1971 Plymouth GTX
1971 Plymouth GTX
1971 Plymouth GTX: The Legend of the American Muscle Car
The 1971 Plymouth GTX is considered one of the last representatives of the American muscle car era. It was one of the remarkable vehicles of its time with its performance-oriented design, powerful engine options and striking appearance. The GTX was at the top of Plymouth's sporty and high-performance car lineup and holds a special place, especially for Mopar enthusiasts.
Design:
The 1971 GTX had an aggressive and muscular design. It symbolized power and speed with its long engine hood, short rear deck, pronounced fender lines and sporty grille. The "Air Grabber" hood, which came as standard, optimized the engine's air intake and gave the vehicle an even more imposing appearance. The "GTX" logos on the sides and the optional racing stripes emphasized the sporty identity of the car. The interior had a driver-oriented design. Leather or fabric upholstery options, sporty steering wheel and instrument panel were details to increase driving pleasure.
Engine Options and Performance:
The 1971 Plymouth GTX was offered with two different V8 engine options:
* 440 CID (7.2 liter) V8: This engine, offered as standard, attracted attention with its high torque production. Fed by a four-throat carburetor, this engine offered impressive acceleration and mid-range acceleration performance.
* 426 CID (7.0 liter) Hemi V8: The optionally available Hemi engine turned the GTX into a real performance monster. With its high compression ratio and special cylinder heads, this engine was one of the most powerful American engines of the period. Hemi-powered GTXs performed exceptionally well in drag racing and high-speed driving.
While the GTXs generally came with a three-speed TorqueFlite automatic transmission as standard, a four-speed manual transmission was also available as an option. Thanks to its powerful engines and transmission options, the 1971 GTX could reach high speeds in a short time and offered an impressive driving experience.
