1959 Plymouth Sport Fury Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1959 Plymouth Sport Fury, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis : Unit Steel
Production Years for Series : 1956 - 1959
Body Designer : Exner
Price : $2,930-$3,130
Weight : 3470 lbs | 1573.966 kg
V 8
Displacement : 5205 cc | 317.6 cu in. | 5.2 L.
Power : 260 HP (191.36 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Bore : 3.9 in | 99 mm.
Stroke : 3.1 in | 79 mm.
Compression : 9.0:1
Main Bearings : 5
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Carter AFB 2813S 4-barrel carburetor
V 8
Displacement : 5205 cc | 317.6 cu in. | 5.2 L.
Power : 230 HP (169.28 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Bore : 3.9 in | 99 mm.
Stroke : 3.3 in | 84 mm.
Compression : 9.0:1
Main Bearings : 5
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Carter 2-barrel carburetor
V 8
Displacement : 5916 cc | 361.0 cu in. | 5.9 L.
Power : 305 HP (224.48 KW) @ 4600 RPM
Bore : 4.1 in | 105 mm.
Stroke : 3.4 in | 86 mm.
Compression : 10.0:1
Main Bearings : 5
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Carter 4-barrel carburetor
Transmission:
3 Manual , 3 Manual Overdrive , Automatic PowerFlite , Automatic Torque-Flite

Total Plymouth Production for 1959 : 458,261
Total 1959 Sport Fury production : 23,857
1959 Plymouth Sport Fury
Convertible 2 dr. 6 P : 5,990
HardTop Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : 17,867

HardTop Coupe

HardTop Coupe
Body Designer : Exner
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 210.0 in | 5334 mm.
Width : 70.6 in | 1793 mm.
Height : 54.6 in | 1387 mm.
Wheelbase : 118.0 in | 2997 mm.
Front Track : 61.0 in | 1549 mm.
Rear Track : 59.5 in | 1511 mm.
Ground Clearance : 6.00

Convertible

Body Designer : Exner
Price : $3,130
Weight : 3675 lbs | 1666.952 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 214.5 in | 5448 mm.
Width : 70.6 in | 1793 mm.
Height : 54.6 in | 1387 mm.
Wheelbase : 118.0 in | 2997 mm.
Front Track : 61.0 in | 1549 mm.
Rear Track : 59.5 in | 1511 mm.
Ground Clearance : 6.00

Steering
Worm and Nut

Tires / Wheels
Tires : 7.50x14

1959 Averages
Avg. Car Cost : $2,200
Avg. Household Income : $5,010
Avg. Home : $12,400
Avg. Gallon of Gas : $0.25

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1959 Plymouth Sport Fury? A: The 1959 Plymouth Sport Fury has a wheelbase size of 118.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1959 Plymouth Sport Fury? A: The 1959 Plymouth Sport Fury has lengths of 210.00 and 214.50 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1959 Plymouth Sport Fury? A: The 1959 Plymouth Sport Fury has a width of 70.60 inches.

Q: How much did the 1959 Plymouth Sport Fury cost when new?A: The 1959 Plymouth Sport Fury cost approximately $2,930 to $3,130 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1959 Plymouth Sport Fury? A: The 1959 Plymouth Sport Fury was offered as a Convertible, HardTop Coupe.

Q: What tires did the 1959 Plymouth Sport Fury have? A: The 1959 Plymouth Sport Fury had 7.50x14 tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Plymouth produce in 1959? A: Plymouth produced 458,261 automobiles in 1959.

Q: How many 1959 Sport Furys were produced? A: Plymouth produced 23,857 examples of the Sport Fury in 1959.

Q: What engines did the 1959 Plymouth Sport Fury have? A: The 1959 Plymouth Sport Fury had the following engine options: V 8 (5205 cc | 317.6 cu in. | 5.2 L.) with 260 HP (191.36 KW) @ 4400 RPM
  • V 8 (5205 cc | 317.6 cu in. | 5.2 L.) with 230 HP (169.28 KW) @ 4400 RPM
  • V 8 (5916 cc | 361.0 cu in. | 5.9 L.) with 305 HP (224.48 KW) @ 4600 RPM
  • Q: What transmissions did the 1959 Plymouth Sport Fury have? A: The 1959 Plymouth Sport Fury had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, 3 speed Manual Overdrive, Automatic PowerFlite, Automatic Torque-Flite.

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