| AMC Pacer | |
|---|---|
| Engine | 232 cu in (3.8 L) I6 258 cu in (4.2 L) I6 282 cu in (4.6 L) I6 (Mexico only) 304 cu in (5.0 L) V8 |
| Transmission | 3-speed manual 3-speed with overdrive 4-speed manual 3-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 100.0 in (2,540 mm) |
How much horsepower does a 258 inline 6 have?
Other codes (“E”, “F”, “K” and “L”) are 232 engines. The 258 used in ’87-’90 Wrangler YJs uses a computer controlled Carter BBD….
| AMC 258 I6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 258 (4.2L) |
| Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 |
| Horsepower (net) | [email protected] |
| Torque (net) | [email protected] |
What happened to AMC Motors?
After periods of intermittent independent success, Renault acquired a major interest in American Motors in 1979, and the company was ultimately acquired by Chrysler….American Motors Corporation.
| Logo from 1970 to 1987 | |
|---|---|
| Industry | Automotive |
| Defunct | June 20, 1988 |
| Fate | Discontinued (renamed Jeep Eagle Corporation 1988, merged into Chrysler in 1990) |
Is the AMC 4.2 a good engine?
The 4.2 is a solid engine as well and as you said at a less horse power than the 4.0. The number of miles the engine can get on it is based on proper service on both models. The major difference between the two is the 4.2 is carbureted and the 4.0 is fuel injected.
How long will a Jeep inline 6 last?
The same goes for used Jeeps, as you might see five-year-old Jeep Wranglers with over 100,000 miles sell for over $20,000! The JL and JK models both come with solidly built V6 engines that are designed to last. The 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 in the JK models is built to go over 200,000 miles without any issues.
