There could easily be a 20 Hp difference between a "tight" engine or a "loose" engine. One may run better than the next (of the same engine) due to tolerances. Also there are differences in production engines. I feel the quality of the tune-up makes a big difference. However, I read an old article once that stated if you talked to an old Highland Park engineer from the old days there was a green 69/70 Charger with a prototype Hemi Six Pack which was the fastest acceleration car that was tested (even faster than the dual quads).Īs far as revving - the Hemi and 440 had the same stroke 3.75" so by theory they should rev the same. That is why the Hemi went to hydraulic cam in 70 & 71. If the Hemi owners did not adjust the valve lash on the solid lifter Hemi cars, the 440 6 Pack would win. The success of the Road Runner would far outpace the upscale and lower volume GTX, with which it was often confused.ĭana 60 Sure-Grip Rear End with 3.The Hemi is the fastest, assuming both cars are properly tuned up. Both goals were met, and the low-cost muscle car hit the street. Plymouth wanted a car able to run 14-second times in the quarter mile and sell for less than US$3000. Although Plymouth already had a performance car in the GTX, designers decided to go back to the drawing board and reincarnate the original muscle car concept.
In 1968, the first muscle cars were, in the opinion of many, moving away from their roots as relatively cheap, fast cars as they gained options. The Plymouth Road Runner was a performance car built by the Plymouth division of the Chrysler Corporation in the United States between 19. 1968 was also the first year that the Satellite line was expanded beyond the 2-door hardtop and convertible, when a 4-door sedan and station wagon were offered. Significant restyling and a higher trim Sport Satellite model was introduced in 1968. The Satellite remained the top of the line model until the 1967 model year, where it became the mid-price model with the GTX taking its place as the top model. Nicely Painted Trunk Lid with Jack InstructionsīF Goodrich Tires - 235/60/15 Front and Rearĭon't Miss Out! Call Tom 7 Days a Week at Plymouth Satellite was an automobile introduced in 1965 as the top model in Plymouth's mid-size Belvedere line. Y: Sales/Deliver圜ode: 691 = Sold Car/Expediteġ968 Plymouth SatelliteTotal Production: 108,253ġ968 PlymouthSatellite Convertible Production: 1,771ġ968 PlymouthSatellite Convertible 273 1-2BBL Production: 475ġ968 PlymouthSatellite Convertible 273 1-2BBL Automatic Production: 445Ĥ40ci Heavy Duty High Horsepower Motor with Six Packħ27 Automatic Transmission with Brand New Linesĭana 60 Sure-Grip Rear End with 3.54:1 Gear Ratioįrame and Floorboards are Solid and Clean TRM: H4X = High TrimGrade, Black Vinyl Split Bench Seat This car is a must-see! She's got the looks and the power!ĥ = 727 3-SpeedAutomatic Torqueflite TransmissionĪ16 = October 16,1967 Scheduled Production Date This car was originally from Florida, and then moved to North Carolina. everything from the suspension to tach, dash, beep-beep horn and more! This creation was built 6 years ago with over $40k invested in the ground up restoration. All of the mechanical components are out of an original Road Runner…. look no further! This Mopar creation was built out of a Plymouth Satellite and a Road Runner. If you are looking for a rare car that will have people turning their heads as you roll down the street…. Gorgeous Fully Restored Southern Car! Mopar 440ci V8 w/ Six Pack! 727 Automaticġ968 Plymouth Satellite/Road Runner Tribute Convertible