Plymouth (automobile)
Plymouth was a brand of automobiles based in the United States, produced by the Chrysler Corporation and its successor DaimlerChrysler. The brand was founded in 1928 and ended in 2001. 1928-2001
| Founded | May 6, 1928 |
|---|---|
| Defunct | June 9, 2001 |
| Headquarters | , USA |
Passenger cars
| Exterior | Name | Year Introduced | Year Discontinued | Platforms | Generation | Vehicle Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Luxe | 1933 | 1950 | 1 | Full-size car. Special De Luxe was an upper trim model | ||
| Suburban | 1949 | 1961 | 2 | Station wagon | ||
| Cambridge | 1951 | 1953 | 1 | Full-size car, middle range model | ||
| Concord | 1951 | 1952 | 1 | Full-size car, least expensive model | ||
| Cranbrook | 1951 | 1953 | 1 | Full-size car, top-range model | ||
| Belvedere | 1954 | 1970 | Chrysler B platform | 7 | Top line model, 1954-1955, Mid-range model full-size car until 1965; intermediate car until 1970 | |
| Plaza | 1954 | 1958 | 1 | Entry-level car | ||
| Savoy | 1954 | 1964 | Chrysler B platform | 5 | Full-size car, least expensive model | |
| Fury | 1956 | 1978 | Chrysler C platform Chrysler B platform |
7 | Top-range full-size (1956–1961, 1965–1974) and mid-size (1962–1964, 1975–1978) car, Sport Fury upper trim was available in 1959 and 1962–1971, VIP luxury trim was available in 1966–1969 | |
| Valiant | 1960 | 1976 | Chrysler A platform | 3 | Compact car | |
| Barracuda | 1964 | 1974 | Chrysler A platform Chrysler E platform |
3 | Two-door muscle car | |
| Satellite | 1965 | 1974 | Chrysler B platform | 3 | Mid-size car, upper trim model of Belvedere | |
| GTX | 1966 | 1971 | Chrysler B platform | 3 | Upper-trim mid-size muscle car | |
| Roadrunner | 1968 | 1980 | Chrysler B platform | 3 | Basic-trim mid-size muscle car | |
| Duster | 1970 | 1976 | Chrysler A platform | 1 | Two-door sports car | |
| Superbird | 1970 | 1970 | Chrysler B platform | 1 | Two-door race car / muscle car | |
| Cricket | 1971 | 1973 | Subcompact car, rebadged Hillman Avenger | |||
| Colt | 1974 | 1994 | 6 | Compact / subcompact car, rebadged Mitsubishi Mirage | ||
| Trail Duster | 1974 | 1981 | Chrysler AD platform | 1 | SUV | |
| Voyager / Grand Voyager | 1974 | 2000 | Chrysler S platform Chrysler AS platform Chrysler NS platform |
3 | Full-size van (1974–1983) and minivan (1984–2000) | |
| Gran Fury | 1975 | 1989 | Chrysler C platform Chrysler R platform Chrylser M platform |
3 | Full-size (1975–1981) and top range mid-size (1982–1989) car | |
| Volaré | 1976 | 1980 | Chrysler F platform | 1 | Compact car | |
| Arrow | 1976 | 1980 | 1 | Compact car, rebadged Mitsubishi Lancer Celeste | ||
| Horizon | 1978 | 1990 | Chrysler L platform | 1 | Subcompact car, called Plymouth Expo in Canada | |
| Sapporo | 1978 | 1983 | 1 | Sports car, rebadged Mitsubishi Galant Lambda | ||
| Arrow Truck | 1979 | 1982 | 1 | Two-door truck, rebadged Mitsubishi Forte | ||
| Champ | 1979 | 1982 | 1 | Subcompact car, rebadged Mitsubishi Mirage | ||
| TC3 | 1979 | 1982 | Chrysler L platform | 1 | Subcompact car | |
| Reliant | 1981 | 1989 | Chrysler K Platform | 1 | Mid-size car, least expensive model | |
| Caravelle | 1983 | 1988 | Chrysler E platform (Sedan) Chrysler K Platform (Coupe) |
1 | Mid-size car, middle range model. First introduced in Canada in 1983 and then came to the United States in 1985 | |
| Scamp | 1983 | 1983 | Chrysler L platform | 1 | 2-door truck, rebadged Dodge Rampage | |
| Turismo | 1983 | 1987 | Chrysler L platform | 1 | Subcompact car succeeding TC3 | |
| Colt Vista | 1984 | 1994 | 1 | Compact MPV, rebadged Mitsubishi Chariot | ||
| Conquest | 1984 | 1986 | 1 | Sports car, rebadged Mitsubishi Starion | ||
| Sundance | 1987 | 1994 | Chrysler P platform | 1 | Compact car succeeding Turismo | |
| Acclaim | 1989 | 1995 | Chrysler A platform | 1 | Mid-size sedan replacing Caravelle and Reliant | |
| Laser | 1990 | 1994 | Chrysler D platform | 1 | Sports coupe | |
| Neon | 1994 | 2001 | Chrysler PL platform | 2 | Compact car succeeding Sundance | |
| Breeze | 1996 | 2000 | Chrysler JA platform | 1 | Mid-size sedan succeeding Acclaim | |
| Prowler | 1997 | 2001 | Chrysler PR platform | 1 | Sports car |
Trucks
Plymouth PT-50 pickup truck
- PV-Sedan Delivery
- PT-50
- PT-57
- PT-81
- PT-105
- PT-125
- P-14-S
Concept cars
| Model | Year | Type | Specifications | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth XX-500[1] | 1950 | Sedan | ||
| Plymouth Belmont | c.1953 | 2-seater Convertible | 3.9L 150 hp V8 | |
| Plymouth Explorer | 1954 | Coupé | ||
| Plymouth Plainsman | 1957 | Station wagon | ||
| Plymouth Cabana | 1958 | Station wagon | Unique glass roof for the rear portion of the car. | |
| Plymouth XNR | 1960 | 2-seater convertible | 2.8L 250 hp Straight-six engine[2] | |
| Plymouth Asimmetrica | 1961 | 3.7L 145 hp Straight-six engine[3] | ||
| Plymouth Valiant St. Regis | 1962 | Coupé | ||
| Plymouth V.I.P. | 1965 | 4-seater convertible | Unique roof bar from the top of the windshield to the rear deck. | |
| Plymouth Barracuda Formula SX | 1966 | Coupé | ||
| Plymouth Duster I Road Runner | 1969 | 340 hp V8 426 hp V8 |
All features of the Road Runner plus flaps on top and sides and adjustable spoilers on the side of the rear fender, all to reduce lift. | |
| Plymouth Rapid Transit System 'Cuda (440) | 1970 | Convertible | ||
| Plymouth Rapid Transit System Road Runner | Coupé | Three-colored tail lights: red for "braking", yellow for "coasting" and green for "on the gas". | ||
| Plymouth Rapid Transit System Duster 340 | 5.6L c.300 hp V8[4] | |||
| Plymouth Concept Voyager II | 1986 | Minivan | ||
| Plymouth Slingshot | 1988 | 2-seater coupé | 2.2L 225 hp turbocharged Straight-four engine | Canopy that swings upwards to open the car Adjustable four-wheel independent suspension Keyless credit card-like entry Combined headlight and rear-view mirror pods Exposed engine and suspension |
| Plymouth Speedster | 1989 | 2-seater convertible | No opening doors, to make getting in more fun | |
| Plymouth Voyager 3 | Minivan | The front of the car could be driven by itself or driven when attached to a "miniature tractor-trailer" Glass roof | ||
| Plymouth X2S | Coupé Convertible |
2.0L (turbocharged) 167 hp V6 | ||
| Plymouth Breeze | c.1990 | Sedan | 2.0L 132 hp 4 cylinder engine 2.4L 150 hp Straight-four engine | |
| Plymouth Prowler | 1993 | Convertible | 3.5L 214 hp V6 | |
| Plymouth Expresso | 1994 | Compact car | ||
| Plymouth Backpack | 1995 | 2-seater | Space for a laptop on a small table Built-in bike rack on the back | |
| Plymouth Pronto | 1997 | Convertible | The front of the car resembled that of the Prowler Roll-back fabric top | |
| Plymouth Pronto Spyder | 1998 | 2.4L 225 hp Straight-four engine | ||
| Plymouth Howler | 1999 | 3.5L c.250 hp V6 4.7L c.250 hp V8 | ||
| Plymouth Voyager XG[5] | Minivan | 2.5L 115 hp turbocharged diesel engine | Powered retractable sunroof |
Plymouth (automobile) Media
1947 Plymouth police car of Glendale Police Dept., Arizona
1952 Plymouth Suburban exhibited at the Meeting of the Marques at the 2021 Lime Rock Historic Festival. New Mexico car, was with its original owner until 1979. Second owner kept it until 2017. Repainted in 2001; it may have been Belmont Blue originally but this shade is much lighter. 218ci flathead six engine with 97 hp, three-speed column-shifted manual.
References
- ↑ "Concept Cars - Plymouth XX-500". Archived from the original on 2010-12-30. Retrieved 2013-08-25.
- ↑ "Auctions".
- ↑ "1962 Plymouth Ghia Asimmetrica specifications | technical data | performance | fuel economy | emissions | dimensions | horsepower | torque | weight".
- ↑ "1970 Plymouth Duster 340". 10 January 2007.
- ↑ "Plymouth Voyager XG Concept Minivan Appeals to New Generation".