These are standard specifications for the 1971 Plymouth Barracuda, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual , 3 Automatic , 4 Manual Floor Shift
Chassis # BH27C1 B126595
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Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1970 - 1974 |
| Price : | $2,660-$3,410 |
| Weight : | 3015 lbs | 1367.581 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 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Carter Type BBS 2-barrel carburetor | |
| Inline 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3245 cc | 198.0 cu in. | 3.2 L. |
| Power : | 125 HP (92 KW) @ 4000 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.4 in | 86 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.6 in | 92 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.4:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 4 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| 1-barrel carburetor | |
| 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 |
| 1 2-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5572 cc | 340.0 cu in. | 5.6 L. |
| Power : | 275 HP (202.4 KW) @ 5600 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 103 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.3 in | 84 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.3:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Carter 4-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6276 cc | 383.0 cu in. | 6.3 L. |
| Power : | 275 BHP (202.4 KW) |
| Bore : | 4.3 in | 108 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.4 in | 86 mm. |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6276 cc | 383.0 cu in. | 6.3 L. |
| Power : | 300 BHP (220.8 KW) |
| Bore : | 4.3 in | 108 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.4 in | 86 mm. |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 7210 cc | 440.0 cu in. | 7.2 L. |
| Power : | 385 BHP (283.36 KW) |
| Bore : | 4.3 in | 110 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6981 cc | 426.0 cu in. | 7.0 L. |
| Power : | 425 BHP (312.8 KW) |
| Bore : | 4.3 in | 108 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
3 Manual , 3 Automatic , 4 Manual Floor Shift
Production Figures
| Total Plymouth Production for 1971 : | 702,113 |
| Total 1971 Barracuda production : | 18,690 |
| 1971 Plymouth Barracuda | |
| Convertible 2 dr. 5 P : | 1,014 |
| Coupe 2 dr. 5 P : | 9,459 |
| Cuda Convertible 2 dr. 5 P : | 374 |
| Cuda Hard Top Coupe 2 dr. 5 P : | 6,228 |
| Gran Coupe Hardtop 2 dr. 5 P : | 1,615 |
Dimension(s)
Coupe
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 186.6 in | 4740 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 108.0 in | 2743 mm. |
Convertible
Chassis # BH27C1 B126595
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| Price : | $3,020 |
| Weight : | 3110 lbs | 1410.672 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 186.6 in | 4740 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 108.0 in | 2743 mm. |
Gran Coupe Hardtop
| Price : | $3,030 |
| Weight : | 3100 lbs | 1406.136 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 186.6 in | 4740 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 108.0 in | 2743 mm. |
Cuda Convertible
| Price : | $3,410 |
| Weight : | 3549 lbs | 1609.799 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 186.6 in | 4740 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 108.0 in | 2743 mm. |
Cuda Hard Top Coupe
| Price : | $3,150 |
| Weight : | 3476 lbs | 1576.687 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 186.6 in | 4740 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 108.0 in | 2743 mm. |
Hardtop Coupe
| Price : | $2,870 |
| Weight : | 3095 lbs | 1403.868 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 186.6 in | 4740 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 108.0 in | 2743 mm. |
Handling
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 7.35x14 |
Recall
| Component | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 71V117000 |
| Notes | CHRYSLER CAMPAIGN NO 113.EQUIPPED WITH POWER STEERING.POSS IBILITY THAT LOWPRESSURE RETURN HOSE ON POWER STEERING PUMP M AY BE SHORTER THAN SPECIFIED;EXTREME ENGINE MOVEMENT COULD PU LL HOSE OFF, RESULTING IN LOSS OF POWERSTEERING FLUID AND LOS S OF POWER STEERING ASSIST.(CORRECT BY REPLACING WITHPROPERLENGTH HOSE.) |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 71V067000 |
| Notes | CHRYSLER CAMPAIGN NO 109.FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTORS MAY HAVE BE EN CONTAMINATEDWITH OIL WHEN CAR WAS ASSEMBLED.COULD RESULTIN PULL OR INBALANCE DURINGBRAKE APPLICATION.(CORRECT BY R EPLACING ROTOR AND LININGS.) |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 71V004000 |
| Notes | CHRYSLER CAMPAIGN NO 097.EQUIPPED WITH FRONT DRUM BRAKES.P OSSIBILITY THATFRONT DRUM BRAKE SUPPORT PLATE MAY CONTAIN DEF ECTIVE BRAKE SHOE ANCHOR PIN.FAILURE OF PIN COULD CAUSE LOSSOF FRONT WHEEL BRAKES, WHICH WOULD REDUCEBRAKING ABILITY, SI NCE ONLY REAR WHEEL BRAKES WOULD CONTINUE TO OPERATE.(CORREC T BY REPLACING SHOE ANCHOR PIN WHERE NECESSARY) |
Data updated January 2023
1971 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $10,600 |
| Avg. Home : | $25,250 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.40 |
| Avg. Stamp : | $0 |
1971 Plymouth Barracuda FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1971 Plymouth Barracuda?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1971 Plymouth Barracuda? A: The 1971 Plymouth Barracuda has a wheelbase size of 108.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1971 Plymouth Barracuda? A: The 1971 Plymouth Barracuda has a length of 186.60 inches.Q: How much did the 1971 Plymouth Barracuda cost when new?A: The 1971 Plymouth Barracuda cost approximately $2,660 to $3,410 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1971 Plymouth Barracuda? A: The 1971 Plymouth Barracuda was offered as a Convertible, Coupe, Cuda Convertible, Cuda Hard Top Coupe, Gran Coupe Hardtop, Hardtop Coupe.Q: What tires did the 1971 Plymouth Barracuda have? A: The 1971 Plymouth Barracuda had 7.35x14 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Plymouth produce in 1971? A: Plymouth produced 702,113 automobiles in 1971.Q: How many 1971 Barracudas were produced? A: Plymouth produced 18,690 examples of the Barracuda in 1971.Q: What engines did the 1971 Plymouth Barracuda have? A: The 1971 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 Inline 6 (3245 cc | 198.0 cu in. | 3.2 L.) with 125 HP (92 KW) @ 4000 RPM V 8 (5211 cc | 318.0 cu in. | 5.2 L.) with 230 HP (169.28 KW) @ 4400 RPM V 8 (5572 cc | 340.0 cu in. | 5.6 L.) with 275 HP (202.4 KW) @ 5600 RPM V 8 (6276 cc | 383.0 cu in. | 6.3 L.) with 275 BHP (202.4 KW) V 8 (6276 cc | 383.0 cu in. | 6.3 L.) with 300 BHP (220.8 KW) V 8 (7210 cc | 440.0 cu in. | 7.2 L.) with 385 BHP (283.36 KW) V 8 (6981 cc | 426.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 425 BHP (312.8 KW) Q: What transmissions did the 1971 Plymouth Barracuda have? A: The 1971 Plymouth Barracuda had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, 3 speed Automatic, 4 speed Manual Floor Shift.