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| 1963 Dodge Dart 6-270 Series (Later) | ||
| Sedan | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $2,135.00 | |
| No. Produced | 55,300 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Dodge | |
| No. Doors | 4 | |
| Passengers | ||
| Model Number | ||
| Weight | ||
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 111 inches | |
| Length | 195.9 inches | |
| Width | 69.8 inches | |
| Height | 54 inches | |
| Front Tread | 55.9 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 55.6 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| 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 | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Single downdraft | |
| Make | Ball and Ball or Holley | |
| Transmission | ||
| 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 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate dry disc | ||
| Clutch Size | 9.1 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 2.93 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent torsion bar | ||
| Rear | Longitudinal leaf spring | ||
| Steering Gear | |||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | 4 wheel hydraulic drum | ||
| Front Size | 9 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 9 inches | ||
| Emergency | Rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 9 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| 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 | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | 6.5 x 13 | ||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| 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 | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | Starting 733a500001 | ||
| 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. | |||
| References | |
| 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. Brigham | Horseless Carriage Foundation 8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119 La Mesa CA 91944-4119 (619) 464-0301 www.hcfi.org |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | ||
| Colors | Onyx | |
| Light Blue | ||
| Ivory | ||
| Vermillion | ||
| Polar No. 2 | ||
| Beige | ||
| Medium Blue Metallic No. 2 | ||
| Dark Blue Metallic No. 2 | ||
| Light Green Metallic | ||
| Forest Green Metallic | ||
| Slate Turquoise Metallic | ||
| Steel Gray Metallic No. 2 | ||
| Sandalwood Metallic No. 2 | ||
| Cordovan Metallic | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Power steering | Opt | |
| Pushbutton Radio | Opt | |