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1970 AMC Javelin 2-Dr Hardtop / Sport Coupe

Competed with Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Camaro, Plymouth Barracuda, and Pontiac Firebird. A limited "Trans-Am" edition (390 CID V8, 4-speed) was built to meet SCCA racing requirements.
A0C797P171650
V8
Engine
2-Dr Hardtop / Sport Coupe
Body
Kenosha, Wisconsin (plant inferred from the serial block, not a VIN position)
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1970 AMC Javelin

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code A AMC
Year digit 0 1970
Transmission code C Overdrive Automatic
Series Code 7 Javelin
Body type code 9 2-Dr Hardtop / Sport Coupe
Body class code 7 Javelin
Engine Code P V8, 360 CID, 4-BC (290 HP)
Production Number 171650 171650

Basic Information

MakeAMC
ModelJavelin
Year1970
Body Style2-Dr Hardtop / Sport Coupe
ManufacturerAmerican Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

EngineV8, 360 CID, 4-BC (290 HP)
Cylinders8
Displacement360 CID
Horsepower290 HP
ConfigurationV8
Carburetor4-BC
Assembly PlantKenosha, Wisconsin (plant inferred from the serial block, not a VIN position)
Pattern SourceAMC

Original Specifications

Bodystyle lifespan1968 through 1970
Headroom front39.0
Headroom rear36.7
HeightNA
Legroom front42.0
Legroom rear29.8
Length189.2
Nameplate origin1968
Wheelbase109.0
Width71.9

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)