The Big Bad AMX

The AMC had a sports coupe that would compete with the muscle of the big 3. The AMX sat on a 97 in. wheelbase with an overall length of 177.22 in. it had a width of 71.57 in. and a height of 51.73 in. and weighed in at just over 3,000 lbs. which made for a great horsepower to weight ratio. .The available engines for the 1968 AMX were all V8's. The 290 ci was the base engine, with the mid sized engine the 343 ci, and the best selling engine was the monstrous 390 ci. This large engine could really create some speed for this small two seater model. Unlike the smaller engines, the 390 had flash-chrome valve covers, air cleaner lid, and oil breather cap. The 390 was first available in the AMX, and was given the name "AMX 390", but soon after it was released it was also available in the 1968 Javelin and 1968 Ambassador.

There were a handful of transmissions available for the 1968 AMX. The four speed manual was standard with the 290 base model, which had a shifter bought from Ford. Also available was an automatic transmission. The 290 and 343 were teamed with the AMC/Borg-Warner Model 11, and the 390 used the better Model 12.

The Rebel, Javelin, and AMX would all be carryovers models, with the only changes being in equipment and trim for 1969. The American was rebadged as the Rambler, and the Ambassador was redesigned to its largest size yet. Halfway through he model year, a limited production Rambler was released with white paint with red and blue accents, sport wheels, fat tires, and was called the SC/Rambler. Initially, only 500 of these cars were planned, but due to high interest in the car, 1,512 would end up being made. But this would also be the last year of Rambler production, as the last one ever made in America rolled from the assembly lines in June 1969. The Rambler name existed from 1950 to 1969, and 4,204,925 were built.

The 1969 Big Bad Orange AMX

The 1969 Big Bad Blue AMX

The 1969 Big Bad Green AMX

The 1968, 1969 390 "AMX V-8 ENGINE INFORMATION :

* Bore and Stroke 4.165" x 3.574"
* Compression Ratio: 10.2:1
* Maximum Brake Horse Power: 315 @ 4600 RPM
* Maximum Torque : 425 @ 3200 RPM
* Recommended Fuel : 100+ Octane
* Oil Pressure : 10 P.S.I. @ 600 RPM
* Oil Pressure Relief : 75 P.S.I.
* Cooling Capacity (Quarts, including heater) : 13
* Radiator Cap Pressure: 14 P.S.I.

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The 2007 Saleen S281 Extreme Ultimate Bad Boy Edition

The company was founded in 1983 originally as Saleen Autosport by Steve Saleen, a former Formula Atlantic race car driver. In the first year Saleen built 3 cars as the first production run - a white hatchback, a copper glow hatchback, and a black hatchback. In 1984, Saleen Autosport became Saleen Performance, Incorporated. In 1984, Steve Saleen's secretary miscounted the vehicles produced that year, omitting vehicle number 6 as a result of confusing it with 9. Since 1984, Saleen has had the tradition of not issuing the #6 bumper number on any of its vehicles.

Sometimes, a Mustang equipped with a Saleen aftermarket bodykit will bear 6 as its bumper number, signifying it as a "fake" Saleen Mustang. Each year up through the eighties, Saleen was able to produce a new record volume of cars.In late 1990, Saleen contracted with Car & Concepts in St. Louis to produce the Saleen Mustang. As the recession of the early 90's hit, so did it a take a toll on production. Cars & Concepts continue production through the 1991 model year when they closed their facility due to their own financial woes.

Production was returned in-house to Saleen Performance, Incorporated in 1992. By then, the production of cars had been reduced to 12 for the 1992 model year. Steve Saleen teamed up with comedian Tim Allen in 1993 who helped to promote the Saleen Mustang and received new financial backing through Hidden Creek Industries. With a new financial backing and all-new body style in '94, production numbers began growing again.

Beginning in 1995, Saleen-Allen Racing facilitated the start of preparations for the development of a ground-up vehicle project by implementing a 7.0L V8 engine in their track-cars which eventually gave rise to the powerplant utilized in the S7. In 1997, Saleen competed at the 24 Hours of le Mans, ending a 30-year Mustang hiatus from the event. During the development of the Saleen SR, Saleen formed a strategic partnership with BASF that resulted in the development of unique paint color formulations coupled with advertising centered around Saleen products. During this time, the Saleen paint color liztick red, named for Steve's wife, Elizabeth, was developed.

The 2007 Saleen S281 Extreme Ultimate Bad Boy Edition

The 2007 Saleen S281 Extreme is quickly becoming known as the worlds fastest production Mustang. With 550 horsepower, 525 lb-ft of torque, Saleens patented Racecraft suspension, close-ratio six-speed transmission, 4:10 rear gearing with a Maxgrip differential, high-flow cooling system, 15 slotted and vented disc brake system, and numerous additional internal and external performance enhancements; the Extreme rivals all competitors in the high-performance sports car world, including the Chevrolet Corvette Z06, Ferrari 430, Porsche 911 Carrera and the Dodge Viper SRT-10.
For the Great American Run, CRWE will be commissioning Saleen, Inc. to modify 25 stock Saleen S281 Extremes and having them converted to 600 horsepower, with aftermarket options available soon through the Saleen SpeedLab. CRWE has named this exclusive collection of cars "The Ultimate Bad Boy Edition" and will only make them available to race entrants.

The Pics of Engine

The 2007 Saleen S281 Ultimate Bad Boy Specifications:

Engine :
* 281 CID (4.6L) 3-Valve SOHC V8
* 600 HP @ 6100 RPM
* 3.55" x 3.54" Bore & Stroke
* 39 lb/hr Fuel Injectors
* 98 mm MAF
* Series VI Integrated Twin-Screw Supercharger
* Dual-Stage Water-to-Air Intercooler System
* Hi-Flow Inlet Tube, Air Box Cover & Filter
* Forged Aluminum Pistons
* Forged Steel Connecting Rods
* Forged Steel Crankshaft
* Ported Aluminum Cylinder Heads
* Aluminum Dual-Core Radiator
& High-Flow Cooling System
* PowerFlashT Performance Calibration
2.5" Stainless Steel Center Exhaust System

Sources :
http://21stcenturymusclecars.com/s2007001.asp;http://www.themustangnews.com/carnews_07/st-0407-saleen.htm

Pics Sources :
http://21stcenturymusclecars.com/B_266.jpg; http://21stcenturymusclecars.com/G_266.jpg

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