Car Specs

1958 Plymouth Belvedere Convertible Coupé

Information

Plymouth

Quick Facts

Chassis Code: LP2-H

Build Start: 1958

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1958
Model Variant: LP2-H
Chassis Code: LP2-H

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 2997mm
Track/tread (rear): 1516mm
Width: 1986mm
Track/tread (front): 1547mm
Length: 5197mm
Height: 1438mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 87litres

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater convertible/cabriolet

Engine Details

Capacity: 6.4 litre (6404cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.08
Sump: wet sumped
Crankshaft Bearings: 5
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Top Gear Ratio: 1
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Engine Code: Golden Commando
Cylinders: V 8 in 90° vee
Bore × Stroke: 103.12 × 95.85mm
Compression Ratio: 10:1
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Position: front
Gearbox: 3 speed manual
Final Drive Ratio: 3.73
Engine Manufacturer: Plymouth

Performance

Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 2 Carter WCFB 2631S carburettors

Chassis & Geomtry

Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.73

Brakes

Brakes F/R: Dr/Dr
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 985.1kPa

Wheels & Tyres

Tyres Front: 7.50-14
Tyres Rear: 7.50-14

Other

maximum power output(Gross): 309 PS (305 bhp) (227 kW)at 5200 rpm
Specific output(Gross): 35.5 kW/litre48.3 ps/litre, 47.6 bhp/litre0.78 bhp/cu in
Unitary Capacity: 800.5cc
Model code: 255
Valve Gear: overhead valve (OHV), 2 valves per cylinder, 16 valves in total
maximum torque(Gross): 502 Nm (370 ft·lb) (51.2 kgm)at 3600 rpm
Specific torque(Gross): 78.39 Nm/litre, 0.95 ft·lb/cu3
Number of doors: 2
RAC rating: 52.7

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