1971 AMC Javelin 2-Dr Hardtop
Totally redesigned for 1971. AMX is now a 4-seat trim within the Javelin line (body class 8) rather than a separate 2-seat model. Competed with Chevrolet Camaro, Dodge Challenger, Ford Mustang, Plymouth Barracuda, and Pontiac Firebird.
Confidence
95%
A1M795P309896
V8
Engine
2-Dr Hardtop
Body
Kenosha, Wisconsin (plant inferred from the serial block, not a VIN position)
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1971 AMC Javelin
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | A | AMC |
| Year digit | 1 | 1971 |
| Transmission code | M | Manual Floor Shift |
| Series Code | 7 | Javelin |
| Body type code | 9 | 2-Dr Hardtop |
| Body class code | 5 | Javelin |
| Engine Code | P | V8, 360 CID, 4-BC (285 HP) |
| Production Number | 309896 | 309896 |
Basic Information
MakeAMC
ModelJavelin
Year1971
Body Style2-Dr Hardtop
ManufacturerAmerican Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
EngineV8, 360 CID, 4-BC (285 HP)
Cylinders8
Displacement360 CID
Horsepower285 HP
ConfigurationV8
Carburetor4-BC
Assembly PlantKenosha, Wisconsin (plant inferred from the serial block, not a VIN position)
Pattern SourceAMC
Original Specifications
Bodystyle lifespan1971 through 1974
Headroom frontNA
Headroom rearNA
HeightNA
Legroom frontNA
Legroom rearNA
Length191.8
Nameplate origin1968
Wheelbase110.0
Width75.2
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)