AMC V8 engine

The AMC V8 may refer to either of two distinct OHV V8 engine designs developed and manufactured by American Motors Corporation (AMC) starting in 1956. These engines were used in cars and trucks by AMC, Kaiser, and International Harvester, as well as in marine and stationary applications. From 1956 through 1987, the automaker equipped its vehicles exclusively with AMC-designed V8 engines. The first generation was produced from 1956 through 1967. A Bendix Electrojector version was to be the first commercial electronic fuel-injected (EFI) production engine for the 1957 model year. The second generation was introduced in 1966 and became available in several displacements over the years, as well as in high-performance and racing versions. In 1987, Chrysler Corporation acquired AMC and continued manufacturing the AMC "tall-deck" 360 cu in (5.9 L) version until 1991 for use in the Jeep Grand Wagoneer SUV.