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{{Concept Car Infobox | | {{Concept Car Infobox | | ||
|Image = | |Image = [[Image:1965-AMC_Cavalier_ShowCar.jpg|300px|1965 AMC Cavalier]] | ||
|Marque = | |Marque = [[AMC]] | ||
|aka = '''Type aka here, not up there''' | |aka = '''Type aka here, not up there''' | ||
|Introduction = '''year of introduction+Where(auto show)''' | |Introduction = '''year of introduction+Where(auto show)''' | ||
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|Power = N/A hp @ N/A rpm<br>N/A lb-ft of [[torque]] @ N/A rpm | |Power = N/A hp @ N/A rpm<br>N/A lb-ft of [[torque]] @ N/A rpm | ||
|Similar = '''similar (competition)''' | |Similar = '''similar (competition)''' | ||
|Designer = | |Designer = [[Richard Teague]] | ||
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' | A [[concept car]] built by [[American Motors]] (AMC) in 1965. It was part of three other prototypes that hinted at some of AMC's future production vehicles. In 1966, the Cavalier [[sedan]] became part of "Project IV" touring the the [[auto show]] circuit. This group of four show cars included the [[AMC Vixen|Vixen]] (a four passenger [[Coupé]] with a "flying buttress" rear roof pillar that made the rear window area a look similar to the 1966 [[Pontiac GTO]]), the AMX prototype (a two-seat coupe that evolved into the [[AMC AMX|real production car]]), and the AMX II (a notch back hardtop that was eight inches longer than the AMX). | ||
The Cavalier was unique in that it was a study in symmetry. It was built to demonstrate the use of numerous interchangeable body panels. For example, the left front and right rear fenders were identical. The doors were similarly shared with opposite sides since the rear doors were hinged in the back ([[suicide door]]). The hood and deck lid were also interchangeable. The objective was to reduce the costs of production. | |||
Under the innovative body panel structure, the AMC Cavalier had a conventional front [[V8]] engine (343 cubic inch displacement - 5621.8 cc.) with [[rear-wheel drive]] layout. The Cavalier had a 118 inch [[wheelbase]] (2997.2 mm) with a seating capacity for six passengers. | |||
Many of the Cavalier's styling touches found their way into the [[AMC Hornet]] that was introduced for the 1970 model year. The Hornet was also designed under the direction of Richard A. Teague. | |||
See Wikicars' comprehensive '''[[{{PAGENAME}} Review]]'''. | See Wikicars' comprehensive '''[[{{PAGENAME}} Review]]'''. | ||
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==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
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[[Category:Concept automobiles]] | [[Category:Concept automobiles]] | ||
[[Category:AMC Vehicles|Cavalier]] | [[Category:AMC Vehicles|Cavalier]] | ||
[[Category:Rambler Vehicles|Cavalier]] | [[Category:Rambler Vehicles|Cavalier]] | ||
[[Category:Rear Wheel Drive Vehicles]] | [[Category:Rear Wheel Drive Vehicles]] | ||
[[Category:1960s Automobiles]] | [[Category:1960s Automobiles]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:24, 31 October 2008
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| AMC | |
| aka | Type aka here, not up there |
| Introduction | year of introduction+Where(auto show) |
| Class | Concept Car |
| Body Style | how many doors+how many seats+what type of body |
| Length | length - type here |
| Width | Width - type here |
| Height | Height - type here |
| Wheelbase | wheelbase - type here |
| Weight | Weight - you get the point |
| Transmission | transmission + drive |
| Engine | engine |
| Power | N/A hp @ N/A rpm N/A lb-ft of torque @ N/A rpm |
| Similar | similar (competition) |
| Designer | Richard Teague |
A concept car built by American Motors (AMC) in 1965. It was part of three other prototypes that hinted at some of AMC's future production vehicles. In 1966, the Cavalier sedan became part of "Project IV" touring the the auto show circuit. This group of four show cars included the Vixen (a four passenger Coupé with a "flying buttress" rear roof pillar that made the rear window area a look similar to the 1966 Pontiac GTO), the AMX prototype (a two-seat coupe that evolved into the real production car), and the AMX II (a notch back hardtop that was eight inches longer than the AMX).
The Cavalier was unique in that it was a study in symmetry. It was built to demonstrate the use of numerous interchangeable body panels. For example, the left front and right rear fenders were identical. The doors were similarly shared with opposite sides since the rear doors were hinged in the back (suicide door). The hood and deck lid were also interchangeable. The objective was to reduce the costs of production.
Under the innovative body panel structure, the AMC Cavalier had a conventional front V8 engine (343 cubic inch displacement - 5621.8 cc.) with rear-wheel drive layout. The Cavalier had a 118 inch wheelbase (2997.2 mm) with a seating capacity for six passengers.
Many of the Cavalier's styling touches found their way into the AMC Hornet that was introduced for the 1970 model year. The Hornet was also designed under the direction of Richard A. Teague.
See Wikicars' comprehensive AMC Cavalier Review.
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AM General | Chrysler | Hudson | Jeep | Kelvinator | Nash Motors | Nash-Kelvinator | Rambler | Australian Motor Industries | Vehiculos Automotores Mexicanos Rambler: Ambassador by Rambler · American · Classic · Marlin · Rambler Six · Rambler Rebel AMC: Ambassador · AMX · Concord · Eagle · Gremlin · Hornet · Javelin · Marlin · Matador · Mighty Mite · Metropolitan · Pacer · Rebel · Spirit Renault: LeCar · Alliance · Encore · Fuego · Medallion · Premier AMC & Rambler Concept Cars: Rambler Tarpon · AMC Cavalier · AMC AMX-GT · Amitron · Electron Roy Abernethy · A.E. Barit · Roy D. Chapin Jr. · George W. Romney · Richard A. Teague · George W. Mason · Gerald C. Meyers · Edmund E. Anderson · François Castaing | ||
| name of founder/s | None; Defunct | independent |
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