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1970 Plymouth 'Cuda The Plymouth Barracuda was the first pony car, debuting two weeks before the Ford Mustang. It was quickly eclipsed by the Mustang and the Camaro/Firebird due, but would make a name for itself in 1970 when it was available with an engine its competition could only dream of, the Hemi. Plymouth finally got the performance angle right for 1970, and they went full force into it. The performance models were called 'Cudas and featured five different V8s, the 340, 383, 440, 440+6, and the almighty 426 Hemi. Plymouth also built a special model for 1970: the Plymouth AAR 'Cuda. The AAR 'Cuda sported a unique 340 cid V8 with 3x2 carbs that pumped out 290 bhp. The exterior was definitely unique with a matte-black lift-off fiberglass hood, through body-side strobe stripes, tri-colored AAR shield, and standard black ducktail spoiler. Engines: 225 I6 145 bhp. 340 V8 275 bhp. 340+6 (AAR) V8 290 bhp @ 5000 rpm, 345 lb-ft @ 3400 rpm. 383 V8 335 bhp. 440 V8 375 bhp. 440+6 V8 390 bhp @ 4600 rpm, 480 lb-ft @ 2300 rpm. 426 (Hemi) V8 425 bhp @ 5000 rpm, 490 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm. Performance: 340+6 (AAR)/290: 1/4 mile in 14.4 seconds @ 99.5 mph. 426/425 (Hemi): 1/4 mile in 13.41 sec. @ 104.6 mph. |
