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1961 Plymouth Belvedere 2-Dr. Hardtop

The Belvedere represented Plymouth's mid-range offering with distinctive Forward Look styling and optional economy six-cylinder power for budget-conscious buyers.
2219228067
170 CID Slant Six (101 HP)
Engine
2-Dr. Hardtop
Body
Unknown Plant (9)
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1961 Plymouth Belvedere

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Make/Engine Code 2 Plymouth 6-Cylinder
Series Code 2 Belvedere
Year Code 1 1961
Plant Code 9 Unknown Plant (9)
Serial Number 228067 Unit #228067

Basic Information

MakePlymouth
ModelBelvedere
Year1961
Body Style2-Dr. Hardtop
ManufacturerChrysler Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Available Engine Options

Engine cannot be determined from VIN alone. Possible engines based on model:

Engine 170 CID Slant Six (101 HP)
Horsepower101 HP
Displacement170 CID
Carburetor1 BBL
Compression8.2:1
Engine 170 CID Slant Six (148 HP)
Horsepower148 HP
Displacement170 CID
Carburetor4 BBL
Compression8.2:1
Engine 225 CID Slant Six (145 HP)
Horsepower145 HP
Displacement225 CID
Carburetor1 BBL
Compression8.2:1

Original Specifications

Bodystyle lifespan1960 through 1961
Headroom front37.8
Headroom rear38.0
Height54.6
Legroom front45.1
Legroom rear42.1
Length209.5
Nameplate origin1951
Wheelbase118.0
Width80.0

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)