Engine profile

1960 Plymouth Fury engine family

Chrysler A-series polyspherical-head and B-series wedge V8 · 383 cubic inches · Plymouth

Engine-bay view of the reported 383 SonoRamic Fury retained for long-runner dual-four-barrel layout, air cleaners, linkage, fuel plumbing, cooling, brake assist, firewall, and accessory context; direct inspection and documentation control authenticity. 1960 Plymouth Fury

Engine Summary

Manufacturer: Plymouth
Family: Chrysler A-series polyspherical-head and B-series wedge V8
Displacement: 383 cubic inches

Also Known As

1960 318 V-800 V81960 318 Super Pak V81960 361 Golden Commando V81960 361 SonoRamic Commando V81960 383 Golden Commando 435 V81960 383 Golden Commando 425 V81960 383 SonoRamic Commando 460 V8

Identification reference

Engine Details

Source-backed component numbers, codes, stampings, and application notes.

383 SonoRamic Commando 460 V8

Value: 383 cu in; 10.0:1; two Carter AFB four-barrels on long-runner ram induction; 330 gross hp at 4,800 rpm and 460 lb-ft at 2,800 rpm
Application: High-performance V8-line application
Type: carburetor / specification
Car pages: 1960 Plymouth Fury

Sources: 1960 Plymouth AMA specifications sheets , 1960 Plymouth facts, figures, and specifications , 1960 Plymouth high-performance and police V8 AMA specifications

318 Super Pak V8

Value: 318 cu in; 9.0:1; Carter AFB four-barrel; 260 gross hp at 4,400 rpm and 345 lb-ft at 2,400 rpm
Application: Optional with TorqueFlite
Type: engine assembly / specification
Car pages: 1960 Plymouth Fury

Sources: 1960 Plymouth AMA specifications sheets , 1960 Plymouth facts, figures, and specifications , 1960 Plymouth high-performance and police V8 AMA specifications

318 V-800 V8

Value: 318 cu in; 9.0:1; two-barrel; 230 gross hp at 4,400 rpm and 340 lb-ft at 2,400 rpm
Application: Standard Fury V8
Type: engine assembly / specification
Car pages: 1960 Plymouth Fury

Sources: 1960 Plymouth AMA specifications sheets , 1960 Plymouth facts, figures, and specifications , 1960 Plymouth high-performance and police V8 AMA specifications

361 Golden Commando V8

Value: 361 cu in; 10.0:1; Carter AFB four-barrel; 305 gross hp at 4,800 rpm and 395 lb-ft at 3,000 rpm
Application: Optional V8-line performance engine
Type: engine assembly / specification
Car pages: 1960 Plymouth Fury

Sources: 1960 Plymouth AMA specifications sheets , 1960 Plymouth facts, figures, and specifications , 1960 Plymouth high-performance and police V8 AMA specifications

361 SonoRamic Commando V8

Value: 361 cu in; 10.0:1; two Carter AFB four-barrels on long-runner ram induction; 310 gross hp at 4,800 rpm and 435 lb-ft at 3,000 rpm
Application: Optional with TorqueFlite
Type: engine assembly / specification
Car pages: 1960 Plymouth Fury

Sources: 1960 Plymouth AMA specifications sheets , 1960 Plymouth facts, figures, and specifications , 1960 Plymouth high-performance and police V8 AMA specifications

383 Golden Commando 425 V8

Value: 383 cu in; 10.0:1; inline dual Carter AFB four-barrels; 330 gross hp at 5,200 rpm and 425 lb-ft at 2,800 rpm
Application: High-performance V8-line application
Type: engine assembly / specification
Car pages: 1960 Plymouth Fury

Sources: 1960 Plymouth AMA specifications sheets , 1960 Plymouth facts, figures, and specifications , 1960 Plymouth high-performance and police V8 AMA specifications

383 Golden Commando 435 V8

Value: 383 cu in; 10.0:1; Carter AFB four-barrel; 325 gross hp at 4,600 rpm and 435 lb-ft at 2,800 rpm
Application: High-performance V8-line application
Type: engine assembly / specification
Car pages: 1960 Plymouth Fury

Sources: 1960 Plymouth AMA specifications sheets , 1960 Plymouth facts, figures, and specifications , 1960 Plymouth high-performance and police V8 AMA specifications

Cars Using This Engine

1 linked car page.

Two-door hardtop, convertible, four-door sedan, or four-door hardtop

1960 Plymouth Fury

Two-door hardtop, convertible, four-door sedan, and four-door hardtop

Source Trail

Plymouth Division, Chrysler Corporation via XR793 1960 Plymouth prestige brochure

Auto Color Library 1960 Plymouth paint chips

The 1970 Hamtramck Registry 1960 Plymouth Color & Trim Book

Plymouth Division via Over-Drive Magazine 1960 Plymouth AMA specifications sheets

Plymouth Division via Over-Drive Magazine 1960 Plymouth high-performance and police V8 AMA specifications

Over-Drive Magazine 1960 Plymouth facts, figures, and specifications

Plymouth Division archive via Over-Drive Magazine 1960 Plymouth production figures

OldRide 1960 Plymouth Fury production, body prices, weights, and dimensions