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Original Base Price |
$3,408.00
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No. Produced |
5,300
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Body |
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Body Maker |
Plymouth
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No. Doors |
4
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Passengers |
6
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Model Number |
PL45
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Weight |
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Dimension |
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Wheelbase |
120 inches
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Length |
220.1 inches
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Width |
79.6 inches
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Height |
58.3 inches
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Front Tread |
62.1 inches
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Rear Tread |
60 inches
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Engine |   +   | |
Type | Own, V8, OHV | |
Displacement | 317.58 cu. in. | |
Cylinders | 8 | |
Bore & Stroke | 3 29/32 & 3 5/16 inches | |
Compression Ratio-Std | 9.2 to 1 | |
Compression Ratio-Opt | | |
Brake Horsepower | 230@4400 | |
Rated Horsepower | 48.83 | |
Torque | 320@2000 | |
Carburetor |
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Type |
Dual downdraft
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Make |
Carter
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Transmission |   +   | |
Type | Fully synchronized | |
Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
No. Of Gears | 3 | |
Clutch Type |
Single plate dry disc
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Clutch Size |
10.5 inches
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Axle Type |
Semifloating
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Differential |
Hypoid
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Differential Ratio |
3.23 to 1
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Suspension |
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Front |
Independent torsion bar
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Rear |
Hotchkiss
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Steering Gear |
Recirculating ball
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Brakes |
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Service |
Hydraulic, self-adjusting drums
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Front Size |
11 inches
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Rear Size |
11 inches
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Emergency |
Rear service brakes
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Size |
11 inches
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Other Systems Specifications |   +   | |
Wheels, Rims & Tires |   +   | |
Capacities |   +   | |
Classic Rating |
Not Rated
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VIN/ID | | |
VIN/Serial no. | Starting PL45G0a100001 | |
VIN Description | Total Digits: 13 |
| Digits 1-2: Series |
| Digits 3-4: Body style |
| Digits 5: Engine |
| Digits 6: Model year |
| Digits 7: Assembly plant |
| Digits 8-13: Production number |
VIN Location | On plate on top of left side of dashboard, visible through windshield. | |
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Additional Information | | |
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No. produced includes 6 & 8 cyl models.
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