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1972 Javelin AMX
THE STORM
A 1971 Javelin AMX, track-modified and driven by Mark Donohue, has won consistently in the tough Trans-Am road races.
Leaving drivers of other American sporty cars gasping. Consistently.
This year, we've added even more to our AMX from what we've learned by winning Trans-Am races.
Javelin gives you a choice of six engines and four transmissions.
And now available with 6-cylinder and V-8 engines, optional ventilated-rotor front disc brakes (manual or power.) You don't have to race to know what that says about our engines.
Rocker arms on our 6-cylinder and V-8 engines use new "cylindrical" bearings for quieter valve train operation and longer service.
Front suspension has a new "zero-lash" ball-joint that hangs tough.
So if you're going to buy a sporty car in '72, buy one that's going places.
Curved instrument panel. Standard AMX 3-spoke 15" steering wheel (optional on SST)
Standard power for AMX is the 304 CID (available on SST) Two versions of the 360 CID, plus a 401 CID are also available, including AMX "Go" packages with cold-air carburetor induction.
Console mounted gear selector for new Torque-Command automatic transmission.
Combination tachometer/clock (Tick-Tach.) Part of optional Rally-Pac instruments for V-8's. And with "Go" package. Also optional 8-track stereo tape player with manual radio and 2 rear speakers.
Optional 15" x 7" slot-style wheels with E60 x 15 Polyglas tires. Part of "Go" Package for 360 or 401 CID V-8 engines.
Specifications
Dimensions
- Wheelbase 110"
- Length 191.8"
- Width 75.2"
- Front tread for Sixes 59.3", V-8's 59.7"
- Rear tread 60.0"
- Trunk space 10.2 cu. ft. (AMX 12.2)
Exterior & Interior
- All-welded single unit construction (Advanced Unit Construction)
- Deep-Dip rust proofing
- Front seat foam cushions
- Fiber-Glass Ceiling Headliner
- Front & rear arm rests
- Interior lights
- Glove box lock
- Dual horns
Mechanical Dimensions
- Front suspension, twin ball joint design with coil springs
- Front suspension sway bar (optional on 6)
- Rear suspension, semi-elliptical leaf springs
- All-Season engine coolant (-34 degrees F. Protection)
- Clear-Power battery
- Aluminized exhaust system (duals standard with 401 V-8)
- Brake diameter, Sixes 9", V-8s 10"
- Fuel tank capacity 16 gallons
Heating & Air Conditioning
- Weather-Eye heating & ventilating system
- High-level ventilation system with opt. air cond.
Safe-Command Standard Features
- Seat belts
- Two front shoulder belts
- Two rear shoulder-belt anchors
- Two front head restraints
- 4-Way hazard warning signals
- Lane-changer turn signals
- Automatic back-up lights
- Side-of-car safety marker lights
- High-intensity headlights with "Guard-Glo"
- Inside rear-view mirror with twin ball-joint pivots
- Left side rear-view mirror (and right side for AMX)
- 2-Speed Electric Windshield Wipers & Non-Glare Blades
- Electric Windshield Washers
- Windshield defrosters (heater)
- Single-unit body construction
- Energy-absorbing steering column
- Deep-dish steering wheel
- High-Strength Seat Tracks and Anchorages
- Resilient Front-Seat Backs
- Guard-Rail Doors (Javelin)
- High-Strength Windshield Glass
- Tempered side & rear glass
- Molded ceiling headliner
- Padded sun visors
- Safety-Styled and Padded Instrument Panel
- Safety-Shaped Instrument Panel Knobs and Armrests
- Non-glare finish on inside parts
- Double-Safety brake system
- Brake system warning light
- Self-adjusting brake linings
- Mechanical stop-light switch
- Corrosion-resistant brake lines and fittings
- Safety-rim wheels
- Tire tread-wear indicators
- Anti-theft ignition, steering & transmission lock with warning buzzer (less transmission lock some floor-shift models)
- High-strength door locks and hinges
- Safety-shaped door handles
- Two-key locking system
- Safety-shaped control knobs
- Front seat-back lock
- Dual-action hood latch
Standard Tires
- C78 x 14 Black (white-twin-line optional) on Sixes
- D78 x 14 Black (white-twin-line optional) on V-8's
- E70 x 14 Black with white letters on AMX
- E60 x 15 Black with white letters on AMX
Air-Pollution Control Systems
- Exhaust Emission Control System
- Fuel-Tank Vapor Emission Control System
- Positive Crankcase Ventilation System
- NITROX-TCS System . . . transmission controlled spark to reduce nitrogen oxides (Standard on California cars. Optional for other states )
- All engines run with regular-leaded fuel, low-lead or no-lead fuels of 91 octane or higher (with no-lead, use regular-leaded fuel every 4th tank fill)
Options
Vinyl Roof
- Vinyl covered roof, black, white, green, brown & blue
Upholstery
- Bucket Seats - Fabric
- Bucket Seats - Vinyl
Performance (see "Engine" & "Transmission/Axle Ratio" Charts)
- AMX 360 or 401 "Go" package (1)
- Dual exhaust system for 360-4 barrel (standard on 401)
- V-8 Rally-Pac (oil pressure gauge, ammeter, combo tack & clock, 140 MPH speedometer)
- Twin-Grip differential (recommended with performance equip., req'd, option with 3.91 axle)
- 20:1 Quick-ratio manual steering
- 16:1 Quick-ratio manual steering (recommended only for special performance/racing)
- Front lower spoiler on AMX (rear spoiler standard on AMX only)
Power Assist
- Power steering (recommended with air conditioning)
- Power drum brakes
- Power disc brakes, front (V-8 only)
- Manual disc brakes, front (V-8 only)
- Power brakes
Radio & Tape Equipment
- AM push-button radio
- AM/FM push-button radio
- AM/FM multi-plex stereo push-button radio & 2 speakers
- Rear speaker for AM radio
- Stereo tape player with manual AM radio & 2 speakers
Convenience Items
- Console (included with Console-Shift Torque-Command)
- Armrest & center cushion
- Storage / Litter Pouches (Front Doors)
- Air conditioning (includes H.D. engine cooling & 55 amp, alternator)
- Tinted glass, all windows (recommended with air conditioning) or windshield only
- Trunk lid rack (SST)
- Adjust-O-Tilt steering wheel
- Visibility group
- Light group
- Deluxe Variable or 3-speed Electric windshield wipers
- Headlights-off delay system
- Space-Saver spare tire (included with spoke or Slot-Style wheels)
Protection Items
- Bumper guards-front & rear
- Insulation group, includes undercoating & hood insulation
- Anti-scuff side molding (not with optional rally stripe)
- Clear vinyl floor mats, front and rear
Appearance Items
- Custom Steering Wheel, 2-Spoke
- Sports Steering Wheel, 3-Spoke
- Wheel Covers
- Custom Wheel Covers
- Turbo-Disc Wheel Covers
- Spoke-Style Wheels--Four, 14" x 6"
- Slot-Style Wheels--Four, 14" x 6" (Std. on AMX)
- Slot-Style Wheels--Four, 15" x 7" (V-8)
Heavy-Duty 6 Trailer Equipment
- Handing package--6 cyl. (heavy-duty springs & shocks, plus front sway bar)
- Trailer towing package No. 1 (25)
- Heavy-duty engine cooling system (included with air conditioning)
- 70 Amp. battery
- Engine block heater
Tires
- D78 x 14 Black (white-twin-line optional) standard on V-8's
- E78 x 14 Black (white-twin-line optional)
- E70 x 14 Black with white letters (standard on AMX)
- E60 x 15 Black with white letters
1972 AMX |
Std. 304
V-8
2-Barrel
Single Ext. |
Opt. 360 V-8
2-Barrel
Single Ext. |
Opt. 360
V-8
4-Barrel
Dual Ext. |
Opt. 401
V-8
4-Barrel
Dual Ext. |
| Bore and Stroke |
3.75" x 3.44" |
4.08" x 3.44" |
4.08" x 3.44" |
4.17" x 3.68" |
| Compression Ratio |
8.5:1 |
8.5:1 |
8.5:1 |
8.5:1 |
| Maximum Brake Horse Power |
150@4200 RPM |
175@4000 RPM |
220@4400 RPM |
255@4600 RPM |
| Maximum Torque |
245@2500 RPM |
285@2400 RPM |
315@3100 RPM |
345@3300 RPM |
| Rec. Fuel |
91+
Octane |
91+
Octane |
91+
Octane |
91+
Octane |
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| Transmissions |
Axle Ratios Std. (Opt.) |
Axle Ratios Std. (Opt.) |
Axle Ratios Std. (Opt.) |
Axle Ratios Std. (Opt.) |
| Torque-Command Auto on column |
2.87 (3.15) SST |
2.87 (3.15) SST |
2.87 (3.15) SST |
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| Torque-Command Auto on console |
2.87 (3.15) |
2.87 (3.15) |
2.87 (3.15)** |
2.87
(3.15&3.54)** |
3-Speed Manual on floor
(Std. AMX) |
3.54 (3.15) |
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| 4-Speed Manual on floor |
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3.54
(3.15&3.91) |
3.54
(3.15&3.91) |
**For Javelin AMX with Combination of Auto. Trans. & "Go" Package 360-4B., 3:15 Std., 2.87 Opt.;
401-4B., 3.15 Std. (2.87 & 3.54 Opt.) California cars use 3.54 (no options). NOTES..Twin-Grip differential is optional with all axle ratios (must be ordered with 3.91 ratio). Other ratios purchaseable in kit form through AM Dealers; 3.73, 3.91 (also factory option), 4.10, 4.44 and 5.00. |
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1972 Exterior Color Availability for Javelin and Javelin AMX
"Lustre-Gard" Acrylic Enamel (Triple-Coated, Baked-On Finish)
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A1 |
Snow White |
C2 |
Stardust Silver |
C4 |
Jetset Blue |
C5 |
Admiral Blue |
C6 |
Surfside Turquoise |
C8 |
Grasshopper Green |
C9 |
Hunter Green |
D1 |
Jolly Green |
D2 |
Yuca Tan |
D3 |
Baja Brown |
D4 |
Cordoba Brown |
A2 |
Canary Yellow |
D7 |
Trans-Am Red |
D8 |
Sparkling Burgandy |
D9 |
Wild Plum |
P1 |
Classic Black (OPT.) |
