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ENGINE DATA:

CID             Comp ratio      Carb            HP      VIN Code

250 L6          8.0:1           1-1bbl          97      L

302 V8          8.5:1           1-2bbl          140     F*

351 V8          8.6:1           1-2bbl          161     H

351 V8 Cobra Jet8.5:1           1-4bbl          248     Q

400 V8          8.4:1           1-2bbl          168     S

429 V8          8.5:1           1-4bbl          205     N^

*VIN code D is a 302-2V TAXI package

^VIN code P is a 429-4V Police Interceptor



TRANSMISSIONS:

Transmission Type               Door Plate Code

3 speed manual                  1

4 speed manual                  5

4 speed manual                  E

C4 Automatic                    W

C6 Automatic                    U

C6 Automatic (Special Duty)     Z

FMX Automatic                   X





REAR AXLE:

Ratio                           Door Plate Code

3.00:1                          6

3.00:1 Locker                   O

3.25:1                          9

3.25:1 Locker                   R
Suspension

WHEEL SPECIFICATIONS

Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stamped Steel Ventilated Disc
with Safety Type Rims

Number of Studs ... ... .. ..... ..... ..... .... .... . . 5

Diameter and Rim Width

All models with E78, F78, G78 x 14 tires .... ....14" x 5.5"

Models using E70, F70, and G70 x 14 . . . . . . 14" x 6.0"

All models.. . . .. . . . ... . . . . . . . . .14" x 7.0" Magnum Wheels

 

STEERING SPECIFICATIONS

Linkage Type

Parallelogram with

Cross-Link and Idler Arm

Gear Type

Recirculating Ball and Nut Type

Overall Steering Ratio-

 Manual - 30.7:1

Power - 21.7:1

Turning Diameter (Curb-to-Curb)

(2-door) - 41.0 ft.

(4-door) - 42.3 ft.

Steering Wheel Diameter

15.0 x 15.5 inch

Steering Wheel Turns
(Lock-to-Lock)

Manual - 4.9

Power - 3.5

 

BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS

FRONT DISC/ REAR DRUM

ALL SEDANS & 250, 302 STATION WAGONS

351-400-429* STATION WAGONS

BRAKE ROTOR DIA. (DISC)

10.72

10.72

DRUM

Effective Area sq. in.


Gross Lining Area sq. in.


Swept Area sq. in.

10 x 2

34.78 (Front)
63.86 (Rear)

36.08 (Front)
77.00 (Rear)

210.0 (Front)
125.0 (Rear)

10 x 2.5

80.68 (Rear)


95.26 (Rear)


157.0 (Rear)

Lining Material

Lining Attachment

Molded Riveted

Asbestos

Lining Width Front

Lining Width Rear

Total Swept Area

1.80"

2”

335 sq. in.

1.80"

2.5"

367 sq. in.

Parking Brake-Type

Mechanical of Rear Application Brakes

Power Brakes standard on Squire Station Wagons. 
tPower Brakes required at extra cost.
 
 

 

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