Car Specs

1969 Plymouth Valiant Signet V8

Information

Plymouth

Quick Facts

Chassis Code: EV1/2-H

Build Start: 1969

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1969
Model Variant: EV1
Chassis Code: EV1/2-H

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 2743mm
Track/tread (rear): 1412mm
Width: 1768mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 68.2litres
Track/tread (front): 1458mm
Length: 4785mm
Height: 1372mm

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater sedan/saloon

Engine Details

Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: V 8 in 90° vee
Bore × Stroke: 99.3 × 84.1mm
Specific torque: 88.48Nm/litre
Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Position: front
Gearbox: 3 speed manual
Engine Manufacturer: Chrysler
Capacity: 5.2 litre (5210cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.18
Specific output: 32.9 kW/litre44.8 ps/litre, 44.1 0.72bhp/litre
Sump: wet sumped
Crankshaft Bearings: 5
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Top Gear Ratio: 1

Performance

Maximum Torque: 461 Nmlb/ft
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive
Maximum Power Output: 233 @ 4400 rpm

Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 1 Carter BBD 4607S carburettor

Chassis & Geomtry

Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.74

Brakes

bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 1111.9kPa
Front Brake Diameter: 254mm
Brakes F/R: Dr/Dr
Rear brake diameter: 254mm

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Size Rear: 13x4½
Tyres Rear: 7.00 x 13
Wheel Size Front: 13x4½
Tyres Front: 7.00 x 13

Other

Valve Gear: overhead valve (OHV), 2 valves per cylinder, 16 valves in total
Model code: VH41
Unitary Capacity: 651.25cc
Number of doors: 4
RAC rating: 48.9

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