Plymouth Barracuda
Manufacturer	Plymouth
Parent company	Chrysler Corporation
Production	1964–1974
Assembly	Hamtramck, Michigan Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Class	Pony car
Body style(s)	2-door coupe
Layout	FR layout

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1964-1966

First generation
Production	1964–1966
Platform	A-body
Engine(s)	2.8L 101 hp I6 3.7L 145 hp I6 4.5L 180 hp V8 4.5L 235 hp V8
Wheelbase	106 in
Length	188.2 in
Height	70.1 in
Related	Dodge Dart Plymouth Valiant

1965 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S

The original Plymouth Barracuda was built upon the A-body chassis, which was also common to several other vehicles manufactured by Chrysler, including the popular Dodge Dart. The 1964 model was offered as an option of the Valiant line and carried Valiant insignia. It was designed to appeal to a sportier market, and some might claim it was the first pony car because it preceded the Ford Mustang to market by two weeks. However, the Mustang, unlike the Barracuda, featured a completely unique body style from the car on which it was based (the Ford Falcon), making it the first true pony car. Plymouth's executives initially wanted to call the car the 'Panda' but the designers complained and John Samsen's idea of 'Barracuda' was chosen. Download high resolution version (1689x955, 312 KB) Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... An automobile platform is a shared set of components common to a number of different automobiles. ... Chryslers A platform was the basis for rear wheel drive cars in the 1960s. ... The straight-6 (also inline 6, I-6, or I6) is an internal combustion engine with six cylinders aligned in a single row. ... The straight-6 (also inline 6, I-6, or I6) is an internal combustion engine with six cylinders aligned in a single row. ... The Liberty V8 aircraft engine clearly shows the configuration A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders. ... The Liberty V8 aircraft engine clearly shows the configuration A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... 1971 Dodge Dart 4-door sedan with aftermarket fender mirrors The Dodge Dart was an automobile built by the Dodge division of the Chrysler Corporation from 1960 to 1976. ... The Plymouth Valiant was an automobile manufactured by the Plymouth division of Chrysler Corporation in the United States from 1960 to 1976. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1008x768, 140 KB)1965 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1008x768, 140 KB)1965 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... 1971 Dodge Dart 4-door sedan with aftermarket fender mirrors The Dodge Dart was an automobile built by the Dodge division of the Chrysler Corporation from 1960 to 1976. ... The Plymouth Valiant was an automobile manufactured by the Plymouth division of Chrysler Corporation in the United States from 1960 to 1976. ... A pony car is a class of automobile. ... The Ford Mustang is an automobile produced by the Ford Motor Company, originally based on the Ford Falcon compact. ... This article is about the Australian car model. ... John Dick Samsen was a Chrysler designer most notable for his work on the Dodge Dart and Plymouth Barracuda. ...

The first generation Barracuda's distinctive feature was its enormous fastback wrap-around rear window, considered the largest piece of automotive glass ever installed at that time (14.4 square feet). Powertrains were identical to the Valiant's, including two versions of Chrysler's legendary inline "slant 6" — a 170 in³ (2.8 L), 101 hp (75 kW) version and an optional 225 in³ (3.7 L), 145 hp (108 kW) version offered. A two-barrel carbureted 180 hp (134 kW) 273 in³ (4.5 L) V8 was the top engine option for 1964, so performance at first was modest. The 170 in³ six was later eliminated leaving the 225 in³ 145 hp version as the smallest engine option. The Barracuda sold for a base price of US$2,512, and unlike any other year, all 1964 Barracudas with automatic transmissions had push button shifters on their dashboards. This 1968 Ford Mustang has a fastback body style. ... The liter (spelled liter in American English and litre in Commonwealth English) is a unit of volume. ... The Liberty V8 aircraft engine clearly shows the configuration A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders. ...

The 1965 model year saw the introduction of two important options; the 273 in³ (4.5 L) Commando, a 235 hp (175 kW) four-barrel carbureted V8, and the Formula 'S' package, a performance package that included the Commando V8, upgraded suspension, wheels, and tires, and a standard tachometer. The LA engine (Late A engine) was an evolution of the small-block Plymouth polyspheric-head A engine. ...

In 1966 the Barracuda would receive a new taillight design and a facelift, making it easily distinguishable from the 1964 and 1965 versions. As a move to further the car's image from that of the Valiant, the blue and red "V" shaped Valiant emblem below the rear glass on the center of the vehicle was replaced mid-year by a Barracuda fish emblem. The 1966 model had updated sheetmetal, which gave a more chiseled contour to the fenders, and also featured fender-top turn signal indicators in the shape of shark fins. Also new were full-sized bumpers and a unique "cheese-grater" grill, which slanted forward aggressively and featured a distinct grid pattern. Other changes for 1966 included a redesigned gauge cluster and optional center console. The Plymouth Valiant was an automobile manufactured by the Plymouth division of Chrysler Corporation in the United States from 1960 to 1976. ...

Since 1967 saw a complete redesign of the Barracuda, some collectors consider the 1966 model a unique, one-year-only rarity. Other early A-body enthusiasts shun the 1966 version as an unfortunate departure from the original design.

Influential design

1966 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S

The Barracuda would influence other designs, particularly others in Chrysler's stable. Across the Atlantic Ocean Chrysler's United Kingdom offshoot developed the Hillman Hunter estate based Sunbeam Rapier Fastback coupe for 1967, which clearly emulated the 1964-66 Barracuda's profile. Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (894x377, 89 KB) Summary Bert Plumes 1966 Barracuda on a burnout in Ronkonkoma, NY Licensing I, the creator of this work, hereby grant the permission to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (894x377, 89 KB) Summary Bert Plumes 1966 Barracuda on a burnout in Ronkonkoma, NY Licensing I, the creator of this work, hereby grant the permission to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free... 1974 Sunbeam Rapier 1975 Humber Sceptre The Hillman Hunter was an automobile produced under the Hillman marque by the Rootes Group (later Chrysler Europe) from 1966 to 1979. ... The Sunbeam Rapier was the first of the Audax range of light cars produced by the Rootes Group. ...

1967-1969

Second generation
Production	1967–1969
Platform	A-body
Engine(s)	4.5L 235 hp V8 6.3L V8 7.2L V8
Related	Dodge Dart Plymouth Valiant

In 1967 the Barracuda remained an A-body car, but was fully redesigned. To complement the fastback model, the vehicle now offered notchback and convertible options, replacing the 1966 versions. This second generation Barracuda would last for three years, from 1967 through 1969. An interesting way to visually distinguish all 3 years were the side marker lights: the 1967 Barracuda had no side marker lights at all, the 1968 model had small circular ones and the 1969 model had much larger rectangular markers. Image File history File links 67_Barracuda_Convertible. ... An automobile platform is a shared set of components common to a number of different automobiles. ... Chryslers A platform was the basis for rear wheel drive cars in the 1960s. ... The Liberty V8 aircraft engine clearly shows the configuration A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders. ... The Liberty V8 aircraft engine clearly shows the configuration A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders. ... The Liberty V8 aircraft engine clearly shows the configuration A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders. ... 1971 Dodge Dart 4-door sedan with aftermarket fender mirrors The Dodge Dart was an automobile built by the Dodge division of the Chrysler Corporation from 1960 to 1976. ... The Plymouth Valiant was an automobile manufactured by the Plymouth division of Chrysler Corporation in the United States from 1960 to 1976. ...

As the pony car class became established and competition increased, Plymouth began to revise the Barracuda's engine options, which came to resemble those of the larger Plymouth Road Runner more than the Valiant's. While the 225 in³ Slant Six was still the base engine, the engine options ranged from the two-barrel carbureted 180 hp (134 kW) 273 in³ (4.5 L) Commando, to a 235 hp (175 kW) four-barrel carbureted V8 and though rare, the optionally available 383 in³ (6.2 L) B engine in 1967. In 1968 the 318 in³ 2bbl engine was the smallest V8 available (replacing the 273 in³ 2bbl engine) and the 340 in³ 4bbl engine and finally the massive 440 in³ (7.2 L) RB single 4-barrel carbureted in 1969 became available straight off of the showroom floor. There was even a limited production of 50 Super-Stock, non-street legal, Hemi-powered Barracudas (and another 50 Dodge Darts) built in 1968 for use in drag racing. A handful of spinoff Savage GT's were also built, from the second generation Barracuda. Plymouth dealers gave away this promotional windbreaker in 1970. ... The LA engine (Late A engine) was an evolution of the small-block Plymouth polyspheric-head A engine. ... Chryslers B engine was a big-block V8 which replaced the early Chrysler FirePower engine in 1958. ... The RB engine is a big-block V8 engine from Chrysler. ... The Savage GT was a two-door compact/midsize car built by the company AutoCraft in either Fond du Lac or Milwaukee Wisconsin from 1968 through 1969 by heavily modifying a Plymouth Barracuda of the same years. ...

1969 was the year that Plymouth finally got serious about performance. They boosted the output of the 383 cid engine to 330 bhp, but also added power steering. Plymouth also introduced a cosmetic package built around the Formula S option, which they called the 'Cuda. The 'Cuda could be had with either the 275 bhp 340 V8 or the 383, but the market demanded even more power.

1970-1974

Third generation
Also called	Plymouth 'Cuda
Production	1970–1974
Platform	E-body
Engine(s)	198 in³ Slant 6 225 in³ Slant 6 I6 318 in³ LA V8 340 in³ LA V8 360 in³ LA V8 383 in³ B V8 426 in³ Hemi V8 440 in³ RB V8
Related	Dodge Challenger

Swede Savage (left) and Dan Gurney, 1970

1971 440 'Cuda

As 1970 rolled around, another redesign was in order for the Barracuda. The performance version was badged and advertised as the 'Cuda. This year's new design looked quite a bit different from the previous models. One of the reasons was that it was now built on a new, slightly shorter, wider, and sportier version of Chrysler's existing B platform, the E-body. This new generation eliminated the fastback, but kept the two-door coupe and convertible versions. It also had a Dodge near-twin known as the Challenger; however, not one body panel interchanged between the two cars and the Challenger had a slightly longer wheelbase. Both were aggressively and cleanly styled, although they were clearly influenced by the first-generation Chevrolet Camaro. Image File history File links 1972 Plymouth Barracuda 340 From the Scarsdale Concours Source: Photos by en:Wikipedia user Nrbelex, uploaded by permission File links The following pages link to this file: Plymouth Barracuda ... An automobile platform is a shared set of components common to a number of different automobiles. ... Chryslers E platform was used by the rear wheel drive cars in the 1960s. ... // History and concept The Slant-6, known within Chrysler as the G-engine, is one of Chryslers two most famous automobile engines, along with the Hemi. ... // History and concept The Slant-6, known within Chrysler as the G-engine, is one of Chryslers two most famous automobile engines, along with the Hemi. ... The straight-6 (also inline 6, I-6, or I6) is an internal combustion engine with six cylinders aligned in a single row. ... The LA engine (Late A engine) was an evolution of the small-block Plymouth polyspheric-head A engine. ... The Liberty V8 aircraft engine clearly shows the configuration A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders. ... The LA engine (Late A engine) was an evolution of the small-block Plymouth polyspheric-head A engine. ... The Liberty V8 aircraft engine clearly shows the configuration A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders. ... The LA engine (Late A engine) was an evolution of the small-block Plymouth polyspheric-head A engine. ... The Liberty V8 aircraft engine clearly shows the configuration A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders. ... Chryslers B engine was a big-block V8 which replaced the early Chrysler FirePower engine in 1958. ... The Liberty V8 aircraft engine clearly shows the configuration A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders. ... Early Hemi in a 1957 Chrysler 300C. A Chrysler Hemi engine is one of three different internal combustion engine families from the Chrysler Corporation (or its successor, DaimlerChrysler) that are Hemi engines; in other words, they utilize a hemispherical combustion chamber. ... The Liberty V8 aircraft engine clearly shows the configuration A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders. ... The RB engine is a big-block V8 engine from Chrysler. ... The Liberty V8 aircraft engine clearly shows the configuration A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders. ... Dodge Challenger is the name of three different automobile models marketed by the Dodge division of the Chrysler Corporation since the 1970s. ... Image File history File links SwedeSavageDanGurney1970. ... Image File history File links SwedeSavageDanGurney1970. ... David Earl Swede Savage, Jr. ... Daniel Sexton Gurney (born April 13, 1931) is one of the most important figures in the history of American auto racing. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (970x716, 162 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Plymouth Barracuda User:Necronudist Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (970x716, 162 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Plymouth Barracuda User:Necronudist Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner... Chryslers E platform was used by the rear wheel drive cars in the 1960s. ... Dodge Challenger is the name of three different automobile models marketed by the Dodge division of the Chrysler Corporation since the 1970s. ... The Chevrolet Camaro is a pony car made in North America by the Chevrolet Motor Division of General Motors. ...

The performance versions of the new Barracudas were called 'Cudas and featured six different V8s, the 318, 340, 383, 440, 440+6, and the venerable 426 Hemi. The 440s and the Hemi cars received a special high performance suspension to help transfer the power to the road. After the switch to the E platform, which featured a larger engine bay than the previous A-body, Chrysler's famous 426 in³ (7.0 L) Hemi would now be available from the factory for the retail market. The HemiCuda had about a factory fuel consumption rating of six miles per gallon (MPG), and was sold without warranty. Early Hemi in a 1957 Chrysler 300C. A Chrysler Hemi engine is one of three different internal combustion engine families from the Chrysler Corporation (or its successor, DaimlerChrysler) that are Hemi engines; in other words, they utilise a hemispherical combustion chamber. ... Early Hemi in a 1957 Chrysler 300C. A Chrysler Hemi engine is one of three different internal combustion engine families from the Chrysler Corporation (or its successor, DaimlerChrysler) that are Hemi engines; in other words, they utilize a hemispherical combustion chamber. ...

Race car drivers Swede Savage and Dan Gurney drove identical factory-sponsored AAR (All American Racers) Cudas in the 1970 Trans-Am Series, although with no success. The AAR Cudas were equipped with the 340 ci "six pack" (3, two barrel carburetors). Auto racing (also known as automobile racing or autosport) is a sport involving racing automobiles. ... David Earl Swede Savage, Jr. ... Daniel Sexton Gurney (born April 13, 1931) is one of the most important figures in the history of American auto racing. ... The Trans-Am series was created in 1966 by the SCCA as the Trans-American Sedan Championship. ...

With the 440-6 and 426 Hemi, the performance from these production Barracudas became legendary. The 1/4 mile times for these were 13.7 s @ 103 mph and 13.4 s @ 108 mph - both among the fastest times of the day. These engines were very easy to slightly modify and drop into the 12s, but either way - stock or modified - one could virtually have a 5-passenger race car. Barracudas also came with decal sets, hood modifications, and some unusual "mod" colors such as "Vitamin C", "In-Violet", and "Moulin Rouge". A rare (only 14 produced) 1970 Hemicuda convertible sold for US$2.16 million at the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Scottsdale Auction in 2006. Miles per hour is a unit of speed, expressing the number of international miles covered per hour. ... // Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction is a prestigious collector car auction and exposition company, started in 1960. ... Scottsdale (Pima Vaṣai S-veṣonĭ) is a city located in Maricopa County, Arizona, USA. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 202,705, while a July 1, 2002 Census estimate put the citys population at 215,779. ...

The Barracuda was changed slightly for 1971, with a new grille and taillights. This would be the only year that the Barracuda would have four headlights, and also the only year of the optional fender "gills". The 1971 Barracuda engine options would remain the same as that of the 1970 model, except the 4-barrel carbureted 440 engine was not available; all 440-powered Barracudas had a six-barrel carburetor setup instead. The 426 Hemi option would remain, and the Hemi-powered 1971 Barracuda convertible is now considered one of the rarest and most desirable collectible automobiles. Only seven were known to be produced; the six surviving have sold for US$2,000,000 or more each.

In 1970 and 1971, two options were available that are now highly sought-after by collectors. They are the shaker hood and the Spicer Dana 60 rearend. The shaker hood was available on 340ci, 383ci, 440ci and Six-Pack, and 426ci Hemi-equipped 'Cudas. The heavy Dana 60, with a 9 3/4 inch ring gear and considered nearly indestructible, was standard on manual transmission 440 Six-Pack and 426 Hemi equipped 'Cudas, and was optional on those with the automatic transmission. To note the performace suffered slightly with the 70 and 71 models because of de-tuned motors. All engines were slightly adjusted to accomidate low lead fuel and in 71, the compression ratio was dropped from 11.5:1. Despite this, performace was still astronomical, even by modern standards. A shaker scoop (sometimes, inaccurately, called a shaker hood scoop or a shaker hood) is an automobile term for an air intake scoop for combustion air that is mounted directly on top of the engines air cleaner and protrudes through a hole in the hood. ...

After another grille and taillight redesign in 1972, the Barracuda would keep its overall look the same through 1974, with dual headlights and four circular taillights. But like other pony cars of the time, these years showed a major decrease in the Barracuda's power due to stricter emission laws. The largest available engine in 1972 was the 340 4bbl; a 360 was available in 1974. New safety regulations would also force the vehicle to have large front and rear bumper guards in 1973 and 1974. The Barracuda's production continued through 1974, but sales of performance cars decreased dramatically due to the 1973 oil crisis. Production ended ten years (to the day) after it had begun. Oil crisis may refer to: 1973 oil crisis 1979 energy crisis 1990 spike in the price of oil Oil price increases of 2004 and 2005 Hubbert peak theory Energy crisis This is a disambiguation page: a list of articles associated with the same title. ...

Production

Serial Numbers

ex: BH29F9B182317

• B - Car line, Plymouth Barracuda
• S - Special
• 27 - Convertible
• R - 426 Hemi
• 0 - Last digit of model year
• B - Assembly plant code (B-Hamtramck)
• 100001 - Consecutive sequence number

Quantities

1964 Model Year

Total 23,433 *includes Windsor, Ontario, Canada Built Cars

Windsor, Ontario, Canada Built Cars

• slant six 230
• 273 2bbl 670

1965 Model Year

Total 64,596 *Formula S quantity unknown

• V8 - 40,522
• w/ 273 4bbl automatic 4,505
• w/ 273 4bbl 4-speed 4,874
• w/ 273 4bbl total 10,062
• w/ 273 2bbl total 30,460

1966 Model Year

Total 38,029

• V8 - 21,523
• Formula S w/ 273 4bbl Auto 2,346
• Formula S w/ 273 4bbl 4-speed 2,970
• w/ 273 4bbl total 6,295
• w/273 2bbl total 9,192

1967 Model Year

Total 62,534

• Fastback 30,110
• Coupe 28,196
• Convertible 4,228
• Formula S w/ 273 4bbl 5,352
• Formula S w/ 383 4bbl 1,784

1968 Model Year

Total 45,412

• Fastback 22,575
• Coupe 19,997
• Convertible 2,840
• Formula S w/ 340 4bbl 3,917
• Formula S w/ 383 4bbl 1,279

1969 Model Year

Total 31,987

• Fastback 17,788
• Coupe 12,757
• Convertible 1,442
• Formula S w/ 340 4bbl 1,839
• 'Cuda w/340 4bbl ??
• Formula S w/ 383 4bbl 718
• 'Cuda w/383 4bbl 462
• 'Cuda w/440 4bbl 358

1970 Model Year

Total 50,617 *includes 2,724 AAR's

• Hardtop 6 cyl 5,668
• Hardtop 8 cyl 17,819
• Hardtop Gran Coupe 6 cyl 210
• Hardtop Gran Coupe 8 cyl 7,184
• Hardtop 'Cuda 8 cyl 17,242*
• Convertible 6 cyl 223
• Convertible 8 cyl 1,169
• Convertible Gran Coupe 6 cyl 34
• Convertible Gran Coupe 8 cyl 518
• Convertible 'Cuda 8 cyl 550

1970 production of 440 ci "six pack" equipped 'Cuda models was 1,755 hardtops and 29 convertibles. 426 ci Hemi equipped 'Cuda models was 652 hardtops (368 with torqueflight and 284 with four-speed) and 14 convertibles (9 with an automatic and 5 with a four-speed).

Shaker production for the 'Cuda was 719 on the hardtops and 8 on the convertibles. For the Hemi 'Cuda it was 284 on the hardtops with the four-speed, 366 on hardtops with the TorqueFlight, 5 on convertibles with the four-speed and 9 convertibles with the automatic.

Engine Codes

• B - 198 ci 1V 125 hp
• C - 225 ci 1V (1 barrel carburetor) 145 hp
• G - 318 ci 2V 230 hp
• H - 340 ci 4V 277 hp
• J - 340 ci 3X2V 290 hp (AAR)
• L - 383 ci 2V and 4V 290 hp and 330 hp respectively
• N - 383 ci 4v 335 hp
• R - 426 ci 2X4V 425 hp (Hemi)
• U - 440 ci 4V 375 hp
• V - 440 ci 3X2V 390 hp

1971 Model Year

Total 16,161

• Hardtop 6 cyl 1,555
• Hardtop 8 cyl 6,846
• Hardtop Gran Coupe 6 cyl 0
• Hardtop Gran Coupe 8 cyl 1,298
• Hardtop 'Cuda 8 cyl 5,314
• Convertible 6 cyl 132
• Convertible 8 cyl 721
• Convertible 'Cuda 8 cyl 295

1971 production of the 440 ci 'Cuda "six pack" was 237 hardtops and 17 convertibles. Production of the 426 ci Hemi 'Cuda was only 108 hardtops (48 with TorqueFlight and 60 with four-speed) and 9 convertibles, 7 sold domestically (5 with automatic and 2 with four-speed), and 2 sold and shipped to Europe. All of the 1971 426 ci Hemi 'Cuda convertibles have been accounted for and restored. However until late 2006 one of the 1971 Hemi 'Cuda convertibles was thought to have been scrapped sometime in the late 70's in either the Phoenix area, or somewhere in the state of New Jersey. On August 1, 2006 it was discovered that the "lost Hemi 'Cuda" as it came to be known, had not been scraped and remained in good working condition, as it does to this day. The "lost Hemi 'Cuda" appeared on the cover of the August 2006 issue of the muscle car magazine, Mopar Action .[1] Nickname: Location in Maricopa County and the state of Arizona Coordinates: , Country United States State Arizona Counties Maricopa Incorporated February 25, 1881 Government  - Type Council-Manager  - Mayor Phil Gordon (D) Area  - City  515. ... Official language(s) English de facto Capital Trenton Largest city Newark Area  Ranked 47th  - Total 8,729 sq mi (22,608 km²)  - Width 70 miles (110 km)  - Length 150 miles (240 km)  - % water 14. ... August 2006 is the eighth month of that year, and has yet to occur. ... The Pontiac GTO is a classic example of the muscle car. ...

Engine Codes

• B - 198 ci 1V 125 hp
• C - 225 ci 1V 145 hp
• G - 318 ci 2V 230 hp
• H - 340 ci 4V 275 hp
• L - 383 ci 2V 275 hp
• N - 383 ci 4V 300 hp
• R - 426 ci 2X4V 425 hp (Hemi)
• U - 440 ci 3X2V 390 hp*

1972 Model Year

Total 16,142

• Hardtop 6 cyl 809
• Hardtop 8 cyl 8,951
• Hardtop 'Cuda 8 cyl 6,382

Engine Codes

• C - 225 ci 1V 110hp
• G - 318 ci 2V 150 hp
• H - 340 ci 4V 240 hp

A total of 490 Barracudas came with the 340 ci engine, and 5,864 'Cuda 340 were built.

1973 Model Year

Total 19,281

• Hardtop 8 cyl 9,976
• Hardtop 'Cuda 8 cyl 9,305

Engine Codes

• G - 318 ci 2V 150 hp
• H - 340 ci 4V 240 hp

1974 Model Year

Total 11,734

• Hardtop 8 cyl 6,745
• Hardtop 'Cuda 8 cyl 4,989

Engine Codes

• G - 318 ci 2V 150 hp
• L - 360 ci 4V 245 hp

Return of the 'Cuda?

In 2007, Motortrend reported that the Chrysler Group was considering reviving the Barracuda in 2009 [2] alongside the revived Dodge Challenger, which the new 'Cuda would be a sibling to, similar to what the Pontiac Firebird was to the Chevrolet Camaro. --> Year 2007 (MMVII) is now the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... The Chrysler Corporation is a United States-based automobile manufacturer, which merged in 1998 with Daimler-Benz to become DaimlerChrysler. ... Dodge Challenger is the name of three different automobile models marketed by the Dodge division of the Chrysler Corporation since the 1970s. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The Chevrolet Camaro is a pony car made in North America by the Chevrolet Motor Division of General Motors. ...

There would be some complications in a return, one being that the Plymouth brand was phased out in 2001. This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Year 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 2001 Gregorian calendar). ...

Popular culture

Film appearances

• In The Wraith, Skank and Gutterboy drove a beat-up 1966 Plymouth Barracuda.
• In Highwaymen (film) Jim Caviezel drives a 1968 Plymouth Hemi Super Stock Barracuda.
• In Phantasm (film), Jody drives a black 1971 Plymouth Barracuda coupe.
• In Phantasm III, Reggie has a black 1970 Plymouth Barracuda convertible.
• In Harry Barrington, the motion picture
• In Gone In 60 Seconds, "Shannon", car number 37, is a red 1971
• In The Road To Redemption Nathan's friend Charlie owned a '71 Barracuda
• In Permanent Record (film 1988), Keanu Reeves drives a tatty 1968 Plymouth Barracuda Fastback.

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• In Cars (film), there is a minor character named Snot Rod, who is a Plymouth Barracuda.
• In Gone Fishing (film), Joe Pesci and Danny Glover drive a 1968 Plymoth Barracuda to the Everglades, Florida

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TV appearances

• Nash Bridges (1996-2001) : Five Barracudas made from 1970, '71, and yes, a 1973 to look like '71 HemiCuda convertibles [3]
• Megas XLR (2004-2005): Red convertible Barracuda was adopted as a head and control center of the giant robot, Megas XLR, by the main character of the series, Coop.
• Brady Bunch (Seasons 1971-1972): A light blue convertible Barracuda was Mike Brady's car for the 1971 and some of the 1972 seasons.
• The Doris Day Show : Doris could be seen driving a maroon colored 1971 convertible Barracuda in some show openings.
• Mannix (Seasons 1970-1972): A Forrest Green convertible Barracuda with a 383 cid engine appears as the primary Mannix driver for the 1970-1972 seasons. The car appears to be the same one through these years, with the grill and tail lights being changed out in order to match the given year model. Although Chrysler never made production of a 1972 convertible, this car was made to look like a 1972 convertible by retrofitting it with a 1972 grill and tail light panel.
• Malcolm in the Middle : In the episode "Malcolm's Car", Malcolm buys a dilapidated '67 Barracuda and spends the rest of the episode attempting to restore it.
• Miami Ink : In the episode Ami James, gets to have his Barracuda on the cover of MOPAR magazine.[4]

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Video game appearances

• In Gran Turismo 2, a Plymouth Barracuda can be purchased and driven.
• In Gran Turismo 4, the Plymouth Barracuda returns and can also be purchased.
• In Interstate '76, a black-on-orange Barracuda featured as the car driven by the game's protagonist, Groove Champion. It is called a 'Picard Pirahna' in the game.
• In Need for Speed: Carbon, a Plymouth Barracuda can be driven and modified.
• A 1970 Plymouth Barracuda will be featured in Need for Speed: ProStreet
• A 1971 Plymouth Barracuda can be purchased in Test Drive 4 on PS1
• A 1971 Plymouth Barracuda can be purchased in Test Drive 5 on PS1
• A 1971 Plymouth Barracuda can be purchased in Test Drive 6 on PS1
• In Test Drive, Donald Black begins the game with either a Toyota Supra or a 1971 Hemi Cuda.
• In Forza Motorsport 2, a 1968 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S can be purchased.
• In Need for Speed III: Hot Pursuit A 1970 Plymouth Barracuda is featured.
• A 1970 Plymouth Barracuda appears in the 2003 game, Hot Rod American Street Drag.

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Music appearances

• Cover of 'Pentastar: in The Style of Demons' album of American drone band 'Earth (band)'. It's also featured in Tallahassee video of this album.

• A 1968 Barracuda is mentioned in the 'Rob Zombie' song: Two Lane Blacktop.

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Other

• HPI manufactures an after-market body in the shape of a 1970 Barracuda for its line of Radio-Control Savage monster trucks.

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External links

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Plymouth Barracuda

• The Early Valiant & Barracuda Club (EVBC) - Club for early Barracudas (1964-'66) and Valiants (1960-'66)
• Plymouth Barracuda Resources
• Plymouth AAR 'Cuda Resources
• Plymouth Barracuda
• History and photos of the Plymouth Musclecars
• AAR Cuda - information on the 1970 AAR Barracuda
• Muscle Car Club Barracuda page
• Allpar.com Plymouth Barracuda Page
• Plymouth Barracuda @ Muscle Car Facts — A year-by-year account of Plymouth Barracuda history
• The 1964-1974 Plymouth Barracuda Webring
• Plymouth Cuda Specs, Photos, & VIN Decoder
• The 67-69 BarracudaOwners Webring
• Plymouth Barracuda VIN Decoder
• The worldwide Plymouth Barracuda-Registry.com
• Plymouth Barracuda 1970 project
• Video of Miami Ink's Ami and his Cuda on the cover of MOPAR magazine