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1961 Plymouth Fury 4-Dr. Sedan

The flagship Fury showcased Plymouth's performance prowess with optional Ram Induction 413 engines developing 375 horsepower, establishing the nameplate's muscle car credentials.
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8-Cylinder
Engine
4-Dr. Sedan
Body
Detroit, MI
Plant
Classic Era
Era
No factory image on file
1961 Plymouth Fury

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Make/Engine Code 3 Plymouth 8-Cylinder
Series Code 3 V-200/Fury
Year Code 1 1961
Plant Code 1 Detroit, MI
Serial Number 100001 Unit #100001

Basic Information

MakePlymouth
ModelFury
Year1961
Body Style4-Dr. Sedan
ManufacturerChrysler Corporation
EraClassic 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 383 CID V8 (325 HP)
Horsepower325 HP
Displacement383 CID
Carburetor4 BBL
Compression10.0:1
Engine 383 CID V8 (330 HP) Runner
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
Engine 383 CID V8 (340 HP)
Horsepower340 HP
Displacement383 CID
Carburetor2-4 BBL
Compression10.0:1
Engine 413 CID V8 (350 HP)
Horsepower350 HP
Displacement413 CID
Carburetor4 BBL
Compression10.0:1
Engine 413 CID V8 (375 HP)
Horsepower375 HP
Displacement413 CID
Carburetor2-4 BBL
Compression10.0:1
Engine 413 CID V8 (375 HP) Short Ram
Horsepower375 HP
Displacement413 CID
Carburetor2-4 BBL
Compression10.0:1

Original Specifications (Matched to: Belvedere)

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)