| Engine Type | 90° V-8, OHV |
| Bore | 99.3 mm (3.91 in.) |
| Stroke | 84.0 mm (3.31 in.) |
| Displacement | 5.2 liters (318 cu. in.) |
| Compression Ratio | 9.1 : 1 |
| Compression Pressure | 827-1034 kPa (120-150 psi) |
| Maximum Variation Between Cylinders | 206 kPa (30 psi) |
| Firing Order | 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 |
| Lubrication | Pressure Feed-Full Flow Filtration |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 4.7L (5 qts) w/ filter |
| Cooling System | Liquid Cooled-Forced Circulation |
| Cooling System Capacity | 14.1L (14.9 qts) |
| Cylinder Block | Cast Iron |
| Crankshaft | Cast Nodular Iron |
| Cylinder Head | Cast Iron |
| Camshaft | Cast Nodular Iron |
| Pistons | Aluminum Alloy (with struts) |
| Combustion Chamber | Wedge-High Swirl Valve Shrouding |
| Connecting Rods | Forged Steel |