1971 Javelin

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The car was redesigned for 1971 becoming longer lower wider and with more rounded and aerodynamic styling featuring prominent bulges over the wheel arches like the then-current Chevrolet Corvette. From this year AMX became just the top-of-the-line model for the Javelin and other AMC car lines. The two seater was now history. The Javelin featured AMC's largest ever engine at 401 in? as an option.

Performance Statistics

Model	0-60 mph	Quarter Mile Time	Engine	Source
1971 Javelin AMX	7.2 sec	14.8 sec @ 94.0 mph	401ci/330hp	High PerformanceCar
1971 Javelin AMX	n/a	14.7 sec @ 92.97 mph	401ci/330hp	MCR 1987 Annual

Production Numbers

Model	Quantity Built
1971 Javelin Alabama State Police Interceptor Hardtop	100
1971 Javelin AMX Hardtop	2054
1971 Javelin SST Hardtop	22964

Available Engines

Code	Engine Size	Fuel	Horsepower	Torque
Base	360ci	1x2bbl	245 hp @ 4800 rpm	365 lb-ft @ 2600 rpm
v8	360ci	1x4bbl	285 hp @ 4800 rpm	330 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm
V8	401ci	1x4bbl	330 hp @ 5000 rpm	430 lb-ft @ 3400 rpm