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AMC Javelin AMX 401 specs

Car type Coupe
Curb weight 1494 kg (3294 lbs)
Dimensions 4.87 m (192 in) long, 1.91 m (75 in) wide, 1.29 m (51 in) high
Wheelbase 2.79 m (110 in)
Introduced 1971
Origin country United States
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Powertrain specs

Engine type AMC V-8 401
Displacement 6.6 l (401 ci / 6571 cc)
Power 340 ps (335 bhp / 250 kw) @ 5000 rpm
Torque 583 Nm (430 lb-ft) @ 3400 rpm
Power / liter 52 ps (51 hp)
Power / weight 227 ps (224 bhp) / t
Torque / weight 390 Nm (288 lb-ft) / t
Transmission Borg Warner T10 Series 4 Speed Manual (3.15 ratio)
Layout front engine, rear wheel drive
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wallenieswiftie  1y ago

This has come a long way. This is one of the first cars I commented on this website. Yes, I was stupid, immature, only a teenager at the time. Chrysler bought out AMC and used the Eagle name, and Jeeps still used AMC engines until 2006.

23-year-old me vs. 13-year-old me.


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&Jason  13y ago

0-60 mph: 5.1 seconds
0-100 mph: 11.5 seconds
1/4 mile: 13.3 seconds at 106 mph
Source: http://www.torquestats.com/modified/index.php?pid=calculator&action=calculate_times&drive=RWD&bhp=330&weight=1494&submit=Calculate


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Shaggy  13y ago

Stop using the vimulator as a source, it's total bull crap.


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-Jason  13y ago

0-60 mph: 4.6 seconds
0-100 mph: 11 seconds
1/4 mile: 13.1 seconds at 110.5 mph
Top speed: 119.75 mph
Source: http://vimulator.com/#/v5/sim/38377


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Nice BMW  13y ago

Formula One cars get ten stars for their acceleration and launch.

The 401 Javelin should have (at least) seven stars for its acceleration. Mosler MT900 (435 hp) gets 6.95 stars, Lamborghini Murcielago (572 hp) and Dodge Viper SRT10 (500 hp) would have 6.9 stars, and the 2000 Saleen S7 (non-turbo) would have 6.8 stars. The problem is - the 401 Javelin has very poor launch due to its high drag coefficient.


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Viking  13y ago

I agree, a fine fast AMC Javelin. This "401" engine was available from 1971-1974. In the "Standard Guide to American Muscle Cars, 3rd edition" they refer to only two tests for this car. The first in 1972 with a 0-60 mph in 8.3, and 1/4 mile in 16.1; and the second test in 1973 with 0-60 in 7.7 seconds, and the 1/4 mile in 15.5; unfortunately they don't quote the magazine source so I won't add the acceleration times.


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Nice BMW  13y ago

The fastest mass-produced Javelin in 1971.


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Shaggy  13y ago

@ Super8: It does bear a slight resemblance.


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Fangio Man  13y ago

Finally a real AMC Javelin!


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Super8  13y ago

This is 401 and perhaps the fastest AMC in that day. The looks somehow very similar to 1970 Shelby GT500


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Shaggy  13y ago

@ Super8: What a breath of fresh air!, a real AMC Javelin AMX, not the 655 horsepower 440 C.I. twin turbo red herrings that Classics Dreamin has been adding. :D


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Super8  13y ago

The AMC Javelin AMX 401. This is the fastest Javelin in 1971. I hope site glitch will not erase this car again