1976 Plymouth Valiant Specifications

Specifications

1974 1975 1976

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Unibody
Production Years for Series :	1974 - 1976
Price :	$3,215-$3,485
Weight :	3050 lbs \| 1383.457 kg

Engine & Transmission

Inline 6
Displacement :	3687 cc \| 225.0 cu in. \| 3.7 L.
Power :	100 BHP (73.6 KW) @ 3600 RPM
Torque :	170 Ft-Lbs (230 NM) @ 1600 RPM
Bore :	3.4 in \| 86 mm.
Stroke :	4.1 in \| 105 mm.
Compression :	8.4:1
Main Bearings :	4
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
1 barrel carburetor

V 90-degree \| 2 Barrel Carter carburetor
Displacement :	5211 cc \| 318.0 cu in. \| 5.2 L.
Power :	150 BHP (110.4 KW) @ 4000 RPM
Bore :	3.9 in \| 99 mm.
Stroke :	3.3 in \| 84 mm.
Compression :	8.5:1
Main Bearings :	5
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head

V 8 90-degree \| Carter TQ9002S 4 barrel carb
Displacement :	5899 cc \| 360.0 cu in. \| 5.9 L.
Power :	220 BHP (161.92 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Torque :	280 Ft-Lbs (380 NM) @ 3200 RPM
Bore :	4.0 in \| 102 mm.
Stroke :	3.6 in \| 91 mm.
Compression :	8.4:1
Main Bearings :	5
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head

Transmission:
3 Manual , 4 Manual with overdrive , 3 Automatic

Gear Ratios

1st Gear :	2.99:1
2nd Gear :	1.75:1
3rd Gear :	1.00:1

Production Figures

Total Plymouth Production for 1976 :	519,962
Total 1976 Valiant production :	68,044
1976 Plymouth Valiant
Duster Sport Coupe 2 dr. 5 P :	26,688
Scamp Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 6 P :	5,147
Scamp Special Hardtop 2 dr. 6 P :	3,308
Sedan 4 dr. 6 P :	32,901

Handling

Recall

Component	STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Manufacturer	CHRYSLER CORPORATION
NHTSA Campaign ID	76V122000
Notes	CHRYSLER CAMPAIGN NO 216.VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POLICE PACKAGES.POSSIBILITYTHAT THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM COMPONENTS, INCLUDING THE OIL COOLER, FRONT PUMPMOUNTING BRACKET, PUMP RESERVOIR AND COOLER AND RETURN HOSES, WERE MISBUILT DUETO BUILD SPECIFICATION COMPUTER ERROR.THE MISBUILD CONFIGURATION CREATES THEPOTENTIAL FOR RETURN HOSE FAILURE AND LOSS OF POWER ASSIST, RESULTING FROM BOTHHEAT DETERIORATION AND ABRASION.(CORRECT BY REWORKING POWER STEERING SYSTEMAND REPLACING ALL AFFECTED COMPONENTS).PASSENGER VEHICLE.

Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Manufacturer	CHRYSLER CORPORATION
NHTSA Campaign ID	77V242000
Summary	ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE CARBURETOR ACCELERATOR PUMP SEAL CAN BECOME DISTORTED DUE TO CONTACT WITH CERTAIN TYPES OF GASOLINE. NORMALLY, WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS DEPRESSED, THE ACCELERATOR PUMP IS ACTIVATED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL GASOLINE REQUIRED FOR ACCELERATION. A DISTORTED SEAL HOWEVER, MAY PREVENT THE PUMP FROM DELIVERING THE PROPER AMOUNT OF FUEL.
Remedy	THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE CARBURETOR ACCELERATOR PUMP SEAL WITH A NEW SEAL HAVING IMPROVED DISTORTION RESISTANCE AND WILL ENSURE PROPER ADJUSTMENT. THIS WILL BE DONE FREE OF CHARGE.
Notes	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; CARBURETOR ACCELERATOR PUMP.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD STALLING OCCUR IN CERTAIN TRAFFIC SITUATIONS, ANACCIDENT MAY RESULT.

Component	STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Manufacturer	CHRYSLER CORPORATION
NHTSA Campaign ID	75V186000
Notes	CHRYSLER CAMPAIGN NO N/A.POSSIBILITY THAT THE WELDING ATTACHMENT OF THESTEERING COLUMN HOUSING TO THE INSTRUMENT PANEL MOUNTING BRACKET MAY FAIL.IFTHIS ATTACHMENT FAILS, THE STEERING COLUMN WILL REMAIN HELD IN POSITION TO THEINSTRUMENT PANEL, BUT THE COLUMN CAN ROTATE, AS THE RESULTS OF LOADING DURINGTRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER OPERATION.COLUMN ROTATION MAY CAUSE A DISCREPANCYBETWEEN THE INDICATORY AND ACTUAL TRANSMISSION GEAR POSITION.(CORRECT BYINSPECTING AND ARC WELDING THE BRACKET TO THE COLUMN HOUSING).

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

1976 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$1
Avg. Household Income :	$16,000
Avg. Home :	$43,400

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1976 Plymouth Valiant? A: The 1976 Plymouth Valiant has wheelbase sizes of 108.00 and 111.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1976 Plymouth Valiant? A: The 1976 Plymouth Valiant has lengths of 197.00 and 199.60 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1976 Plymouth Valiant? A: The 1976 Plymouth Valiant has width of 71.00 and 71.70 inches.

Q: How much did the 1976 Plymouth Valiant cost when new?A: The 1976 Plymouth Valiant cost approximately $3,215 to $3,485 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1976 Plymouth Valiant? A: The 1976 Plymouth Valiant was offered as a Duster Sport Coupe, Scamp Hardtop Coupe, Scamp Special Hardtop, Sedan.

Q: How many vehicles did Plymouth produce in 1976? A: Plymouth produced 519,962 automobiles in 1976.

Q: How many 1976 Valiants were produced? A: Plymouth produced 68,044 examples of the Valiant in 1976.

Q: What engines did the 1976 Plymouth Valiant have? A: The 1976 Plymouth Valiant had the following engine options: Inline 6 (3687 cc | 225.0 cu in. | 3.7 L.) with 100 BHP (73.6 KW) @ 3600 RPM and 170 Ft-Lbs (230 NM) @ 1600 RPM

V (5211 cc | 318.0 cu in. | 5.2 L.) with 150 BHP (110.4 KW) @ 4000 RPM

V 8 (5899 cc | 360.0 cu in. | 5.9 L.) with 220 BHP (161.92 KW) @ 4400 RPM and 280 Ft-Lbs (380 NM) @ 3200 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 1976 Plymouth Valiant have? A: The 1976 Plymouth Valiant had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, 4 speed Manual with overdrive, 3 speed Automatic.