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Specs of Plymouth Barracuda III 5.2 V8 (230 Hp) /1970/

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Key specs

Plymouth Barracuda III 5.2 V8 (230 Hp) /Coupe 1970 - 1970/

What is the body type of Plymouth Barracuda III?
Coupe, 2 Doors, 4 Seats
What is the power output of Plymouth Barracuda Coupe 1970 5.2 V8 (230 Hp)?
230 Hp, 434 Nm
320 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Plymouth Barracuda Coupe 1970 5.2 V8 (230 Hp)?
5.2 l
5200 cm3
317.32 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1970 Plymouth 5.2 V8 (230 Hp)?
8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of Plymouth Barracuda III Coupe 1970 5.2 V8 (230 Hp)?
Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Coupe?
4742 mm
186.69 in.
What is the width of 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Coupe?
1902 mm
74.88 in.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Coupe?
167 l
5.9 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1970 Plymouth Barracuda III 5.2 V8 (230 Hp)?
3, manual transmission

General information

Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
5.2 V8 (230 Hp)
Start of production
1970
End of production
1970
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Coupe
Seats
4
Doors
2
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Performance specs

Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)

Engine specs

Power
230 Hp @ 4400 rpm.
Power per litre
44.2 Hp/l
Torque
434 Nm @ 2000 rpm. 320 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
LA
Engine displacement
5200 cm3 317.32 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
8
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
99.2 mm 3.91 in.
Piston Stroke
84.1 mm 3.31 in.
Compression ratio
8.8:1
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel injection system
Carburettor
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine oil capacity
4.7 l 4.97 US qt | 4.14 UK qt

Volume and weights

Trunk (boot) space - minimum
167 l 5.9 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
72 l 19.02 US gal | 15.84 UK gal

Dimensions

Length
4742 mm 186.69 in.
Width
1902 mm 74.88 in.
Height
1293 mm 50.91 in.
Wheelbase
2743 mm 107.99 in.
Front track
1516 mm 59.69 in.
Rear (Back) track
1557 mm 61.3 in.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel
Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox
3 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension
Independent torsion bar, double wishbone
Rear suspension
Rigid axle suspension, Leaf spring
Front brakes
Drum, 254x63.5 mm
Rear brakes
Drum, 254x63.5 mm
Steering type
Recirculating-ball steering
Wheel rim size
5J x 14; 6J x 14