American Motors (USA)
American Motors (USA)
AMERICAN MOTORS JAVELIN
4-seater coupè.
Smart Mustang/Camaro competitor, produced as a copy by a struggling concern. Raced with some success, but utterly conventional by Detroit standards. Annual facelifts, with complete reskins in 1971. As usual, large choice of engines and transmissions. Rare in UK. From 1971 AMX name (see below) used on four-seat Javelin derivative.
Technical Specifications
Engine
3799cc/4235cc (S6 OHV), 4749cc/4979cc/5622cc/5896cc/6383cc/6572cc (V8 OHV)
Configuration
Front engine, rear-wheel drive
Production dates
1967 to 1974
Number produced
237,733 all types