Car Specs

1976 Plymouth Valiant

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Plymouth

Quick Facts

Chassis Code: VL

Build Start: 1976

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1976
Model Variant: VL
Chassis Code: VL

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 2819mm
Track/tread (rear): 1412mm
Width: 1803mm
Track/tread (front): 1504mm
Length: 5070mm
Height: 1372mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 60.6litres

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater sedan/saloon

Engine Details

Gearbox: 3 speed manual
Final Drive Ratio: 2.94
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Engine Code: E24
Capacity: 3.7 litre (3683cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 0.83
Engine Construction: cast iron block & head
Compression Ratio: 8.4:1
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Position: front
Top Gear Ratio: 1
Engine Manufacturer: Chrysler
Cylinders: Straight 6
Bore × Stroke: 86.4 × 104.7mm
Sump: wet sumped
Crankshaft Bearings: 4
Catalytic converter: Y
Engine Layout: longitudinal

Performance

Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 1 carburettor

Chassis & Geomtry

Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.8

Brakes

Front Brake Diameter: 254mm
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 784.8kPa
Rear brake diameter: 229mm
Brakes F/R: Dr/Dr

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Size Rear: 14x4½J
Tyres Rear: 6.95 x 14
Wheel Size Front: 14x4½J
Tyres Front: 6.95 x 14

Other

RAC rating: 27.8
maximum power output(SAE net): 101 PS (100 bhp) (75 kW)at 3600 rpm
maximum torque(SAE net): 230 Nm (170 ft·lb) (23.5 kgm)at 1600 rpm
Number of doors: 4
Model code: 41
Valve Gear: overhead valve (OHV), 2 valves per cylinder, 12 valves in total
Specific output(SAE net): 27.2 bhp/litre0.44 bhp/cu in
Specific torque(SAE net): 62.45 Nm/litre, 0.75 ft·lb/cu3
Unitary Capacity: 613.83cc

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