1970 Plymouth Barracuda Specifications

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    • 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Model Years
    19701971197219731974

    Engine Location : Front
    Drive Type : Rear Wheel
    Production Years for Series : 1970 - 1974
    Price : $2,760-$3,430
    Weight : 2790 lbs | 1265.523 kg
    Inline 6
    Displacement : 3687 cc | 225.0 cu in. | 3.7 L.
    Power : 145 HP (106.72 KW) @ 4000 RPM
    Bore : 3.4 in | 86 mm.
    Stroke : 4.1 in | 105 mm.
    Compression : 8.4:1
    Main Bearings : 4
    Construction : Cast-iron block and head
    Holley 1-barrel Model 1920-R4352A
    V 8
    Displacement : 5211 cc | 318.0 cu in. | 5.2 L.
    Power : 230 HP (169.28 KW) @ 4400 RPM
    Bore : 3.9 in | 99 mm.
    Stroke : 3.3 in | 84 mm.
    Compression : 8.8:1
    Main Bearings : 5
    Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
    Carter Type BBD 2-barrel Model 4721S
    V 8
    Displacement : 6276 cc | 383.0 cu in. | 6.3 L.
    Power : 335 HP (246.56 KW) @ 5200 RPM
    Bore : 4.3 in | 108 mm.
    Stroke : 3.4 in | 86 mm.
    Compression : 9.5:1
    Main Bearings : 5
    Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
    Carter Type BBD 4-barrel Model 4725S
    V 8
    Displacement : 7210 cc | 440.0 cu in. | 7.2 L.
    Power : 375 HP (276 KW) @ 4800 RPM
    Torque :410 Ft-Lbs (556 NM) @ 3600 RPM
    Bore : 4.3 in | 110 mm.
    Stroke : 3.8 in | 95 mm.
    Compression : 10.3:1
    Main Bearings : 5
    Valvetrain : 16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
    Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
    V 8
    Displacement : 6981 cc | 426.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.
    Power : 425 HP (312.8 KW) @ 5000 RPM
    Torque :490 Ft-Lbs (664 NM) @ 4000 RPM
    Valvetrain : 16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
    Transmission:
    4 Manual , 3 Automatic TorqueFlite

    Total Plymouth Production for 1970 : 747,508
    1970 Plymouth Barracuda
    Convertible 2 dr. 5 P : 1,554
    Cuda Convertible 2 dr. 5 P : 635
    Cuda Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 5 P : 18,880
    Gran Coupe Convertible 2 dr. 5 P : 596
    Gran Coupe Hardtop 2 dr. 5 P : 8,183
    Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 5 P : 25,651

    Hardtop Coupe

    Hardtop Coupe
    Chassis # 50231
    Auction entries : 1
    Hardtop Coupe
    Hardtop Coupe
    Hardtop Coupe
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    Hardtop Coupe
    Chassis # bs23r0b178823
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    Auction entries : 4
    Seating Capacity : 5
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 186.7 in | 4742 mm.
    Width : 74.9 in | 1902 mm.
    Height : 50.9 in | 1293 mm.
    Wheelbase : 108.0 in | 2743 mm.
    Front Track : 59.7 in | 1516 mm.
    Rear Track : 60.7 in | 1542 mm.

    Convertible

    Convertible
    Chassis # BH27G0B212211
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    Auction entries : 1
    Convertible
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    Convertible
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    Price : $3,030
    Weight : 3044 lbs | 1380.735 kg
    Seating Capacity : 5
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 186.7 in | 4742 mm.
    Width : 74.9 in | 1902 mm.
    Height : 50.9 in | 1293 mm.
    Wheelbase : 108.0 in | 2743 mm.
    Front Track : 59.7 in | 1516 mm.
    Rear Track : 60.7 in | 1542 mm.

    Gran Coupe Hardtop

    Gran Coupe Hardtop
    Chassis # bp23g0e100992
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    Auction entries : 1
    Price : $2,935
    Weight : 2991 lbs | 1356.695 kg
    Seating Capacity : 5
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 186.7 in | 4742 mm.
    Width : 74.9 in | 1902 mm.
    Height : 50.9 in | 1293 mm.
    Wheelbase : 108.0 in | 2743 mm.
    Front Track : 59.7 in | 1516 mm.
    Rear Track : 60.7 in | 1542 mm.

    Gran Coupe Convertible

    Price : $3,162
    Weight : 3063 lbs | 1389.353 kg
    Seating Capacity : 5
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 186.7 in | 4742 mm.
    Width : 74.9 in | 1902 mm.
    Height : 50.9 in | 1293 mm.
    Wheelbase : 108.0 in | 2743 mm.
    Front Track : 59.7 in | 1516 mm.
    Rear Track : 60.7 in | 1542 mm.

    Cuda Hardtop Coupe

    Cuda Hardtop Coupe
    Chassis # BS23V0B345337
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    Auction entries : 1
    Cuda Hardtop Coupe
    Chassis # BS23R0B214239
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    Auction entries : 2
    Cuda Hardtop Coupe
    Chassis # 50211
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    Cuda Hardtop Coupe
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    Cuda Hardtop Coupe
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    Cuda Hardtop Coupe
    Chassis # BS23V0E110040
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    Auction entries : 1
    Cuda Hardtop Coupe
    Chassis # BS23R0B236224
    Engine # MN426 F
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    Auction entries : 2
    Cuda Hardtop Coupe
    Chassis # BS23J0B292416
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    Auction entries : 3
    Cuda Hardtop Coupe
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    Cuda Hardtop Coupe
    Cuda Hardtop Coupe
    Chassis # BS23J0B294123
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    Auction entries : 1
    Cuda Hardtop Coupe
    Chassis # BS23R0B146640
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    Auction entries : 1
    Cuda Hardtop Coupe
    Chassis # BS23ROB249759
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    Cuda Hardtop Coupe
    Cuda Hardtop Coupe
    Cuda Hardtop Coupe
    Cuda Hardtop Coupe
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    Cuda Hardtop Coupe
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    Cuda Hardtop Coupe
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    Cuda Hardtop Coupe
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    Cuda Hardtop Coupe
    Chassis # BS23J0B297205
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    Auction entries : 1
    Cuda Hardtop Coupe
    Chassis # BS23J0B294099
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    Auction entries : 1
    Cuda Hardtop Coupe
    Chassis # BS23V0B136209
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    Auction entries : 1
    Cuda Hardtop Coupe
    Chassis # BS23R0B296096
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    Auction entries : 2
    Cuda Hardtop Coupe
    Chassis # bs23n0b269340
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    Auction entries : 3
    Cuda Hardtop Coupe
    Chassis # BS23R0B100010
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    Auction entries : 1
    Cuda Hardtop Coupe
    Chassis # BS23V0B100413
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    Auction entries : 1
    Price : $3,160
    Weight : 3400 lbs | 1542.214 kg
    Seating Capacity : 5
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 186.7 in | 4742 mm.
    Width : 74.9 in | 1902 mm.
    Height : 50.9 in | 1293 mm.
    Wheelbase : 108.0 in | 2743 mm.
    Front Track : 59.7 in | 1516 mm.
    Rear Track : 60.7 in | 1542 mm.

    Cuda Convertible

    Cuda Convertible
    Chassis # bs27r0b305097
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    Auction entries : 2
    Price : $3,430
    Weight : 3485 lbs | 1580.769 kg
    Seating Capacity : 5
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 186.7 in | 4742 mm.
    Width : 74.9 in | 1902 mm.
    Height : 50.9 in | 1293 mm.
    Wheelbase : 108.0 in | 2743 mm.
    Front Track : 59.7 in | 1516 mm.
    Rear Track : 60.7 in | 1542 mm.

    Tires / Wheels
    Tires : E78-14

    Component

    WHEELS:RIM

    Manufacturer

    CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    NHTSA Campaign ID69V159000
    NotesPOSSIBILITY THAT WHEEL WELDS WERE INADEQUATE, WHICH COULD CAUSE SEPARATION FROMWHEEL DISC.(COR- RECT BY INSPECTING AND CHANGE WHEELS WHERE NECESSARY.)

    Component

    SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

    Manufacturer

    CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    NHTSA Campaign ID71V070000
    NotesCHRYSLER CAMPAIGN NO 095.FOLDING FRONT SEAT BACK FITTED WITHSELF-LOCKINGLATCH WHICH HOLDS BACK OF SEAT IN UPRIGHT POSITION MAY NOT MEET REQUIREMENTSOF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO.207.PURPOSE OF LATCH IS TOMINIMIZE POSSIBILITYOF INJURY IN EVENT OF COLLISION.(CORRECT BY MAKINGNECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS. )

    Component

    POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

    Manufacturer

    CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    NHTSA Campaign ID69V164000
    NotesPOSSIBILITY THAT INCORRECT AXLE WAS INSTALLED DURING ASSEMBLY.(CORRECT BYINSTALLING PROPER AXLE TO MATCH OTHER OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT).

    Component

    POWER TRAIN

    Manufacturer

    CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    NHTSA Campaign ID69V163000
    NotesPOSSIBILITY THAT IMPROPER AXLE WAS INSTALLED IN ASSEMBLY, WHICH RE- SULTED INWRONG SPEEDOMETER PINION APPLICATION.(CORRECT BY INSTALLING THE PROPERSPEEDOMETER PINION GEAR TO AXLE RATIO.)

    Component

    SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

    Manufacturer

    CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    NHTSA Campaign ID69V127000
    NotesPOSSIBILITY THAT LEFT HAND SEAT BACK LATCH MAY FAIL TO LOCK AFTER REPEATEDLATCHINGS.IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS SEAT LOCK WILL NOT MEET MOTOR VEHICLESAFETY STANDARD NO.207.(CORRECT BY INSTALLING NEW IMPROVED SEAT BACK LATCH.)

    Component

    EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER

    Manufacturer

    CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    NHTSA Campaign ID70V103000
    NotesPOSSIBILITY THAT BUMPER JACK HOOK UNDER SOME CONDITIONS MAY NOT PROPERLY ENGAGELOWER EDGE OF REAR BUMPER DUE TO URETHANE COVERING ON BUMPER.IF IMPROPERENGAGE- MENT OF HOOK OCCURS IT COULD ALLOW VEHICLE TO FALL DURING JACKINGOPERATION.(CORRECT BY REPLACING HOOK WITH IMPROVED BUMPER HOOK.)

    Information provided by NHTSA
    Data updated June 2024
    1970 Averages
    Avg. Car Cost : $3,900
    Avg. Household Income : $9,350
    Avg. Home : $23,000
    Avg. Gallon of Gas : $0.36
    Total Car Production : 8,283,949

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    Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1970 Plymouth Barracuda? A: The 1970 Plymouth Barracuda has a wheelbase size of 108.00 inches.

    Q: What is the length of the 1970 Plymouth Barracuda? A: The 1970 Plymouth Barracuda has a length of 186.70 inches.

    Q: What is the width of the 1970 Plymouth Barracuda? A: The 1970 Plymouth Barracuda has a width of 74.90 inches.

    Q: How much did the 1970 Plymouth Barracuda cost when new?A: The 1970 Plymouth Barracuda cost approximately $2,760 to $3,430 (USD) when new.

    Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1970 Plymouth Barracuda? A: The 1970 Plymouth Barracuda was offered as a Convertible, Cuda Convertible, Cuda Hardtop Coupe, Gran Coupe Convertible, Gran Coupe Hardtop, Hardtop Coupe.

    Q: What tires did the 1970 Plymouth Barracuda have? A: The 1970 Plymouth Barracuda had E78-14 tires.

    Q: How many vehicles did Plymouth produce in 1970? A: Plymouth produced 747,508 automobiles in 1970.

    Q: What engines did the 1970 Plymouth Barracuda have? A: The 1970 Plymouth Barracuda had the following engine options: Inline 6 (3687 cc | 225.0 cu in. | 3.7 L.) with 145 HP (106.72 KW) @ 4000 RPM
  • V 8 (5211 cc | 318.0 cu in. | 5.2 L.) with 230 HP (169.28 KW) @ 4400 RPM
  • V 8 (6276 cc | 383.0 cu in. | 6.3 L.) with 335 HP (246.56 KW) @ 5200 RPM
  • V 8 (7210 cc | 440.0 cu in. | 7.2 L.) with 375 HP (276 KW) @ 4800 RPM and 410 Ft-Lbs (556 NM) @ 3600 RPM
  • V 8 (6981 cc | 426.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 425 HP (312.8 KW) @ 5000 RPM and 490 Ft-Lbs (664 NM) @ 4000 RPM

    • Q: What transmissions did the 1970 Plymouth Barracuda have? A: The 1970 Plymouth Barracuda had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Manual, 3 speed Automatic TorqueFlite.

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