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1961 Plymouth Valiant V-200 Series RV1-H
Hardtop
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $1,952.00
No. Produced 18,586
Body Maker Plymouth
No. Doors 2
Passengers
Model Number
Weight
Wheelbase 106.5 inches
Length 183.7 inches
Width 70.4 inches
Height 55.6 inches
Front Tread 56 inches
Rear Tread 55.5 inches
Type Inline, overhead valve
Displacement 170.86 cu. in.
Cylinders 6
Bore & Stroke 3 13/32 & 3 1/8 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 8.2 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 101@4400
Rated Horsepower 27.85
Torque 155@2400
Main Bearings 4
Valve Lifters Mechanical
Block Material Cast Iron
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location On right side of block between number 2 & 3 cylinders.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Single downdraft
Make Carter
Type Unknown at time of publication
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.71
2nd 1.83
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 3.49
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 9.1 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.55 to 1
Front Independent torsion bar
Rear Longitudinal leaf spring
Worm & ball nut
Service 4 wheel hydraulic drum
Front Size 9 inches
Rear Size 9 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 9 inches
Exhaust System Single
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 6.5 x 13
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 13 Gallons
Oil 4 Quarts
Transmission 14 Pints
Cooling System 11 Quarts
Rear Differential 2 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting 131a100001
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 Age January 1961Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age April 1961Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor's Auto Repair Manual 28th EditionLos Angeles Public Library
Paint Type Enamel
Colors All colors may not be available in all models.
Silver Gray Metallic
Carnival Red
Alpine White
Airforce Blue Metallic
Emerald Green Metallic
Robin Egg Blue
Mint Green
Standard/Optional Equipment
3 Speed automatic transmissionOpt
Power brakesOpt
Power steeringOpt
Pushbutton RadioOpt
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