The Plymouth GTX of 1970 :
The 1970 GTX received new smoother lines. Low sales caused the removal
of the convertible.
The new styling featured a power bulge hood and non-functional rear
brake scoops. The new change included a revamped nose with a B-shaped
grille.
The "Air Grabber" option continued, the air was forced through
a trapdoor that would pop up when the driver activated a switch on
the instrument panel.
Optional 15x7 Rallye wheels became available for the first time.
Under the hood, buyers could choose from a 440 with 375 bhp, the
440+6 with 390 bhp and the big 425 bhp of the 426 Hemi.
Optional with the 440+6, and standard with the Hemi was the latest
version of the Air Grabber hood. Typical of the time, the flap featured
a shark decal on the side.
The GTX was always heavier than the Road Runner and thus it was slower.
Sales continued to suffer and only 7,202 GTX were sold.
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