Javelin

1973 Pierre Cardin Javelin

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History:

Model Predecessor

• AMC Marlin

Model Successor

• The Sporty 2-door Fastback 1974-1978 AMC Matador had the Pony Car proportions of long hood and short deck -- but was really an Intermediate, Some consider the Hornet, Gremlin, Pacer, and Sprint as the replacement -- but they were really Compact and Sub-Compact Cars.

Related Models

• AMC AMX (1968-1970) was a two door version of the Javelin. It late became a package on Javelins.

Competition

• Plymouth Barracuda
• Dodge Challenger
• Chevrolet Camaro
• Pontiac Firebird
• Ford Mustang
• Mercury Cougar

Body Styles

2-Door Fastback Coupe

Class

Combination of Pony and lower end Personal Luxury. The car was made to not only compete with the Brand X Pony Cars -- but to also compete against the Pontiac Grand Prix, and later the Chevrolet Monte Carlo. American Motors / AMC always marched to the tune of a different drummer that the Brand X makes.

Year by Year Changes, Production Numbers, and Cost:

1968

Engines

• 155HP 232cid 2bbl six
• 225HP 290cid 2bbl V8
• 280HP 343cid 4bbl V8 Typhoon
• 315HP 390cid 4bbl V8

Length, width, height, wheelbase

                                                     109inch

1969

Engines

• 155HP 232cid 2bbl six
• 225HP 290cid 2bbl V8
• 280HP 343cid 4bbl V8 Typhoon
• 315HP 390cid 4bbl V8

1970

Engines

• 155HP 232cid 2bbl six
• 225HP 304cid 2bbl V8
• 285HP 360cid 4bbl V8
• 325HP 390cid 4bbl V8

1971

Engines

• 155HP 232cid 2bbl six
• 225HP 304cid 2bbl V8
• 285HP 360cid 4bbl V8
• 335HP 401cid 4bbl V8