1962 Plymouth Mid-Size Cars Fact Sheet
1962 Plymouth Facts, Figures, and Specifications
The 1962 Plymouth line copied much of the styling from the successful 1961 Valiant. Most significant was the two inch drop to a mid-size 116″ wheelbase. The result was a reduction of 10″ in overall length, and also shedding over 150 lbs. in weight!
Plymouth – Big Changes
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In a surprise move, Plymouth (and Dodge) reduced the wheelbase of their mid-price cars to mid-size, dropping the wheelbase from 118 inches to 116 inches and removing almost 150 pounds from the average weight of each model!
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General Year Information – 1962 Plymouth
Mid-Size Car
NOTE: The 1962 Plymouth is categorized in our Fact Sheets as a mid-size car due to its 116 inch wheelbase. While there were no full size cars in Plymouth’s lineup, Dodge and Chrysler both featured full size cars on a 122 inch wheelbase, the Dodge Custom 880 and, of course, the Chrysler Newport, 300 and 300H. The Dodge Dart and Polara will also be categorized as mid-size cars as they sit on the same 116 inch wheelbase as the Plymouth. Plymouth did not offer a full size 118-122 inch wheelbase car in 1962.
The Plymouth Valiant is a compact car and not covered in this Fact Sheet.
A New Look
As the Valiant had proved successful addition in 1961, this year the all other Plymouth cars received a styling chance similar to the Valiant. The rear side feature line did stop short of the Valiant’s around-the-wheelhouse sweep. In fact, the back of the cars looked like the outcome of mating a Valiant rear fascia with a regular 1961 Plymouth. The low, thin center dorsal fin remained atop the rear deck. The grille was not a Valiant inspiration either. It was concave, with a series of concave, vertically-segmented fins. Dual horizontal head¬lamps were seen. The inner lenses were set into the grille and looked smaller than the outer lenses, which were positioned in large, tunneled, circular housings at each corer of the body. Roof lines were a radical departure from the past, most having wrap-around backlights and a more formal look. A long hood/short deck theme was apparent throughout the line.
Like the Valiant, the 1962 Plymouths promoted 32,000 mile intervals between chassis lubrication. The cars used printed electrical circuit boards; higher torque starters; unit-body construction and a new aluminum transmission case for the automatic transmissions.
Historical
In August, 1962 a specially equipped Plymouth attained the fastest speed ever recorded for a stock-bodied auto at this time. Running at the Annual Bonneville National Speed Trials, the car made a 190.073 miles per hour one-way run.
1962 Plymouth Factoids
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The Sport Fury line, last available in 1959, returned this year. While all performance engines were available across all lines, the Sport Fury came standard with bucket seats; center front console; full wheel covers; all-vinyl trim, a DeLuxe steering wheel, and a 318 CID 230 HP V-8.
The 413 CID Super Stock V-8 replaced the high output 413 and 383 CID long and short ram V-8s with 410 HP at 5400 RPM with 11.0 compression and 420 HP with 13.5:1 compression. See “Engines” below for more information or check the AMA High Performance Specifications HERE.
1962 Plymouth Facts – Models Offered
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Savoys were the basic models, with “Plymouth” in script high on the front doors and no extraneous trim. Standard equipment included oil filter; turn signals; sun visors; electric wipers; front arm rests; glove box lock; five tubeless blackwall tires and small hub caps. Cars known as “Fleet Specials” were basically Savoys with less standard features.
The Belvedere was Plymouth’s mid-priced, full-sized nameplate. These cars had a strip of stainless steel running, along the fender feature line, from above the headlamps to mid-door, and ending with a spear tip there. Placed above the molding, on the door, was chrome “Belvedere” in script. Standard equipment was comprised of the Savoy assortment, plus arm rests; front foam seat cushions; cigar lighter and power tailgate window on nine-passenger station wagons.
The Fury had higher-level appointments and a high-level of standard equipment over the Savoy and Belvedere. Included in standard equipment were all Belvedere items, plus aluminum exterior trim inserts (on rear door/body top edge); backup lights; electric clock and power tailgate window on nine-passenger Suburban wagons.
Also, Fury models had specially available options like all-vinyl trim in hardtops, rear foam seat cushion and Six-Way power seat. Surprisingly, wheel covers, however, were optional – not standard. “Fury” in script, identified the model, and was placed behind the front wheel opening. The front fender feature line was highlighted with a heavy chrome strip, which was fluted at the forward tip. Thin moldings outlined the front and rear wheel openings, too. Only two styles, a sedan and a two-door hardtop ‘sedan’, were sold with the slant six engine.
Announced about four months after the rest of the line, a revived Sport Fury line became Plymouth’s premium offering. It had such extras as bucket seats; center front console; full wheel covers; all-vinyl trim; rear foam seat cushions and a DeLuxe steering wheel as standard equipment.
As the initial run of 1961 Plymouths looked quite plain. In response to dealer wishes, several styling touches were added to all Furys and Sport Furys in mid-run. These included a third tail lamp on each side (for a total of six); belt line trim extensions were now full-length, and license plate recess was now trimmed in stainless.
Sport Furys, were distinguished by their name in script – placed ahead of front wheel opening; deck lid license plates and red, white and blue finished trim insert dimples. The grille was given a more strongly segmented appearance, by blacking-out the wider division panels. The Sport Fury came as a two-door hardtop “sedan” or convertible, but special engines were optional. Only V-8s were fitted to Sport Fury models.
1962 Plymouth Facts – Engines
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- 225 CID I-6 145 HP
- 318 CID V-8 230 HP
- 318 CID V-8 260 HP
- 361 CID V-8 Golden Commando 305 HP
- 361 CID V-8 Super Golden Commando 310 HP
- 383 CID V-8 330 HP
- 383 CID V-8 335 HP
- 413 CID V-8 410 HP Super Stock
- 413 CID V-8 420 HP Super Stock
225 CID Six-cylinder. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Displacement: 225 cubic inches. Bore and stroke: 3.400 x 4.125 inches. Compression ratio: 8.20:1. Horsepower: 145 @ 4000 RPM. Torque: 215 @ 2800 RPM. Four main bearings. Solid valve lifters. Valve Timing: 232°, Exhaust: 228°, Overlap: 8°. Valve Lift: Intake 0.371″, Exhaust 0.364″. Carburetor: (manual transmission) ball & Ball one-barrel: BBS-3231 S or Holley R-2418 A; (automatic transmission) Ball & Ball BBS-3232 S or Holley R-2419 A; (California) Ball & Ball BBS-3235 S.
Base 318 CID V-8. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Displacement: 318 cubic inches. Bore and stroke: 3.91 x 3.31 inches. Compression ratio: 9.0:1. Horsepower: 230 @ 4400 RPM. Torque: 340 @ 2400 RPM. Five main bearings. Mechanical valve lifters. Camshaft Duration: Intake 244°, Exhaust 240°, Overlap: 20°. Valve Lift: (Intake) 0.380″, (Exhaust) 0.386″. Carburetor: Two barrel: (manual transmission) Ball & Ball BBD-3240 S or Bendix WW3-198; (automatic transmission) Ball & Ball BBD-3241 S or Bendix WW3-199; (California) Bendix . WW3-200.
Power Pack (“Super Fury”) 318 CID V-8. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Displacement: 318 cubic inches. Bore and stroke: 3.91 x 3.31 inches. Compression ratio: 9.0:1. Horsepower: 260 @ 4400 RPM. Torque: 345 @ 2800 RPM. Five main bearings. Mechanical valve lifters. Camshaft Duration: Intake 248°, Exhaust 248°, Overlap: 30°. Valve Lift: (Intake) 0.400″, (Exhaust) 0.406″. Carburetor: Four barrel: (manual transmission) Ball & Ball BBD-3240 S or Bendix WW3-198; (automatic transmission only) Carter AFB-3247 S (California) Carter AFB-3249 S.
NOTE: As shown, this optional engine was only available with Torqueflite automatic transmission.
Plymouth “Golden Commando” 305 HP V-8. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Displacement: 361 cubic inches. Bore and stroke: 4.125 x 3.375 inches. Compression ratio: 10.00:1. Horsepower: 305 @ 4800 RPM. Torque: 395 @ 3000 RPM. Hydraulic Lifters. Camshaft Timing: Intake 268°, Exhaust 268°, Overlap: 48°; Lift: 0.444″. Five main bearings. Carburetor: Carter Four-barrel Model (manual transmission); AFB 3252S (automatic transmission) AFB 3253S; (California) AFB 3257S.
Plymouth “Super Golden Commando” 310 HP V-8. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Displacement: 361 cubic inches. Bore and stroke: 4.125 x 3.375 inches. Compression ratio: 9.00:1. Horsepower: 310 @ 5200 RPM. Torque: 390 @ 3400 RPM. Hydraulic Lifters. Camshaft Timing: Intake 268°, Exhaust 268°, Overlap: 48°; Lift: 0.444″. Five main bearings. Intake: Inline Two four barrel. Carburetors: Two Carter Four-barrel Model Front: AFB-2790S Rear: AFB-2791S; Optional Front: AFB-3258-S, Rear: AFB~3259-S
Plymouth 383 CID Single 4-Barrel Performance V8. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Displacement: 383 cubic inches. Bore and stroke: 4.250 x 3.375 inches. Compression ratio: 10.00:1. Horsepower: 330 @ 4600 RPM. Torque: 425 @ 2800 RPM. Camshaft Timing:
- Standard Hydraulic Lifters. Intake 268°, Exhaust 268°, Overlap: 48°; Lift: 0.444″.
- Optional Mechanical Lifters: Intake 268°, Exhaust 268°, Overlap: 48°; Lift: 0.444″.
- Optional Mechanical Lifters: Intake 276°, Exhaust 276°, Overlap: 58°; Lift: 0.450″.
Carburetor: Carter Four-barrel Model (Standard) AFB-3438-S, (Optional large venturi) AFB-3397-S.
Plymouth Dual 4 Barrel In-line Carburetor 383 Performance V8. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Displacement: 383 cubic inches. Bore and stroke: 4.250 x 3.375 inches. Compression ratio: 10.00:1. Horsepower: 335 @ 5200 RPM. Torque: 420 @ 3600 RPM. Five main bearings. Camshaft Timing:
- Standard Hydraulic Lifters. Intake 268°, Exhaust 268°, Overlap: 48°; Lift: 0.444″.
- Optional Mechanical Lifters: Intake 268°, Exhaust 268°, Overlap: 48°; Lift: 0.444″.
- Optional Mechanical Lifters: Intake 276°, Exhaust 276°, Overlap: 58°; Lift: 0.450″.
Carburetor: Two Carter Four-barrel Model
- (Standard) Front: AFB-2970-S, Rear: AFB-2971-S
- (Optional) Front: AFB-3258-S, Rear: AFB-3259-S.
1962 Plymouth 410 HP V-8 “Super Stock 413”. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Displacement: 413 cubic inches. Bore and stroke: 4.1875 x 3.75 inches. Compression ratio: 11.0:1. Horsepower: 410 @ 5400 RPM. Torque: 460 @ 4400 RPM. Five main bearings.
Camshaft:
- Standard: Mechanical Lifters. Camshaft Timing: Intake 284°, Exhaust 284°, Overlap: 55°; Lift: (intake) 0.449″; Lift: (exhaust) 0.454″.
- Optional: Mechanical Lifters. Camshaft Timing: Intake 292°, Exhaust 292°, Overlap: 67°; Lift: 0.490″.
- Optional: Mechanical Lifters. Camshaft Timing: Intake 300°, Exhaust 300°, Overlap: 75°; Lift: (intake) 0.509″; Lift: (exhaust) 0.520″.
Carburetor:
- 1962 Plymouth – Two Carter Four-barrel Model (Standard) AFB-2903S, (Optional) AFB-AFB-3447S. NOTE: This engine was intended for drag racing.
- 1962 Plymouth – One Carter Four-barrel Model AFB-3559S. NOTE: This engine was intended for NASCAR – no HP figures given.
1962 Plymouth 420 HP V-8 “Super Stock 413”. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Displacement: 413 cubic inches. Bore and stroke: 4.1875 x 3.75 inches. Compression ratio: 13.5:1. Horsepower: 410 @ 5400 RPM. Torque: 470 @ 4400 RPM. Five main bearings.
Camshaft:
- Standard: Mechanical Lifters. Camshaft Timing: Intake 284°, Exhaust 284°, Overlap: 55°; Lift: (intake) 0.449″; Lift: (exhaust) 0.454″.
- Optional: Mechanical Lifters. Camshaft Timing: Intake 292°, Exhaust 292°, Overlap: 67°; Lift: 0.490″.
- Optional: Mechanical Lifters. Camshaft Timing: Intake 300°, Exhaust 300°, Overlap: 75°; Lift: (intake) 0.509″; Lift: (exhaust) 0.520″.
Carburetor:
- 1962 Plymouth – Two Carter Four-barrel Model (Standard) AFB-2903S, (Optional) AFB-3447S. NOTE: This engine was intended for drag racing.
- 1962 Plymouth – One Carter Four-barrel Model AFB-3559S. NOTE: This engine was intended for NASCAR – 385 and 405 HP cited at times. Dodge listed this engine at 385 HP.
NOTE: This 13.5:1 Compression Ratio engine was initially listed as “Dealer Installed” – later amended to “Optional” to allow it in NHRA competition.
1962 Plymouth Facts – Chassis Features
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- Wheelbase: 116 inches.
- Overall length: Wagons: 210.0 inches, Others: 202.0 inches.
- Front tread: 59.4 inches.
- Rear tread: 57.5 inches.
- Width: 75.6 inches.
- Height (V-8s): Wagons: 53.8 inches, Sedans & Hardtops: 54.0, Convertible: 54.5 inches.
- Tires: Sport Fury: 7.00 x 14 black or whitewall tubeless; Others: 6.50 x 14 black wall tubeless, white walls optional.
1962 Plymouth Facts – Powertrains
- Three Speed Automatic Transmission Ratios
- All: 1st – 2.45:1, 2nd – 1.45:1, 3rd – 1:1, Reverse – 2.20:1
- Three Speed Manual Transmission Ratios
- I-6: 1st – 2.95:1, 2nd – 1.83:1, 3rd – 1:1, Reverse – 3.80:1
- V-8: 1st – 2.55:1, 2nd – 1.49:1, 3rd – 1:1, Reverse – 2.34:1
- V-8 Optional: 1st – 2.17:1, 2nd – 1.43:1, 3rd – 1:1, Reverse – 2.84:1
- Four Speed Manual Transmission Ratios
- V-8 Only: 1st – 2.20:1, 2nd – 1.66:1, 3rd – 1.5:1, 4th 1:1, Reverse – 2.61:1
- 409 CID V-8: 1st – 2.20:1, 2nd – 1.66:1, 3rd – 1.31:1, 4th 1:1, Reverse – 2.26:1
- Rear Gear Standard Ratios
- I-6: 3-Speed SMT – 3.31:1, Station Wagon 3.23:1.
- V-8 Except High Performance 3-Speed SMT – 3.23:1
- I-6 Wagons 3-Speed AMT – 3.23:1, Optional 3.55:1
- I-6 3-Speed Other AMT – 2.93:1, Optional 3.31:1 and 3.55:1
- V-8 Std 318 CID Except High Performance 3-Speed AMT – 2.76:1 Optional 3.23:1
- V-8 Power Pack 318 CID & 361 CID Golden Commando Except High Performance 3-Speed AMT – 3.23:1 Optional 2.76:1
- 361 2-4bbl, 383 2-4bbl, & 4134bbl CID V-8: All transmissions – 3.23:1
- 383 4bbl V-8: 3-Speed & 4-Speed SMT 2.93:1, 3-Speed AMT 3.23:1
- 413 all V-8: 3-Speed & 4-Speed SMT3.91:1, 3-Speed AMT 3.9:1
NOTE: Optional – dealer installed gear ratios ranged from 2.76:1 to 6.17:1. Sure Grip available in all ratios. See 1962 Plymouth High Performance Options AMA Specifications Sheets for all actual ratios HERE.
1962 Plymouth Facts – Powertrain Options
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- Three-speed manual transmission was standard.
- Torqueflite automatic transmission with six-cylinder ($192).
- Aluminum Torqueflite automatic transmission with V-8 ($211). ‘
- “Super Fury” 318 CID 260 horsepower V-8 ($39).
- “Golden Commando” 361 CID 305 horsepower V-8 ($103) except Sport Fury, standard.
- “Super Stock 413” 413 410 HP V-8 ($375)
- Crankcase ventilation system for California vehicles ($5).
- Sure-Grip positive traction rear axle ($50).
NOTE: 230 HP 318 CID Base V-8 included in base V-8 model pricing.
1962 Plymouth Facts – Significant Options
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- Air conditioning including heater ($446).
- Air-conditioning group ($375).
- All-vinyl trim, Fury hardtops ($30).
- Anti-freeze ($5).
- Assist Lights Group, nine-passenger wagon ($7); other models ($12).
- Backup lights ($11).
- Basic Group, Fury ($104); other models ($114).
- Cigar lighter ($4) Savoy
- Clock ($16) Savoy
- DeLuxe steering wheel ($11).
- Front bumper bar ($14).
- Front foam seat ($11) Savoy
- Heater and defroster, standard with air-conditioning ($75).
- Padded dashboard ($14).
- Power brakes ($43).
- Power seat, Six-Way, Fury only ($96).
- Power steering ($77).
- Power tailgate window, six-passenger station wagon ($33).
- Power windows ($102).
- Radio Group, basic Fury ($162); other models ($173).
- Radio, DeLuxe ($84).
- Radio, standard push button ($59).
- Rear view mirror, Day/Nite inside ($4).
- Rear view mirror, left-hand outside ($6).
- Roof luggage rack, wagons ($48).
- Safety Group ($107).
- Seat belts ($19).
- Tinted glass, all windows ($43); windshield only ($22).
- Two-tone paint ($17).
- Wheel covers, except Sport Fury ($19).
- Windshield washer ($12).
- Windshield wipers, variable speed ($6).
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1962 Sport Fury Convertible
The 1962 Sport Fury Convertible was a new entry for 1962. Only 1,516 were produced.
1962 Sport Fury 2-door Hardtop
The 1962 Sport Fury 2-door Hardtop was also a new model for this year – with bucket seats and console, it was a great addition. 4,039 were sold this year.
1962 Fury Convertible
The 1962 Fury Convertible was the only other convertible offering. 4,349 were delivered.
1962 Fury 2-door Hardtop
The 1962 Fury 2-door Hardtop was the second most popular Fury with 9,589 produced.
1962 Fury 4-door Hardtop
The 1962 Fury 4-door Hardtop sold well with 5,995 delivered.
1962 Fury 4-door Sedan
Surprisingly, the 1962 Fury 4-door Sedan was the most popular model in the line, with 17,231 produced.
1962 Fury Sport Suburban
The 1962 Fury Sport Suburban wagon was the most upscale wagon in the line. 4,763 were sold, likely due to its higher price, with both the I-6 and V-8 being the most expensive Plymouths.
1962 Belvedere 2-door Hardtop
The 1962 Belvedere 2-door Hardtop combined sporty looks with a reasonable price. Even so, only 5,086 were produced.
1962 Belvedere 4-door Sedan
The 1962 Belvedere 4-door Sedan was a very popular model with 31,263 delivered.
1962 Belvedere 2-door Sedan
The 1962 Belvedere 2-door Sedan found only 3,128 buyers.
1962 Belvedere Suburban
The 1962 Belvedere Suburban wagon was the most popular wagon in the Plymouth line. 13,949 were sold.
1962 Savoy 4-door Sedan
The 1962 Savoy 4-door Sedan was quite popular due to its reasonable price and solid features. As a result, 49,777 were delivered.
1962 Savoy 2-door Sedan
The 1962 Savoy 2-door Sedan sold well, especially when Fleet sales were included. 18,825 were delivered.
1962 Savoy Suburban
The 1962 Savoy Suburban was the lowest priced wagon in the Plymouth line. 12,710 were produced.