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Plymouth Barracuda Plymouth Barracuda III 1970 (1970) Specs
Specifications, engines, dimensions and technical data.
Gen 3
1970
Plymouth Barracuda III 1970
Coupe
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Body Style
Chassis
Engines
Quick Specs
Fuel
Fuel
Combined
Combined
Engine Lineup
| Trans | Engine | Gears | HP | Fuel | COâ‚‚ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MT | 3.7 | 3 | 145 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 5.2 V8 | 4 | 230 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 5.6 V8 | 4 | 275 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 6.3 V8 | 3 | 330 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 6.3 V8 | 4 | 335 HP | Petrol | — |
| AT | 7.0 V8 TorqueFlite | 3 | 425 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 7.2 V8 | 4 | 375 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 7.2 V8 | 4 | 390 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | AAR 5.6 V8 TorqueFlite | 4 | 290 HP | Petrol | — |
Note: Performance figures may vary based on market and conditions.
Plymouth Barracuda Plymouth Barracuda III 1970 overview
The Plymouth Barracuda (Plymouth Barracuda III 1970) is the 3rd generation of the Barracuda, built in 1970. It is offered as a Coupe with 9 engines (petrol), from 145 HP to 425 HP. The 5.2 V8 (230 Hp) is 4742 mm long.
How much horsepower does the Plymouth Barracuda have?
The Plymouth Barracuda (Plymouth Barracuda III 1970) has 145 HP to 425 HP, depending on the engine: 3.7 Rg (145 HP), 5.2 La (230 HP), 5.6 La (275 HP), 5.6 La (290 HP), 6.3 B (290 HP), 6.3 B (335 HP), 7.2 Rb (375 HP), 7.2 Rb (390 HP), 7.0 Hemi (425 HP).
What engines are available for the Plymouth Barracuda?
The Plymouth Barracuda is available with 9 engines: 3.7 Rg (145 HP, petrol), 5.2 La (230 HP, petrol), 5.6 La (275 HP, petrol), 5.6 La (290 HP, petrol), 6.3 B (290 HP, petrol), 6.3 B (335 HP, petrol), 7.2 Rb (375 HP, petrol), 7.2 Rb (390 HP, petrol), 7.0 Hemi (425 HP, petrol).
What are the dimensions of the Plymouth Barracuda?
The Plymouth Barracuda is 4742 mm long, 1902 mm wide, 1293 mm tall, with a 2743 mm wheelbase.
Advanced Specs
Overview
| Generation | Plymouth Barracuda III |
|---|---|
| Year | 1970 |
| Platform | Chrysler E-Body |
| Variant | 5.2 V8 (230 Hp) |
| Body type | coupe |
| Engine type | Fuel |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Seats | 4 |
| Doors | 2 |
Power & torque
| Power | 230 HP |
|---|---|
| Power @ max rpm | 4400 rpm |
| Torque | 434 Nm |
| Torque @ max rpm | 2000 rpm |
Engine
| Engine code | La 318 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 5200 cc |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Configuration | V Engine |
| Bore | 99.2 mm |
| Stroke | 84.1 mm |
| Compression ratio | 8.8 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Injection system | carburettor |
| Aspiration | Naturally Aspirated Engine |
| Valvetrain | ohv |
| Oil capacity | 4.7 L |
| Engine layout | Front Longitudinal |
Drivetrain & transmission
| Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
|---|---|
| Powertrain architecture | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Drivetrain architecture | The Internal Combustion Engine Ice Drives The Rear Wheels Of The Vehicle |
| Gearbox type | manual |
| Gears | 4 |
| Gearbox code | a833 |
| Gearbox manufacturer | chrysler |
Dimensions
| Length | 4742 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1902 mm |
| Height | 1293 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2743 mm |
| Front track | 1516 mm |
| Rear track | 1557 mm |
| Boot space | 167 L |
Consumption & emissions
| Fuel tank | 72.0 L |
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Chassis & brakes
| Front suspension | Independent Torsion Bar Double Wishbone |
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| Rear suspension | Rigid Axle Suspension Leaf Spring |
| Front brakes | Drum, 254x63.5 mm |
| Rear brakes | Drum, 254x63.5 mm |
| Steering type | Cone Worm With Recirculation Balls |
| Wheel rims | 5J x 14; 6J x 14 |
Other
| Start Of Production | 1970 |
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| End Of Production | 1970 |
Performance
Engine speed (1k/rpm)
! Figures from catalog data; real-world values may differ.
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