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1971 Plymouth GTX Series RS
Hardtop
Standard Specifications
  Show Summary  
Original Base Price $3,733.00
No. Produced 2,626
Body Maker Plymouth
No. Doors 2
Passengers
Model Number RS23
Weight 3,675lbs
Wheelbase 115 inches
Length 203.2 inches
Width 79.1 inches
Height 53 inches
Front Tread 62.1 inches
Rear Tread 60 inches
Type V8, OHV
Displacement 440 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 4.32 & 3 3/4 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 8.8 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 375@4600
Rated Horsepower 59.7
Torque 480@3200
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material Cast Iron
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location Stamped on block pan rail at left rear corner below starter opening.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Downdraft 4-barrel
Make Carter
Type Torqueflite automatic
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st Not applicable
2nd Not applicable
3rd Not applicable
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse Not applicable
Not applicable
Clutch Size
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.54 to 1
Front Independent torsion bar
Rear Hotchkiss
Recirculating ball
Service Hydraulic, self-adjusting drums
Front Size 11 inches
Rear Size 11 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 11 inches
Exhaust System Dual
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Water pump
Radiator Tube and spacer
Fuel Type Premium
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size G70 x 14
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 19 Gallons
Oil 4 Quarts
Transmission 7.5 Pints
Cooling System 16 Quarts
Rear Differential 5.5 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting RS23U1a100001
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

Styling & Engineering Features - 1971 Passenger Cars ( 5/11/70)Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
1971 Chrysler - Coming ThroughDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
1971 Car & Equipment PricesDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Passenger Car Service Manual 1971 (ImperialChryslerPlymouth)Los Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
Dodge & Plymouth Muscle Car Red Book P SesslerDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
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
Automotive Industries March 15 1971Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Paint Type
Colors Winchester Gray Metallic
Slate Gray Metallic
Glacial Blue Metallic
Evening Blue Metallic
Rallye Red
Burnished Red Metallic
Amber Sherwood Metallic
April Green Metallic
Autumn Bronze Metallic
Sandalwood Beige
Coral Turquoise Metallic
Tahitian Walnut Metallic
Spinnaker White
Formal Black
Tawny Gold Metallic
True Blue Metallic
In-Violet Metallic
Mood Indigo Metallic
Sherwood Green Metallic
Sassy Grass Green
Bahama Yellow
Tunisian Tan Metallic
Tor-Red
Sno-white
Curious Yellow
Gold Leaf Metallic
All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Standard/Optional Equipment
Torque Flite automatic transmissionOpt
Power windowsOpt
Air conditioningOpt
Power brakesOpt
Power steeringOpt
RadioOpt
Power antennaOpt
Front disc rear drum brakesOpt
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