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1963 AMC Classic V8

Classic Era
Z100001
G: V8
Engine
Kenosha, Wisconsin (AMC plant not encoded in VIN)
Plant
Classic Era
Era
No factory image on file
1963 AMC Classic V8

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Body class code Z Classic V8
Production Number 100001 100001

Basic Information

MakeAMC
ModelClassic V8
Year1963
ManufacturerAmerican Motors Corporation
EraClassic Era

Available Engine Options

Engine cannot be determined from VIN. Available engines inferred from body class code. Engine code was stamped separately on engine block in format YYMM[Letter]DD.

G G: V8, 287 CID, 198 HP, 8.7:1 compression, Holley 2BC carburetor - NEW ENGINE FOR 1963!
Horsepower198 HP
Displacement287 CID
CarburetorHolley 2BC
Compression8.7:1
E E: V8, 327 CID, 250 HP, 8.7:1 compression, Holley 2BC carburetor
Horsepower250 HP
Displacement327 CID
CarburetorHolley 2BC
Compression8.7:1
F F: V8, 327 CID, 270 HP, 9.7:1 compression, Holley 4BC carburetor
Horsepower270 HP
Displacement327 CID
CarburetorHolley 4BC
Compression9.7:1