1957-1959
| Model years | 1957–1959 |
|---|---|
| Body style | 2-door sedan 4-door sedan 2-door hardtop 4-door hardtop 2-door convertible 2-door station wagon 4-door station wagon |
| Engine | 230.2 cu in (3.8 L) I6 241 cu in (3.9 L) V8 260 cu in (4.3 L) V8 273 cu in (4.5 L) V8 318 cu in (5.2 L) V8 340 cu in (5.6 L) V8 350 cu in (5.7 L) "Golden Commando" twin 4-barrel V8 |
| Transmission | 2-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | station wagon: 122.0 in (3,099 mm) all other: 118.0 in (2,997 mm) |
1957 would be a banner year for the Chrysler Corporation, and Plymouth was no exception. Plymouth's design was so revolutionary that Chrysler used the slogan "Suddenly, it's 1960!" to promote the new car. The Belvedere line once again included the Fury. This year a new 318 in3 V8 with dual four-barrel carburetors was the standard engine in the Fury, and it was available on all Plymouths.
The Belvedere would once again return as a top level trim for 1958. Styling was evolutionary from the sleek 1957 models. Quad headlights were new, as was a big block 350 in3 V8 with dual four-barrel carburetors dubbed "Golden Commando" optional on all models.
After the Plymouth Fury was expanded to become Plymouth's top model in 1956, the Belvedere was demoted as the middle priced model after the Plaza and Savoy.
The convertible was only available in the Belvedere model between 1956 and 1958.
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