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PlymouthPlymouth Barracuda III 6.3 V8 (290 Hp) TorqueFlite1970: specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Key specs

Plymouth Barracuda III 6.3 V8 (290 Hp) TorqueFlite /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 6.3 V8 (290 Hp) TorqueFlite?
290 Hp, 529 Nm
390 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Plymouth Barracuda Coupe 1970 6.3 V8 (290 Hp) TorqueFlite?
6.3 l
6277 cm3
383.05 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1970 Plymouth 6.3 V8 (290 Hp) TorqueFlite?
8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of Plymouth Barracuda III Coupe 1970 6.3 V8 (290 Hp) TorqueFlite?
Rear wheel drive. ICE. 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 6.3 V8 (290 Hp) TorqueFlite?
3, automatic transmission TorqueFlite

General information

Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
6.3 V8 (290 Hp) TorqueFlite
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
290 Hp @ 4400 rpm.
Power per litre
46.2 Hp/l
Torque
529 Nm @ 2800 rpm. 390 lb.-ft. @ 2800 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
B
Engine displacement
6277 cm3 383.05 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
8
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
108 mm 4.25 in.
Piston Stroke
85.7 mm 3.37 in.
Compression ratio
8.7:1
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, automatic transmission TorqueFlite
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