1960-1961 Dodge Polara/Matador Specifications

The 1960-1961 Dodge Polara/Matador seemed like a good idea at the time, but production slowly tapered each year.

Specifications

Engines: all ohv V-8; 361 cid (4.12 x 3.38), 295 bhp (1960), 265/305 bhp (1961); 383 cid (4.25 x 3.38), 325/330 bhp

Transmissions: 3-speed manual; 2-speed PowerFlite automatic, 3-speed TorqueFlite automatic

Suspension front: upper and lower A-arms, longitudinal torsion bars, anti-roll bar

Suspension rear: live axle on semi-elliptic leaf springs

Brakes: front/rear drums

Wheelbase (in.): 122.0

Weight (lbs): 3,705-4,220

Top speed (mph): NA

0-60 mph (sec): NA

Production: 1960 Matador 27,908 Polara 16,728 1961 Polara 14,032

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