1963 Dodge Polara 500
The Polara 500 represented Dodge's ultimate performance machine in 1963, available with the legendary 425-horsepower 426 Max Wedge engine.
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318/383/426 CID V8
Engine
Detroit, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1963 Dodge Polara 500
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Make/Engine Code | 6 | Dodge V8 (318/383/426 CID) |
| Series Code | 4 | Polara 500 |
| Year Code | 3 | 1963 |
| Plant Code | 3 | Detroit, MI |
| Serial Number | 284392 | Unit #284392 |
Basic Information
MakeDodge
ModelPolara 500
Year1963
ManufacturerChrysler Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine318/383/426 CID V8
Cylinders8
Displacement318 CID
Horsepower230 HP
Compression Ratio9.0:1
Carburetor2 BBL
Assembly PlantDetroit, MI
Plant Code3
Pattern SourceDodge
Confidence95%
Original Specifications (Matched to: Polara)
Bodystyle lifespan1962 through 1965
Headroom front38.2
Headroom rear37.5
Height53.8
Legroom front41.8
Legroom rear37.8
Length208.2
Nameplate origin1960
Wheelbase119.0
Width76.5
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)