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1962 Plymouth Belvedere V8 Series SP2-LM
Hardtop
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $2,538.00
No. Produced 5,086
Body Maker Plymouth
No. Doors 2
Passengers
Model Number
Weight 3,095lbs
Wheelbase 116 inches
Length 202 inches
Width 75.4 inches
Height 56.2 inches
Front Tread 59.4 inches
Rear Tread 57.5 inches
Type Own, V8, OHV
Displacement 317.58 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 3 29/32 & 3 5/16 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 9.0 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 230@4400
Rated Horsepower 48.83
Torque 340@2400
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Mechanical
Block Material Cast Iron
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location On left front face of block.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Dual downdraft
Make Ball and Ball or Holley
Type Unknown at time of publication
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.55 to 1
2nd 1.49
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 3.34
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 10 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.23 to 1
Front Independent torsion bar
Rear Longitudinal leaf spring
Recirculating ball and nut
Service 4 wheel hydraulic drum
Front Size 10 inches
Rear Size 10 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 10 inches
Exhaust System Single with crossover
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Radiator Tube and spacer
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 7 x 14
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 20 Gallons
Oil 4 Quarts
Transmission 4.5 Pints
Cooling System 17 Quarts
Rear Differential 4 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting 322a100001
VIN Description Total Digits: 10
Digits 1: Make
Digits 2: Series & Body style
Digits 3: Model year
Digits 4: Assembly plant
Digits 5-10: Production number
VIN Location Plate on left front door hinge post.
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Additional Information
Cooling system capacity includes heater. No. produced includes 6 & 8 cyl models.

Standard Catalog of American Cars 1946-1975 Krause Pub.Los Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Motor Age April 1962Los Angeles Public Library
Motor's Auto Repair Manual 28th EditionLos Angeles Public Library
Paint Type Enamel
Colors All colors may not be available in all models.
Cherry Red
Light Gray
Luminous Blue Metallic
Pale Blue
Luminous Turquoise Metallic
Luminous Green Metallic
Pale Jade
Luminous Cordovan Metallic
Sandstone
Luminous Brown Metallic
Ermine White
Sun Glo
Silhouette Black
Standard/Optional Equipment
Torque Flite automatic transmissionOpt
361 cu. in. V8 engineOpt
Power brakesOpt
Power steeringOpt
Pushbutton RadioOpt
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