After the 327 went to the Ambassador, AMC just moved the Rebel name down to any Rambler running the 250 V8.
Lead trim: Rebel 250 cu in V8 (215 hp, 4-barrel)
American Motors Corporation Rambler Rebel1958–1959
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FactAfter the 327 went to the Ambassador, AMC just moved the Rebel name down to any Rambler running the 250 V8.
For 1958 the Rebel name returned but no longer with the 327: it was applied to all Ramblers powered by AMC's 250 cu in (4.1 L) V8, which came with a four-barrel carburetor and dual exhausts rated at 215 hp with 260 lb-ft (the 327 became standard in the more luxurious Ambassador). The 1958 Rebel lineup had six models (Super or Custom four-door sedans and Cross Country wagons, a base Deluxe sedan for fleet sales) with a four-door hardtop in Custom trim the sole pillarless model; the 1959 Rebel kept the 215 hp engine. Wheelbase 108 in.
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| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rebel 250 cu in V8 (215 hp, 4-barrel) | 1958–1959 | 4.1 L V8 | 215 hp | 260 lb-ft | — | RWD | — | — |
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Compare all 4 generations →AMC put a 270-hp 327 into this Rebel hardtop for a $65 upcharge, a muscle-car price undercut by its own antiquated torque-tube rear end.
For 1960 AMC quietly dropped the Rebel name from marketing altogether, calling it simply the Rambler V8 engine option.
After the 327 went to the Ambassador, AMC just moved the Rebel name down to any Rambler running the 250 V8.
AMC announced a 288-hp fuel-injected Rebel option, then never sold one; every production car got a four-barrel carburetor instead.
Rivals
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AMC announced a 288-hp fuel-injected Rebel option, then never sold one; every production car got a four-barrel carburetor instead.
For 1960 AMC quietly dropped the Rebel name from marketing altogether, calling it simply the Rambler V8 engine option.