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Plymouth Satellite Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1970–1974) — Third Generation

The third-generation Plymouth Satellite brought a distinctive new body style to Chrysler's mid-size line, and its two-door hardtop coupes remain the shape most enthusiasts picture when the Satellite name comes up.

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Plymouth Satellite Engines and Transmissions

Every Plymouth Satellite engine here is a gasoline V8 driving the rear wheels, a straightforward layout that rewards easy maintenance. The 5.2 came with either a manual or an automatic gearbox, while the larger 5.9 paired with an automatic for relaxed, torque-rich cruising rather than shifting effort.

Coupe Hardtop — Plymouth Satellite Engines and Transmissions

Coupe Hardtop Plymouth Satellite Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
3.7 MTGasoline3682 cm³99 hp73 kW241 N⋅mManualRWD
3.7 ATGasoline3682 cm³99 hp73 kW241 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
3.7 MTGasoline3682 cm³106 hp78 kW251 N⋅mManualRWD
3.7 ATGasoline3682 cm³106 hp78 kW251 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
3.7 MTGasoline3682 cm³112 hp82 kW251 N⋅mManualRWD
3.7 ATGasoline3682 cm³112 hp82 kW251 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
5.2 MTGasoline5210 cm³152 hp112 kW353 N⋅mManualRWD
5.2 ATGasoline5210 cm³152 hp112 kW353 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
5.9 ATGasoline5898 cm³203 hp149 kW393 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
6.6 ATGasoline6555 cm³177 hp130 kW414 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
6.6 ATGasoline6555 cm³193 hp142 kW420 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
6.6 ATGasoline6555 cm³208 hp153 kW407 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
6.6 MTGasoline6555 cm³254 hp187 kW447 N⋅mManualRWD
6.6 ATGasoline6555 cm³254 hp187 kW447 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
6.6 MTGasoline6555 cm³258 hp190 kW461 N⋅mManualRWD
6.6 ATGasoline6555 cm³258 hp190 kW461 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
6.6 MTGasoline6555 cm³264 hp194 kW454 N⋅mManualRWD
6.6 ATGasoline6555 cm³264 hp194 kW454 N⋅mAutomaticRWD

Plymouth Satellite Dimensions

Coupe Hardtop — Plymouth Satellite Dimensions

Coupe Hardtop Plymouth Satellite Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightGround clearance, minimum
3.7 MT5156 mm2009 mm1323 mm2921 mm1576 kg132 mm
3.7 AT5156 mm2009 mm1323 mm2921 mm1576 kg132 mm
3.7 MT5156 mm2009 mm1323 mm2921 mm1576 kg132 mm
3.7 AT5156 mm2009 mm1323 mm2921 mm1576 kg132 mm
3.7 MT5156 mm2009 mm1323 mm2921 mm1520 kg132 mm
3.7 AT5156 mm2009 mm1323 mm2921 mm1520 kg132 mm
5.2 MT5156 mm2009 mm1323 mm2921 mm1554 kg132 mm
5.2 AT5156 mm2009 mm1323 mm2921 mm1545 kg132 mm
5.9 AT5156 mm2009 mm1323 mm2921 mm1663 kg130 mm
6.6 AT5156 mm2009 mm1323 mm2921 mm1684 kg132 mm
6.6 AT5156 mm2009 mm1323 mm2921 mm1618 kg132 mm
6.6 AT5156 mm2009 mm1323 mm2921 mm1717 kg130 mm
6.6 MT5156 mm2009 mm1323 mm2921 mm1717 kg130 mm
6.6 AT5156 mm2009 mm1323 mm2921 mm1717 kg130 mm
6.6 MT5156 mm2009 mm1323 mm2921 mm1654 kg132 mm
6.6 AT5156 mm2009 mm1323 mm2921 mm1654 kg132 mm
6.6 MT5156 mm2009 mm1323 mm2921 mm1710 kg132 mm
6.6 AT5156 mm2009 mm1323 mm2921 mm1710 kg132 mm