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Dodge 198ci (1970–1974) specs: 198 ci (3.2L) 6-cylinder, 3.402 x 3.559 in (86.4 x 90.4 mm) bore and stroke. Rated 95-125 hp, 1970–1974.
The Dodge 198ci (1970–1974) is close to square: 3.4016" bore against 3.5591" stroke, within 4.4%, which splits the difference between a high-revving layout and a torque layout. The 3.5591" stroke puts mean piston speed at 4,000 ft/min around 6,750 RPM, which is where a production bottom end is generally considered at its limit. Each of the 6 cylinders displaces 33.0 ci (541 cc).
It is one of 2 engines in the Dodge 198ci family, all of them 198 ci — the differences between them are in compression, heads and rating, not displacement. 5 factory variants share these dimensions, rated from 95 to 125 hp across 1970–1974.
| Displacement | 198 ci / 3.2 L |
|---|---|
| Bore | 3.4016" |
| Stroke | 3.5591" |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.956 |
| Block material | cast iron |
|---|---|
| Head material | cast iron |
| Valvetrain | OHV |
| Fuel type | gas |
| Advertised HP | 95–125 hp |
| Years | 1970–1974 |
| Bore/stroke character | 0.956 — square — bore and stroke are within 5%, a balanced compromise |
|---|---|
| Mean piston speed at 6,000 RPM | 3,559 ft/min — in the range typical of performance street engines |
| Displacement per cylinder | 33.0 ci |
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 125 hp | — |
| 1971 | 125 hp | — |
| 1972 | 100 hp | — |
| 1973 | 95 hp | — |
| 1974 | 95 hp | — |