Engine System I.D.
Engine VIN Code I.D. [1] A
Engine Configuration V 8
Engine Displacement 4.2 Liter (4196 cc)
Engine Family [2] [3] SMB 5.0 V 5 F A 12
Engine Designation 119.971
Market Certification 50 State
Fuel System [4] Bosch LH-Jetronic
Ignition System [5] Bosch EZL/AKR
Computer System LH/EZL
Remarks:
[1] Fifth digit of VIN. A = Gasoline engine
[2] Located on emission control system information plate (attached to radiator crossmember.
[3] All 119.971 engines are certified as 5.0 liter even though displacement is only 4.2 liters.
[4] Electronic fuel injection with hot-wire air mass meter and oxygen sensor.
[5] Electronic ignition with knock sensor.