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A new 2.2 liter SOHC four cylinder engine was designed and developed for Chrysler Corporation FWD vehicles. The overall design and many of the specific features have been selected to favor the FWD installation. This paper describes the design characteristics of the major parts and discusses many of the significant development items. In providing this new engine emphasis was placed on performance, fuel economy, emissions, durability, minimum weight, package size, serviceability, and manufacturing. Extensive testing, including initial production engines, has verified that the program objectives have been achieved.

This paper covers the design and development of a family of engines used for closed circuit track competition and acceleration trail competition. In addition, a detuned version of the engine suitable for normal street and highway driving is described. All these engines share a hemispherical combustion chamber using push rod operated valves.

A new 273 cu in. V-8 engine for use in the Plymouth Valiant and Dodge Dart car lines is described. It combines increased smoothness and performance with the maneuverability characteristics of a compact car. This paper describes the design features of this engine and reviews briefly the factors which provide the engine with a high level of reliability and performance.