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Gross Horsepower was measured using a blueprinted test engine running on a stand without accessories, mufflers, or emissions control devices. In 1971-2 automakers began to specify power in terms of SAE Net Horsepower (as defined by standard J1349). Net Horsepower is measured with the engine in "as-installed trim", with all accessories and standard intake and exhaust systems. This was done to reduce the advertised power for insurance rates and to account for different approaches to emission reduction equipment.

VIN

Displacement

Carb

Compression

Max Power (net)

Max Torque (net)

Late V6 replacement 3.3L 85hp 6-cyl

T

200ci 3.3L

1-bbl

9.0:1

85hp 3600rpm

154ft-lb 1600rpm

Standard 2.3L 88hp 4-cyl

Y

140ci 2.3L

2-bbl

9.0:1

88hp 4800rpm

118ft-lb 2800rpm

Optional 2.8L 104hp 6-cyl

Z

170ci 2.8L

2-bbl

8.7:1

104hp 3600rpm

150ft-lb 2300rpm

Optional 2.3L 130hp 4-cyl Turbo

W

140ci 2.3L

2-bbl

9.0:1

130hp 4600rpm

165ft-lb 3600rpm

Optional 5.0L 139hp V8

F

302ci 5.0L

2-bbl

8.4:1

139hp 3600rpm

250ft-lb 1800rpm

Optional 5.0L 143hp V8 California

F

302ci 5.0L

2-bbl

8.1:1

143hp 3600rpm

243ft-lb 2200rpm

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