1970 Plymouth Cuda 340

General

• Build Start: 1970
• Model Variant: FB2
• Chassis Code: FB2

Dimensions

• Wheelbase: 2743mm
• Track/tread (rear): 1542mm
• Width: 1902mm
• Track/tread (front): 1516mm
• Length: 4742mm
• Height: 1300mm
• Fuel Tank Capacity: 72litres

Body Details

• Body Style: 19
• Body Type: 4/5 seater fixed-head coupé

Engine Details

• Sump: wet sumped
• Crankshaft Bearings: 5
• Catalytic converter: N
• Engine Layout: longitudinal
• Gearbox: 4 speed manual
• Final Drive Ratio: 3.23
• Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
• Cylinders: V 8 in 90° vee
• Bore × Stroke: 102.62 × 84.07mm
• Bore/stroke ratio: 1.22
• Engine Construction: cast iron block & head
• Compression Ratio: 10.5:1
• Engine Coolant: Water
• Aspiration: Normal
• Engine Position: front
• Top Gear Ratio: 1
• Engine Manufacturer: Chrysler
• Capacity: 5.6 litre (5563cc)

Performance

• Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive

Fuel Consump.

• Fuel system: 1 Carter AVS-4933S carburettor

Chassis & Geomtry

• Turns Lock-to-Lock: 5.300
• Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.73

Brakes

• Front Brake Diameter: 279mm
• bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 1041.4kPa
• Brakes F/R: Dr/Dr
• Rear brake diameter: 279mm

Wheels & Tyres

• Wheel Size Rear: 14x5½JJ
• Tyres Rear: F70 x 14
• Wheel Size Front: 14x5½JJ
• Tyres Front: F70 x 14

Prices

Aerodynamics

Other

• Valve Gear: overhead valve (OHV), 2 valves per cylinder, 16 valves in total
• Specific output(Gross): 49.4 bhp/litre0.81 bhp/cu in
• Specific torque(Gross): 82.87 Nm/litre, 1 ft·lb/cu3
• Unitary Capacity: 695.38cc
• Model code: BS23
• maximum power output(Gross): 279 PS (275 bhp) (205 kW)at 5000 rpm
• maximum torque(Gross): 461 Nm (340 ft·lb) (47 kgm)at 3200 rpm
• Number of doors: 2
• Production Total: 3492
• RAC rating: 52.2