General Engine Data/Specifications
| Engine Type | V - 8 |
| Piston Displacement | 279 Cubic Inch (cu in) |
| RPO | LD8 |
| VIN | Y |
| Compression Ratio | 10.3 To 1 (: 1) |
| Horsepower | 275 at 5600 Horsepower At RPM (hp @ rpm) |
| Torque | 300 at 4000 Pound Foot At RPM (ft.lb @ rpm) |
| Firing Order | 1-2-7-3-4-5-6-8 |
| Bore | 3.424 - 3.425 Inch (in) at 1.614 inch ( 41 mm) below deck surface |
| Stroke | 3.31 Inch (in) |
| Compression Pressure at Cranking Speed (Throttle Open) | 965 - 1172 kPa (140 - 170 psi) |