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1968 Plymouth Barracuda Hardtop

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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: 1336mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 68.2litres

Body Details

Body Type: 2+2 seater fixed-head coupé

Engine Details

Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Position: front
Gearbox: 3 speed manual
Final Drive Ratio: 3.23
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: Straight 6
Bore × Stroke: 86.36 × 104.8mm
Specific output: 39.4bhp/litre
Specific torque: 79.28Nm/litre
Compression Ratio: 8.4:1
Crankshaft Bearings: 4
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Top Gear Ratio: 1
Engine Manufacturer: Plymouth
Capacity: 3.7 litre (3683cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 0.82
Sump: wet sumped

Performance

Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive
Maximum Power Output: 147 @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque: 292 Nmlb/ft

Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 1 carburettor

Chassis & Geomtry

Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.79

Brakes

Front Brake Diameter: 229mm
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 996.3kPa
Brakes F/R: Dr/Dr
Rear brake diameter: 229mm

Wheels & Tyres

Tyres Rear: 6.95 x 14
Tyres Front: 6.95 x 14

Other

Valve Gear: overhead valve (OHV), 2 valves per cylinder, 12 valves in total
Unitary Capacity: 613.83cc
Number of doors: 2
RAC rating: 27.7

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