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1961 Plymouth Valiant V-200 4-Dr. Sedan

The premium V-200 represented Plymouth's answer to the Chevrolet Corvair Monza with upscale trim and available high-output Hyper-Pak performance package.
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170 CID Slant Six (101 HP)
Engine
4-Dr. Sedan
Body
Detroit, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1961 Plymouth Valiant V-200

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Make/Engine Code 1 Valiant 6-Cylinder
Series Code 3 V-200/Fury
Year Code 1 1961
Plant Code 1 Detroit, MI
Serial Number 231555 Unit #231555

Basic Information

MakePlymouth
ModelValiant V-200
Year1961
Body Style4-Dr. Sedan
ManufacturerChrysler Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Available Engine Options

Engine cannot be determined from VIN alone. Possible engines based on model:

Engine 170 CID Slant Six (101 HP)
Horsepower101 HP
Displacement170 CID
Carburetor1 BBL
Compression8.2:1
Engine 170 CID Slant Six (148 HP)
Horsepower148 HP
Displacement170 CID
Carburetor4 BBL
Compression8.2:1
Engine 225 CID Slant Six (145 HP)
Horsepower145 HP
Displacement225 CID
Carburetor1 BBL
Compression8.2:1

Original Specifications (Matched to: Valiant)

Bodystyle lifespan1960 through 1962
Headroom front37.9
Headroom rear37.4
Height53.3
Legroom front42.8
Legroom rear39.8
Length183.7
Nameplate origin1960
Wheelbase106.5
Width70.4

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)