For 1974 front disc brakes became standard equipment while radial tires became optional. The functional cowl induction fiberglass hood that was previously part of the Go Package of performance options was no longer available for 1974. The output of the 401 cubic inch V8 dropped by 20 horsepower, and the 304 cubic inch V8 became standard for the AMX model. A new three point lap and shoulder belt design with an interlock system prevented the car from starting if the driver and a front passenger were unbuckled. Mid year, Chrysler abandoned the pony car market.
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Source Wikipedia: American Motors CorporationLead paragraph, formationtier 2Quote, Lead paragraph, formation
American Motors Corporation (AMC; commonly referred to as American Motors) was an American automobile manufacturing company formed by the merger of Nash-Kelvinator Corporation and Hudson Motor Car Company on May 1, 1954.
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brakes became standard equipment while radial tires
Year: Second generation, 1974
brakes became standard equipment while radial tires
Second generation, 1974 end
Mid-year, Chrysler abandoned the pony car
Body style, coupe: Second generation
two-door hardtop automobile
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American Motors Corporation (AMC; commonly referred to as American Motors) was an American automobile manufacturing company formed by the merger of Nash-Kelvinator Corporation and Hudson Motor Car Company on May 1, 1954.
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