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Original Base Price |
$2,592.00
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No. Produced |
29,269
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Body |
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Body Maker |
Fisher
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No. Doors |
4
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Passengers |
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Model Number |
3119
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Weight |
2,656lbs
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Dimension |
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Wheelbase |
112 inches
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Length |
192.2 inches
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Width |
73.4 inches
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Height |
52.7 inches
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Front Tread |
56 inches
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Rear Tread |
56 inches
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Engine | |
Type | V8, Valve-in-head | |
Displacement | 215.27 cu. in. | |
Cylinders | 8 | |
Bore & Stroke | 3 1/2 & 2 51/64 inches | |
Compression Ratio-Std | 8.75 to 1 | |
Compression Ratio-Opt | 10.25 to 1 | |
Brake Horsepower | 155@4800 | |
Rated Horsepower | 39.2 | |
Torque | 210@3200 | |
Main Bearings | 5 | |
Valve Lifters | Hydraulic | |
Block Material | | |
Engine Numbers | Starting S200001 | |
Engine No. Location | Stamped on front of right cylinder head. | |
Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
Carburetor |
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Type |
Dual downdraft
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Make |
Rochester
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Transmission | |
Type | Unknown at time of publication | |
Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
No. Of Gears | 3 | |
Gear Ratios | |
1st | 2.57 to 1 | |
2nd | 1.55 | |
3rd | 1 to 1 | |
4th | Not applicable | |
5th | Not applicable | |
Reverse | 3.49 | |
Clutch Type |
Single plate dry disc
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Clutch Size |
9.5 inches
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Axle Type |
Semifloating
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Differential |
Hypoid
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Differential Ratio |
3.08 to 1
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Suspension |
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Front |
Independent ball joint with coil springs
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Rear |
Coil springs
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Steering Gear |
Ball & nut
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Brakes |
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Service |
Duo-servo, self-adjusting on 4 wheels
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Front Size |
9.5 inches
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Rear Size |
9.5 inches
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Emergency |
Rear service brakes
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Size |
9.5 inches
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Other Systems Specifications | |
Exhaust System | Single with crossover | |
Ignition System | Distributor and coil | |
Battery | 12 volt storage battery | |
Cooling System | Centrifugal pump with thermostat | |
Radiator | Tube and center | |
Fuel Type | | |
Mileage | | |
Wheels, Rims & Tires | |
Wheel Type | | |
Wheel Mfr | | |
Wheel Size | | |
Tire Type | | |
Tire Size | 6.5 x 13 | |
Spare Location | Trunk | |
Capacities | |
Fuel | 16 Gallons | |
Oil | 4 Quarts | |
Transmission | 4 Pints | |
Cooling System | 10.5 Quarts | |
Rear Differential | 2 Pints | |
Front Differential | Not applicable | |
Transfer Case | Not applicable | |
Classic Rating |
Not Rated
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VIN/ID | | |
VIN/Serial no. | Starting 631-01001 | |
VIN Description | Total Digits: 7 |
| Digits 1: Series |
| Digits 2: Unknown |
| Digits 3-7: Production number |
VIN Location | On left front door pillar. | |
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Additional Information | | |
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References | |
1955 Plymouth Data Book | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) 5201 Woodward Detroit MI 48202 (313) 833-1456 www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm |
The Production Figure Book for U.S. Cars Jerry Heasley | Horseless Carriage Foundation 8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119 La Mesa CA 91944-4119 (619) 464-0301 www.hcfi.org |
Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. Brigham | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
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Exterior Colors | |
Paint Type | | |
Colors | Sheffield Mist |
| Wedgewood Mist |
| Willow Mist |
| Barktone Mist |
| Pacific Mist |
| Saddle Mist |
| Holiday Red |
| Midnight Mist |
| Antique Rose |
| Sahara Mist |
| Regal Mist |
Standard/Optional Equipment |
| Tempest Torque automatic transmission | Opt |
| Air conditioning | Opt |
| Power brakes | Opt |
| Power steering | Opt |
| Power seats | Opt |
| Radio | Opt |
| Power antenna | Opt |
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