AMC V8 engine

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AMC V8 engine
AMC 327 V8 in a 1965 Rambler Marlin
Overview
Manufacturer	American Motors Corporation
Production	1956–1991
Layout
Configuration	Naturally aspirated 90° V8 engine
Displacement	209 cu in (3.4 L) 250 cu in (4.1 L) 287 cu in (4.7 L) 290 cu in (4.8 L) 304 cu in (5.0 L) 327 cu in (5.4 L) 343 cu in (5.6 L) 360 cu in (5.9 L) 390 cu in (6.4 L) 401 cu in (6.6 L)
Cylinder bore	3+1⁄2 in (88.9 mm) 3+3⁄4 in (95.3 mm) 4 in (101.6 mm) 4.08 in (103.6 mm) 4.165 in (105.8 mm)
Piston stroke	3+1⁄4 in (82.6 mm) 3.28 in (83.3 mm) 3.44 in (87.4 mm) 3.574 in (90.8 mm) 3.68 in (93.5 mm)
Valvetrain	OHV 2 valves x cyl.
Compression ratio	8.25:1, 8.4:1, 8.5:1, 8.7:1, 9.0:1, 9.5:1, 9.7:1, 10.0:1, 10.2:1, 10.5:1, 12.2:1
Combustion
Fuel system	2 & 4 bbl. Motorcraft Carburetor Electronic fuel injection
Fuel type	Gasoline
Cooling system	Water-cooled
Output
Power output	120–1,100 hp (89–820 kW)
Torque output	219–435 lb⋅ft (297–590 N⋅m)
Dimensions
Dry weight	600 lb (270 kg) (1956–1967)

The AMC V8 may refer to either of two distinct OHV V8 engine designs developed and manufactured by American Motors Corporation (AMC) starting in 1956. These engines were used in cars and trucks by AMC, Kaiser, and International Harvester, as well as in marine and stationary applications. From 1956 through 1987, the automaker equipped its vehicles exclusively with AMC-designed V8 engines.

The first generation was produced from 1956 through 1967. An "Electrojector" version was to be the first commercial electronic fuel-injected (EFI) production engine for the 1957 model year.

The second generation was introduced in 1966 and became available in several displacements over the years, as well as in high-performance and racing versions.

In 1987, Chrysler Corporation acquired AMC and continued manufacturing the AMC "tall-deck" 360 cu in (5.9 L) version until 1991 for use in the Jeep Grand Wagoneer SUV.^[1]