an extra $546 and replace the 440 with Chrysler 's legendary 426 Hemi , which was rated at 425 hp. Only 720 people decided to do this. 1968 In 1968 the Road Runner was introduced by Plymouth as a budget version of the Belvedere. There were minor changes made in the design of the Belevdere, which made it to both the Road Runner and the GTX. The Road Runner's base engine was the 383 cubic inch V8, while the 440 was still standard in the GTX. The TorqueFlite automatic Transmission was the standard on the GTX, with it being a $206 option in the Road Runner. The GTX was offered in two models, the Convertible and the 2-Door hardtop. 1969 In 1969 the GTX's sales were hurt when the Road Runner was offered in a convertible model. The GTX recived minor cosmetic changes, as well as the introduction of the Air Grabber hood, which made the hood scoops fuctional. 1969 also saw the inroduction of the 440+6, referred to as the " 440 Six Pack ." In this configuration, the standard Carter four-barrel Carb was replaced by three two-barrel carbs. This produced an extra 15 hp, making the output of the 440+6 390 hp. The standard 440 V8 was still rated at 375 hp. In either configuration, performance was, to say the least, brutal. 1970 The 1970 GTX received some major redesign. The lines were made smoother, and a "power bulge" hood was introduced, as well as non-functional rear brake air scoops. The convertible model was lost in 1970. The Air Grabber hood scoop was brought back, but instead of being two scoops on the hood as in 1969, it became one scoop located on the power bulge. The GTX was available with the standard 440, as well as the 440+6 and the 426 Hemi. But because the GTX was heavier, it was a little bit slower than the more popular Road Runner. However, no GTX ever lacked power. 1971 1971 was the final year for the GTX to be its own car. It was completely redesigned. The 440 was still available. Emission restrictions such as lower compression ratio and faster-acting choke operation lowered the output 5 horsepower, down to 370. Due to rising insurance rates, sales of the car were low and that spelled the end of the GTX and the Hemi engine. 1972 AND BEYOND From 1972 to 1974 the GTX was no longer its own car, but rather an option paclage on the Road Runner. EXTERNAL LINKS |
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