Plymouth K Specs
Plymouth K engine specs: 135 ci (2.2L), 4-cylinder, 3.4449" bore x 3.622" stroke, 8.1:1 compression.
Dimensions
| Displacement | 135 ci / 2.2 L |
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| Bore | 3.4449" |
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| Stroke | 3.622" |
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| Cylinders | 4 |
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| Compression ratio | 8.1:1 |
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| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.951 |
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Construction
| Block material | cast iron |
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| Head material | aluminum |
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| Valvetrain | DOHC |
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| Fuel type | gas |
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| Advertised HP | 174–224 hp |
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What these numbers mean
| Bore/stroke character | 0.951 — square — bore and stroke are within 5%, a balanced compromise |
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| Mean piston speed at 6,000 RPM | 3,622 ft/min — in the range typical of performance street engines |
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| Displacement per cylinder | 33.8 ci |
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| Static compression | 8.1:1 — low by modern standards, generally happy on regular pump fuel |
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Variants sharing these dimensions (2)
These records share identical bore, stroke, displacement and compression. They differ by model year and factory power rating.
| Year | Advertised HP | Code |
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| — | 174 hp | K, 2.2L Turbo II, 2.2 Turbo II, K Turbo II |
| — | 224 hp | K, 2.2 Turbo III, 2.2L Turbo III |
Vehicles (4)
- Plymouth Laser
- Plymouth Sundance
- Plymouth Acclaim
- Plymouth Sundance Shelby
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