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Plymouth called their versions of the early B engine the Commando, variants of which included the Golden Commando and Sonoramic Commando. It produced 305 bhp (227 kW). DeSoto's B engine was named Turboflash and produced 295 bhp (220 kW).
29 sty 2024 · The Plymouth Fury Golden Commando is a rare variant of the car most famous for killing people in a Stephen King book, and it's even got an upgraded engine.
In 1958, Plymouth built the Golden Commando variant of Fury with special features we take for granted today. One of the most outstanding features is the V8 engine.
The Golden Commando engine was optional on any Plymouth Plaza, Savoy, Belvedere, Suburban, and Fury, as was the dual four-barrel 318 cu in (5.2 L) (dubbed the "V-800 Dual Fury"; four- and two-barrel 318s also arrived for 1958 and were simply called "V-800s").
6 paź 2024 · The car was just what we had requested: a two-door hardtop Fury model with the 305-horsepower Golden Commando V-8 engine, standard transmission, 3.73 rear axle ratio, “Sure-Grip”...
Plymouth also used the 350 V8 in its popular Fury for 1958 and called the engine the Golden Commando. The engine was equipped with dual quad carburetors and produced 10 more horsepower than the standard 350 V8.
In 1965, the Golden Commandos were amongst the first to produce altered wheelbase drag cars, including this 1965 Plymouth, contributing a lasting impact on the sport of drag racing. The altered wheelbase cars became known as 'Funny Cars' because of the peculiar appearance of their forward-shifted front wheels and rear axle.
