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Acura RSX

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! colspan=2 | '''Acura RSX'''
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! colspan=2 style="text-align:center; font-weight:normal; background:#ddb;" | [[Acura]]
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| aka
| [[Honda Integra]] outside the US
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
| Production
| 2002-2006
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| Class
| Compact
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
| Body Style
| 2-Door Hatchback
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| Length
| 172.4 in.
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
| Width
| 67.9 in.
|- style="vertical-align:top;
| Height
| 54.9 in.
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
| Wheelbase
| 101.2 in.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| Weight
| 2,734-2,840 lbs.
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
| Transmission
| 5-speed Manual <br> 5-speed Automatic <br> 6-speed Manual
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| Engine
| 2.0 liter [[DOHC]] [[inline-4]]
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
| Power
| 155 [[hp]] @ 6500 RPM <br> 139 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM <br><br> 201 [[hp]] @ 7800 RPM <br> 140 lb-ft @ 7000 RPM
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| Similar
| [[Toyota Celica]] <br> [[Ford Mustang]] <br> [[MINI Cooper]] <br> [[Hyundai Tiburon]] <br> [[Mitsubishi Eclipse]] <br> [[Chevrolet Cobalt]] <br> [[Pontiac G6]] <br> [[Volkswagen GTI]]
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[[Image:rsx_rear.jpg|thumb|300px|right|'''2006 [[Acura]] RSX''']]
The '''Acura RSX''' is a successful sport coupe that was introduced into the [[Acura]] lineup in 2002 to replace the previous model Integra. Owned by the [[Honda|Honda Motor Corporation]], the [[Acura]] brand name has been Honda’s luxury and near luxury car label in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Hong Kong since March 1986. The Acura RSX has always managed to stay on top in its very competitive sport coupe class by providing excellent performance with pleasing luxury and build quality.

Appreciated by both the car enthusiast and the gear head, the Acura RSX can be seen on the road as both a classy sport coupe or a track-ready canyon carver. The Acura RSX suspension employs [[MacPherson strut|MacPherson struts]] in the front and [[Double wishbone|double-wishbone]] suspension in the rear. The 155 [[hp]] K-series engine proves to have significant potential for tuning, a trait shared with the B-series engines previously employed in the Integra and certain performance-oriented [[Honda Civic|Civic]] models. Like both the previous Integra and current Honda Civic Si, there is a booming performance aftermarket industry for the car and a large following of faithful RSX owners.

See Wikicars' comprehensive '''[[Acura RSX Review]]'''.

===Recent Changes===
Although the [[Acura]] RSX has been a strong seller for [[Honda]] since 2002, recently, Dick Collier (VP of PR at Honda Motor Co., Ltd) announced that there will be no 2007 RSX. Final units of the RSX have been slated to be built in the summer of 2006.

Reasons given behind the RSX model being dropped by Acura have been that it does not fit within the confines of Acura's re-structured market strategy. With the introduction of the similarly powerful and less expensive 2006 [[Honda Civic]] Si to the marketplace, Honda considers the new Si to be a more viable choice for performance minded young men, who are the most common buyers of RSXs.

It has also been speculated that a 2-door variant of the new [[Acura TSX]] will replace the RSX as their entry-level sports coupe. However, the rumored TSX coupe will be more luxurious, more expensive and more powerful than the RSX and will thus likely appeal to a slightly different market segment.

===Styles and Major Options===
The [[Acura]] RSX is available in 2 trims: the '''base model''' and '''Type-S'''.

====Base====
[[Image:rsx_engine.jpg|thumb|300px|right|'''2006 [[Acura]] RSX i-VTEC engine''']]
'''The base model comes standard with:'''
*155 [[HP|hp]] K20A3 motor
*5-speed [[Transmission|automatic/manual transmission]]
*Sport seat with cloth-trimmed interior
*Dual trip meters
*Power moonroof
*AM/FM tuner, in-dash CD player, 6 speakers audio system
*Power windows, door locks and hatch lock
*[[Cruise control]]
*[[Remote Keyless Entry|Remote entry system]]
*16-inch aluminum alloy [[wheels]]
*All-Season steel-belted radial [[tires]]

====Type-S====
[[Image:rsx_interior.jpg|thumb|300px|right|'''2006 [[Acura]] RSX Type-S interior''']]
'''The Type-S includes sportier accessories and performance including:'''
*201 [[HP|hp]] K20Z1 motor
*6-speed [[Transmission|manual transmission]]
*Sport seats with leather-trimmed interior
*Titanium finished [[Shifter|gearshift]] knob
*Acura/Bose AM/FM tuner, cassette, 6-disc in-dash CD changer, 7 speakers, including Richbass woofer audio system
*17-inch aluminum-alloy [[wheels]]
*Body-colored hatch [[spoiler]]
*Sport-tuned [[suspension]]
*Billet-style exhaust outlet

===Pricing===
Today's actual prices by city can be found at [http://www.carsdirect.com/acura/rsx/prices CarsDirect].

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'''Trims'''
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Base 2dr Coupe
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Type-S 2dr Coupe
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''MSRP''
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$20,325
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$23,845
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''Invoice''
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$18,553
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$21,758
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===Gas Mileage===
[http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymake/Acura2006.shtml EPA Estimates] for various trims of the [[Acura]] RSX are as follows:

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'''Trim'''
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[[Four cylinder|4 cyl.]], 2L, [[Manual transmission|Manual]]

(5-speed), Regular gas
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[[Four cylinder|4 cyl.]], 2L, [[Manual transmission|Manual]]

(6-speed), Premium gas
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[[Four cylinder|4 cyl.]], 2 L, [[Automatic transmission|Auto]]

(S5), Regular gas
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'''MPG'''
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27/34
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23/31
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25/34
</td>
</tr>
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===Reliability===
With a history of producing reliable cars, the [[Honda|Honda Motor Corporation]] has made sure to pass this tradition to the [[Acura]] RSX. General opinions point to the RSX as being an above average worry free car. Being that it is a sport performance car, it is bound to be subject to greater wear and tear than an average commuter, therefore it is understandable that greater mechanical wear would be present in test reviews. However, the maintenance history of the Acura RSX has always proved that it is able to avoid major costly mechanical failures. ''Autobytel.com'' gave the Acura RSX a '''87/100''' in both durability and mechanical quality. ''Msn Autos'' cited '''minimal problems''' in their test models and ''J.D. Power'' gave a reliability rating of '''3 of 5 stars''' (about average in its class).

===Safety===
[[image:rsx_safety.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Standard airbags & disc brake]]
Both [[Acura]] RSX trims come standard with Front driver/passenger [[airbags]], Front [[airbags|side airbags]] with passenger-side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS), Child Restraint System (CRS) lower anchors and top tether brackets (LATCH), Impact-absorbing [[crumple zones]] (front and rear), Side-impact floor/door beams, Collapsible steering column, Impact-absorbing interior surfaces, [[4-wheel disc brakes]] with [[ABS|anti-lock braking system (ABS)]].

The Acura RSX scored '''5 of 5 stars''' in Driver/Passenger '''frontal crash''' testing and '''4 of 5''' stars in Driver '''side crash''' testing through [http://www.safercar.gov/ NHTSA].

===Photos===
<gallery>
Image:rsx_quarter3.jpg|'''2006 [[Acura]] RSX'''
Image:rsx_shifter.jpg|'''5-Speed [[Automatic transmission|automatic]] w/ Sequential SportShift and Grade Logic Control'''
Image:rsx_trunk.jpg|'''RSX Trunk'''
Image:rsx_wheel.jpg|'''2006 [[Acura]] RSX Console'''
</gallery>

===Colors===

====Exterior====
The 2006 [[Acura]] RSX comes in the following exterior colors:
*Alabaster Silver Metallic
*Blaze Orange Metallic (Type-S only)
*Jade Green Metallic
*Magnesium Metallic
*Milano Red
*Nighthawk Black Pearl
*Premium White Pearl (Type-S only)
*Taffeta White (base only)
*Vivid Blue Pearl

====Interior====
The 2006 [[Acura]] RSX comes in the following interior colors:
*Black
*Titanium

===Main Competitors===
*[[Toyota Celica]]: [http://www.carsdirect.com/research/compareresults?acodes=USB60ACC111A0,USB50TOC031A0 side-by-side comparison]
*[[Ford Mustang]]: [http://www.carsdirect.com/research/compareresults?acodes=USB60ACC111A0,USB70FOC051A0 side-by-side comparison]
*[[MINI Cooper]]: [http://www.carsdirect.com/research/compareresults?acodes=USB60ACC111A0,USB60MNC011A0 side-by-side comparison]
*[[Hyundai Tiburon]]: [http://www.carsdirect.com/research/compareresults?acodes=USB60ACC111A0,USB60HYC041A0 side-by-side comparison]
*[[Mitsubishi Eclipse]]: [http://www.carsdirect.com/research/compareresults?acodes=USB60ACC111A0,USB70MIC011A0 side-by-side comparison]
*[[Chevrolet Cobalt]]: [http://www.carsdirect.com/research/compareresults?acodes=USB60ACC111A0,USB70CHC211A0 side-by-side comparison]
*[[Pontiac G6]]: [http://www.carsdirect.com/research/compareresults?acodes=USB60ACC111A0,USB70POC122A0 side-by-side comparison]
*[[Volkswagen GTI]]: [http://www.carsdirect.com/research/compareresults?acodes=USB60ACC111A0,USB70VWC082A0 side-by-side comparison]

==Hybrid Models==
Currently, [[Acura]] has no plans to offer a [[Hybrid Cars|hybrid]] version of the Acura RSX. Their parent company [[Honda|Honda Motor Corporation]] will continue to offer the [[Honda Accord Hybrid]], [[Honda Civic Hybrid]] and [[Honda Insight]].

==Unique Attributes==
[[image:rsx_engine2.jpg|thumb|210px|right|'''[[Acura]] i-VTEC Engine''']]
The [[Acura]] RSX's [[four cylinder|4-cylinder]] K-Series engine features ''intelligent VTEC'' or (i-VTEC), which electronically adjusts valve lift, valve timing and cam timing, giving the 2.0L engine a flatter [[torque]] curve and smooth power transition relative to previous VTEC implementations which only adjusted valve lift and valve timing.

==Resale Values==
Because of its desirability as a compact sport coupe amongst driving enthusiasts, the [[Acura]] RSX maintains a high resale value. Its reliability and superior make also allow it to keep it from depreciating.

According to ConsumerGuide.com, “fairly strong resale values keep secondhand prices of the Acura RSX on the high side.”

==Criticisms==
*Bumpy ride (''USA Today'')
*Loud road and tire noise (''Edmunds.com'')
*Engine needs to be reved highly for performance (''The Car Connection'')
*Styling is "[[Honda]]" generic and simple (''The Car Connection'')

==Generations==
===Second Generation (2005-2006)===
[[image:rsx_quarter2.jpg|thumb|250px|right|'''2006 [[Acura]] RSX''']]
In the second generation of the [[Acura]] RSX, the 2005 Type-S engine was boosted from 200 to 210 [[hp]] thanks to more aggressive camshafts and a larger-diameter exhaust system. Also, the [[suspension|suspensions]] on both RSXs were retuned, firmer stabilizer bars were added, and ride height was lowered 7mm. The RSX was given better shoes with 17-inch [[wheels]] and bigger 215/45R17 Michelin [[tires]] for greater traction. And the steering system was given a quicker steering ratio with a stiffer column for enhanced feel and response.

The exterior was revamped with more aggressive styling by adding a more sporty front and rear bumper, redesigned headlight and taillight assemblies, a restyled signature 5-sided Acura grille, new side sill garnish, and four new exterior colors: Magnesium Metallic, Vivid Blue Pearl, Jade Green Metallic, and Blaze Orange Metallic.

Changes to the RSX interior included: more bolstered front seats, new chrome and titanium-looking accents, and meter faces changed from metallic to white.

The 2006 Acura RSX saw little changes. The color “Global Silver Metallic” was replaced by Satin Silver Metallic and because Acura started using new SAE testing procedures for hp/[[torque]], the updated specs for the engine output were released as 155 hp (base model) and 201 hp (Type-S).

===First Generation (2002-2004)===
[[image:rsx_driving.jpg|thumb|275px|left|'''2002 [[Acura]] RSX''']]
The first generation [[Acura]] RSX was introduced to the United States in 2002 to replace the Acura Integra in its 3rd generation. Sold in Japan as the 4th generation Integra, the RSX used versions of a new 2.0L twin cam [[four cylinder|four-cylinder]] engine. It had 160 [[horsepower]], up from the 140 of the 1.8-liter engine in the last Integra LS and GS. The Type-S's 200 hp compared favorably with the Integra GS-R's 170 hp, or even the Type-R's 195 hp. The new chassis for the RSX would also be shared with the 2006 Civic and the platform would be the first entirely new entry-level chassis [[Honda]] had debuted since 1994.

In 2003, Acura added the new color “Redondo Red Pearl” to their RSX line up and a performance package for the Type-S. The performance package, called the “Factory Performance Package,” included 17-inch [[wheels]], slotted [[brake]] rotors, stiffened shocks and springs, and a [[spoiler]].

For 2004, the RSX received standard heated side view mirrors and a new exterior color, with “Milano Red” replacing Redondo Red Pearl. In addition, the ''Factory Performance Package'' was renamed the "A-Spec."

==Worldwide==
In North America and Hong Kong, the [[Acura]] RSX was marketed as the replacement for the [[Acura]]-badged version of the Integra, however [[Honda]] continues to sell the vehicle as the Honda Integra in Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and elsewhere. (previously, the Acura nameplate appeared only in North America, elsewhere in the world the same models are sold as Hondas).

It is available in base and "Type-S" trim levels in North America, and a "Integra iS / Integra Type S" and "Type R" version sold Japan and Oceania. However, to add to the confusion, the "Type R" sold in Oceania is very similar to the "Type-S" sold in North America, and the Integra line naming in Oceania have recently been realigned so it's similar to North American conventions. In other places, (eg. Hong Kong, Singapore) only the base version is available.

The Honda Integra Type R, sold in Japan, Australia, and some other markets, has reduced weight, a 220 PS / 164 kW / 217 [[HP|hp]] K20A engine (Japan-only; Oceania models have an engine similar to the Acura RSX-S), as well as a [[Limited Slip Differential|limited slip differential]] (LSD) and stiffer springs and shocks, Brembo brakes, 17" rims on Bridgestone Potenza tires, Recaro suede seats, body trim, and more.

==Design quirks and oddities==
''Transformers:Alterators''

[[Wikipedia:Prowl (Transformers)|Prowl]] and [[Wikipedia:Camshaft (Transformers)|Camshaft]] transformered into Acura RSX Cars Prowl
Is A Acura RSX Police Car and Camshaft is a Regular Acura RSX

==Awards==
*'''Car and Driver's''' 10 Best list for 2002 and 2003.

*'''Ohn Lingenfelter''' Memorial Trophy

*Won the "Cheap Speed" comparison in '''Car & Driver''' against the [[Dodge SRT-4]] ACR, [[Subaru Impreza WRX]], [[Chevrolet Cobalt]] SS, and the [[Saturn ION]] Redline.

*'''Spike TV's''' "Autorox" car award for tastiest tuner.

*Listed as one of '''Spike TV's''' top 52 cars of all time.

*'''Edmunds.com''' 2001-2002 Sport Coupe Comparison Test, First Place

==See also==
*[[Acura]]
*[[Honda|Honda Motor Corporation]]

{{Acura}}

==External Links==
* [http://www.acura.com/index.aspx?initPath=RSX Acura RSX] - Official US site

'''''Community Sites and Online Forums'''''

* [http://www.acurapartsdiscounts.com/50-Acura-RSX-Parts/View-all-products.html Acura RSX Parts] - Discount Acura RSX Parts
* [http://www.acurapartsdiscounts.com/51-Acura-RSX-Accessories/View-all-products.html Acura RSX Accessories] - Discount Acura RSX Accessories
* [http://www.clubrsx.com Club RSX] - RSX enthusiast page
* [http://www.carsdirect.com/acura/rsx Acura RSX CarsDirect]

This page uses content from Wikipedia; see [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acura_RSX Acura RSX], which includes these [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Acura_RSX&action=history contributors].

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The Rambler Rebel was an automobile produced by the American Motors Corporation (AMC) of Kenosha, Wisconsin from 1957-60, and again in 1966 and 1967.

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The Rambler Six is an intermediate sized automobile that was built and sold by American Motors Corporation (AMC). The Rambler was sold under the Nash and Hudson brand names. However, this model became the replacement for the large-sized Nash and Hudson models that suffered from dwindling sales. In 1957, the Rambler was established as a separate marque and these models became the foundation for the company's best sales through the late 1950s.

In 1956, the four-door Rambler models were completely redesigned and the short-wheelbase two-door versions were dropped. The new line retained the 108-inch (2,743 mm) wheelbase, but the overall length was increased. The new Ramblers came only as four-door models. Along with the usual four-door sedan and station wagon was a new four-door hardtop sedan. Also, Rambler introduced an industry first, a four-door hardtop station wagon.

A companion model featuring AMC's new high-performance 327 cu in (5.4 L) V8 engine was introduced in 1957. This was the Rambler Rebel and it was an early "muscle car."

American Motors lter began the process of differentiating the Rambler brand name from its various sizes and similar model names. The Rambler Six and Rambler Rebel V8 were both renamed the Rambler Classic in 1961.

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The AMC Javelin was a “pony car” built by the American Motors Corporation between 1968 and 1974.

Its production can be classified into two generations: 1968 to 1970 (with a separate design in 1970) and 1971 to 1974. Javelins competed successfully in Trans-Am racing and won the series with AMC sponsorship in 1971, 1972, and independently in 1975.

Javelins were assembled under license in Europe, Mexico, and Australia, and sold in other export markets.

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The AMX is a two seat high-performance sports sedan produced by American Motors Corporation (AMC) between 1968 and 1971. More GT in style and approach than a true sports car, the muscular AMX was introduced to compete head-to-head with America's only other two-seater of the era, the Chevrolet Corvette.

Fitted with the optional high-compression small block 390 cu in (6.4 L) AMC V8, the AMX offered top notch performance at an affordable price. In spite of this value and enthusiastic initial reception by automotive media and enthusiasts, sales never thrived and after three model years it was discontinued, AMC transferring the AMX's signature badging to a high-performance version of its 4-seat sibling, the Javelin, through 1974.

Attempting to further trade on the original's once respected reputation, the AMX designation was revived again for performance option equipped versions of the Hornet in 1977, Concord in 1978, and Spirit in 1979 and 1980.

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The Ambassador was the top-line automobile produced by the American Motors Corporation (AMC) from 1958 until 1974. The vehicle was known as the AMC Ambassador, Ambassador V-8 by Rambler, and Rambler Ambassador at various times during its tenure in production. Previously, the name Ambassador had applied to Nash's "senior" full-size cars. The Ambassador nameplate was used continuously from 1927 until 1974 (the name being a top-level trim line from 1927-31); at the time it was discontinued, Ambassador was the longest continuously used nameplate in automotive history. All Ambassador models were built in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

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The Nash Metropolitan is a car that was sold, initially only in the USA & Canada,[1] from 1954 to 1962.

It conforms to two classes of vehicle: economy car[2] and subcompact car.[3][4][5][6][7] In today’s terminology the Metropolitan is a “subcompact”, but this category had not yet come into use when the car was made.[8] At that time it was variously categorized, for example as a "small automobile" as well as an "economy car." The Metropolitan was also sold as a Hudson when Nash and Hudson merged in 1954 to form the American Motors Corporation (AMC), and later as a standalone marque during the Rambler years, as well as in the United Kingdom and other markets.

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Ambassador was the model name applied to the senior line of Nash automobiles from 1932 until 1957. From 1958 until the end of the 1974 model year, the Ambassador was the product of American Motors Corporation (AMC), which continued to use the Ambassador model name on its top-of-the-line models. From 1927 through the mid-1932 model year, the Ambassador name was applied to a high trim club sedan body style, one of Nash's most prestigious senior models.

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The AMC Eagle was an all-wheel drive passenger car produced by American Motors Corporation (AMC). Introduced in August 1979 (as a 1980 model), the coupe, sedan, and wagon were based on the AMC Concord. AMC Spirit-based models joined the line in 1981. Production of the Eagle continued until December 14, 1987, and continued on the market until early 1988.

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The Hudson Jet was a compact automobile produced by the Hudson Motor Car Company of Detroit, Michigan during the 1953 and 1954 model years. The Jet was Hudson's response to the popular Nash Rambler, and Hudson, with its limited financial resources, chose to pursue a compact instead of refurbishing its line of full-size cars. However the Jet failed to capture buyers as the Rambler had for Nash; consequently Hudson was forced to merge with Nash-Kelvinator because of the losses created by the Jet project and the falling sales of its senior line.

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The AMC Gremlin is a subcompact car that was made by the American Motors Corporation (AMC) for nine model years. During its manufacturing run from April 1970 through 1978, a total of 671,475 Gremlins were built in the United States and Canada.

The Gremlin was described at its introduction as the first domestic-built American subcompact car.

Responding to the introduction of competitors from Ford and Chevrolet, AMC advertised the car in its second model year as "America's first subcompact".The St. Louis-Post Dispatch states that to cite the Gremlin as “America’s first subcompact” is to overlook the Crosley and the Nash Metropolitan.[10] The latter—a subcompact-sized "captive import", American-conceived and American-designed for the American market, and built in the UK with a British engine—has a claim to be "America's first subcompact.

AMC's designer Richard A. Teague may have come up with up the Gremlin's name. AMC apparently felt confident enough to not worry about the word's negative connotations. Time magazine noted two definitions for "gremlin": Defined by Webster's as "a small gnome held to be responsible for malfunction of equipment." American Motors' definition: "a pal to its friends and an ogre to its enemies.

The car was introduced on April Fools' Day 1970, six months ahead of subcompacts from [[Ford]] and [[GM]]. It was created to compete with imported cars from Japan and Germany; and although its appearance received some criticism, the Gremlin had an important advantage with its low price.

"With AMC's thriftiest six-cylinder engine and base prices below US$2,000, AMC's 'import-fighter' initially sold well: over 26,000 in its abbreviated first season" before the [[Chevrolet Vega]] and [[Ford Pinto]] were introduced.

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2009-06-19T19:08:11Z

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2009-06-19T19:06:00Z

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Rambler Marlin

2009-06-19T19:05:16Z

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The Marlin can claim to be the first mid-sized fastback car made in the United States during the sixties. Built by American Motors Corporation (AMC) from 1965 to 1967, it was a halo car for the company. It had an exceptional array of standard equipment and AMC marketed it as a personal luxury car.

The model produced in 1965 and 1966 was a fastback version of the mid-sized two-door hardtop Rambler Classic. The fastback roof design was previewed on the 1964 Rambler Tarpon show car, based on the compact Rambler American. The 1967 model year brought a major redesign, AMC transferring the Marlin recipe to the all new longer, wider AMC Ambassador full size chassis. This gave the completely new fastback a longer hoodline, more interior room, new more powerful V8 engines as well as numerous other improvements.

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AMC Marlin

2009-06-19T19:04:41Z

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#REDIRECT [[Rambler Marlin]]

AMC Marlin

2009-06-19T19:04:25Z

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#REDIRECT Rambler Marlin

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2009-06-19T19:02:43Z

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Renault Encore

2009-06-17T17:33:18Z

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#REDIRECT [[Renault Alliance]]

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2009-06-17T17:31:41Z

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Renault Alliance

2009-06-17T17:30:45Z

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The Renault Alliance is a subcompact automobile that was built and marketed in North America by the American Motors Corporation (AMC) through its partnership with its majority owner Renault between 1982 and 1987, when the Chrysler Corporation acquired AMC. The Alliance was based upon the Renault 9 & 11, but received its interior styling courtesy of AMC's Richard Teague. The Alliance was joined in the 1984 model year by the Renault Encore hatchback, which shared many of its components with the Alliance. [[Image:Renault Alliance.jpg]]

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2009-06-17T17:28:32Z

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2009-06-14T17:13:39Z

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Ford Taurus NASCAR

2009-06-14T17:10:01Z

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Ford Taurus in Nascar: How Ford's Best-Selling Sedan Became Nascar's Hottest Racing Machine (Hardcover)

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2009-06-14T17:07:58Z

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Toyota Camry NASCAR

2009-06-14T17:07:29Z

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Currently there are three NEXTEL Cup teams that are fielding the Toyota Camry. Those three teams include a total of seven drivers.

Bill Davis Racing fields two NEXTEL Cup drivers.

Jeremy Mayfield - Jeremy Mayfield drives the Bill Davis Racing #36 Toyota Camry.
Dave Blaney - Dave Blaney drives the Bill Davis Racing #22 Toyota Camry.
Michael Waltrip Racing fields three NEXTEL Cup drivers.

Michael Waltrip - Michael Waltrip is the owner of Michael Waltrip Racing and the driver of his own #55 Toyota Camry.
Dale Jarrett - Dale Jarrett drives the Michael Waltrip Racing #44 Toyota Camry.
David Reutimann - David Reutimann drives the Michael Waltrip Racing #00 Toyota Camry.
Team Red Bull fields two NEXTEL Cup drivers.

Brian Vickers - Brian Vickers drives the Team Red Bull #83 Toyota Camry.
A.J. Allmendinger - A.J. Allmendinger drives the Team Red Bull #84 Toyota Camry.
Toyota Got Off To A Slow Start In NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Racing

Michael Waltrip was one of the most high-profile drivers moving to the Toyota stable in 2007. His outgoing personality and media savvy made him the go-to guy for Toyota. However his 2007 got off to a terrible start.

Michael Waltrip Receives Record Penalty In Daytona - Michael got off to a bad start when his team was caught cheating in Daytona and was fined, docked points and had some team members suspended.
Michael Waltrip Failed To Qualify - For the next several weeks after Daytona Michael failed to qualify for any races at all.
Michael Rolls His Personal Toyota and Is Charged By Police - Then trouble caught up with Michael off the track as he rolled his Toyota Landcruiser late one Saturday night. He then left the scene of the accident and was not able to be located until the next day. Michael was charged with reckless driving and failing to report an accident.
Talk About Toyota In NASCAR

How do you feel about Toyota being in NASCAR? Want to share your opinion?

The comments on this blog post has a long discussion about Toyota in NASCAR.
Stop by the forum and discuss Toyota's involvement in NASCAR there.

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2009-06-14T16:51:17Z

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2009-06-03T12:53:46Z

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2009-06-03T12:53:10Z

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