>From the archives of consumers reports, some figures from various moparz. I
normally get the back issue of my cars year and glean test info and whatever
from it. Would guess a new car or good rebuilt would shave ten percent off
their 0-60?????
55 Ply 56 ply 56
ply 56 pontiac 56 rambler
4 dr wagon 4 dr wagon 4 dr sed 4 dr
wag cross c. wagon
engine ci 260 230 277
317 196
hp 167 125
187 205 120
axle 3.54 3.73 3.54
3.23 3.58
trans pflyte pflyte
pflyte auto auto
revs/mile 2650 2800 2650
2330 2760
pist.ft/mile 1795 2160 1380
1265 1950
0-60 14.1 19.3 12.1
12.9 17
1/4 et 20.2 21.8 19
19.2 21.7
mpg @30 19.5 20.8 23.2
20.7 24.7
mpg @ 60 15.5 14.8 15.4
12.1 16.4
oall mpg 13.7 13.8 14
14.5 16.8
oil cons-mi/qt 2600 2100 none
1250 800
Other interesting comments in text included=
56 Ply wagon-" The forte...of the plymouth lies in its easy riding qualities,
comfortable
seating, and better interior dimensions. and.... But the hoary Plymouth 6
cylinder
egine has an enexcelled reputation as a tough,
lock-the-hood-and-throw-away-the-key
unit." and in the June 56 issue they lamented the loss of the fine 49
plymouth suburban
with its very useful overall size and carrying capacity, coupled with a car
that was almost two feet shorter than the 56!!!!! progress I guess....
all FYI for U 55/56 owners.
L.
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