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Chrysler B 400 specs: 400 ci (6.6L) 8-cylinder, 4.342 x 3.375 in (110.3 x 85.7 mm) bore and stroke, 8.2:1 compression. Rated 175-205 hp, 1973–1978.
The Chrysler B 400 is oversquare — the 4.342" bore exceeds the 3.375" stroke by 28.7% — a layout that favors airflow and RPM over leverage at the crank. The 3.375" stroke does not reach 4,000 ft/min of mean piston speed until about 7,100 RPM, so piston speed is not what limits this engine's revs — valvetrain and breathing are. Each of the 8 cylinders displaces 50.0 ci (819 cc).
8.2:1 is low by modern standards and generally happy on regular pump fuel.
It is one of 6 engines in the Chrysler 400ci family, all of them 400 ci — the differences between them are in compression, heads and rating, not displacement. 7 factory variants share these dimensions, rated from 175 to 205 hp across 1973–1978.
| Displacement | 400 ci / 6.6 L |
|---|---|
| Bore | 4.342" |
| Stroke | 3.375" |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Configuration | V8 |
| Compression ratio | 8.2:1 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.287 |
| Valvetrain | OHV |
|---|---|
| Fuel type | gas |
| Firing order | 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 |
| Advertised HP | 175–205 hp |
| Years | 1973–1978 |
| Year | Version | HP @ rpm | Torque @ rpm | Comp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | net | 185 @ 4000 | 315 lb-ft @ 2400 | 8.2:1 |
| 1974 | net | 205 @ 4400 | 310 lb-ft @ 2400 | 8.2:1 |
Factory specification sheet.
| Bore/stroke character | 1.287 — oversquare — bore exceeds stroke, which favours higher RPM and larger valves |
|---|---|
| Mean piston speed at 6,000 RPM | 3,375 ft/min — conservative for a street engine |
| Displacement per cylinder | 50.0 ci |
| Static compression | 8.2:1 — low by modern standards, generally happy on regular pump fuel |
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These records share identical bore, stroke, displacement and compression. They differ by model year and factory power rating.
| Year | Advertised HP | Code |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 185 hp | B 400 |
| 1974 | 185 hp | B 400 |
| 1974 | 205 hp | B 400 |
| 1975 | 175 hp | B 400 |
| 1976 | 175 hp | B 400 |
| 1977 | 190 hp | B 400 |
| 1978 | 190 hp | B 400 |
4 factory vehicles, 1972–1978. Each year opens that model's engine table.