AMC Rebel

AMC Rebel
1968 AMC Rebel 770 station wagon
Overview
Manufacturer	American Motors Corporation
Also called	Rambler Rebel Rambler Classic (Mexico) Rambler-Renault Rebel (Europe)
Production	1967 – 1970
Assembly	United States: Kenosha, Wisconsin Canada: Brampton, Ontario Australia: Port Melbourne (AMI) Belgium: Haren (RIB) Mexico: Mexico City (VAM) New Zealand: Thames (CMI)
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size
Body style	2-door sedan (1967) 2-door convertible (1967 & 1968) 2-door hardtop 4-door sedan 4-door station wagon
Layout	FR layout
Platform	AMC’s “senior cars”
Related	AMC Ambassador
Powertrain
Engine	232 cu in (3.8 L) I6 145 or 155 hp (116 kW; 157 PS) 252 cu in (4.1 L) I6 170 hp (127 kW; 172 PS) (Mexico) 290 cu in (4.8 L) V8 220 hp (164 kW; 223 PS) 1967-1969 304 cu in (5.0 L) V8 210 hp (157 kW; 213 PS) 1970 only 343 cu in (5.6 L) V8 235 or 280 hp (209 kW; 284 PS) 1967-1969 360 cu in (5.9 L) V8 245 or 290 hp (216 kW; 294 PS) 1970 only 390 cu in (6.4 L) V8 315 or 325 hp (242 kW; 330 PS) 1969 and 1970 390 cu in (6.4 L) V8 340 hp (254 kW; 345 PS) (standard The Machine)
Transmission	3-speed manual 3-speed with overdrive 4-speed manual 3-speed automatic 3-speed “Shift-Command” on console
Dimensions
Wheelbase	114 in (2,896 mm)
Length	197 in (5,004 mm) 199 in (5,055 mm) 1970 coupe & 4-door
Width	77.29 in (1,963 mm)
Height	53.5 in (1,359 mm)
Curb weight	3,500 lb (1,588 kg) approx.
Chronology
Predecessor	Rambler Classic
Successor	AMC Matador

The AMC Rebel (known as the Rambler Rebel in 1967) is a mid-size car produced by American Motors Corporation (AMC) from 1967 to 1970. It replaced the Rambler Classic. The Rebel was replaced by the similar AMC Matador for the 1971 model year. The Rebel was positioned as the high-volume seller in the independent automaker's line of models.

The Rebel was available in several specialty models that included a limited number of station wagons with special themed trim and luxury equipment that were offered only in certain geographical areas. A high-performance, low-priced muscle car version was produced in 1970, the Machine, that is most recognized in its flamboyant white, red, and blue trim.

The Rebel is the shorter wheelbase 'intermediate-size' version of the longer wheelbase 'full-size' Ambassador line.

For the U.S. and Canadian markets, the Rebel was built at AMC's West Assembly Line (along with the Ambassador) in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and in Brampton, Ontario, Canada (Bramalea - Brampton Assembly Plant).

The Rebel was also assembled from complete knock down (CKD) kits under license in Europe (by Renault), in Mexico (by Vehiculos Automotores Mexicanos), in Australia (by Australian Motor Industries), and in New Zealand (Campbell Motor Industries in Thames). Despite the Rambler name being discontinued on the Rebel in the North American market after the 1967 model year, Rebels continued to be sold in international markets under the "Rambler" brand name.

The "Rebel" name was introduced by AMC in 1957 as a special model with a big V8 engine: the Rambler Rebel, the first factory-produced lightweight muscle car, and the first hint that muscle cars would be part of the company's future.