These are standard specifications for the 1970 Plymouth Barracuda, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual , 3 Automatic TorqueFlite
Chassis # BH27G0B212211
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Engine # MN426 F
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Chassis # BS23V0B136209
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Chassis # BS23R0B296096
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1970 - 1974 |
| Price : | $2,760-$3,430 |
| Weight : | 2790 lbs | 1265.523 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| 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 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 valves per cylinder) |
4 Manual , 3 Automatic TorqueFlite
Production Figures
| 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 |
Dimension(s)
Hardtop Coupe
| 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
Chassis # BH27G0B212211
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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
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| 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
Chassis # BS23V0B345337
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Chassis # BS23R0B214239
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Chassis # 50211
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Chassis # BS23V0E110040
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Chassis # BS23R0B236224
Engine # MN426 F
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Chassis # BS23J0B292416
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Chassis # BS23J0B294123
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Chassis # BS23R0B146640
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Chassis # BS23ROB249759
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Chassis # BS23J0B297205
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Chassis # BS23J0B294099
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Chassis # BS23V0B136209
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Chassis # BS23R0B296096
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Chassis # BS23R0B100010
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| 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
| 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. |
Handling
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | E78-14 |
Recall
| Component | WHEELS:RIM |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 69V159000 |
| Notes | POSSIBILITY THAT WHEEL WELDS WERE INADEQUATE, WHICH COULD CAUSE SEPARATION FROMWHEEL DISC.(COR- RECT BY INSPECTING AND CHANGE WHEELS WHERE NECESSARY.) |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 69V164000 |
| Notes | POSSIBILITY THAT INCORRECT AXLE WAS INSTALLED DURING ASSEMBLY.(CORRECT BYINSTALLING PROPER AXLE TO MATCH OTHER OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT). |
| Component | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 71V070000 |
| Notes | CHRYSLER 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 | EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 70V103000 |
| Notes | POSSIBILITY 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.) |
| Component | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 69V127000 |
| Notes | POSSIBILITY 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 | POWER TRAIN |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 69V163000 |
| Notes | POSSIBILITY 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 | EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 70V103000 |
| Notes | POSSIBILITY 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.) |
Data updated January 2023
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 |
1970 Plymouth Barracuda FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1970 Plymouth Barracuda?
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.
