AMC Rambler Javelin SST Specifications

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  • Years of Manufacture: 1968 - 1974
  • Number Built: 239,381
  • Date of Introduction:
    • 1968
  • Chassis/Body:
    • Integral, with steel body
  • Kerb Weight:
    • 3395 lbs. (1542 kg)
  • Fuel Tank:
    • 15.8 imp. gallons (72 liters)
  • Turning Circle:
    • 40 ft. 4.5"
    • Lock-to-lock: 3.7
  • Instruments:
    • Speedometer (with integral tripmeter and odometer)
    • Petrol gauge
    • Temp gauge
    • Optional Tachometer
  • Transmission:
    • 3 Speed Automatic
    • 3 Speed "Shift-Command" Automatic
    • 4 Speed Manual
  • Clutch:
    • Single cushion disc, dry plate clutch
  • Rear Axle Ratio:
    • Hypoid bevel differential, final drive 2.86:1
  • Maximum Speed:
    • 118 mph / 189.9 km/h (3 speed auto)
  • Fuel Consumption:
    • 15 mpg
  • Performance:
    • 0 - 60 mph: 9.4 seconds
    • Standing quarter mile: 16.9 secons @ 80 mph
  • Engine (4 Cylinder):
    • Capacity: 5622cc 343ci
    • Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type with 8 cylinders set at 90° V formation
    • Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline
    • Head: Overhead pushrod and rocker actuated, hydraulic tappets (solid tappets optional)
    • Fuel System: AMC 4 BBL downdraft type carburetor
    • Bore and Stroke: 4.08" (103.5mm) x 3.28" (83.2mm)
    • Power: 284 bhp @ 4800 rpm
    • Torque: 365 ft. lb. @ 3000 rpm
    • Compression Ratio: 10.2:1
  • Ignition and Electrical:
    • 12 volt 72 Ah
    • Alternator: 35 amp a.c.
  • Exhaust:
    • Single tail-pipe
  • Suspension:
    • Front: Independent type with coil springs and telescopic shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
    • Rear: Live beam axle, half-elliptic leaf springs, trailing arms, telescopic dampers
  • Steering:
    • Saginaw power assisted recirculating ball
    • Wheel diameter: 15.75
  • Brakes:
    • Bendix dual circuit, Bendix vacuum servo
    • Front: Disc, 11.19in. dia., 230 sq. in. swept area
    • Rear: Drum, 10.0in. dia., 175 sq. in. swept area
    • Parking brake mechanically operated on rear wheels
  • Wheels:
    • Pressed steel disc wheels, 5 stud fixing, 5.5" wide rim
  • Tires:
    • Goodyear Red Line E70 Cross Ply SP41 tubed radial ply 205 x 14"
  • Equipment:
    • Headlamps: Sealed beam 120/90 watt (total)
    • Reverse lamps: Two, standard
    • Electric fuses: 5
    • Windscreen wipers: Variable speed, self parking
    • Screen washer: Standard, electric
    • Interior heater: Standard, air-blending type
    • Seat Belts: Optional extra, anchorages built in
    • Interior Trim: vinyl, PVC headlining
    • Floor Covering: Carpet
    • Windscreen: Laminated
    • Underbody Protection: Bitumastic compound on all surfaces exposed to the road

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