Editing AMC straight-6 engine (section)

===282===
[[File:1982 VAM Lerma 620 two-door liftback with 4.6 L at 2021 All AMC Day Cecil Dragway 31of32.jpg|thumb|VAM 4.6&nbsp;L engine]]

The {{cvt|282|CID|L|1}} engine was produced by AMC's Mexican subsidiary [[Vehículos Automotores Mexicanos]] (VAM) beginning in 1971 through 1986. This was similar to a 258 in stroke, cast with a larger {{cvt|3.917|in|mm}} bore, {{cvt|0.16|in|mm}} larger than the 258, making {{cvt|281.7|CID|L|1}}.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://membres.multimania.fr/pacer/mexeng.htm |title=Mexican AMC 6 Cyl. Engine Info |first=Thomas |last=Anhalt |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20130529041905/http://membres.multimania.fr/pacer/mexeng.htm |archive-date=29 May 2013 |access-date=17 April 2024}}</ref> All VAM 282s from 1971 through 1978 were still advertised with an output measured using the gross rating system that was last used under AMC in 1971. The 1979 through 1983 engines were measured under the new net rating system. All units were produced in VAM's engine plant located in Lerma, Estado de México.

The 282, which had a larger bore, is considered the ancestor of the &nbsp;L stroker engine, where it is common for the engine rebuilder to use an AMC 258 crankshaft in a Jeep 4.0 cylinder block – a 4.5 uses the stock AMC 258 connecting rods (with stock or .020 overbore using aftermarket pistons). In contrast, the 4.6, 4.7, and 5.0 strokers use the 258 cranks, but retain the 4.0 connecting rods.

'''Output for 1971–1973 models (gross):'''
* Horsepower {{cvt|200|hp|kW PS|0}} at 4400&nbsp;rpm
* Torque {{cvt|280|lbft|Nm|0}} at 2200&nbsp;rpm
* Compression ratio 9.5:1

'''Output for 1974 models (gross):'''
* Horsepower {{cvt|200|hp|kW PS|0}} at 4400&nbsp;rpm
* Torque {{cvt|280|lbft|Nm|0}} at 2200&nbsp;rpm
* Compression ratio 8.5:1

'''Output for 1975–1976 models (gross):'''
* Horsepower {{cvt|200|hp|kW PS|0}} at 4400&nbsp;rpm
* Torque {{cvt|280|lbft|Nm|0}} at 2200&nbsp;rpm
* Compression ratio 7.7:1

'''Output for 1977–1978 models (gross):'''
* Horsepower {{cvt|200|hp|kW PS|0}} at 4400&nbsp;rpm
* Torque {{cvt|280|lbft|Nm|0}} at 2200&nbsp;rpm
* Compression ratio 8.0:1

'''Output for 1979–1981 Standard models (net):'''
* Horsepower {{cvt|132|hp|kW PS|0}} at 3800&nbsp;rpm
* Torque {{cvt|216|lbft|Nm|0}} at 2200&nbsp;rpm
* Compression ratio 8.0:1

'''Output for 1979 American 06/S and 1980–81 Rally GT models (net):'''
* Horsepower {{cvt|172|hp|kW PS|0}} at 4200&nbsp;rpm
* Torque {{cvt|225|lbft|Nm|0}} at 2600&nbsp;rpm
* Compression ratio 8.5:1

'''Output for 1982–1983 models (net):'''
* Horsepower {{cvt|129|hp|kW PS|0}} at 4000&nbsp;rpm
* Torque {{cvt|218|lbft|Nm|0}} at 1800&nbsp;rpm
* Compression ratio 8.5:1

'''Engine dimensions:'''
* 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|3.917|in|mm}}
* Stroke {{cvt|3.895|in|mm}}

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*VAM Javelin (1971–1973) U.S. equivalent — [[AMC Javelin]]
*VAM Classic DPL (1972–1976) U.S. equivalent — [[AMC Matador]] Sedan
*VAM Classic Brougham (1972, 1974–1976) U.S. equivalent — 1972 [[AMC Matador]] hardtop and [[AMC Matador]] Brougham coupe
*VAM Classic AMX (1974–1976) U.S. equivalent — [[AMC Matador]] X coupe
*VAM Pacer (1976–1979) U.S. equivalent — [[AMC Pacer]] coupe
*VAM Pacer X (1979) U.S. equivalent — [[AMC Pacer]] X coupe
*VAM American Rally (1976–1977) U.S. equivalent — [[AMC Hornet]] X sedan instead of hatchback
*VAM American Rally AMX (1978–1979) U.S. equivalent — [[AMC Concord]] AMX hatchback
*VAM American GFS (1977–1982) U.S. equivalent — [[AMC Hornet]] DL two-door sedan plus [[AMC Concord]] DL and Limited two-door sedans
*VAM Camioneta American Automática (1977–1978) U.S. equivalent — [[AMC Hornet]] DL wagon and [[AMC Concord]] DL wagon, both with automatic transmission
*VAM Camioneta American DL (1979–1983) U.S. equivalent — [[AMC Concord]] DL and Limited wagons
*VAM American 06/S (1979) U.S. equivalent [[AMC Concord]] two-door sedan, high-performance limited edition
*VAM American ECD (1980–1982) U.S. equivalent — [[AMC Concord]] DL and Limited four-door sedans
*VAM Rally AMX (1980–1983) U.S. equivalent — [[AMC Spirit]] GT coupe, standard version
*VAM Rally GT (1980–1981) U.S. equivalent — [[AMC Spirit]] GT coupe, high-performance version
*VAM Rally SST (1981) U.S. equivalent — [[AMC Spirit]] Limited coupe
*[[VAM Lerma]] (1981–1982)
*VAM Jeep Wagoneer (1972–1983) U.S. equivalent — AMC Jeep Wagoneer
*Renault/VAM Jeep Grand Wagoneer from 1984 through 1986 (U.S. equivalent — Jeep Grand Wagoneer)
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