1973 Plymouth Duster 340 2-Dr. Sports Hardtop
Malaise Era
VS29H3B161657
340 V8 4-bbl (240 HP)
Engine
2-Dr. Sports Hardtop
Body
Hamtramck, MI
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1973 Plymouth Duster 340
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Make/Engine Code | V | V |
| Series Code | S | S |
| Body Style Code | 29 | 2-Dr. Sport Hardtop |
| Engine Code | H | H |
| Year Code | 3 | 1973 |
| Plant Code | B | Hamtramck, MI |
| Serial Number | 161657 | Unit #161657 |
Basic Information
MakePlymouth
ModelDuster 340
Year1973
Body Style2-Dr. Sports Hardtop
ManufacturerChrysler Corporation
EraMalaise Era
Engine & Details
Engine340 V8 4-bbl (240 HP)
Assembly PlantHamtramck, MI
Plant CodeB
Pattern SourcePlymouth
Confidence95%
Specifications
Dimensions
Production13862
Height53.2
Wheelbase108
Rear Tread55.6
Front Tread59.1
Length195.8
Width71.8
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
TransmissionPints
Rear Axle Ratio4.4
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate
Differential Ratio3.21
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball
DriveRear wheel drive
Gears3
1st Gear Ratio2.55
3rd Gear Ratio1
2nd Gear Ratio1.49
Reverse Ratio3.34
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent torsion bar
Rear SuspensionLeaf spring
Tire Size6.95 x 14
Brakes
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Brake Drum Size10
Service BrakesPower front disc rear self-adjusting drum
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity18
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
RadiatorTube and spacer
Battery12
Cooling14 Quarts, Water pump
IgnitionElectronic
ExhaustDual
Fuel TypeRegular
Equipment
EquipmentAir conditioning, Power steering, Power brakes, Radio
Colors
Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models., Amber Sherwood Metallic, Autumn Bronze Metallic, Basin Street Blue, Blue Sky, Chestnut Metallic, Coral Turquoise Metallic, Forest Green Metallic, Formal Black, Golden Haze Metallic, Honey Gold, Lemon Twist, Mist Green, Rallye Red, Sahara Beige, Silver Frost Metallic, Spinnaker White, Sun Fire Yellow, Tahitian Gold Metallic, Tor-Red, True Blue Metallic, Two Tone Colors Available
Pricing
MSRP$2762.00
Other
Fbsize10.82
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.