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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.
6436970906
318/383/426 CID V8
Engine
Newark, DE
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1963 Dodge Polara 500

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Make/Engine Code 6 Dodge V8 (318/383/426 CID)
Series Code 4 Polara 500
Year Code 3 1963
Plant Code 6 Newark, DE
Serial Number 970906 Unit #970906

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 PlantNewark, DE
Plant Code6
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)