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Dodge ESG specs: 392 ci (6.4L) 8-cylinder, 4.091 x 3.724 in (103.9 x 94.6 mm) bore and stroke. Rated 470-485 hp, 2011–2023. Used in the Dodge Challenger. OHV.
The Dodge 392ci (ESG) is oversquare — the 4.0906" bore exceeds the 3.7244" stroke by 9.8% — a layout that favors airflow and RPM over leverage at the crank. The 3.7244" stroke puts mean piston speed at 4,000 ft/min around 6,450 RPM, which is where a production bottom end is generally considered at its limit. Each of the 8 cylinders displaces 49.0 ci (803 cc).
13 factory variants share these dimensions, rated from 470 to 485 hp across 2011–2023.
| Displacement | 392 ci / 6.4 L |
|---|---|
| Bore | 4.0906" |
| Stroke | 3.7244" |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Configuration | V8 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.098 |
| Block material | cast iron |
|---|---|
| Head material | aluminum |
| Valvetrain | OHV |
| Fuel type | gas |
| Advertised HP | 470–485 hp |
| Years | 2011–2023 |
| Bore/stroke character | 1.098 — oversquare — bore exceeds stroke, which favours higher RPM and larger valves |
|---|---|
| Mean piston speed at 6,000 RPM | 3,724 ft/min — in the range typical of performance street engines |
| Displacement per cylinder | 49.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 470 hp | ESG |
| 2012 | 470 hp | ESG |
| 2013 | 470 hp | ESG |
| 2014 | 470 hp | ESG |
| 2015 | 485 hp | ESG |
| 2016 | 485 hp | ESG |
| 2017 | 485 hp | ESG |
| 2018 | 485 hp | ESG |
| 2019 | 485 hp | ESG |
| 2020 | 485 hp | ESG |
| 2021 | 485 hp | ESG |
| 2022 | 485 hp | ESG |
| 2023 | 485 hp | ESG |