THE GLOBAL CAR CATALOG

Plymouth Volare Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1975–1980) — First Generation

The first-generation Plymouth Volare arrived as a compact family car built for everyday American driving, and its Coupe bodies paired practical proportions with a straightforward mechanical layout that owners could live with and service easily.

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Plymouth Volare Engines and Transmissions

Every Plymouth Volare engine here runs on gasoline, driving the rear wheels through either a manual gearbox or an automatic transmission. Smaller inline six-cylinder units emphasise economy and simple upkeep, while larger V8 options add relaxed torque for highway cruising and loaded driving. Expect unhurried, low-stress performance rather than outright speed.

Coupe — Plymouth Volare Engines and Transmissions

Coupe Plymouth Volare Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
3.7 MTGasoline3682 cm³91 hp67 kW217 N⋅mManualRWD
3.7 ATGasoline3682 cm³91 hp67 kW217 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
3.7 MTGasoline3682 cm³101 hp74 kW224 N⋅mManualRWD
3.7 ATGasoline3682 cm³101 hp74 kW224 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
3.7 ATGasoline3682 cm³112 hp82 kW244 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
5.2 ATGasoline5210 cm³122 hp90 kW332 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
5.2 ATGasoline5210 cm³137 hp101 kW339 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
5.2 ATGasoline5210 cm³157 hp115 kW326 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
5.9 ATGasoline5898 cm³172 hp126 kW366 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
5.9 ATGasoline5898 cm³198 hp146 kW380 N⋅mAutomaticRWD

Plymouth Volare Dimensions

Coupe — Plymouth Volare Dimensions

Coupe Plymouth Volare Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightGround clearance, minimum
3.7 MT5088 mm1839 mm1361 mm2761 mm1452 kg140 mm
3.7 AT5088 mm1839 mm1361 mm2761 mm1452 kg140 mm
3.7 MT5088 mm1839 mm1361 mm2761 mm1425 kg140 mm
3.7 AT5088 mm1839 mm1361 mm2761 mm1425 kg140 mm
3.7 AT5088 mm1839 mm1361 mm2761 mm1425 kg140 mm
5.2 AT5088 mm1839 mm1361 mm2761 mm1522 kg140 mm
5.2 AT5088 mm1839 mm1361 mm2761 mm1482 kg140 mm
5.2 AT5088 mm1839 mm1361 mm2761 mm1522 kg140 mm
5.9 AT5088 mm1839 mm1361 mm2761 mm1563 kg140 mm
5.9 AT5088 mm1839 mm1361 mm2761 mm1563 kg140 mm

Plymouth Volare Cargo Space

Coupe — Plymouth Volare Cargo Space

Coupe Plymouth Volare Cargo Space
ModificationTrunk volume min
3.7 MT465 l
3.7 AT465 l
3.7 MT465 l
3.7 AT465 l
3.7 AT465 l
5.2 AT465 l
5.2 AT465 l
5.2 AT465 l
5.9 AT465 l
5.9 AT465 l