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1962 Plymouth Belvedere 2-Dr. Hardtop

The V8 Belvedere hardtop combined mid-range pricing with available big-block engines up to 413 cubic inches, making it a sleeper performance option.
3221109418
318 CID V8 (230 HP)
Engine
2-Dr. Hardtop
Body
Detroit, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1962 Plymouth Belvedere

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Make/Engine Code 3 Plymouth 8-Cylinder
Series Code 2 Belvedere
Year Code 2 1962
Plant Code 1 Detroit, MI
Serial Number 109418 Unit #109418

Basic Information

MakePlymouth
ModelBelvedere
Year1962
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
Compression9.0:1
Engine 361 CID V8 (310 HP) Runner
Horsepower310 HP
Displacement361 CID
Carburetor2-4 BBL
Compression9.0:1
Engine 383 CID V8 (330 HP)
Horsepower330 HP
Displacement383 CID
Carburetor4 BBL
Compression10.0:1
Engine 383 CID V8 (335 HP)
Horsepower335 HP
Displacement383 CID
Carburetor2-4 BBL
Compression10.0:1
Engine 413 CID V8 (365 HP)
Horsepower365 HP
Displacement413 CID
Carburetor4 BBL
Compression11.0:1
Engine 413 CID V8 (385 HP)
Horsepower385 HP
Displacement413 CID
Carburetor4 BBL
Compression11.0:1
Engine 413 CID V8 (410 HP) Ram Induction
Horsepower410 HP
Displacement413 CID
Carburetor2-4 BBL
Compression11.0:1

Original Specifications

Bodystyle lifespan1962 through 1965
Headroom front38.0
Headroom rear37.8
Height53.7
Legroom front46.0
Legroom rear40.9
Length202.0
Nameplate origin1951
Wheelbase116.0
Width75.6

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)