1972 AMC Javelin AMX specifications

1972 AMC Javelin AMX data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2794 mm 110 inches
Track/tread (front) 1516 mm 59.7 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1524 mm 60 inches
Length 4871 mm 191.8 inches
Width 1910 mm 75.2 inches
Height 1292 mm 50.9 inches
Ground clearance 139 mm 5.5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.74
Kerb weight 1498 kg 3303 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 60 litres 13.2 [15.9] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer AMC
Engine code
Cylinders V 8
Capacity 6.6 litre
6571 cc
(400.987 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 105.6 × 93.4 mm
4.16 × 3.68 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.13
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
259 PS (255 bhp) (190 kW)
at 4600 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
468 Nm (345 ft·lb) (47.7 kgm)
at 3300 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
28.9 kW/litre
39.3 ps/litre
38.8 bhp/litre
0.64 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
71.22 Nm/litre
0.86 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.5:1
Fuel system 1 AM carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 895 kPa (129.8 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 821.38 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 196 km/h (122 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
172.59 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.17 PS/kg
126.94 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.13 kW/kg
170.23 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.17 bhp/kg
0.08 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
7.88 kg/kW
13.16 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock 5.100
Turning circle 11.70 m
Front suspension I.W.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.54
general
Carfolio.com ID50215
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 55.3
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1972 AMC Javelin AMX added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

AMC Javelin models

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5899 cm3/360.0cuin 198 PS 195 bhp 145 kW 1474 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5899 cm3/360.0cuin 177 PS 175 bhp 130 kW 1467 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4981 cm3/304.0cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW 1450 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5899 cm3/360.0cuin 223 PS 220 bhp 164 kW 1474 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 4981 cm3/304.0cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 3802 cm3/232.0cuin 101 PS 100 bhp 75 kW 1326 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 4235 cm3/258.4cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW 1342 kg
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5736 cm3/350.0cuin 274 PS 270 bhp 201 kW 1406 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 6556 cm3/400.1cuin 268 PS 264 bhp 197 kW 1712 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW 1463 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6590 cm3/402.1cuin 264 PS 260 bhp 194 kW 1749 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6590 cm3/402.1cuin 264 PS 260 bhp 194 kW 1771 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW 1474 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 6590 cm3/402.1cuin 264 PS 260 bhp 194 kW 1697 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 6590 cm3/402.1cuin 264 PS 260 bhp 194 kW 1688 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 6590 cm3/402.1cuin 264 PS 260 bhp 194 kW 1706 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6590 cm3/402.1cuin 264 PS 260 bhp 194 kW 1666 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6590 cm3/402.1cuin 264 PS 260 bhp 194 kW 1676 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6590 cm3/402.1cuin 264 PS 260 bhp 194 kW 1685 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW 1553 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW 1545 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6590 cm3/402.1cuin 264 PS 260 bhp 194 kW 1655 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6590 cm3/402.1cuin 264 PS 260 bhp 194 kW 1645 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6590 cm3/402.1cuin 264 PS 260 bhp 194 kW 1664 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 2A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW 1546 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW 1558 kg
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2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW 1593 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW 1584 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 2A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW 1585 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW 1597 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW 1572 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW 1564 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 2A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW 1565 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW 1577 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5766 cm3/351.9cuin 264 PS 260 bhp 194 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5766 cm3/351.9cuin 264 PS 260 bhp 194 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5766 cm3/351.9cuin 264 PS 260 bhp 194 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5766 cm3/351.9cuin 264 PS 260 bhp 194 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5766 cm3/351.9cuin 264 PS 260 bhp 194 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5766 cm3/351.9cuin 264 PS 260 bhp 194 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5766 cm3/351.9cuin 264 PS 260 bhp 194 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5766 cm3/351.9cuin 264 PS 260 bhp 194 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 5766 cm3/351.9cuin 263 PS 259 bhp 193 kW 1646 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 5766 cm3/351.9cuin 263 PS 259 bhp 193 kW 1647 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5766 cm3/351.9cuin 263 PS 259 bhp 193 kW 1593 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5766 cm3/351.9cuin 263 PS 259 bhp 193 kW 1595 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5766 cm3/351.9cuin 263 PS 259 bhp 193 kW 1589 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5766 cm3/351.9cuin 263 PS 259 bhp 193 kW 1591 kg
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5766 cm3/351.9cuin 263 PS 259 bhp 193 kW 1590 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5766 cm3/351.9cuin 263 PS 259 bhp 193 kW 1592 kg
Ford Mustang Mach 1 -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5766 cm3/351.9cuin 263 PS 259 bhp 193 kW 1597 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5753 cm3/351.1cuin 270 PS 266 bhp 198 kW 1654 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5766 cm3/351.9cuin 263 PS 259 bhp 193 kW 1598 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5344 cm3/326.1cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW 1835 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5772 cm3/352.2cuin 266 PS 262 bhp 195 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5772 cm3/352.2cuin 270 PS 266 bhp 198 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5772 cm3/352.2cuin 270 PS 266 bhp 198 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 5772 cm3/352.2cuin 270 PS 266 bhp 198 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 5772 cm3/352.2cuin 270 PS 266 bhp 198 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 5772 cm3/352.2cuin 266 PS 262 bhp 195 kW
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5772 cm3/352.2cuin 266 PS 262 bhp 195 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5772 cm3/352.2cuin 270 PS 266 bhp 198 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5772 cm3/352.2cuin 270 PS 266 bhp 198 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 5772 cm3/352.2cuin 270 PS 266 bhp 198 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 5772 cm3/352.2cuin 270 PS 266 bhp 198 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 5772 cm3/352.2cuin 266 PS 262 bhp 195 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5896 cm3/359.8cuin 248 PS 245 bhp 183 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5896 cm3/359.8cuin 248 PS 245 bhp 183 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5896 cm3/359.8cuin 248 PS 245 bhp 183 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5896 cm3/359.8cuin 248 PS 245 bhp 183 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5896 cm3/359.8cuin 248 PS 245 bhp 183 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5896 cm3/359.8cuin 248 PS 245 bhp 183 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5896 cm3/359.8cuin 248 PS 245 bhp 183 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5896 cm3/359.8cuin 248 PS 245 bhp 183 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5896 cm3/359.8cuin 248 PS 245 bhp 183 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5821 cm3/355.2cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5821 cm3/355.2cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5795 cm3/353.6cuin 259 PS 255 bhp 190 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5795 cm3/353.6cuin 259 PS 255 bhp 190 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5821 cm3/355.2cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5821 cm3/355.2cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6564 cm3/400.6cuin 269 PS 265 bhp 198 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6555 cm3/400.0cuin 269 PS 265 bhp 198 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5795 cm3/353.6cuin 259 PS 255 bhp 190 kW 1592 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5795 cm3/353.6cuin 259 PS 255 bhp 190 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5821 cm3/355.2cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6555 cm3/400.0cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW 1624 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5821 cm3/355.2cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5821 cm3/355.2cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5821 cm3/355.2cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7474 cm3/456.1cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7474 cm3/456.1cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5821 cm3/355.2cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW