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1960 Plymouth Belvedere 2-Dr. Hardtop

The Belvedere V8 hardtop combined stylish pillarless design with potent V8 performance in 1960, appealing to buyers who wanted both looks and power in Plymouth's mid-range lineup.
3205118750
318 CID V8 (230 HP)
Engine
2-Dr. Hardtop
Body
Unknown Plant (5)
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1960 Plymouth Belvedere

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Make/Engine Code 3 Plymouth 8-Cylinder
Series Code 2 Belvedere
Year Code 0 1960
Plant Code 5 Unknown Plant (5)
Serial Number 118750 Unit #118750

Basic Information

MakePlymouth
ModelBelvedere
Year1960
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 318 CID V8 (230 HP)
Horsepower230 HP
Displacement318 CID
Carburetor2 BBL
Compression9.0:1
Engine 318 CID V8 (260 HP)
Horsepower260 HP
Displacement318 CID
Carburetor4 BBL
Compression9.0:1
Engine 361 CID V8 (305 HP)
Horsepower305 HP
Displacement361 CID
Carburetor4 BBL
Compression10.0:1
Engine 361 CID V8 (310 HP)
Horsepower310 HP
Displacement361 CID
Carburetor2-4 BBL
Compression10.0:1
Engine 383 CID V8 (325 HP)
Horsepower325 HP
Displacement383 CID
Carburetor4 BBL
Compression10.0:1
Engine 383 CID V8 (330 HP)
Horsepower330 HP
Displacement383 CID
Carburetor2-4 BBL
Compression10.0:1
Engine 383 CID V8 (330 HP) Ram Induction
Horsepower330 HP
Displacement383 CID
Carburetor2-4 BBL
Compression10.0:1

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
Width78.6

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)