1971 Plymouth Satellite Specifications

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    • 1971 Plymouth Satellite Model Years
    19661967196819691971197219731974

    Engine Location : Front
    Drive Type : Rear Wheel
    Production Years for Series : 1965 - 1974
    Price : $2,660-$3,640
    Weight : 3240 lbs | 1469.639 kg
    Inline 6
    Displacement : 3687 cc | 225.0 cu in. | 3.7 L.
    Power : 145 HP (106.72 KW) @ 4000 RPM
    Bore : 3.4 in | 86 mm.
    Stroke : 4.1 in | 105 mm.
    Compression : 8.4:1
    Main Bearings : 4
    Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
    Carter Type BBS 2-barrel carburetor
    V 8
    Displacement : 5211 cc | 318.0 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 : 8.8:1
    Main Bearings : 5
    Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
    1 2-barrel carburetor
    V 8
    Displacement : 6276 cc | 383.0 cu in. | 6.3 L.
    Power : 275 BHP (202.4 KW)
    Bore : 4.3 in | 108 mm.
    Stroke : 3.4 in | 86 mm.
    Valvetrain : 16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
    V 8
    Displacement : 6276 cc | 383.0 cu in. | 6.3 L.
    Power : 335 HP (246.56 KW) @ 4800 RPM
    Bore : 4.3 in | 108 mm.
    Stroke : 3.4 in | 86 mm.
    Compression : 9.5:1
    Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
    Carter 4-barrel carburetor
    V 8
    Displacement : 7210 cc | 440.0 cu in. | 7.2 L.
    Power : 375 HP (276 KW) @ 4300 RPM
    Bore : 4.3 in | 110 mm.
    Stroke : 3.8 in | 95 mm.
    Compression : 9.7:1
    Main Bearings : 5
    Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
    4-Barrel Carburetor
    Transmission:
    3 Manual , 4 Manual , 3 Automatic

    Total Plymouth Production for 1971 : 702,113
    Total 1971 Satellite production : 129,106
    1971 Plymouth Satellite
    Brougham Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : 3,020
    Custom 9-Passenger Wagon 4 dr. 9 P : 3,865
    Custom Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : 30,773
    Custom Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : 5,045
    Regent 9-Passenger Station Wagon 4 dr. 9 P : 2,985
    Regent Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : 2,161
    Sebring Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : 46,807
    Sebring-Plus Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 5 P : 16,253
    Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : 11,059
    Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : 7,138
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    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

    Manufacturer

    CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    NHTSA Campaign ID71V148000
    NotesCHRYSLER CAMPAIGN NO 117.POSSIBILITY THAT INCORRECT CERTIFIC ATION LABEL WASINSTALLED 1972 INSTEAD OF 1971.(CORRECT BY I NSTALLING PROPER LABEL WHERENECESSARY.)

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    SEATS

    Manufacturer

    CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    NHTSA Campaign ID71V003000
    NotesCHRYSLER CAMPAIGN NO 100.EQUIPPED WITH SPLIT BACK BENCH SEAT S W/CENTER ARMREST.POSSIBILITY THAT FRAME-LOWER CROSSTUBE T O VERTICAL SUPPORT HINGE ARMJUNCTION ON SPLIT BACK FRONT SEATBENCH WITH CENTER ARM REST MAY HAVEINADEQUATE WELD.WELD FA ILURE AT THIS POINT COULD ALLOW SEAT BACK TODISENGAGE FROM SE AT CUSHION.(CORRECTBY REWELDING WHERE NECESSARY.)

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    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM

    Manufacturer

    CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    NHTSA Campaign ID71V004000
    NotesCHRYSLER CAMPAIGN NO 097.EQUIPPED WITH FRONT DRUM BRAKES.P OSSIBILITY THATFRONT DRUM BRAKE SUPPORT PLATE MAY CONTAIN DEF ECTIVE BRAKE SHOE ANCHOR PIN.FAILURE OF PIN COULD CAUSE LOSSOF FRONT WHEEL BRAKES, WHICH WOULD REDUCEBRAKING ABILITY, SI NCE ONLY REAR WHEEL BRAKES WOULD CONTINUE TO OPERATE.(CORREC T BY REPLACING SHOE ANCHOR PIN WHERE NECESSARY)

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    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC

    Manufacturer

    CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    NHTSA Campaign ID70V138000
    NotesPOSSIBILITY THAT DISC BRAKE PROPOR- TIONING TEE MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY.IFTHIS CONDITION EXISTS, PROPER AMOUNT OF BRAKE FLUID UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONSWILL NOT BE DISTRIBUTED CORRECTLY TO BRAKING SYSTEM.WILL ALSO AFFECTACTUATING WARNING LIGHT ON INSTRUMENT PANEL IF FAILURE OF FRONT OR REAR BRAKESOCCURS.(CORRECT BY REPLACING TEE WHERE NECESSARY.)

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    STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

    Manufacturer

    CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    NHTSA Campaign ID71V117000
    NotesCHRYSLER CAMPAIGN NO 113.EQUIPPED WITH POWER STEERING.POSS IBILITY THAT LOWPRESSURE RETURN HOSE ON POWER STEERING PUMP M AY BE SHORTER THAN SPECIFIED;EXTREME ENGINE MOVEMENT COULD PU LL HOSE OFF, RESULTING IN LOSS OF POWERSTEERING FLUID AND LOS S OF POWER STEERING ASSIST.(CORRECT BY REPLACING WITHPROPERLENGTH HOSE.)

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

    Manufacturer

    CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    NHTSA Campaign ID71V052000
    NotesCHRYSLER CAMPAIGN NO 106.POSSIBILITY THAT GROUND WIRE WAS OM ITTED INPRODUCTION OF VEHICLE WITH OPTIONAL URETHANE-COATED B UMPER.VEHICLES EQUIPPEDWITH THIS TYPE BUMPER REQUIRE SEPARA TE GROUND WIRE TO LICENSE, BACKUP, ANDTAILLAMPS.(CORRECT BYINSTALLING GROUNDWIRE.)

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    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

    Manufacturer

    CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    NHTSA Campaign ID71V033000
    NotesCHRYSLER CAMPAIGN NO 103.POSSIBILITY THAT RIGHT FRONT BRAKELINE TOWHEELHOUSE CLIP WAS OMITTED IN PRODUCTION.OMISSION O F CLIP COULD RESULT INMISLOCATION OF RIGHT FRONT BRAKE LINE,CAUSING BRAKE LINE TO RUB ON TIREDURING FULL RIGHT TURN, THISCOULD CAUSE BRAKE LINETO BE CUT WITH SUBSEQUENTLOSS OF FRONTBRAKING ABILITY.(CORRECT BY REPLACING CLIP WHERE NECESSARY. )

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    VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

    Manufacturer

    CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    NHTSA Campaign ID71V050000
    NotesCHRYSLER CAMPAIGN NO 104.EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC SPEED CONTROL.AUTOMATICSPEED CONTROL MAY NOT DISENGAGE PROPERLY, CAUSING THROTTLE NOT TO RETURN TOIDLE.(CORRECT BY REPLACING CABLE.)

    Information provided by NHTSA
    Data updated June 2024
    1971 Averages
    Avg. Household Income : $10,600
    Avg. Home : $25,250
    Avg. Gallon of Gas : $0.40
    Avg. Stamp : $0

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    Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1971 Plymouth Satellite? A: The 1971 Plymouth Satellite has wheelbase sizes of 115.00 and 117.00 inches.

    Q: What is the length of the 1971 Plymouth Satellite? A: The 1971 Plymouth Satellite has lengths of 203.20-, 204.60-, 210.90-inches.

    Q: How much did the 1971 Plymouth Satellite cost when new?A: The 1971 Plymouth Satellite cost approximately $2,660 to $3,640 (USD) when new.

    Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1971 Plymouth Satellite? A: The 1971 Plymouth Satellite was offered as a Brougham Sedan, Coupe, Custom 9-Passenger Wagon, Custom Sedan, Custom Station Wagon, Regent 9-Passenger Station Wagon, Regent Station Wagon, Sebring Hardtop Coupe, Sebring-Plus Hardtop Coupe, Sedan, Station Wagon.

    Q: How many vehicles did Plymouth produce in 1971? A: Plymouth produced 702,113 automobiles in 1971.

    Q: How many 1971 Satellites were produced? A: Plymouth produced 129,106 examples of the Satellite in 1971.

    Q: What engines did the 1971 Plymouth Satellite have? A: The 1971 Plymouth Satellite had the following engine options: Inline 6 (3687 cc | 225.0 cu in. | 3.7 L.) with 145 HP (106.72 KW) @ 4000 RPM
  • V 8 (5211 cc | 318.0 cu in. | 5.2 L.) with 230 HP (169.28 KW) @ 4400 RPM
  • V 8 (6276 cc | 383.0 cu in. | 6.3 L.) with 275 BHP (202.4 KW)
  • V 8 (6276 cc | 383.0 cu in. | 6.3 L.) with 335 HP (246.56 KW) @ 4800 RPM
  • V 8 (7210 cc | 440.0 cu in. | 7.2 L.) with 375 HP (276 KW) @ 4300 RPM

    • Q: What transmissions did the 1971 Plymouth Satellite have? A: The 1971 Plymouth Satellite had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, 4 speed Manual, 3 speed Automatic.

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