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Plymouth GTX
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| Plymouth GTX | |
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| Manufacturer | Chrysler Corporation |
| Production | 1967–1971 |
| Class | Muscle car |
| Platform | FR B-body |
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| Also called | Plymouth Belvedere GTX |
| Production | 1967–1970 |
| Body style | 2-door convertible 2-door hardtop |
| Engine | 426 in³ Hemi V8 440 in³ RB V8 |
| Related | Dodge Charger Dodge Coronet Plymouth Belvedere Plymouth Road Runner Plymouth Satellite |
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| Production | 1971 |
| Body style | 2-door coupe |
| Engine | 440 in³ RB V8 |
| Related | Dodge Charger Dodge Coronet Plymouth Road Runner Plymouth Satellite |
The Plymouth GTX was introduced as the Belvedere GTX in 1967 by the Plymouth division to be a "gentleman's" muscle car. It was to be an exceptional blend of style and performance. What differed it from a normal Belvedere was its special grille and rear fascia, as well as mock hood scoops, chrome "pit stop" fuel filler 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 in³ (7.2 L) V8 nicknamed the "Super Commando 440". The engine was rated at 375 hp. Buyers in 1967 could pay an extra US$546 and replace the 440 with Chrysler's legendary 426 in³ Hemi, which was rated at 425 hp. Only 720 GTXs were sold with this engine.
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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 new 383 in³ "Super Commando" V8(renamed the "Road Runner 383"), while the 440 was still standard in the GTX. The TorqueFlite automatic transmission was the standard on the GTX, with it being a US$206 option in the Road Runner. The GTX was offered in two models, the 2-door convertible and the 2-door hardtop.
In 1969, the GTX's sales were hurt when the Road Runner was also offered in a convertible body style. The GTX received minor cosmetic changes, as well as the introduction of the optional Air Grabber hood(standard on Hemi-engined models), which made the hood scoops functional. The standard 440 V8 was still rated at 375 hp.
The 1970 GTX received a 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 dropped 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 was the final year for the GTX as a standalone model; it was completely redesigned for this year. The 440 engine was still available. Emission restrictions such as lower compression ratios and faster-acting choke operation lowered the output by 5 hp, down to 370 hp. The 440 Six Barrel was down to 385 hp, but the Hemi was still rated at 425 hp. Due to rising insurance rates on muscle cars, sales were low and that spelled the end of the GTX and the Hemi engine.
From 1972 to 1974, the GTX was no longer a model of its own, but rather an mandatory option package on 440-powered Road Runners.
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| Cars: | Acclaim | Arrow | Barracuda | Belvedere | Breeze | Caravelle | Champ | Colt | Conquest | Cricket | Duster | Fury | Gran Fury | GTX | Horizon | Laser | Neon | Plaza | Prowler | Reliant | Road Runner | Sapporo | Satellite | Savoy | Sundance | TC3 | Turismo | Valiant | VIP | Volaré |
| Vans / SUVs: | Adventurer | Voyager/Grand Voyager | Trailduster |
| Trucks: | Arrow Truck |
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| Cars: | Backpack | Belmont | Cabana | Duster I | Explorer | Expresso | Howler | Pronto | Pronto Spyder | Prowler | Slingshot | Speedster | Tornado | Voyager 3 | XNR 500 | XX 500 |
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| Valiant | Volaré | Reliant | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mid-size | Caravelle | Acclaim | Breeze | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Satellite | Fury | Gran Fury | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Full-size | Fury | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gran Fury | Gran Fury | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sports | Duster | Sapporo | Laser | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Road Runner | Conquest | Prowler | Prowler | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SUV | Trailduster | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pickup | Arrow Truck | Scamp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Minivan | Voyager/Grand Voyager | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Van | Voyager | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||