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| 1954 Plymouth Plaza Series P25-1 (Late Series) | ||
| Chassis | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | ||
| No. Produced | 1 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | ||
| No. Doors | ||
| Passengers | ||
| Model Number | ||
| Weight | ||
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 114 inches | |
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Front Tread | 55.875 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 58.5 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | Inline, L-head | |
| Displacement | 230.2 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 6 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 1/4 & 4 5/8 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 7.25 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | Not applicable | |
| Brake Horsepower | 110@3600 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 25.35 | |
| Torque | 190@1600 | |
| Main Bearings | 4 | |
| Valve Lifters | Mechanical | |
| Block Material | ||
| Engine Numbers | Starting P-25-1001 | |
| Engine No. Location | On left front side of block. | |
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Single downdraft | |
| Make | Ball and Ball | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | Helical | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 | |
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | 2.57 to 1 | |
| 2nd | 1.83 to 1 | |
| 3rd | 1 to 1 | |
| 4th | Not applicable | |
| 5th | Not applicable | |
| Reverse | 3.48 to 1 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate dry disc | ||
| Clutch Size | 9.3 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 3.73 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent coil springs | ||
| Rear | Longitudinal leaf spring | ||
| Steering Gear | Worm & roller | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | 4 wheel hydraulic drum | ||
| Front Size | 10 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 10 inches | ||
| Emergency | On the transmission | ||
| Size | |||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | |||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | 6 volt storage battery | ||
| Cooling System | Centrifugal pump with thermostat | ||
| Radiator | Cellular | ||
| Fuel Type | Regular | ||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | |||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 17 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 5 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 2.75 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 13 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | 3.25 Pints | ||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | See Additional Information | ||
| VIN Description | |||
| VIN Location | On left front door hinge post. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| No. produced includes original & late series models. Serial Nos.: 13506001 to 13829336 & 20658001 to 20739829 & 25163001 to 25175377 & 25590001 to 25606284. This series was introduced in April, 1954. | |||
| References | |
| 1954 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 |
| Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. Brigham | Horseless Carriage Foundation 8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119 La Mesa CA 91944-4119 (619) 464-0301 www.hcfi.org |
| Motor Age January 1954 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Motor Age July 1954 | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | ||
| Colors | Two Tone Colors Available | |
| Avalon Blue Metallic | ||
| San Gabriel Green | ||
| Pasadena Gray | ||
| Pomona Beige | ||
| San Pedro Blue | ||
| Modesto Blue | ||
| Berkeley Green | ||
| Cascade Gray | ||
| San Diego Gold | ||
| San Leandro Ivory | ||
| San Mateo Wheat | ||
| Santa Rosa Coral | ||
| Shasta Green Metallic | ||
| Mohave Brown Metallic | ||
| Parakeet Green No. 2 | ||
| Mocha Beige No. 1 | ||
| Oriole Orange No. 2 | ||
| Solitaire Blue No. 2 | ||
| Dutch Blue No. 3 | ||
| Tinsel Green Metallic No. 1 | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Hy-Drive automatic transmission | Opt | |
| Powerflite automatic transmission | Opt | |