Dodge Polara 1969–1973

4 generation (C-body)

General information

Number of doors4

Car classE

Steering wheel positionLeft

CountryUSA

At a glance

Engine6277 cm3 Gasoline

Power290 hp

GearboxManual

Origin

United States

Trim

3.7 MT (147 PS)5.2 AT (152 PS)5.2 AT (233 hp)5.2 MT (233 hp)5.9 AT (177 hp)5.9 MT (177 hp)6.3 AT (193 PS)6.3 AT (253 PS)6.3 AT (294 PS)6.3 AT (335 hp)6.3 MT (193 PS)6.3 MT (294 PS)6.6 AT (192 hp)7.2 AT (223 PS)7.2 AT (233 hp)7.2 AT (355 PS)7.2 AT (380 hp)

Specifications

Engine

Cylinder bore107.95 mm

Valves per cylinder2

Max power (kW)216 kW

Turnover of maximum torque2800 RPM

Engine power290 hp

Engine power294 PS

Max power at RPM4400 RPM

Maximum torque529 N*m

Capacity6277 cm3

Number of cylinders8

Stroke cycle85.72 mm

Compression ratio9.2

Engine modelB-series V-8 383 (FirePower)

Injection typecarburetor

Engine codeFirePower 383

Engine placementFront, longitudinal

Engine typeGasoline

Boost typenone

Timing beltOHV

Cylinder layoutV-type

Bodywork

Height1443 mm

Clearance145 mm

Back track width1542 mm

Front track width1577 mm

Curb weight1845 kg

Width2014 mm

Wheel size210/80/R14

Wheelbase3099 mm

Number of seater5

Length5608 mm

Min trunk capacity626 l

Body typeSedan

Gearbox and handling

Number of gear3

Gearbox typeManual

Drive wheelsRear wheel drive

Operating characteristics

Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km15.8 l

Max speed194 km/h

Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km21.5 l

City driving fuel consumption per 100 km25.9 l

Acceleration (0-100 km/h)8.3 s

Fuel tank capacity91 l

Fuel92

Suspension and brakes

Back suspensionDependent, spring

Front brakesdrum

Rear brakesdrum

Front suspensionIndependent, Torsion

Grades & features

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