Amc American Motors Rebel Third Generation 1960
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1960 Rambler Rebel V8 sedan
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| Overview | |
| Also called | IKA 5829-2 (RA) |
| Model years | 1960 |
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| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 108 in (2,743 mm) |
| Length | 185.9 in (4,722 mm) |
| Width | 72.32 in (1,837 mm) |
| Height | 57.1 in (1,450 mm) |
1960
American Motors downplayed the Rambler Rebel name in 1960. Rather than focus on the separate Six and Rebel models, as in previous years, emphasis was placed on the Rambler name and the trim levels, with the notation that each series was offered with "Economy 6" or "Rebel V8" engines. The 1960 model year saw the Rebel available with a lower compression 2-barrel version rated at 200 hp (149 kW).
The Rambler Rebel was all new, but retained the same styling concept. The front end featured a full-width die-cast grille, while the two-piece front and rear bumpers were promoted to cut repair costs. The C-pillars were made narrower and the tail fins were now smaller.
Station wagons with two rows of seats came with a conventional tailgate (roll down rear window and drop down gate) while three-row models received a new side-hinged door. All station wagons included a standard roof rack. A big feature was the 80 cubic feet (2.27 m3) of space, compared for example to the much larger-sized Oldsmobile station wagons that offered only 80 cu ft (2.27 m3) of cargo room. Among the 17 different station wagons that were marketed by AMC for 1960, the Rambler Six Cross Country Super was the most popular.
After the 1960 model year all of the 108-inch (2,743 mm) wheelbase models took the Rambler Classic name.