These are standard specifications for the 1976 Plymouth Valiant, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual , 4 Manual with overdrive , 3 Automatic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Unibody |
| Production Years for Series : | 1974 - 1976 |
| Price : | $3,215-$3,485 |
| Weight : | 3050 lbs | 1383.457 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3687 cc | 225.0 cu in. | 3.7 L. |
| Power : | 100 BHP (73.6 KW) @ 3600 RPM |
| Torque : | 170 Ft-Lbs (230 NM) @ 1600 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.4 in | 86 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.1 in | 105 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.4:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 4 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| 1 barrel carburetor | |
| V 90-degree | 2 Barrel Carter carburetor | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5211 cc | 318.0 cu in. | 5.2 L. |
| Power : | 150 BHP (110.4 KW) @ 4000 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.9 in | 99 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.3 in | 84 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| V 8 90-degree | Carter TQ9002S 4 barrel carb | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5899 cc | 360.0 cu in. | 5.9 L. |
| Power : | 220 BHP (161.92 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
| Torque : | 280 Ft-Lbs (380 NM) @ 3200 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.6 in | 91 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.4:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
3 Manual , 4 Manual with overdrive , 3 Automatic
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 2.99:1 |
| 2nd Gear : | 1.75:1 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.00:1 |
Production Figures
| Total Plymouth Production for 1976 : | 519,962 |
| Total 1976 Valiant production : | 68,044 |
| 1976 Plymouth Valiant | |
| Duster Sport Coupe 2 dr. 5 P : | 26,688 |
| Scamp Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 5,147 |
| Scamp Special Hardtop 2 dr. 6 P : | 3,308 |
| Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 32,901 |
Handling
Recall
| Component | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 76V122000 |
| Notes | CHRYSLER CAMPAIGN NO 216.VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POLICE PACKAGES.POSSIBILITYTHAT THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM COMPONENTS, INCLUDING THE OIL COOLER, FRONT PUMPMOUNTING BRACKET, PUMP RESERVOIR AND COOLER AND RETURN HOSES, WERE MISBUILT DUETO BUILD SPECIFICATION COMPUTER ERROR.THE MISBUILD CONFIGURATION CREATES THEPOTENTIAL FOR RETURN HOSE FAILURE AND LOSS OF POWER ASSIST, RESULTING FROM BOTHHEAT DETERIORATION AND ABRASION.(CORRECT BY REWORKING POWER STEERING SYSTEMAND REPLACING ALL AFFECTED COMPONENTS).PASSENGER VEHICLE. |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 77V242000 |
| Summary | ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE CARBURETOR ACCELERATOR PUMP SEAL CAN BECOME DISTORTED DUE TO CONTACT WITH CERTAIN TYPES OF GASOLINE. NORMALLY, WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS DEPRESSED, THE ACCELERATOR PUMP IS ACTIVATED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL GASOLINE REQUIRED FOR ACCELERATION. A DISTORTED SEAL HOWEVER, MAY PREVENT THE PUMP FROM DELIVERING THE PROPER AMOUNT OF FUEL. |
| Remedy | THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE CARBURETOR ACCELERATOR PUMP SEAL WITH A NEW SEAL HAVING IMPROVED DISTORTION RESISTANCE AND WILL ENSURE PROPER ADJUSTMENT. THIS WILL BE DONE FREE OF CHARGE. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; CARBURETOR ACCELERATOR PUMP.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD STALLING OCCUR IN CERTAIN TRAFFIC SITUATIONS, ANACCIDENT MAY RESULT. |
| Component | STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 75V186000 |
| Notes | CHRYSLER CAMPAIGN NO N/A.POSSIBILITY THAT THE WELDING ATTACHMENT OF THESTEERING COLUMN HOUSING TO THE INSTRUMENT PANEL MOUNTING BRACKET MAY FAIL.IFTHIS ATTACHMENT FAILS, THE STEERING COLUMN WILL REMAIN HELD IN POSITION TO THEINSTRUMENT PANEL, BUT THE COLUMN CAN ROTATE, AS THE RESULTS OF LOADING DURINGTRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER OPERATION.COLUMN ROTATION MAY CAUSE A DISCREPANCYBETWEEN THE INDICATORY AND ACTUAL TRANSMISSION GEAR POSITION.(CORRECT BYINSPECTING AND ARC WELDING THE BRACKET TO THE COLUMN HOUSING). |
Data updated June 2024
1976 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $1 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $16,000 |
| Avg. Home : | $43,400 |
1976 Plymouth Valiant FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1976 Plymouth Valiant?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1976 Plymouth Valiant? A: The 1976 Plymouth Valiant has wheelbase sizes of 108.00 and 111.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1976 Plymouth Valiant? A: The 1976 Plymouth Valiant has lengths of 197.00 and 199.60 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1976 Plymouth Valiant? A: The 1976 Plymouth Valiant has width of 71.00 and 71.70 inches.Q: How much did the 1976 Plymouth Valiant cost when new?A: The 1976 Plymouth Valiant cost approximately $3,215 to $3,485 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1976 Plymouth Valiant? A: The 1976 Plymouth Valiant was offered as a Duster Sport Coupe, Scamp Hardtop Coupe, Scamp Special Hardtop, Sedan.Q: How many vehicles did Plymouth produce in 1976? A: Plymouth produced 519,962 automobiles in 1976.Q: How many 1976 Valiants were produced? A: Plymouth produced 68,044 examples of the Valiant in 1976.Q: What engines did the 1976 Plymouth Valiant have? A: The 1976 Plymouth Valiant had the following engine options: Inline 6 (3687 cc | 225.0 cu in. | 3.7 L.) with 100 BHP (73.6 KW) @ 3600 RPM and 170 Ft-Lbs (230 NM) @ 1600 RPM V (5211 cc | 318.0 cu in. | 5.2 L.) with 150 BHP (110.4 KW) @ 4000 RPM V 8 (5899 cc | 360.0 cu in. | 5.9 L.) with 220 BHP (161.92 KW) @ 4400 RPM and 280 Ft-Lbs (380 NM) @ 3200 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1976 Plymouth Valiant have? A: The 1976 Plymouth Valiant had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, 4 speed Manual with overdrive, 3 speed Automatic.