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Plymouth K specs: 135 ci (2.2L) 4-cylinder, 3.445 x 3.622 in (87.5 x 92 mm) bore and stroke, 8.1:1 compression. Rated 174-224 hp. Rod ratio and piston speed.
The Plymouth 2.2/2.5 (K) is close to square: 3.4449" bore against 3.622" stroke, within 4.9%, which splits the difference between a high-revving layout and a torque layout. The 3.622" stroke puts mean piston speed at 4,000 ft/min around 6,650 RPM, which is where a production bottom end is generally considered at its limit. Each of the 4 cylinders displaces 33.8 ci (553 cc).
8.1:1 on aluminum heads is low by modern standards and generally happy on regular pump fuel.
It is one of 8 engines in the 2.2/2.5 family, the smallest at 135 ci. 2 factory variants share these dimensions, rated from 174 to 224 hp. Factory fitments include the Plymouth Laser, Plymouth Sundance, Plymouth Acclaim and 1 other.
| Displacement | 135 ci / 2.2 L |
|---|---|
| Bore | 3.4449" |
| Stroke | 3.622" |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Compression ratio | 8.1:1 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.951 |
| Block material | cast iron |
|---|---|
| Head material | aluminum |
| Valvetrain | DOHC |
| Fuel type | gas |
| Advertised HP | 174–224 hp |
| Bore/stroke character | 0.951 — square — bore and stroke are within 5%, a balanced compromise |
|---|---|
| Mean piston speed at 6,000 RPM | 3,622 ft/min — in the range typical of performance street engines |
| Displacement per cylinder | 33.8 ci |
| Static compression | 8.1:1 — 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 |
|---|---|---|
| — | 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 |