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What kind of car was the Dodge Phoenix in 1965?

What kind of car was the Dodge Phoenix in 1965?

As a result, Dodge’s full-size ’65 car became the 121-inch (3073mm) wheelbase Polara/Monaco, with the Fairlane-sized Coronet introduced to plug the gap left by the old ’64 Polara. It was an inspired move. US Dodge sales soared, and the Fury prompted a dramatic two-year Plymouth turnaround.

When did Plymouth poly 318 engine come out?

Also in 1957, the Poly 318 was born by changing the stroke of the 301 to 3.31, for a bore and stroke of 3.91 X 3.31, and a displacement of 317.6ci. 1957 Plymouth Fury models got a dual 4BBL 290 HP 318! Poly 318 engines were phased out of passenger cars after 1966, but were used a few more years in some truck, school bus and industrial applications.

What was the length of a Dodge Phoenix in 1968?

The main changes for 1968 were new rear sheet metal and new taillights. The DE Phoenix was introduced in 1969. The new model featured horizontal dual headlights, and a 120-inch wheelbase. Overall length was now 214.5 inches. It was marketed as the 400 Limited Edition series with each car carrying a numbered dashboard badge.

When did the Dodge Phoenix ap2d come out?

The VD2 was based on the 1964 North American Dodge 440. The AP2D Phoenix was introduced in 1965. This model was a rebadged Canadian Plymouth Fury III, a strategy that Chrysler Australia would continue through to the end of 1972. The 1965 model featured vertically stacked four-headlight frontal styling. The 318 cubic inch engine were retained.

What kind of drive did Dodge Phoenix have?

All Phoenixes for Australia had right-hand drive. The Phoenix was subsequently restyled in line with the 1961 and 1962 Dodge Dart. For 1963 the new TD2 series Phoenix was derived from the US Dodge 440, and for 1965 and beyond the Phoenix was based on the Canadian Plymouth Fury III.

The main changes for 1968 were new rear sheet metal and new taillights. The DE Phoenix was introduced in 1969. The new model featured horizontal dual headlights, and a 120-inch wheelbase. Overall length was now 214.5 inches. It was marketed as the 400 Limited Edition series with each car carrying a numbered dashboard badge.

The VD2 was based on the 1964 North American Dodge 440. The AP2D Phoenix was introduced in 1965. This model was a rebadged Canadian Plymouth Fury III, a strategy that Chrysler Australia would continue through to the end of 1972. The 1965 model featured vertically stacked four-headlight frontal styling. The 318 cubic inch engine were retained.

What kind of engine does a 1966 Dodge Phoenix have?

The 318 cubic inch engine were retained. A Plymouth hood ornament was used, with the Dodge “Fratzog” superimposed over the Plymouth outline. The 1966 Phoenix was coded DB6. Changes follow the 1966 Fury III; a new grille, revised rear panels, new taillights and a new bootlid.

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