1968 Plymouth VIP Fast Top specifications

1968 Plymouth VIP Fast Top data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 3023 mm 119 inches
Track/tread (front) 1575 mm 62 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1542 mm 60.7 inches
Length 5413 mm 213.1 inches
Width 1974 mm 77.7 inches
Height 1394 mm 54.9 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.79
Kerb weight 1647 kg 3631 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 90 litres 19.8 [23.8] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Chrysler
Engine code
Cylinders V 8
Capacity 5.2 litre
5210 cc
(317.934 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 99.3 × 84.1 mm
3.91 × 3.31 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.18
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output 233 PS (230 bhp) (172 kW)
at 4400 rpm
maximum torque 461 Nm (340 ft·lb) (47 kgm)
at 2400 rpm
Specific output 32.9 kW/litre
44.8 ps/litre
44.1 bhp/litre
0.72 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 88.48 Nm/litre
1.07 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 9.2:1
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1111.9 kPa (161.3 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 651.25 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
141.59 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.14 PS/kg
104.14 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 kW/kg
139.65 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.14 bhp/kg
0.06 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
9.6 kg/kW
16.04 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension I.TB.
Rear suspension LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 8.25-14
Tyres rear 8.25-14
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area 2118 cm2
Gearbox 3 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID116358
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 48.9
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1968 Plymouth VIP Fast Top added 2003-12-02.
Last modified 2013-02-28.
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