1961 Dodge Lancer 170
The Lancer 170 was Dodge's all-new compact competitor that debuted in 1961 to challenge the Chevrolet Corvair and Ford Falcon.
Confidence
95%
7117190000
225 CID Slant Six or 318 CID V8
Engine
St. Louis, MO
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1961 Dodge Lancer 170
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Make/Engine Code | 7 | Lancer (225 CID 6-cyl or 318 CID V8) |
| Series Code | 1 | Lancer 170 |
| Year Code | 1 | 1961 |
| Plant Code | 7 | St. Louis, MO |
| Serial Number | 190000 | Unit #190000 |
Basic Information
MakeDodge
ModelLancer 170
Year1961
ManufacturerChrysler Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine225 CID Slant Six or 318 CID V8
Cylinders6
Displacement225 CID
Horsepower145 HP
Compression Ratio8.2:1
Carburetor1-2 BBL
Assembly PlantSt. Louis, MO
Plant Code7
Pattern SourceDodge
Original Specifications (Matched to: Lancer)
Bodystyle lifespan1961 through 1962
Headroom front33.3
Headroom rear33.5
Height53.3
Legroom front42.8
Legroom rear39.8
Length188.8
Nameplate origin1961
Wheelbase106.5
Width72.3
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)