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1963 Dodge Dart 6-170 Series (Later)
Sedan
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $1,983.00
No. Produced 51,300
Body Maker Dodge
No. Doors 2
Passengers
Model Number
Weight
Wheelbase 111 inches
Length 195.9 inches
Width 69.8 inches
Height 54 inches
Front Tread 55.9 inches
Rear Tread 55.6 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 the right side of the block.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Single downdraft
Make Ball and Ball or Holley
Type Synchronous in 2nd & 3rd
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 3.22 to 1
2nd 1.82
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 4.15
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 9.1 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 2.93 to 1
Front Independent torsion bar
Rear Longitudinal leaf spring
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 18 Gallons
Oil 4 Quarts
Transmission 5 Pints
Cooling System 11 Quarts
Rear Differential 2 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting 713a500001
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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Additional Information
No. produced is approximate model year production for passenger cars of this series (Early & Later). This series had a different transmission than the early series.

1963 Dodge Data BookDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
1963 Dodge Styling & Engineering FeaturesDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
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 April 1963Los Angeles Public Library
Motor's Auto Repair Manual 28th EditionLos Angeles Public Library
Paint Type
Colors All colors may not be available in all models.
Turquoise Metallic
Onyx
Light Blue
Medium Blue Metallic
Dark Blue Metallic
Aqua
Ivory
Steel Gray Metallic
Vermillion
Polar No. 2
Beige
Sandalwood Metallic
Standard/Optional Equipment
Torque Flite Six automatic transmissionOpt
225 cu. in. Inline 6 engineOpt
Power steeringOpt
Pushbutton RadioOpt
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