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Plymouth Peugeot/Simca 6J 1.6 OHV specs: 97.1 ci (1.6L) 4-cylinder, 3.173 x 3.071 in (80.6 x 78 mm) bore and stroke, 8.8:1 compression. Rated 62-64 hp.
The Plymouth Peugeot/Simca 6J 1.6 OHV is close to square: 3.1732" bore against 3.0709" stroke, within 3.3%, which splits the difference between a high-revving layout and a torque layout. The 3.0709" stroke does not reach 4,000 ft/min of mean piston speed until about 7,800 RPM, so piston speed is not what limits this engine's revs — valvetrain and breathing are. Each of the 4 cylinders displaces 24.3 ci (398 cc).
8.8:1 is low by modern standards and generally happy on regular pump fuel.
4 factory variants share these dimensions, rated from 62 to 64 hp across 1983–1986.
| Displacement | 97.1 ci / 1.6 L |
|---|---|
| Bore | 3.1732" |
| Stroke | 3.0709" |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Configuration | I4 |
| Compression ratio | 8.8:1 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.033 |
| Valvetrain | OHV |
|---|---|
| Fuel type | gas |
| Advertised HP | 62–64 hp |
| Years | 1983–1986 |
| Year | Version | HP @ rpm | Torque @ rpm | Comp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | net | 64 @ 4800 | 87 lb-ft @ 2800 | 8.8:1 |
Factory specification sheet.
| Bore/stroke character | 1.033 — square — bore and stroke are within 5%, a balanced compromise |
|---|---|
| Mean piston speed at 6,000 RPM | 3,071 ft/min — conservative for a street engine |
| Displacement per cylinder | 24.3 ci |
| Static compression | 8.8:1 — 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 62 hp | Peugeot/Simca 6J 1.6 OHV |
| 1984 | 64 hp | Peugeot/Simca 6J 1.6 OHV |
| 1985 | 64 hp | Peugeot/Simca 6J 1.6 OHV |
| 1986 | 64 hp | Peugeot/Simca 6J 1.6 OHV |
1 factory vehicle, 1983–1986. Each year opens that model's engine table.