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1962 Dodge Polara 500

The Polara 500 was Dodge's premium performance compact, featuring bucket seats, console, and powerful V8 engines up to 413 cubic inches.
Confidence 95%
5427124598
318/361/383/413 CID V8
Engine
St. Louis, MO
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1962 Dodge Polara 500

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Make/Engine Code 5 Dart V8 / Polara 500 (318/361/383/413 CID)
Series Code 4 Polara 500
Year Code 2 1962
Plant Code 7 St. Louis, MO
Serial Number 124598 Unit #124598

Basic Information

MakeDodge
ModelPolara 500
Year1962
ManufacturerChrysler Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine318/361/383/413 CID V8
Cylinders8
Displacement318 CID
Horsepower230 HP
Compression Ratio9.0:1
Carburetor2-4 BBL
Assembly PlantSt. Louis, MO
Plant Code7
Pattern SourceDodge

Original Specifications

Bodystyle lifespan1962 through 1965
Headroom front34.3
Headroom rear33.5
Height54.0
Legroom front45.9
Legroom rear39.6
Length202.2
Nameplate origin1960
Wheelbase116.0
Width76.5

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)