conceptcarz.com

1965 Plymouth Barracuda

The 2-door Sport Hardtop Barracuda, which had been introduced in 1964, received only minor changes for 1965. The 'Valiant' nameplate was no longer found on the exterior of the vehicle and a 'Formula S' competition package became available. The Formula S came with a 273 cubic-inch four-barrel V8 engine offering 235 horsepower. Additionally, they had heavy-duty rear springs, a heavy-duty torsion bar setup in the front, sway bars, wide wheel rims, Goodyear Blue Streak wide oval tires, rally stripes, tachometer, and 'Formula S' medallions.

The base engine for the United States market was the 225 Slant-6 and the 170 CID version in Canada. The 273 CID V8 engine had solid valve lifters, overhead valves, five main bearings, a Carter two-barrel carburetor, and delivered 180 horsepower at 4,200 RPM. The Command 273 had a Carter four-barrel carburetor, 10.5:1 compression, and offered 235 horsepower.

New options this year included a factory-installed air conditioning system and disc brakes.

In total, 64,596 examples were built in 1965.


by Daniel Vaughan | Jul 2015

Related Reading : Plymouth Barracuda History

The first series of the Barracuda was produced from 1964 through 1969, distinguished by its A-body construction. From 1970 through 1974 the second series was produced using an E-body construction. In 1964, Plymouth offered the Barracuda as an option of the Valiant model line, meaning it wore both the Valiant and Barracuda emblems. The base offering was a 225 cubic-inch six-cylinder engine that....
Continue Reading >>

1965 Plymouth Barracuda Vehicle Profiles

Recent Vehicle Additions

Related Automotive News

Classic, Late-Model Ford Mustangs Will Stampede into Las Vegas for the 11th Annual Barrett-Jackson Auction

Classic, Late-Model Ford Mustangs Will Stampede into Las Vegas for the 11th Annual Barrett-Jackson Auction

LAS VEGAS – September 18, 2018 – Classic, custom and late-model Ford Mustangs will rumble into the 11th Annual Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas Auction at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, Sept. 27-29, 2018. This years auction docket will include...
MECUM KISSIMMEE 2017 AUCTION IS LOADED WITH SIGNIFICANT DRAG RACING HISTORY

MECUM KISSIMMEE 2017 AUCTION IS LOADED WITH SIGNIFICANT DRAG RACING HISTORY

Fezell and Runyon Collections Headline the Worlds Largest Collector-Car Auction WALWORTH, Wis. – Dec. 13, 2016 – Drag racing enthusiasts have lots to look forward to at Mecum Auctions Kissimmee 2017 classic and collector-car auction...
15 Exciting Collector Automobiles to Watch During This January's Scottsdale, Arizona Car Week Auctions

15 Exciting Collector Automobiles to Watch During This January's Scottsdale, Arizona Car Week Auctions

Scottsdale, Arizona (January 13th, 2016) – Astute Collectors of the worlds most sought after and most valuable automobiles know that Scottsdale, Arizona in January is where the market values for collector cars are established each year. As such, they...
Steve McQueen Chevrolet Styleline Leads Exciting List of Celebrity Rides At Auctions America's Ford Lauderdale Sale

Steve McQueen Chevrolet Styleline Leads Exciting List of Celebrity Rides At Auctions America's Ford Lauderdale Sale

Auctions America kicks off its 2013 calendar, March 22 – 24, 2013 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Regarded as South Floridas premier collector car auction, multi-day sale expected to feature more than 550 quality collector cars Star attraction 19...
Chevy Performance Rolls with Hot Rod Magazine Power Tour

Chevy Performance Rolls with Hot Rod Magazine Power Tour

Weeklong drive kicks off with unprecedented access to GMs Milford Proving Ground Road trip! Its that time of year again for the annual automotive pilgrimage known as the Hot Rod Magazine Power Tour® and Chevrolet Performance helps get it started...