Overview
The AMC straight-6 engine is a family of straight-six engines produced by American Motors Corporation and used in passenger cars and Jeep vehicles from 1964 through 2006. Production continued after Chrysler acquired AMC in 1987.
American Motors' first inline-six engine was a legacy model initially designed by Nash Motors; it was discontinued in 1965. A completely new design was introduced by AMC in 1964. The engine evolved in several displacements and underwent upgrades. Vehículos Automotores Mexicanos also manufactured this family of six-cylinder engines, including two versions available only in Mexico....
engine brand: jeep
production years: 1986-2006
engine lifespan: ~450 000
features: OHV
power: 175 – 195
torque: 300 – 320
fuel system: injector
fuel type: petrol
euro standards: EURO 2/3
timing drive: chain
hydraulic lifters: yes
phase regulator: no
recommended engine oil: 5W-30
engine oil capacity: 5.7
displacement: 3964
compression ratio: 8.6 – 8.7
turbocharging: no
cylinder bore: 98.4
piston stroke: 86.7
cylinder block: cast iron R6
block head: cast iron 12v
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