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1964 Plymouth Belvedere 2-Dr. Hardtop

This mid-level V8 hardtop previewed the performance potential that would make Belvedere legendary during the muscle car era.
3247618900
273 CID V8 (180 HP)
Engine
2-Dr. Hardtop
Body
St. Louis, MO
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1964 Plymouth Belvedere

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Make/Engine Code 3 Plymouth 8-Cylinder
Series Code 2 Belvedere
Year Code 4 1964
Plant Code 7 St. Louis, MO
Serial Number 618900 Unit #618900

Basic Information

MakePlymouth
ModelBelvedere
Year1964
Body Style2-Dr. Hardtop
ManufacturerChrysler Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Available Engine Options

Engine cannot be determined from VIN alone. Possible engines based on model:

Engine 273 CID V8 (180 HP)
Horsepower180 HP
Displacement273 CID
Carburetor2 BBL
Compression8.8:1
Engine 318 CID V8 (230 HP)
Horsepower230 HP
Displacement318 CID
Carburetor2 BBL
Compression9.0:1
Engine 361 CID V8 (265 HP)
Horsepower265 HP
Displacement361 CID
Carburetor2 BBL
Compression9.0:1
Engine 383 CID V8 (330 HP)
Horsepower330 HP
Displacement383 CID
Carburetor4 BBL
Compression10.0:1
Engine 413 CID V8 (360 HP)
Horsepower360 HP
Displacement413 CID
Carburetor4 BBL
Compression10.1:1
Engine 426 CID V8 (365 HP)
Horsepower365 HP
Displacement426 CID
Carburetor4 BBL
Compression10.3:1
Engine 426 CID V8 (415 HP) VMP
Horsepower415 HP
Displacement426 CID
Carburetor2-4 BBL
Compression11.0:1
Engine 426 CID V8 (425 HP) VMPHC
Horsepower425 HP
Displacement426 CID
Carburetor2-4 BBL
Compression12.5:1

Original Specifications

Bodystyle lifespan1962 through 1965
Headroom front39.1
Headroom rear38.4
Height55.1
Legroom front41.9
Legroom rear36.6
Length206.5
Nameplate origin1951
Wheelbase116.0
Width75.6

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)