Jeep Tornado engine
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The Jeep Tornado engine was the first post-World War II U.S.-designed mass-produced overhead cam (OHC) automobile engine.[1] The 230.5 cu in (3.78 L) hemi-headed straight-six was introduced in mid-year 1962, and replaced the flathead "6-226" Willys Super Hurricane that was in use since 1954.
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Production | 1962-1973 |
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Configuration | straight six |
Displacement | 230.51 cu in (3,777 cc) |
Cylinder bore | 3+11⁄32 in (84.93 mm) |
Piston stroke | 4+3⁄8 in (111.13 mm) |
Cylinder block material | Iron |
Cylinder head material | Iron |
Valvetrain | SOHC |
Compression ratio | 8.5:1 or 7.5:1 |
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Predecessor | Willys Super Hurricane |
Successor | AMC straight-6 engine |
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The Tornado engine was also manufactured in Argentina by Industrias Kaiser Argentina (IKA) from 1965 until 1973.