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Plymouth Belvedere Street Hemi - 1966-1967 | 
| When chrysler gave its new street hemi engine to the dodge coronet and charger, plymouth also received the powerful v8, with its hemispherical-shaped combustion chambers, as an option for belvederes and satellites. As if seeking to avoid charges of encouraging reckless driving, chrysler said the 425hp hemi was meant especially [for] those who maintain an active interest in sanctioned off-highway timed trials. | Specifications performance
Top speed of 130 mph
engine typedrivetrain: Overhead-valve, in-line 6-cylinder and v8
displacement 225-425 cu. In. (37-7 l) power rating 145-425 hp
transmission 3-speed manual; 4-speed manual and 3-speed automatic optional
chassis: Drum brakes; 3,015-3,670 lbs. For base models
price: $2,277-$3,4l8, excluding options |
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Taming the beast
to qualify for nascar races, chrysler had to offer the hemi in a production car. Of the 504 hemis sold in 1966 plymouths, 50 were racers and 454 were street hemis a reined-in variant with cast-iron instead of aluminum cylinder heads and carter four-barrel carburetors instead of racing holleys. Four-speed manual transmission, heavy-duty suspension and oversized drum brakes came with the hemi to deal with the hairy roadholding and braking.
coupes and convertibles
the 1966 belvedere series, which included a belvedere satellite hardtop coupe and convertible, emerged with a squarish body after major restyling and a choice of six-cylinder and v8 engines. For 1967 a new high-performance
gtx hardtop coupe and convertible also had the hemi option.
This special-order 1967plymouth belvedere came with the street hemi engine. Of the 75 made, some are still winning drag races. |
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