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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%
A1M795P309966
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

PositionValueDecoded
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 309966 309966

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)