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1968 Plymouth Barracuda Fastback

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Build Start: 1968

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1968
Model Variant: Barracuda

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 2743mm
Track/tread (rear): 1412mm
Width: 1819mm
Track/tread (front): 1458mm
Length: 4897mm
Height: 1341mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 68.2litres

Body Details

Body Type: 2+2 seater fixed-head coupé

Engine Details

Specific torque: 86.38Nm/litre
Compression Ratio: 10:1
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Position: front
Gearbox: 4 speed manual
Final Drive Ratio: 3.23
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: V 8 in 90° vee
Bore × Stroke: 107.95 × 85.85mm
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.26
Specific output: 35.6 kW/litre48.4 ps/litre, 47.7 0.78bhp/litre
Sump: wet sumped
Crankshaft Bearings: 5
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Top Gear Ratio: 1
Engine Manufacturer: Plymouth
Capacity: 6.3 litre (6286cc)

Performance

Maximum Torque: 543 Nmlb/ft
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive
Maximum Power Output: 304 @ 4200 rpm

Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 1 carburettor

Chassis & Geomtry

Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.79

Brakes

bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 1085.5kPa
Front Brake Diameter: 254mm
Brakes F/R: Dr/Dr
Rear brake diameter: 254mm

Wheels & Tyres

Tyres Rear: E70 x 14
Tyres Front: E70 x 14

Other

Valve Gear: overhead valve (OHV), 2 valves per cylinder, 16 valves in total
Unitary Capacity: 785.75cc
Number of doors: 2
RAC rating: 57.8

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