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1966 AMC 199 Torque Command six

AMC inline-six · 199 cubic inches · American Motors Corporation

Engine Summary

Manufacturer
American Motors Corporation
Family
AMC inline-six
Displacement
199 cubic inches

Also Known As

199 CID Torque Command six1966 Rambler 199AMC 199 inline-six

Identification reference

Engine Details

Source-backed component numbers, codes, stampings, and application notes.

290 displacement casting

Value
290 cast into each side of the block between the freeze plugs, behind the engine mounting plates
Application
1966-1969 AMC 290 Gen 2 short-deck V8 identification; the casting identifies displacement but does not prove that an engine is original to a specific car
Type
block / casting number

Sources: Identifying Generation II and III AMC V8 Engines

290 cylinder-head casting

Value
3178453 production head; 3206989 service-replacement head
Application
1966-1968 AMC 290 V8 with rectangular exhaust ports, single-pivot rockers, 54.43 cc nominal chambers, 1.787-inch intake valves, and 1.406-inch exhaust valves
Type
cylinder head / casting number

Sources: Identifying Generation II and III AMC V8 Engines

199 Torque Command inline-six

Value
128 gross hp at 4,400 rpm; 182 lb-ft at 1,600 rpm; 8.5:1 compression; one-barrel carburetor; 3.75 x 3.00-inch bore and stroke
Application
standard engine in the initial Rogue specification
Type
engine assembly / specification

Sources: 1966 Rambler American Brochure

232 Torque Command inline-six

Value
155 gross hp at 4,400 rpm; 222 lb-ft at 1,600 rpm; 8.5:1 compression; two-barrel carburetor; 3.75 x 3.50-inch bore and stroke
Application
optional six-cylinder engine
Type
engine assembly / specification

Sources: 1966 Rambler American Brochure

Cars Using This Engine

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