V8 3.5 litre engine data	Back to MANUAL INDEX Related topics: 2 litre engine V8 conversion by Mike Jeffreys (UK) Production history

North American 1980-1981 specification Cylinders: 90 degrees V8, pushrod operated valves with hydraulic lifters. Bore: 3.5in/88.9mm Stroke: 2.8in/71.1mm Displacement: 215 ci/3528cc Carburetion/FI: Twin Zenith 175 CDSET (Lucas Bosch FI in Californian 1980- and all 1981 models) Compression Ratio: 8.1:1 Ignition: Lucas Electronic Horsepower/RPM: 133/5000 (137/5000 with FI) Torque/RPM: 174 lb.ft/3000 (168/3250 with FI)

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