Fastest AMC cars in quarter mile
Top 16 AMC cars in 1/4 mile drag race. Updated June 2025.
The 1/4 mile time is global benchmark for distance-based acceleration. Originally used in United States as standard distance for drag racing, the 1/4 mile now enjoys recognition worldwide with German, French and Italian automotive press using it in instrumented testing.
The quarter mile drag race puts equal emphasis on traction and high speed "pull", with terminal velocities often exceeding 140 mph for fastest supercars.
Quarter mile is also short enough to suit lightweight sportscars which would get caught by heavier but more powerful cars over longer distance.
| # | make & model | Time @ mph▼ | Image |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 1969 AMC SC/Rambler | 14.3 |  |
| 2. | 1970 AMC Rebel Machine | 14.4 |  |
| 3. | 1968 AMC AMX | 14.7 |  |
| 4. | 1971 AMC Hornet S/C 360 Go Package | 15.0 @ 94 |  |
| 5. | 1968 AMC Javelin 343 | 15.1 @ 93 |  |
| 6. | 1969 AMC Javelin SST 390-4 | 15.2 @ 92 |  |
| 7. | 1974 AMC Matador Coupe V8 360-4 | 16.8 @ 83 |  |
| 8. | 1967 AMC Rebel SST 2-door-Hardtop 343 | 16.9 @ 83 |  |
| 9. | 1967 AMC Ambassador DPL 343 Hardtop | 17.0 @ 84 |  |
| 10. | 1967 AMC Marlin 343 V8 | 17.3 @ 81 |  |
| 11. | 1957 AMC Rambler Rebel | 17.9 |  |
| 12. | 1965 AMC Marlin 327 V8 | 18.1 @ 76 |  |
| 13. | 1976 AMC Pacer D/L | 18.6 @ 71 |  |
| 14. | 1980 AMC Eagle Wagon | 19.7 @ 69 |  |
| 15. | 1975 AMC Pacer (101 PS) | 20.3 @ 67 |  |
| 16. | 1967 AMC Rebel 770 2-door-Hardtop 232 | 21.0 @ 67 |  |
Sources
FastestLaps.com (1-3), Motortrend (4, 5, 7, 9, 11, 12), Car & Driver (6, 13, 14), Car Life (8, 10, 16), Road & Track (15)
List authored by Christian Zelcs. Last updated on 06/17/2025, last addition - AMC Pacer D/L.
