Plymouth GTX
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 CID(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 CID Hemi, which was rated at 425 hp. Only 720 GTXs were sold with this 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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