Plymouth A Specs
Plymouth A engine specs: 273 ci (4.5L), 8-cylinder, 3.6299" bore x 3.311" stroke, 10.5:1 compression.
Dimensions
| Displacement | 273 ci / 4.5 L |
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| Bore | 3.6299" |
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| Stroke | 3.311" |
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| Cylinders | 8 |
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| Compression ratio | 10.5:1 |
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| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.096 |
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Construction
| Block material | cast iron |
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| Head material | cast iron |
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| Valvetrain | OHV |
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| Fuel type | gas |
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| Advertised HP | 235 hp |
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What these numbers mean
| Bore/stroke character | 1.096 — oversquare — bore exceeds stroke, which favours higher RPM and larger valves |
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| Mean piston speed at 6,000 RPM | 3,311 ft/min — conservative for a street engine |
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| Displacement per cylinder | 34.1 ci |
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| Static compression | 10.5:1 — in the range that usually runs on pump premium |
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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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| — | 235 hp | A |
| — | 235 hp | A |
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