How many cars did Chrysler sell in 1980?

The Horizon sold over 400,000 units in 1980 alone and would go on to sell over a million by 1982. This was especially impressive considering that Chrysler had only sold half that many in 1979. The Horizon also became Chrysler’s best selling car and helped save the company from its financial problems.

What happened to sports cars in the 1980s?

The 1980s was a transitional decade for the American sports car. The classic muscle car was no longer the dominant performance car, hoarding floor space in American manufacturer showrooms. Hot hatchbacks, sports sedans and even mid-engine coupes were now sold alongside ground-pounding quarter-mile terrors.

When did Chrysler buy AMC?

Chrysler was doing so well that, in 1987, it bought AMC. A revitalized Chrysler went sporty in the 1980s by offering the fastback Laser. A potential car buyer visiting a Chrysler showroom in the mid-to-late 1980s would find a vehicle to suit their needs, unless it was a truck or minivan.