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1963 Plymouth Valiant Signet Convertible

Information

Plymouth

Quick Facts

Chassis Code: TV1-P

Build Start: 1963

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1963
Model Variant: TV1-P
Chassis Code: TV1-P

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 2692mm
Track/tread (rear): 1412mm
Width: 1773mm
Track/tread (front): 1420mm
Length: 4729mm
Height: 1372mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 68.2litres

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater convertible/cabriolet

Engine Details

Gearbox: 3 speed manual
Final Drive Ratio: 2.93
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Engine Code: Valiant 170
Capacity: 2.8 litre (2793cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.09
Engine Construction: cast iron block & head
Compression Ratio: 8.2:1
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Position: front
Top Gear Ratio: 1
Engine Manufacturer: Chrysler
Cylinders: Straight 6
Bore × Stroke: 86.4 × 79.4mm
Sump: wet sumped
Crankshaft Bearings: 4
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Layout: longitudinal

Performance

Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 1 carburettor

Chassis & Geomtry

Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.76

Brakes

Front Brake Diameter: 229mm
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 944.8kPa
Brakes F/R: Dr/Dr
Rear brake diameter: 229mm

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Size Rear: 13x4½
Tyres Rear: 6.50 x 13
Wheel Size Front: 13x4½
Tyres Front: 6.50 x 13

Other

RAC rating: 27.8
maximum power output(Gross): 102 PS (101 bhp) (75 kW)at 4400 rpm
maximum torque(Gross): 210 Nm (155 ft·lb) (21.4 kgm)at 2400 rpm
Number of doors: 2
Model code: 145
Valve Gear: overhead valve (OHV), 2 valves per cylinder, 12 valves in total
Specific output(Gross): 36.2 bhp/litre0.59 bhp/cu in
Specific torque(Gross): 75.19 Nm/litre, 0.91 ft·lb/cu3
Unitary Capacity: 465.5cc

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