Richard Petty's Superbird at the Petty Museum

Aero Warriors is a nickname for four automobiles, also called aero-cars, developed specifically to race on the NASCAR circuit by Dodge, Plymouth, Ford and Mercury for the 1969 and 1970 racing seasons. The cars were based on production stock cars but had additional aerodynamic features. The first Aero Warrior was the 1969 Ford Torino Talladega. The Torino already had a fastback design; the Talladega added a longer, slightly rounded front end. The second Aero Warrior was the 1969 Mercury Cyclone. The Cyclone was nearly identical to the Torino with the only major distinctions being the front grill and rear taillights. Another aero car is the Dodge Charger Daytona, which had a more radical aerodynamic nose as well as a high-mounted wing at the rear. The final Aero Warrior was the 1970 Plymouth Superbird (based on the Roadrunner), which had the same aerodynamic additions as the Daytona. Because of their wings, the Mopar Aero Warriors are sometimes called the Winged Warriors. By NASCAR rules a minimum number of these cars had to be offered for sale to the public so there are approximately 3,000 of these cars in private ownership. The Aero Warriors were successful in winning many races but NASCAR made rule changes that equalized the advantages in 1971. Plymouth made a Superbird prototype in 1971 but it did not go into production. Image File history File links RichardPettyRoadrunner. ... Image File history File links RichardPettyRoadrunner. ... The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is now the largest sanctioning body of motorsports in the United States. ... Dodge is a brand name of automobiles and light to heavy-duty trucks. ... Plymouth sailboat logo used from 1996 to 2001. ... Ford may mean a number of things: A ford is a river crossing. ... -1... Year 1969 (MCMLXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1969 calendar). ... 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday (the link is to a full 1970 calendar). ... The Ford Torino Talladega was a car produced by the Ford Motor Company during 1969 only. ... The Ford Torino was a car produced by the Ford Motor Company for the North American market between 1968 and 1976. ... This classic Ford Mustang has a fastback body style. ... 1971 Mercury Cyclone GT Engine: 351 2-bbl, 240 hp @ 4000 rpm Quantity built in 1971: 2,287 Factory price new: $3,681. ... The Ford Torino was a car produced by the Ford Motor Company for the North American market between 1968 and 1976. ... Dodge, an American automobile brand, has produced three separate vehicles with the name, Dodge Charger Daytona, all of which were modified Dodge Chargers. ... 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday (the link is to a full 1970 calendar). ... Plymouth Superbird The Plymouth Road Runner Superbird was a sister design to the Dodge Charger Daytona, an automobile that existed for two reasons - to beat the Ford Torino and win at NASCAR, an American stock car racing series. ... 1970 Plymouth Road Runner with Hemi engine and Air Grabber retractable hood scoop The Plymouth Road Runner was a car built by Plymouth in the United States between 1968 and 1980. ... Mopar (short for MOtor PARts) is the automobile parts and service arm of the DaimlerChrysler American brands that were formerly owned by the Chrysler Corporation. ... 1971 (MCMLXXI) was a common year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1971 calendar). ...