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1974 Javelin AMX. The ultimate Javelin.
1974 would be the sixth, and last, year of production for the Javelin. In those six short years the American Motors Javelin would win two Trans-Am Championships, a Trans-Am Manufacturer's Cup and numerous other racing accomplishments. But it couldn't hold off the inevitable demise of the Muscle Car era. There would be no AMX in the AMC model line for 1975 and 1976.
Standard: a 304 V-8, disc brakes, slot-styled wheels, a rear deck spoiler and more.
Optional: things like a 401 V-8 "Go" Package, "Rally-Pac" instruments and twin-grip differential.
Put it all together and you've got a truly tough performance car.
Javelin or Javelin AMX can give you a new experience in driving. And either car gives you the AMC Buyer Protection Plan. We back them better because we build them better.
Our AMX instrument panel with the engine-turned dash and "Rally-Pac" instruments: Oil pressure and ammeter gauges, tachometer and clock combination (Tick-Tach) and 140 mph speedometer. Very performance conscious and very functional.
4-Speed manual transmission with Hurst shifter.
Stowage/litter pouch for both front doors (not available with AM/FM stereo radio or stereo tape)
Inside hood release.
Power disc brakes, front.
Optional E60 x 15 tires with raised white letters and 15" slot-style wheels add that finishing performance touch.
1974 Javelin and AMX Standard Features:
- AMC Safe-Command Safety Features
- Javelin engine -- 232 CID Six
- AMX engine -- 304 CID V-8
- Hi-back front bucket seals with deep-foam cushions and vinyl upholstery
- Full-synchromesh 3-speed manual transmission (with floor mounted shift)
- Quiet ventless side windows
- Dual horn
- Distinctive grilles
- Color-keyed carpeting
- Rubber trunk mat
- Ash tray, front and rear
- Weather-Eye heating system
- Single-unit body construction
- Deck mounted spoiler on AMX (not available on Javelin)
- Slot-style wheels on AMX
- F70 x 14 raised white letter tires on AMX.
- Deep dip rustproofing
- Baked-on acrylic enamel paint
- Steady, twin ball-joint front suspension
- Anti-smog devices
- Wrap-around instrument panel with finger-tip precision switches. engine-turned dash panel on AMX, woodgrain dash panel on Javelin.
- Manual disc brakes - front
- Custom steering wheel on Javelin
- Three-spoke sports steering wheel on AMX
- Front and rear bumper guards
- Dome light with door switches
- Full flow oil filter
- Cellulose-fiber air cleaner for carburetor
- Cigarette lighter
- Two coat hooks
- Sway bar up front (V-8 only)
Specifications
Dimensions
- Wheelbase 110"
- Stance: 59.3 in. front, 60 in. rear (Javelin); 58.52 in. front, 60 in. rear (AMX).
- Trunk space 10.2 cu. ft.
- Fuel tank: 16 gallons.
1974 Javelin and AMX Optional equipment.
- All season air conditioning includes heavy-duty engine cooling system, 5O-amp battery (60-amp with 360 or 401 CID V-8's), and 51-amp alternator
- Floor Console with all floor mounted manual or automatic transmissions
- Power steering (recommended with air conditioning)
- Adjust-O-Tilt Steering wheel
- Three-spoke sports steering wheel for Javelin
- Bright trim rings and hub caps (Javelin only)
- Wheel covers (Javelin only)
- Four 15" x 7" slot-style wheels with 14" space saver spare tire and wheel (Available on V-8's only)
- Spoke-style wheels, 14" x 6"
- Tinted windshield
- Tinted glass, all windows (recommended with air conditioning)
- Light group including trunk light, two courtesy lights, map light, glove box light, parking brake warning light and headlights-on warning buzzer
- Rear window defogger (blower type)
- Luggage rack for rear deck. Not available on AMX. Rear window defogger.
- Inside hood release.
- Light group. You get a trunk light, two courtesy lights, map light, glove box light, parking brake warning light, and headlights-on warning buzzer.
- Deluxe electric wipers.
- Visibility group includes remote-control left outside mirror visor vanity mirror, inside hood release, and electric clock
- Space saver spare tire for Javelin (standard on AMX)
Performance Options
- Twin-grip differential
- Dual exhaust standard on 360 V-8 4-barrel and 401 V-8
- 4-Speed manual transmission with Hurst shifter
- 360 "Go" Package (AMX only) includes: 360 4-barrel V-8 engine, hood "T" stripe decal, flat black painted rear panel, Rally-Pac instruments, Handling Package, heavy-duty engine cooling, twin-grip differential, power disc brakes, E60 x 15 Polyglas tires with raised white letters, 15 inch slot-style steel wheels with space saver spare tire and wheel.
- 401 "Go" Package (AMX only) includes: all of the above except it replaces 360 CID V-8 4-barrel with the 401 CID V-8 4-barrel.
- Rally-Pac instruments (V-8 only) including ammeter gauge, oil pressure gauge, tachometer/clock combination ("tick-tach") and 140 mph speedometer
- Torque-Command automatic transmission
Audio Options
- AM push-button radio.
- AM/FM push-button multi-plex stereo radio with two door mounted speakers and two rear speakers.
- Stereo 8-track tape player with AM radio and 4-speaker system
- Rear Speaker. With AM radio only.
Exterior Options
- Vinyl roof
- Rally side stripes (Javelin only)
- Hood "T" stripe (AMX only)
Heavy-duty options.
- Heavy-duty engine cooling system (standard with air conditioning) includes heavy-duty radiator, power-flex fan and fan shroud
- Heavy-duty 70-amp battery.
- Engine block heater (600 watt).
- Handling package. Includes heavy-duty springs and shock absorbers, plus front sway-bar with 6-cylinder engine.
Protection Options
- Protection group includes stainless steel door edge guards and color-keyed vinyl floor mats
- Vinyl body-side scuff molding (not available with rally stripe)
- Insulation group includes full undercoating and hood insulation
- Heavy-duty bumper system -- front and rear
Tire Specifications
- D78 x 14 Black (white-line optional) Javelin STD. sixes, V-8s
- E78 x 14 Black (white-line optional) Javelin OPT. sixes, V-8s
- E78 x 14 Belted White-line Javelin OPT. sixes, V-8s
- F70 x 14 Belted Black with white letters Javelin OPT. sixes, V-8s STD. AMX
- FR78 x 14 Radial (Steel) White line Javelin OPT. V-8s OPT. AMX
- FR78 x 14 Radial (Steel) with White letters Javelin OPT. V-8s OPT. AMX
- E60 x 15 Belted Black with white letters optional on Javelin V-8's and AMX.
1974 Javelin AMX Engine Information
1974 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" |
4.165" x 3.68" |
| Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 |
8.25:1 |
8.25:1 |
8.25:1 |
| Maximum Brake Horse Power (net) | 150@4200 RPM |
175@4000 RPM |
220@4400 RPM |
235@4600 RPM |
| Maximum Torque (net) | 245@2500 RPM |
285@2400 RPM |
315@3100 RPM |
335@3200 RPM |
| Rec. Fuel | All 1974 AMC engines run on regular-leaded, low-lead or no-lead fuels. |
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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 console | 2.87 (3.15) | 3.15 (3.54) | 3.15 (3.54) | 3.15 (3.54) |
| 3-Speed Manual on floor (Std) |
3.54 | -- | -- | -- |
| 4-Speed Manual on floor | -- | -- | 3.54 | 3.54 |
| NOTE: State of California 4-speed manual transmission not available. | ||||
A1 |
Snow White |
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P1 |
Classic Black |
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E9 |
Mellow Yellow |
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D7 |
Trans-Am Red |
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E6 |
Fawn Beige |
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F8 |
Golden Tan Met. |
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G6 |
Sienna Orange |
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F9 |
Copper Met. |
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G1 |
Silver Green Met. |
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G2 |
Medium Green Met. |
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G3 |
Dark Green Met. |
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F2 |
Maxi Blue |
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E1 |
Diamond Blue, Metallic |
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F7 |
Dark Blue Met. |
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G4 |
Plum (Met.) |
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