1972 AMC Javelin data, information, pictures, VIN ID, technical and performance info1972 brought little changes to the Javelin. Sales were slumping in the pony car and muscle car markets, due to new emission control standards that affected performance, and high insurance costs gripping the performance car arena. The base model was nixed, and the SST was the standard model. The AMX was still available, but the standard engine option on the AMX was dropped to the 304 two barrel. New steel rally wheels replaced the Rebel Machine wheels.
Pierre Cardin Interior
A new option for the 1972 Javelin was the interior designed by French designer Pierre Cardin. This had a black cloth seat with purple, pink, silver, and white colors streaming over the front and back seats, headrest, and the door panels.
1972 AMC Javelin Engine Types, Specifications, and performance data Engine
The standard Go Package engine was downgraded to the 304 two barrel V8. All engines were single exhaust except for the four barrel 360 and 401 V8 engines.
Transmission
The previous standard Borg-Warner automatic transmission was replaced with a Chrysler model. The four speed manual was only available on the four barrel 360 and 401
Group 19 Options
Group 19 options were available on the 1972 Javelin - read more about these options here. | | | 232 6 Cyl | 258 6 Cyl | 304 V8 | 360 V8 | 360 V8 | 401 V8 | | Horsepower | NA | NA | 150 bhp @
4200 RPM | 175 bhp @
4000 RPM | 20 bhp @
4400 RPM | 255 bhp @
4600 RPM | | Torque | NA | NA | 245 @
2500 RPM | 285 @
2400 RPM | 315 @
3100 RPM | 345 @
3300 RPM | | Performance | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | | Displacement | 232 ci | 258 ci | 304 ci | 360 ci | 360 ci | 390 ci | | Carburetor | One bl | One bl | One 2bl | One 2bl | One 4bl | One 4bl | | Compression | NA | NA | 8.50:1 | 8.50:1 | 8.50:1 | 8.50:1 | | Cylinder Bore | NA | NA | 3.75" | 4.08" | 4.08" | 4.17" | | Cylinder Stroke | NA | NA | 3.44" | 3.44" | 3.44" | 3.68" | | # Produced | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | | Engine Code | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | | 1972 AMC Javelin Engine Number Identification | | | The engine code is stamped on a tag, located on the panel next to the distributor on 6 cylinder engines. On V8 engines the code is located on the front of the right valve cover.
14 = Year (1972)
2 = Month Built (1 - 12)
W = Engine Model (See table above for engine model code)
17 = Day Built | |
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