These are standard specifications for the 1959 Plymouth Suburban, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual , 3 Manual with Overdrive , Automatic PowerFlite , Automatic TorqueFlite
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Price : | $2,570-$3,135 |
| Weight : | 3630 lbs | 1646.54 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | L-Head | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3772 cc | 230.2 cu in. | 3.8 L. |
| Power : | 132 HP (97.152 KW) @ 3600 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.3 in | 83 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.6 in | 118 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 4 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Carter 1-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 : | 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 : | 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 | |
3 Manual , 3 Manual with Overdrive , Automatic PowerFlite , Automatic TorqueFlite
Production Figures
| Total Plymouth Production for 1959 : | 458,261 |
| Total 1959 Suburban production : | 120,802 |
| 1959 Plymouth Suburban | |
| Belvedere Series Six Cylinder Custom 4 dr. 6 P : | 35,024 |
| Belvedere Series V8 Custom 4 dr. 9 P : | 16,993 |
| Belvedere Series V8 Custom 2 dr. 6 P : | 1,852 |
| Savoy Series Six Cylinder Deluxe 4 dr. 6 P : | 35,086 |
| Savoy Series Six Cylinder Deluxe 2 dr. 6 P : | 15,074 |
| V8 Sport Suburban 4 dr. 6 P : | 7,224 |
| V8 Sport Suburban 4 dr. 9 P : | 9,549 |
Handling
1959 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $2,200 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $5,010 |
| Avg. Home : | $12,400 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.25 |
1959 Plymouth Suburban FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1959 Plymouth Suburban?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1959 Plymouth Suburban? A: The 1959 Plymouth Suburban has a wheelbase size of 122.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1959 Plymouth Suburban? A: The 1959 Plymouth Suburban has a length of 214.50 inches.Q: How much did the 1959 Plymouth Suburban cost when new?A: The 1959 Plymouth Suburban cost approximately $2,570 to $3,135 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1959 Plymouth Suburban? A: The 1959 Plymouth Suburban was offered as a Belvedere Series Six Cylinder Custom, Belvedere Series V8 Custom, Savoy Series Six Cylinder Deluxe, Savoy Series V8 Deluxe, V8 Sport Suburban.Q: How many vehicles did Plymouth produce in 1959? A: Plymouth produced 458,261 automobiles in 1959.Q: How many 1959 Suburbans were produced? A: Plymouth produced 120,802 examples of the Suburban in 1959.Q: What engines did the 1959 Plymouth Suburban have? A: The 1959 Plymouth Suburban had the following engine options: Inline 6L-Head (3772 cc | 230.2 cu in. | 3.8 L.) with 132 HP (97.152 KW) @ 3600 RPM V 8 (5205 cc | 317.6 cu in. | 5.2 L.) with 230 HP (169.28 KW) @ 4400 RPM V 8 (5205 cc | 317.6 cu in. | 5.2 L.) with 260 HP (191.36 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 Suburban have? A: The 1959 Plymouth Suburban had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, 3 speed Manual with Overdrive, Automatic PowerFlite, Automatic TorqueFlite.