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Plymouth Barracuda IIIPlymouth Barracuda III AAR 5.6 V8 (290 Hp) TorqueFlite

General information

Brand
Plymouth
Model
Barracuda
Generation
Barracuda III
Modification (Engine)
AAR 5.6 V8 (290 Hp) TorqueFlite
Start of production
1970
End of production
1970
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Coupe
Seats
4
Doors
2

Performance specs

Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Weight-to-power ratio
5.6 kg/Hp, 178 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
3.4 kg/Nm, 291.6 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power
290 Hp @ 5000 rpm.
Power per litre
52.1 Hp/l
Torque
475 Nm @ 2800 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
LA
Engine displacement
5563 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
102.6 mm
Piston Stroke
84.1 mm
Compression ratio
10.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel injection system
Carburettor
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHV

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1629 kg
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
167 l
Fuel tank capacity
72 l

Dimensions

Length
4742 mm
Width
1902 mm
Height
1293 mm
Wheelbase
2743 mm
Front track
1516 mm
Rear (Back) track
1542 mm

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, automatic transmission TorqueFlite
Front suspension
Independent torsion bar, double wishbone, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Rigid axle suspension, Anti-roll bar, Leaf spring
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum, 279.4x63.5 mm
Steering type
Recirculating-ball steering
Wheel rim size
7J x 15