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| − | In 1967, [[Plymouth]] introduced the GTX as the [[Belvedere]] GTX. The GTX eventually became a standalone model although in 1971, the GTX would cease to be a standalone model. | + | In 1967, [[Plymouth]] introduced the GTX as the [[Belvedere]] GTX and shared its grille with the [[Satellite]]. The GTX eventually became a standalone model although in 1971, the GTX would cease to be a standalone model. |
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In 1967, Plymouth introduced the GTX as the Belvedere GTX and shared its grille with the Satellite. The GTX eventually became a standalone model although in 1971, the GTX would cease to be a standalone model.
History:
Model Predecessor
The Belvedere may be considered a modle predecessor of the GTX since the GTX was originally introduced as the Belveder GTX.
Model Successor
Export Versions
Related Models
- Belvedere
- Satellite
Competition
Year by Year Changes, Production Numbers, and Cost:
1967
Body Styles
The 1967 GTX came as both a hardtop and a convertible.
Class
The Plymouth GTX's class is best described as muscle car.
Platform
The 1967 Plymouth Belveder GTX was a B-Body
Engines
The base engine was the Super Commando 440 that made 375 horsepower at 4,600 RPM and 480 lbs-ft. of torgue at 3,200 RPM. The only other option for the engine was the 426 "Street Hemi," which made 425 horsepower and 490 lbs-foot of torque. The "Street Hemi" was available through order code 73 annd added $564 to the base price.
Transmissions
Transmissions avaialble were the A-727 TorqueFlite three-speed automatic and the optional A-833 four-speed manual which one could select at no cost through Option code 393.
Length, width, height, wheelbase
The 1967 GTX had a wheelbase of 116 inches.
Brakes
The base 1967 GTX came with 11 x 3 inch drum brakes in the front and 11 x 2.5 drum brakes in the back, and the brake shoes needed to be adjusted manually. One could select a power-assist option through Code 451 and front disc brakes through code 479. Selecting front discs required the power-assist option.
1968
Body Styles
Class
Platform
Engines
Transmissions
Length, width, height, wheelbase
1969
Body Styles
Class
Platform
Engines
Transmissions
Length, width, height, wheelbase
1970
Body Styles
Class
Platform
Engines
Transmissions
Length, width, height, wheelbase
1971
Body Styles
Class
Platform
Engines
Transmissions
Length, width, height, wheelbase
Wiki Topic References:
Magazine References:
- Hemming Muscle Machines September 2010 pages 52 to 56
