Volkswagen BJS Specs
Volkswagen BJS engine specs: 196.7 ci (3.2L), 6-cylinder, 3.3071" bore x 3.7756" stroke, 11.3:1 compression.
Dimensions
| Displacement | 196.7 ci / 3.2 L |
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| Bore | 3.3071" |
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| Stroke | 3.7756" |
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| Cylinders | 6 |
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| Compression ratio | 11.3:1 |
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| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.876 |
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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 | 247 hp |
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What these numbers mean
| Bore/stroke character | 0.876 — undersquare — stroke exceeds bore, which favours low-end torque |
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| Mean piston speed at 6,000 RPM | 3,776 ft/min — in the range typical of performance street engines |
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| Displacement per cylinder | 32.8 ci |
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| Static compression | 11.3:1 — high enough that pump premium or better is normally required |
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