1961 Dodge Dart Seneca 170 Wagon Station Wagon
The Dart Seneca 170 Wagon provided practical compact utility with the economy of the 225 Slant Six engine.
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225 CID Slant Six
Engine
Station Wagon
Body
Detroit (Hamtramck), MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1961 Dodge Dart Seneca 170 Wagon
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Make/Engine Code | 4 | Dart 6-cylinder (225 CID Slant Six) |
| Series Code | 5 | Dart Seneca 170 Wagon |
| Year Code | 1 | 1961 |
| Plant Code | 2 | Detroit (Hamtramck), MI |
| Serial Number | 978502 | Unit #978502 |
Basic Information
MakeDodge
ModelDart Seneca 170 Wagon
Year1961
Body StyleStation Wagon
ManufacturerChrysler Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine225 CID Slant Six
Cylinders6
Displacement225 CID
Horsepower145 HP
Compression Ratio8.2:1
Carburetor1 BBL
Assembly PlantDetroit (Hamtramck), MI
Plant Code2
Pattern SourceDodge
Confidence95%
Original Specifications (Matched to: Dart)
Bodystyle lifespan1960 through 1961
Headroom front33.3
Headroom rear33.5
Height54.8
Legroom front45.1
Legroom rear42.1
Length213.1
Nameplate origin1960
Wheelbase118.0
Width78.7
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)