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Plymouth VIP Fasttop

(1968 model)

Brief specs of 1968 Plymouth VIP Fasttop

2-door 5-seater coupé, 8-cylinder V engine, 5208 cm3 / 317.8 cu in / 317.8 cu in, 172.0 kW / 230.7 hp / 230.7 hp @ 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm, 461.0 N·m / 340.0 lb·ft / 340.0 lb·ft @ 2400 rpm / 2400 rpm / 2400 rpm, automatic 3-speed transmission, rear wheel drive

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)PlymouthIssued from1968
ModelVIP FasttopIssued until
SerieVIPNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerPlymouthCountryUS

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typecoupéNumber of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)4790 l / 169.16 cu ft / 169.16 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length5420 mm / 213.4 in / 213.4 inTotal (curb) weight1647 kg / 3631 lb / 3631 lb
Width1980 mm / 78.0 in / 78.0 inDry weight
Height1400 mm / 55.1 in / 55.1 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase3030 mm / 119.3 in / 119.3 inGross (max.) weight
Track frontTowing weight
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity90 l / 19.8 UK gal / 23.8 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.79  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)2.36 m2 / 25.4 sq ft / 25.4 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders8
Engine TypeV engine (V8)Total number of valves
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder
Engine constructionBore99.3 mm / 3.91 in / 3.91 in
FuelStroke84.1 mm / 3.31 in / 3.31 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1.18
Fuel supplyEngine displacement5208 cm3 / 317.8 cu in / 317.8 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity651.30 cm3/cylinder / 39.745 cu in/cylinder / 39.745 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignCompression ratio9.2 : 1
SumpMax. output power172.0 kW / 230.7 hp / 230.7 hp at 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm
AspirationMax. torque461.0 N·m / 340.0 lb·ft / 340.0 lb·ft at 2400 rpm / 2400 rpm / 2400 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)68.8 kW / 92.3 hp / 92.3 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output33.0 kW/l / 0.726 bhp/cu in / 0.726 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque88.5 N·m/l / 0.77 lb·ft/cu in / 0.77 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typeautomaticNumber of gears3
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio141.6 kW/ton / 107.3 bhp/ton / 107.3 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions
  Range

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
SteeringSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front8.25-14Tyres rear8.25-14
Brakes frontBrakes rear
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsBraked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Plymouth VIP Fasttop

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