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1961 Plymouth Suburban V8 Series RP2-L / RP2-LM/ RP2-LH
Sport Suburban
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $2,770.00
No. Produced 2,844
Body Maker Plymouth
No. Doors 4
Passengers 6
Model Number
Weight 3,890lbs
Wheelbase 122 inches
Length 217.7 inches
Width 78.6 inches
Height
Front Tread 60.9 inches
Rear Tread 59.7 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 10.0 to 1
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 throat
Make Carter or Stromberg
Type Synchronous meshing
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.12 to 1
2nd 1.43
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 2.73
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 10 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.58 to 1
Front Independent torsion bar
Rear Longitudinal leaf spring
Worm & three tooth roller
Service 4 wheel hydraulic drum
Front Size 11 inches
Rear Size 11 inches
Emergency On the drive shaft
Size
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 8 x 14
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 20 Gallons
Oil 5 Quarts
Transmission 5 Pints
Cooling System 20 Quarts
Rear Differential 4 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting 371a100001
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

Plymouth for 1961Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
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's Auto Repair Manual 28th EditionLos Angeles Public Library
Paint Type Enamel
Colors Silver Gray Metallic
Carnival Red
Alpine White
Airforce Blue Metallic
Emerald Green Metallic
Fawn Beige
Twilight Turquoise Metallic
Robin Egg Blue
Mint Green
Bronze Metallic
Maize
Lavender Metallic
Coral
These are standard Plymouth colors
Standard/Optional Equipment
Torque Flite automatic transmissionOpt
383 cu. in. V8 engineOpt
361 cu. in. V8 engineOpt
413 cu. in. V8 engineOpt
Power steeringOpt
Pushbutton RadioOpt
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