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The Plymouth Savoy is an automobile model produced from the 1954 through 1964 model years by Plymouth.

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Plymouth Savoy
1958 Plymouth Savoy 4-door Sedan
Overview
Manufacturer	Plymouth (Chrysler)
Also called	Dodge Kingsway (Canada)
Production	1954–1964
Assembly	Lynch Road Assembly, Detroit, Michigan Newark Assembly, Newark, Delaware Lago Alberto Assembly, Mexico City, Mexico Windsor Assembly, Windsor, Ontario, Canada Premier Automobiles, Mumbai, India
Body and chassis
Class	Full size (1954-1961) Mid-size (1962-64)
Layout	FR layout

Early history

Plymouth used the name Savoy on several automobiles. From 1951-1953, the Savoy name was used on a station wagon, upgrading the base model Suburban. Later was a line of full-sized Plymouths from 1954-1961.[1]

Another incarnation was among Plymouth's downsized full-size cars from 1962 until 1964.

As with Plymouth's Plaza and Belvedere models, the Savoy was named after an upscale hotel, the Savoy Hotel in London.

1954

First generation
1954 Plymouth Savoy four door sedan
Overview
Model years	1954
Body and chassis
Body style	2-door sedan 4-door sedan 2-door Club Coupe
Related	Plymouth Plaza Plymouth Belvedere
Powertrain
Engine	217.8 cu in (3.6 L) PD sv I6 (early) 230.2 cu in (3.8 L) PD sv I6 (late)
Transmission	3-speed manual 3-speed manual with overdrive 2-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	114.0 in (2,896 mm)
Length	193.5 in (4,915 mm)[2]
Width	74.25 in (1,886 mm)

When introduced in 1954, later in the year with 1955 model paint schemes, the Savoy was Plymouth's mid-level car and priced between the base Plaza sedans and the top-line Belvedere models. Midway through the model year (on February 26), the engine's stroke was increased by a quarter inch, increasing displacement from 217.8 to 230.2 cu in (3.6 to 3.8 L) and increasing power from 100 to 110 hp (75 to 82 kW).[3]

In 1954, the Savoy was available as a two-door Club Coupe, four-door sedan, and 2-door Club Sedan.[4]

1955-1956

Second generation
1956 Plymouth Savoy 2-door club sedan
Overview
Model years	1955-1956
Body and chassis
Body style	2-door coupe 2-door hardtop 4-door sedan 4-door hardtop 4-door station wagon
Related	Dodge Coronet Plymouth Belvedere Plymouth Plaza Plymouth Fury(1956 only)
Powertrain
Engine	225 cu in (3.7 L) I6 270 cu in (4.4 L) V8 301 cu in (4.9 L) V8 318 cu in (5.2 L) V8 383 cu in (6.3 L) V8 361 cu in (5.9 L) V8 395 cu in (6.5 L) V8
Transmission	2-speed automatic 3-speed manual 3-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	115.0 in (2,921 mm)
Length	203.8 in (5,177 mm)[5]

For 1955 through 1956 The Plymouth Savoy was slotted in between the low-rung Plaza and the high end Belvedere

In 1955, the Savoy was available with new power steering.[5]

In 1956, the line added a hardtop coupe and the Custom Suburban station wagon.

In 1956, seat belts were added for safety.[6] The Highway Hi-Fi record player was also optional.[6]

A promotional video was produced by Chrysler, where the 1955-1956 Plymouth models were built on the assembly line at Lynch Road Assembly.[7]

1957-1959

Third generation
1958 Plymouth Savoy 4-door Sedan (with 'Sport Tone' side trim)
Overview
Model years	1957-1959
Body and chassis
Body style	2-door coupe 2-door hardtop 4-door sedan 4-door hardtop 4-door station wagon
Related	DeSoto Firedome Dodge Coronet Plymouth Belvedere Plymouth Plaza
Powertrain
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 301 cu in (4.9 L) V8 318 cu in (5.2 L) V8
Transmission	2-speed automatic 3-speed manual 3-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	station wagons: 122.0 in (3,099 mm) all others: 118.0 in (2,997 mm)
Length	208.2"[8]
Width	78 in (1,981 mm) [8]
Height	54.6 in (1,387 mm) (4-Door Hardtop) 56.6 in (1,438 mm) (Sedan) 54.0 in (1,372 mm) (2-Door Hardtop) 54.8 in (1,392 mm) (Convertible)

For the 1957 and 1958 model years, the line added a four-door hardtop sedan.

In 1959, Plymouth dropped the Plaza and replaced it with the Savoy, making the Savoy the model's entry-level full-size Plymouth. The two hardtop models were dropped, as well as the side trim and interior appointments. Sales were not diminished as the Savoy became vehicles used by taxicab companies, police departments, and other fleet customers. The model was also available to customers who were in the market for a low-cost, economical vehicle with the availability of a V8 engine and automatic transmission, and the roominess of a full-size vehicle. By 1960, a new model, the Plymouth Taxi Special, was spun off from the Savoy. Front leg room was 45.5 inches (116 cm).[8]

1960-1961

Fourth generation
1960 Plymouth Savoy 4-door Sedan
Overview
Also called	Dodge Savoy (Mexico)
Model years	1960-1961
Body and chassis
Body style	2-door coupe 2-door hardtop 4-door sedan 4-door hardtop 4-door station wagon
Powertrain
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
Transmission	2-speed automatic 3-speed manual 3-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	118.0 in (2,997 mm)

Plymouth models were restyled in 1960. The styling for 1961 was a year "most beholders would agree...it was hit with the ugly stick".[9] This was because of the odd chromed "lashes" on the front.[1]

1962-1964

Fifth generation
1962 Plymouth Savoy 2-door Sedan
Overview
Model years	1962–1964
Body and chassis
Body style	2-door coupe 4-door sedan 4-door wagon
Platform	B-body
Powertrain
Engine	225 cu in (3.69 L) I6 318 cu in (5.2 L) V8 361 cu in (5.9 L) V8 383 cu in (6.3 L) V8 413 cu in (6.8 L) V8
Transmission	3-speed manual 3-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	116.0 in (2,946 mm)
Length	202.0 in (5,131 mm) [10]

Plymouth discontinued the Savoy nameplate at the end of the 1964 model year, except in Canada, where it continued through 1965.[1]

In 1965, the full-sized entry-level Plymouth model in the U.S. was the Fury I; in Canada, it was called the Savoy but the top-level models were named Fury II and Fury III.

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  1962 Plymouth Savoy 4-door Sedan
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  1963 Plymouth Savoy 2-door Sedan
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  1963 Plymouth Savoy 2-door Sedan with Max Wedge engine option.
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  1963 Plymouth Savoy 4-Door Station Wagon
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  1964 Plymouth Savoy Four-Door Sedan

Other markets

This section does not cite any sources. (November 2011)

• The Plymouth Savoy and the Dodge Kingsway were built in India by Premier Automobiles in Kurla, Bombay.
• In Mexico was assembly by Automex between 1960–1961, the car was rebadged as the Dodge Savoy. The plant was located in Lago Alberto, Mexico City.
• Chrysler Australia produced the P25 series Plymouth Savoy from 1954 to 1957.[11] An Australian developed coupe utility variant of the Savoy was produced from 1956 to 1958.[12]

References

Inline

General

• Gunnell, John, ed. (1987). The Standard Catalog of American Cars 1946-1975. Krause Publications. ISBN 9780873410960.
• Butler, F. Donald (1979). The Plymouth and DeSoto Story. Crestline Publishing. ISBN 9780912612140.
• Motor Vehicle Data Book Sanford-Evans Communications, various issues 1955-1966

External links

Media related to Plymouth Savoy at Wikimedia Commons

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[de] Plymouth Savoy

Der Plymouth Savoy war ein PKW, den der US-amerikanische Chrysler-Konzern unter der Marke Plymouth von 1954 bis 1964 anbot.

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[it] Plymouth Savoy

La Savoy è un'autovettura full-size prodotta dalla Plymouth dal 1954 al 1965.

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