1961 Dodge Lancer 170
The Lancer 170 was Dodge's all-new compact competitor that debuted in 1961 to challenge the Chevrolet Corvair and Ford Falcon.
7112040014
225 CID Slant Six or 318 CID V8
Engine
Detroit (Hamtramck), MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1961 Dodge Lancer 170
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Make/Engine Code | 7 | Lancer (225 CID 6-cyl or 318 CID V8) |
| Series Code | 1 | Lancer 170 |
| Year Code | 1 | 1961 |
| Plant Code | 2 | Detroit (Hamtramck), MI |
| Serial Number | 040014 | Unit #040014 |
Basic Information
MakeDodge
ModelLancer 170
Year1961
ManufacturerChrysler Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine225 CID Slant Six or 318 CID V8
Cylinders6
Displacement225 CID
Horsepower145 HP
Compression Ratio8.2:1
Carburetor1-2 BBL
Assembly PlantDetroit (Hamtramck), MI
Plant Code2
Pattern SourceDodge
Confidence95%
Original Specifications (Matched to: Lancer)
Bodystyle lifespan1961 through 1962
Headroom front33.3
Headroom rear33.5
Height53.3
Legroom front42.8
Legroom rear39.8
Length188.8
Nameplate origin1961
Wheelbase106.5
Width72.3
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)