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The AMC Pacer is a two-door compact car produced in the United States by American Motors Corporation (AMC) from 1975 through the 1980 model year. The Pacer was also made in Mexico by Vehículos Automotores Mexicanos (VAM) from 1976 until 1979 and positioned as a premium-priced luxury car. Design work began in 1971.
Dec 3, 2019 · Following in the footsteps of the Gremlin, AMC introduced the bulbous Pacer in 1975 with an advertising campaign that claimed, “When you buy any other car, all you end up with is today’s car. When you get a Pacer, you get a piece of tomorrow.” In four short years, however, tomorrow was oh-so yesterday.
Dec 23, 2023 · The Pacer was originally made for a small Wankel rotary engine, but it was later changed to use a heavy 232 CID inline six. Even though the Pacer had an oddball charm, sales were going down. They peaked in 1976 and dropped to just 1,746 units by 1980. Find out what makes this strange car so unique—it even made an appearance in Wayne's World.
From the June 1975 issue of Car and Driver. There is an excitement-generating quality about American Motors' new Pacer that calls to mind the days when we spent most of the fall frothing at...
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Feb 28, 2022 · The “first wide small car,” the AMC Pacer, hit showrooms on this day in 1975. Quickly earning the nickname the Flying Fishbowl, the Pacer and its 37% glass surface area was AMC’s sub compact snub to the gas guzzlers that were continuously rolling out of American auto plants.
Dec 25, 2019 · History. In the 1970s, American Motors was a struggling company. Its management decided to take a risk and try something all-new. In Project Amigo, The First Wide Small Car was conceived with no legacy, featuring a body style not seen before, using the latest technology, and exceeding upcoming safety regulations.
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The AMC Pacer is a two-door compact automobile that was produced in the United States by the American Motors Corporation between 1975 and 1980. Design work began in 1971. The rounded shape and large glass area were unusual compared with the three-box designs of the era.
