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1962 Plymouth Savoy 4-Dr. Sedan

The V8-powered Savoy provided big-block performance in Plymouth's entry-level full-size package, popular with budget-minded performance enthusiasts.
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3122080440
318 CID V8 (230 HP)
Engine
4-Dr. Sedan
Body
Unknown Plant (2)
Plant
Classic Era
Era
No factory image on file
1962 Plymouth Savoy

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VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Make/Engine Code 3 Plymouth 8-Cylinder
Series Code 1 V-100/Savoy
Year Code 2 1962
Plant Code 2 Unknown Plant (2)
Serial Number 080440 Unit #080440

Basic Information

MakePlymouth
ModelSavoy
Year1962
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 361 CID V8 (310 HP) Runner
Horsepower310 HP
Displacement361 CID
Carburetor2-4 BBL
Compression9.0:1
Engine 383 CID V8 (330 HP)
Horsepower330 HP
Displacement383 CID
Carburetor4 BBL
Compression10.0:1
Engine 383 CID V8 (335 HP)
Horsepower335 HP
Displacement383 CID
Carburetor2-4 BBL
Compression10.0:1
Engine 413 CID V8 (365 HP)
Horsepower365 HP
Displacement413 CID
Carburetor4 BBL
Compression11.0:1
Engine 413 CID V8 (385 HP)
Horsepower385 HP
Displacement413 CID
Carburetor4 BBL
Compression11.0:1
Engine 413 CID V8 (410 HP) Ram Induction
Horsepower410 HP
Displacement413 CID
Carburetor2-4 BBL
Compression11.0:1

Original Specifications

Bodystyle lifespan1962 through 1965
Headroom front38.0
Headroom rear37.8
Height53.7
Legroom front46.0
Legroom rear40.9
Length202.0
Nameplate origin1951
Wheelbase116.0
Width75.6

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)