Plymouth A588 Specs
Plymouth A588 engine specs: 122 ci (2L), 4-cylinder, 3.4449" bore x 3.2677" stroke, 9.8:1 compression.
Dimensions
| Displacement | 122 ci / 2 L |
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| Bore | 3.4449" |
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| Stroke | 3.2677" |
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| Cylinders | 4 |
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| Compression ratio | 9.8:1 |
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| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.054 |
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Construction
| Block material | cast iron |
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| Head material | aluminum |
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| Valvetrain | SOHC |
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| Fuel type | gas |
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| Advertised HP | 132–150 hp |
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What these numbers mean
| Bore/stroke character | 1.054 — oversquare — bore exceeds stroke, which favours higher RPM and larger valves |
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| Mean piston speed at 6,000 RPM | 3,268 ft/min — conservative for a street engine |
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| Displacement per cylinder | 30.5 ci |
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| Static compression | 9.8:1 — in the range that usually runs on pump premium |
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Variants sharing these dimensions (3)
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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| — | 132 hp | A588 |
| — | 150 hp | A588 |
| — | 150 hp | ECC, ECD, A588, A588 Magnum |
Vehicles (2)
- Plymouth Neon
- Plymouth Neon Sport
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