Common questions

What kind of engine did the Plymouth Satellite have?

What kind of engine did the Plymouth Satellite have?

The 400 could also be had with a four-barrel carburetor in all Satellite variants in 1972, 1973 and 1974, the latter being the years that Chrysler’s advanced Electronic Ignition System was fitted to every engine. Extremely rare were the 1971 Road Runners and GTXs factory-fitted with the 425hp, dual-quad 426-cu.in. “Street Hemi” V-8.

What kind of car was the Plymouth Road Runner?

The 1971 through 1974 Satellites, Road Runners and GTXs ran the gamut from bare-bones stripper to bare-knuckles muscle machine and plush luxury car, and in today’s me-too world, they remain refreshingly individualistic bargains.

Is the Plymouth Satellite two door or four door?

“On 1968-1970 B-bodies, the cars were the same from the fenders forward and from the trunklid back, and they used the same fender on a four-door Satellite as they did on a Road Runner or GTX. From 1971, the two-door car is one thing and the four-door is another, although the four-door and wagon share a front clip.

Is the Plymouth Satellite Brougham still in production?

These models were continued save for the Satellite Brougham and GTX, both of which disappeared after 1971, although the GTX’s engines and luxury trimmings could be optioned on Road Runners.

When did the Plymouth coronet are / t come out?

In 1967 the Coronet R/T was born, as was the GTX on the Plymouth side. These cars were the top B-body performance options from Mopar, with both sporting standard 440-inch, 375-horse big blocks. Of course, for a few extra bucks, Mopar would gladly install a 426 Hemi in either car for you.

What kind of engine did Dodge Plymouth have in 1970?

Engine options for 1970 ranged from frugal 318s to hot rod 340s (with three 2-bbl carburetion on the T/A Challenger and AAR Cuda versions) and included the 383, 440 and 426 Hemi big blocks.

Is the Super Bee the same as the Road Runner?

The Road Runner was so well-received, Dodge got into the low-price muscle game a bit later with their Super Bee package on the Coronet. The Super Bee had the same philosophy as the Road Runner – standard big-block power, cool name and a low price of entry.

When did Dodge Plymouth Charger get new sheetmetal?

Along with the other B-bodies, the Charger got new sheetmetal in 1968 that set the standard for combining fantastic style with great performance. Many consider the 1968-70 Chargers to be the high-water mark for Mopar muscle car design.In fact, all the 1968-70 B-bodies have proven to be the most popular intermediates wearing a Pentastar logo.

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Ruth Doyle