AMC Suzuki Javelin
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AMC Javelin was the production version of one of AMC AMX prototype was demonstrated at the 1966 AMX project by the country. Designed to other ponies like the Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro rival. American Motors Javelin debuted on August 22, 1967 to 1968 AMC Javelin model years. AMC Javelin part of the interior glass posts, which was “the first industrial application of fiber filling.”
Road & Track magazine compared 1968 Javelin favorably with its competitors in its introduction in 1968, where the “big, heavy, super-powerful engine” as “assets in such a small car, and style as” comfortable “. Motor Trend 1968 AMC Javelin selected as the best “sports personality” category in the annual Car of the Year “issue, describing it as” the main goal of all new cars, and is the most notable new entry to class.”
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Available in one body style, two-door hardtop, 1968 AMC Javelin came in base and other premium models SST. Standard engines were 232 cu in (3.8 L) straight-6 or 290 cu in (4.8 L) 2-barrel carburetor V8. Optional: 343 cu in (5.6 liters) of regular gasoline V8 with two barrel, or high-compression, premium fuel four barrel version. Competitors Cock John Gordon described 1968 Javelin as “beautiful, all” wheel combination has a stack up … like a spacious, comfortable, peppy and beautiful example of the “pony car “…” and after the road test, I take it home. with the standard engine, 1968 AMC Javelin cruise at 80 mph (129 kph), while the smallest 290 cu in (4.8 L) V8 increase top speed of 100 mph (161 kph).
The optional “Go Package” includes a four-barrel carburetor 343 cu in (5.6 L) V8, electrically adjustable disc brakes, heavy-duty suspension, dual exhaust with chrome rear wide body-side stripes, and E70-14 Red Line tires mounted on chrome Magnum 500 “styled wheels. 343 K. Pac 1968 AMC Javelin delivered 60 miles per hour (97 km / h) dash in eight seconds and a top speed approaching 120 miles per hour (193 km / h) 15; 4 seconds in the quarter-mile drag strip. the biggest engine in the first months of 1968 Javelin production was “5.6 liter 284 horsepower V-8 that SAE, which made the car dangerous delivered quickly.”
In mid-1968 AMC Javelin, the new AMX 390 cu in (6.4 L) engine was offered in the Javelin as a “Go” package with the floor or four-speed automatic. ”His impressive 315 hp (235 kW, 319 hp) and 425 lb-ft (576 N • m) torque could send an arrow from zero to 60 mph (97 kph) in seven seconds range.”
American Motors Javelin and AMX also supported the muscle series with factory-installed approved “Group 19? dealer-installed accessory power. These include a dual four barrel cross ram intake manifold, high performance camshaft kit, needle bearing roller rocker arms and dual-point ignition. 1968 AMC Javelin on track for a younger market segment. The average age of the first buyer was a 1000 Javelin. 29 Ten years in the midst of all clients of AMC ”
1968 AMC Javelin was longer and wider than its competitors (Ford Mustang Mach 1, Chevrolet Camaro Z28 and Plymouth Barracuda) and Javelin’s style was probably the cleanest game. With its exciting and beautiful shape, AMC Javelin sold as “common property” with a total production of 55,125 for the 1968 Javelin model year.
