The 1975/1976 Dodge F5000 unit was a descendant of a TransAm powerplant, a Car & Driver
report says. It had a bore of 4.04 inches and a stroke of 2.96 inches (Chevrolet: 4.00 x 3.00).
Motoring News suggests that the Dodge unit started life as the same motor that was run
in the 1970 All American Racers TransAm Plymouth Barracudas.
The Plymouth and Dodge engines are based on the 273 cu. in. V8 engine introduced in 1964 in NA. These are known as "LA series" engines, a small block. They were used in various Plymouths, Dodges and Chryslers in 273, 318 and 340 cu sizes, all with a 3.31" stroke. The 1971 and later 360 is a still an "LA" but with a longer stroke.
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