Der Karmann Javelin

Javelin 79-K — Specifications

Dimensions

• Wheelbase 109"
• Length 189.2"
• Width 71.9"
• Front tread (sixes) 57.9", (V-8's) 58.4"
• Rear tread 57"
• Trunk space 11.7 sq.ft.
• Brakes — 11.2" discs (front), 10" drums (rear)
• Fuel tank capacity 19 gal.

Exterior & Interior

• All welded single unit construction
• Deep Dip rust proofing
• Front seat foam seat cushions
• Molded ceiling
• Front arm rests
• Interior lights
• Glove box lock
• Suspended accelerator pedal
• High-strength laminate windshield
• Wheel discs

Mechanical

• Direct action independent front suspension
• Rear suspension semi-elliptical leaf springs
• Aluminized exhaust system
• Engine-Mod exhaust emission control system
• Dual exhaust system standard with 343 cu.in. V-8

Heating

• "Weather-Eye" heating system

Save Command Features

• Back up lights and hazard warning signals
• Rear-view mirror left side, exterior
• Day/Night inside rear view mirror
• Windshield washers
• Non-glare windshield wipers
• Double safety self-adjusting brake system
• Brake system warning light
• Power front disc brakes
• High strength door locks and safety shaped interior door handles
• Padded instrument panel, visors, pillars, and roof headers
• Energy-absorbing steering column
• Deep-dish impact absorbing steering wheel
• Extra-strength door hinges

Options

Power Assists

• Power steering — (V-8's only)

Seating Items

• Console (with floor-mounted automatic transmission) — (V-8's only)

Radios

• AM push button radio
• AM-FM push button radio

Appearance Items

• Mag-Styled steel wheels (6" rim) — (V-8's only)
• Vinyl covered roof
• Hood scoops

Heavy Duty Equipment

• Heavy duty cooling comprising: H.D. radiator, Power-Flex fan and shroud — (V-8's only)
• Handling package (sixes) comprising: front sway bar, heavy duty springs and shocks
• Handling package (V-8's) comprising: heavy duty sway bar, springs and shocks

Miscellaneous

• 'Space Saver' spare tire

Engines	Transmissions	HP @ RPM	Torque @ RPM	Compression Ratio	Bore & Stroke	Axle Ratio
232 cu.in. six 2-barrel	3-speed manual on floor (standard) Shift-Command automatic on column	155 @ 4400	222 @ 1600	8.5:1	3.75" x 3.50"	3.15:1
290 cu.in. V-8 2-barrel	3-speed manual on floor (standard), Shift-Command automatic on console	200 @ 4600	285 @ 2800	9.0:1	3.75" x 3.28"	3.15:1
343 cu.in. V-8 4-barrel	Shift-Command automatic on console	280 @ 4800	365 @ 3000	10.2:1	4.08" x 3.28"	3.15:1

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