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1971 Dodge Polara Special 6 Series DS
Sedan
Standard Specifications
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No. Produced
Body Maker Dodge
No. Doors 4
Passengers
Model Number DS41
Weight
Wheelbase 121.5 inches
Length 220.2 inches
Width 79.2 inches
Height 54.9 inches
Front Tread 62.1 inches
Rear Tread 63.4 inches
Type Slant 6, overhead valve
Displacement 225.54 cu. in.
Cylinders 6
Bore & Stroke 3 13/32 & 4 1/8 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 8.4 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 145@4000
Rated Horsepower 27.85
Torque 215@2400
Main Bearings 4
Valve Lifters Mechanical
Block Material Cast Iron
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location Stamped on joint face at right corner, adjacent to number 1 cylinder bore.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Single downdraft
Make Holley
Type Fully synchronized
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 3.08
2nd 1.7
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 2.9
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 9.25 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.55 to 1
Front Independent torsion bar
Rear Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Recirculating ball and nut
Service Hydraulic, self-adjusting drums
Front Size 11 inches
Rear Size 11 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 11 inches
Exhaust System Single
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Water pump
Radiator Tube and spacer
Fuel Type Regular
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size L84 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 18 Gallons
Oil 4 Quarts
Transmission 4.75 Pints
Cooling System 12 Quarts
Rear Differential 2 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting DS41a1a100001
VIN Description Total Digits: 13
Digits 1-2: Series
Digits 3-4: Body style
Digits 5: Engine
Digits 6: Model year
Digits 7: Assembly plant
Digits 8-13: Production number
VIN Location On plate on top of left side of dashboard, visible through windshield.
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Additional Information

Styling & Engineering Features - 1971 Passenger Cars ( 5/11/70)Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
Dodge Passenger Car Service Manual 1971Los Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
Dodge Passenger Car Service Manual 1971Los Angeles Public Library
Standard Catalog of American Cars 1946-1975 Krause Pub.Los Angeles Public Library
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
Paint Type
Colors Light GunMetallical Metallic
Brite Blue Metallic
Dark Blue Metallic
Plum Crazy Metallic
Indigo Metallic
Bright Red
Burgandy Metallic
Medium Green Metallic
Dark Green Metallic
Moss Green Metallic
Green Go
Dark Bronze Metallic
Butterscotch
Turquoise Metallic
Tan Metallic
Dark Tan Metallic
Hemi-Orange
White
Brite White
Black
Citron Yella
Gold
Gold Metallic
Dark Gold Metallic
Standard/Optional Equipment
Torque Flite automatic transmissionOpt
4-Speed manual transmissionOpt
Power windowsOpt
Air conditioningOpt
Power steeringOpt
Power seatsOpt
RadioOpt
Front disc rear drum brakesOpt
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