AMC unveiled the Javelin on the same day, August 9, 1967, that it discontinued the Rambler brand name in the US market.
Lead trim: AMX 390
American Motors Corporation Javelin1st Gen · 1968–1970
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FactAMC unveiled the Javelin on the same day, August 9, 1967, that it discontinued the Rambler brand name in the US market.
AMC's answer to the Mustang and Camaro, built by a company a fraction of the Big Three's size. The AMX-trimmed 390 V8 version competed directly with the muscle-car establishment and gave AMC a genuine performance halo car for the first time.
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Trims & Figures
One published trim in the catalogue. A blank is a figure not recorded, not zero.
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMX 390 | 1968–1970 | 6.4 L V8 | 315 hp | 425 lb-ft | — | RWD | manual | — |
Owning one
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Owners’ builds
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Photographs
Penske actually tested it: the 1971 Javelin AMX's rear spoiler was measured adding 100 lb of real downforce at Ontario Motor Speedway.
The second-gen AMX wasn't just a street car — it became the first pony car any American police force put on regular highway patrol duty.
AMC unveiled the Javelin on the same day, August 9, 1967, that it discontinued the Rambler brand name in the US market.
Rivals
Same body, same money, other badges — tap any card to flip.
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