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1970 Plymouth Road Runner 2-Dr. Hardtop

Muscle Car Era
RM23N0E146408
383 V8 4-bbl (335 HP)
Engine
2-Dr. Hardtop
Body
Los Angeles, CA
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
1970 Plymouth Road Runner 2-Dr. Hardtop

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Make/Engine Code R R
Series Code M M
Body Style Code 23 2-Dr. Hardtop
Engine Code N N
Year Code 0 1970
Plant Code E Los Angeles, CA
Serial Number 146408 Unit #146408

Basic Information

MakePlymouth
ModelRoad Runner
Year1970
Body Style2-Dr. Hardtop
ManufacturerChrysler Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine383 V8 4-bbl (335 HP)
Assembly PlantLos Angeles, CA
Plant CodeE
Pattern SourcePlymouth
Confidence95%

Specifications

Dimensions

Production20899
Weight3425
Wheelbase116
Width76.4
Length203.8
Rear Tread60.7
Height53
Front Tread59.7

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio4
TransmissionPints
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate
Differential Ratio3.23
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball
2nd Gear Ratio1.91
1st Gear Ratio2.47
4th Gear Ratio1
DriveRear wheel drive
Reverse Ratio2.58
3rd Gear Ratio1.39
Gears4

Suspension

Front SuspensionIndependent torsion bar
Rear SuspensionHotchkiss
Tire SizeF78 x 14

Brakes

Brake Drum Size11
Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting
Parking BrakeRear service brakes

Fuel & Electrical

Fuel Capacity19
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
CoolingWater pump, 14.5 Quarts
RadiatorTube and spacer
Fuel TypePremium
ExhaustDual
Battery12
IgnitionDistributor and coil

Equipment

EquipmentTorque Flite automatic transmission, Air conditioning, 440 cu. in. V8 engine, Power brakes, Power steering, Power windows, Front disc rear drum brakes, Radio, 426 cu. in. V8 engine

Colors

Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models., Alpine White, Black Velvet, Blue Fire Metallic, Burnt Orange Metallic, Burnt Tan Metallic, Citron Gold Metallic, Citron Mist Metallic, Deep Burnt Orange Metallic, Frosted Teal Metallic, Ice Blue Metallic, In Violet Metallic, Ivy Green, Jamaica Blue Metallic, Lemon Twist, Lime Green, Lime Light Metallic, Rally Red, Sahara Tan Metallic, Sand Pebble Beige, Scorch Red, Silver Metallic, Sunfire Yellow, Tor-Red, Two Tone Colors Available, Vitamin C, Yellow Gold

Pricing

MSRP$3034.00

Body

Doors2

Body and chassis specifications are from period Chrysler data for this model. The exact engine is decoded from the VIN (position 4), shown separately, so the representative engine figures from the period data sheet are omitted here to avoid contradicting the VIN.