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Jeep AMC 360 4-bbl specs: 360 ci (5.9L) 8-cylinder, 4.08 x 3.44 in (103.6 x 87.4 mm) bore and stroke. Rated 195 hp, 1973–1978. Used in the Jeep J-Series. OHV.
The Jeep AMC 360 4-bbl is oversquare — the 4.08" bore exceeds the 3.44" stroke by 18.6% — a layout that favors airflow and RPM over leverage at the crank. The 3.44" stroke puts mean piston speed at 4,000 ft/min around 7,000 RPM, which is where a production bottom end is generally considered at its limit. Each of the 8 cylinders displaces 45.0 ci (737 cc).
It is one of 15 engines in the AMC V8 family, sitting between the 304 ci and 401 ci members. 6 factory variants share these dimensions, rated at 195 hp across 1973–1978.
| Displacement | 360 ci / 5.9 L |
|---|---|
| Bore | 4.08" |
| Stroke | 3.44" |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Configuration | V8 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.186 |
| Block material | cast iron |
|---|---|
| Head material | cast iron |
| Valvetrain | OHV |
| Fuel type | gas |
| Advertised HP | 195 hp |
| Years | 1973–1978 |
| Bore/stroke character | 1.186 — oversquare — bore exceeds stroke, which favours higher RPM and larger valves |
|---|---|
| Mean piston speed at 6,000 RPM | 3,440 ft/min — conservative for a street engine |
| Displacement per cylinder | 45.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 195 hp | AMC 360 4-bbl |
| 1974 | 195 hp | AMC 360 4-bbl |
| 1975 | — | AMC 360 4-bbl |
| 1976 | — | AMC 360 4-bbl |
| 1977 | — | AMC 360 4-bbl |
| 1978 | — | AMC 360 4-bbl |