The Javelin SST is a rear wheel drive coupé automobile with a front placed engine, sold by AMC.
The AMC Javelin SST is one of the 7170 range of cars from AMC.
It's powered courtesy of a naturally aspirated engine of 5.9 litre capacity. This powerplant features overhead valve valve gear, a 90 degree V 8 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder. It has an output of 245 bhp (248 PS/183 kW) of power at 4400 rpm, and maximum torque of 495 N·m (365 lb·ft/50.5 kgm) at 2600 rpm.
A 3 speed manual gearbox transfers the power to the driven wheels.
Full specs
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| bodywork | |||
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| Body type | 2+2 seater fixed-head coupé | ||
| Number of doors | 2 | ||
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| dimensions & weights | |||
| Wheelbase | 2794 mm | 110 inches | |
| Track/tread (front) | 1506 mm | 59.3 inches | |
| Track/tread (rear) | 1524 mm | 60 inches | |
| Length | 4872 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 | ||
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| Weight distribution | |||
| fuel tank capacity | 60.6 litres | 13.3 [16] UK [US] gal. | |
| aerodynamics | |||
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| Powertrain | |||
| engine type | naturally aspirated petrol | ||
| Engine manufacturer | AMC | ||
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| Cylinders | V 8 in 90° vee | ||
| Capacity | 5.9 litre 5894 cc (359.674 cu in) |
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| Bore × Stroke | 103.6 × 87.4 mm
4.08 × 3.44 in |
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| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.19 | ||
| Valve gear | overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder 16 valves in total |
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| maximum power output | 248 PS (245 bhp) (183 kW) at 4400 rpm |
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| maximum torque | 495 Nm (365 ft·lb) (50.5 kgm) at 2600 rpm |
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| Specific output | 31 kW/litre 42.1 ps/litre 41.6 bhp/litre 0.68 bhp/cu in |
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| Specific torque |
83.98 Nm/litre
1.02 ft·lb/cu3 |
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| Engine construction | |||
| Lubrication | wet sumped | ||
| compression ratio | 8.5:1 | ||
| Fuel system | 1 Carter YF 6093S carburettor | ||
| bmep (brake mean effective pressure) | 1055.4 kPa (153.1 psi) | ||
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| crankshaft bearings | 5 | ||
| Engine coolant | Water | ||
| Unitary capacity | 736.75 cc | ||
| Aspiration | Normal | ||
| Compressor | N/A | ||
| Intercooler | None | ||
| Catalytic converter | N | ||
| performance | |||
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| Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph) | |||
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| chassis | |||
| Engine position | front | ||
| Engine layout | longitudinal | ||
| Drive wheels | rear wheel drive | ||
| Torque split | N/A | ||
| Steering | |||
| turns lock-to-lock | |||
| Turning circle | |||
| Front suspension | |||
| Rear suspension | |||
| Wheel size front | 5J x 14 | ||
| Wheel size rear | 5J x 14 | ||
| Tyres front | D78 x 14 | ||
| Tyres rear | D78 x 14 | ||
| Brakes F/R | Dr/Dr | ||
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| Gearbox | 3 speed manual | ||
| Top gear ratio | 1 | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.15 | ||
| general | |||
| Carfolio.com ID | 552475 | ||
| Production total | |||
| Model code | 7179-7 | ||
| Model family | 7170 | ||
| RAC rating | 53.2 | ||
| Insurance classification | No information available | ||
| Tax band | No information available | ||
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1971 AMC Javelin SST added 2018-05-20. Last modified 2020-03-16. |
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