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AMC V8 engine
The AMC V8 may refer to either of two distinct OHV V8 engine designs developed and manufactured by American Motors Corporation (AMC) starting in 1956. These engines were used in cars and trucks by AMC, Kaiser, and International Harvester, as well as in marine and stationary applications. From 1956 through 1987, the automaker equipped its vehicles exclusively with AMC-designed V8 engines.
The first generation was produced from 1956 through 1967. An "Electrojector" version was to be the first commercial electronic fuel-injected (EFI) production engine for the 1957 model year.
The second generation was introduced in 1966 and became available in several displacements over the years, as well as in high-performance and racing versions.
In 1987, Chrysler Corporation acquired AMC and continued manufacturing the AMC "tall-deck" 360 cu in (5.9 L) version until 1991 for use in the Jeep Grand Wagoneer SUV.
This engine series is often called the "Rambler V8". It is also sometimes referred to as the "Nash V8".
Design work on AMC's first V8 engine began in 1954, yielding versions produced in three displacements between 250 cu in (4.1 L) and 327 cu in (5.4 L) from 1956 until 1966.
American Motors' president, George W. Mason, had negotiated a verbal agreement with Packard that the two companies would supply parts for each other when practical. The arrangement was a prelude to a possible merger of the two companies at a later date, but the corporate consolidation did not materialize. With the industry-wide acceptance of V8 engine designs after World War II, AMC purchased Packard V8s in 1954 for the 1955 Nash Ambassador and Hudson Hornet.
These Packard V8s were supplied with extra-thick head gaskets to reduce power output and came mated to Packard "Ultramatic" automatic transmissions only. In addition to the verbal agreement, Packard sent AMC some parts bids, which were rejected as too expensive. After Mason's sudden death in October 1954, George W. Romney, AMC's new CEO, decided against further relationships with Packard. Reportedly, Romney gave orders to design an in-house V8 engine as quickly as possible.
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AMC V8 engine
The AMC V8 may refer to either of two distinct OHV V8 engine designs developed and manufactured by American Motors Corporation (AMC) starting in 1956. These engines were used in cars and trucks by AMC, Kaiser, and International Harvester, as well as in marine and stationary applications. From 1956 through 1987, the automaker equipped its vehicles exclusively with AMC-designed V8 engines.
The first generation was produced from 1956 through 1967. An "Electrojector" version was to be the first commercial electronic fuel-injected (EFI) production engine for the 1957 model year.
The second generation was introduced in 1966 and became available in several displacements over the years, as well as in high-performance and racing versions.
In 1987, Chrysler Corporation acquired AMC and continued manufacturing the AMC "tall-deck" 360 cu in (5.9 L) version until 1991 for use in the Jeep Grand Wagoneer SUV.
This engine series is often called the "Rambler V8". It is also sometimes referred to as the "Nash V8".
Design work on AMC's first V8 engine began in 1954, yielding versions produced in three displacements between 250 cu in (4.1 L) and 327 cu in (5.4 L) from 1956 until 1966.
American Motors' president, George W. Mason, had negotiated a verbal agreement with Packard that the two companies would supply parts for each other when practical. The arrangement was a prelude to a possible merger of the two companies at a later date, but the corporate consolidation did not materialize. With the industry-wide acceptance of V8 engine designs after World War II, AMC purchased Packard V8s in 1954 for the 1955 Nash Ambassador and Hudson Hornet.
These Packard V8s were supplied with extra-thick head gaskets to reduce power output and came mated to Packard "Ultramatic" automatic transmissions only. In addition to the verbal agreement, Packard sent AMC some parts bids, which were rejected as too expensive. After Mason's sudden death in October 1954, George W. Romney, AMC's new CEO, decided against further relationships with Packard. Reportedly, Romney gave orders to design an in-house V8 engine as quickly as possible.