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1961 Plymouth Belvedere Station Wagon 4-Dr. Station Wagon

The Belvedere wagon balanced style and practicality with upgraded trim levels while maintaining economical six-cylinder fuel consumption.
2611272566
170 CID Slant Six (101 HP)
Engine
4-Dr. Station Wagon
Body
Detroit, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1961 Plymouth Belvedere Station Wagon

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Make/Engine Code 2 Plymouth 6-Cylinder
Series Code 6 Belvedere Station Wagon
Year Code 1 1961
Plant Code 1 Detroit, MI
Serial Number 272566 Unit #272566

Basic Information

MakePlymouth
ModelBelvedere Station Wagon
Year1961
Body Style4-Dr. Station Wagon
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: 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)