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| 1963 Dodge Polara 8 Series (Later) |
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| Hardtop |
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| Standard Specifications |
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| | Show Details |
| Original Base Price |
$2,732.00
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| No. Produced |
37,600
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| Body |
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| Body Maker |
Dodge
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| No. Doors |
2
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| Passengers |
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| Model Number |
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| Weight |
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| Dimension |
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| Wheelbase |
119 inches
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| Length |
208.1 inches
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| Width |
76.5 inches
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| Height |
53.9 inches
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| Front Tread |
59.5 inches
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| Rear Tread |
57.5 inches
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| Engine | + | |
| Type | Own, V8, OHV | |
| Displacement | 317.58 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 29/32 & 3 5/16 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 9.0 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | Not applicable | |
| Brake Horsepower | 230@4400 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 48.83 | |
| Torque | 340@2400 | |
| Carburetor |
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| Type |
Dual downdraft
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| Make |
Ball and Ball or 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 inches
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| Axle Type |
Semifloating
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| Differential |
Hypoid
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| Differential Ratio |
2.93 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 |
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| Brakes |
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| Service |
4 wheel hydraulic drum
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| Front Size |
10 inches
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| Rear Size |
10 inches
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| Emergency |
Rear service brakes
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| Size |
10 inches
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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 633a100001 | |
| 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 | | |
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This series had a different transmission than the early series. No. produced is approximate model year production for this series (Early & Later).
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