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| 1961 Dodge Polara Series |
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| Sedan |
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| Standard Specifications |
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| | Show Details |
| Original Base Price |
$2,736.00
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| No. Produced |
14,032
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| Body |
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| Body Maker |
Dodge
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| No. Doors |
4
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| Passengers |
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| Model Number |
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| Weight |
3,580lbs
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| Dimension |
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| Wheelbase |
122 inches
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| Length |
212.4 inches
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| Width |
78.7 inches
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| Height |
56.7 inches
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| Front Tread |
61.5 inches
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| Rear Tread |
60.2 inches
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| Engine | + | |
| Type | V8, Valve-in-head | |
| Displacement | 360.83 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 4 1/8 & 3 3/8 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 9.0 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | 10.0 to 1 | |
| Brake Horsepower | 265@4400 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 54.45 | |
| Torque | 380@2400 | |
| Carburetor |
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| Type |
Dual throat
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| Make |
Stromberg
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| Transmission | + | |
| Type | Unknown at time of publication | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 | |
| Clutch Type |
Single plate dry disc
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| Clutch Size |
10.5 inches
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| Axle Type |
Semifloating
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| Differential |
Hypoid
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| Differential Ratio |
3.23 to 1
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| Suspension |
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| Front |
Independent torsion bar
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| Rear |
Longitudinal leaf spring
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| Steering Gear |
Worm & three tooth roller
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| Brakes |
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| Service |
4 wheel hydraulic drum
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| Front Size |
11 inches
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| Rear Size |
11 inches
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| Emergency |
On the drive shaft
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| Size |
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| Other Systems Specifications | + | |
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | + | |
| Capacities | + | |
| Classic Rating |
Not Rated
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| VIN/ID | | |
| VIN/Serial no. | Starting 541a100001 | |
| VIN Description | Total Digits: 10 |
| Digits 1: Series (including engine cyl) |
| Digits 2: Body style |
| Digits 3: Model year |
| Digits 4: Assembly plant |
| Digits 5-10: Production number |
| VIN Location | On left front pillar post. | |
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