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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.