Editing AMC straight-6 engine (section)

===252===
The {{cvt|252|CID|L|1}} engine was produced by AMC's Mexican subsidiary [[Vehículos Automotores Mexicanos]] (VAM) beginning in 1969 and was dropped after 1972, replaced with AMC's 258 for the 1973 model year onward. This was similar to a 232 in stroke with a larger {{cvt|3.91|in|mm|1}} bore, for an actual displacement of {{cvt|252.15|CID|L|1}}. It was produced in VAM's Lerma, Estado de México engine plant.

'''Output for 1972 Rambler American Rally model ([[Horsepower#SAE gross power|gross]]):'''
*Horsepower {{cvt|170|hp|kW PS|0}} at 4600&nbsp;rpm
*Torque {{cvt|240|lbft|Nm|0}} at 2300&nbsp;rpm

'''Engine dimensions:'''
*[[Compression ratio]] 9.5:1
*Intake valve diameter {{cvt|2.02|in|mm}}
*Exhaust valve diameter {{cvt|1.6755|in|mm}}
*Connecting Rod length {{cvt|5.875|in|mm}}
*Deck height {{cvt|9.424|in|mm}}
*Bore {{cvt|3.91|in|mm|1}}
*Stroke {{cvt|3+1/2|in|mm|1}}

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*VAM Javelin (1969–1970) U.S. equivalent — [[AMC Javelin]]
*VAM Rambler Classic SST (1969–1971) U.S. equivalent — [[AMC Rebel]] hardtop and [[AMC Matador]] hardtop
*VAM Rambler Classic 770 (1970) U.S. equivalent — [[AMC Rebel]] sedan
*VAM Rambler Classic DPL (1971) U.S. equivalent — [[AMC Matador]] sedan
*VAM Rambler American Rally (1972) U.S. equivalent — [[AMC Hornet]] Rallye X
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