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Plymouth Valiant 5.6

General information

ModelPlymouth Valiant 5.6
Year1972
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
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Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size5562 ccm (339.39 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats5

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement5562 ccm (339.39 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 8 cylinder
Max power243.00 PS (179 kW or 240 HP) at 4800 Rev. per min.
Max torque401.00 Nm (40.9 kgf-m or 295.8 ft.lbs) at 3600 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke102.6 x 84.1 mm (4.0 x 3.3 inches)
Fuel systemCarburetor

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1774 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Passenger space4960 litres (1,310 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.5

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesDrums
Rear brakesDrums

Dimensions and weight

Weight1374 kg (3,029.2 pounds)
Overall length4800 mm (189.0 inches)
Overall width1820 mm (71.7 inches)
Overall height1390 mm (54.7 inches)
Ground clearance150 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheelbase2750 mm (108.3 inches)

Other specifications

Country of originUSA
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