Car Specs

1974 Plymouth Barracuda

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Quick Facts

Chassis Code: 4B2

Build Start: 1974

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1974
Model Variant: 4B2
Chassis Code: 4B2

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 2743mm
Track/tread (rear): 1542mm
Width: 1920mm
Track/tread (front): 1529mm
Length: 4968mm
Height: 1293mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 62.5litres

Body Details

Body Type: 2+2 seater fixed-head coupé

Engine Details

Engine Position: front
Gearbox: 3 speed manual
Final Drive Ratio: 3.23
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: V 8 in 90° vee
Bore × Stroke: 99.3 × 84.1mm
Specific torque(Net): 66.41 Nm/litre, 0.8 ft·lb/cu3
Sump: wet sumped
Crankshaft Bearings: 5
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Top Gear Ratio: 1
Engine Manufacturer: Chrysler
Capacity: 5.2 litre (5210cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.18
Specific output(Net): 21.5 kW/litre29.2 ps/litre, 28.8 bhp/litre0.47 bhp/cu in
Engine Construction: cast iron block & heads
Compression Ratio: 8.6:1
Engine Coolant: Water

Performance

Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive
maximum torque(Net): 346 Nm (255 ft·lb) (35.3 kgm)at 2200 rpm
maximum power output(Net): 152 PS (150 bhp) (112 kW)at 4000 rpm

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 1 carburettor

Chassis & Geomtry

Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.81

Brakes

Front Brake Diameter: 273mm
Brakes F/R: Di/Dr
Rear brake diameter: 254mm
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 834.5kPa

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Size Rear: 14x5.0J
Tyres Rear: 7.35 x 14
Wheel Size Front: 14x5.0J
Tyres Front: 7.35 x 14

Other

Unitary Capacity: 651.25cc
RAC rating: 48.9
Valve Gear: overhead valve (OHV), 2 valves per cylinder, 16 valves in total
Number of doors: 2
Model code: BH23

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