1971 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible specifications

1971 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2743 mm 108 inches
Track/tread (front) 1516 mm 59.7 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1565 mm 61.6 inches
Length 4740 mm 186.6 inches
Width 1902 mm 74.9 inches
Height 1290 mm 50.8 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.73
Kerb weight
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 68.2 litres 15 [18] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Chrysler
Engine code
Cylinders V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity 6.3 litre
6286 cc
(383.595 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 107.95 × 85.85 mm
4.25 × 3.38 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.26
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output
(SAE gross)
279 PS (275 bhp) (205 kW)
at 4400 rpm
maximum torque
(SAE gross)
508 Nm (375 ft·lb) (51.8 kgm)
at 2800 rpm
Specific output
(SAE gross)
32.6 kW/litre
44.4 ps/litre
43.7 bhp/litre
0.72 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(SAE gross)
80.81 Nm/litre
0.98 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8.5:1
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1015.5 kPa (147.3 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 785.75 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio
Weight-to-power ratio
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 5½J x 14
Wheel size rear 5½J x 14
Tyres front F78 x 14 2B/2
Tyres rear F78 x 14 2B/2
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter 229 mm
Rear brake diameter 229 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 2.76
general
Carfolio.com ID828069
Production total
Model code BH27
Model family GB1|GB2
RAC rating 57.8
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1971 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible added 2025-02-19.
Last modified 2025-02-24.

Plymouth Barracuda - GB1|GB2 models

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6286 cm3/383.6cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 3676 cm3/224.3cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6286 cm3/383.6cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6286 cm3/383.6cuin 279 PS 275 bhp 205 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 3676 cm3/224.3cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW 1406 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 6286 cm3/383.6cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 6286 cm3/383.6cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 3676 cm3/224.3cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 3676 cm3/224.3cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW 1406 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 3251 cm3/198.4cuin 127 PS 125 bhp 93 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 3676 cm3/224.3cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW 1406 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6286 cm3/383.6cuin 279 PS 275 bhp 205 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6286 cm3/383.6cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6286 cm3/383.6cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 3251 cm3/198.4cuin 127 PS 125 bhp 93 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 3676 cm3/224.3cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW 1406 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6286 cm3/383.6cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6286 cm3/383.6cuin 279 PS 275 bhp 205 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6286 cm3/383.6cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6286 cm3/383.6cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6286 cm3/383.6cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6286 cm3/383.6cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5618 cm3/342.8cuin 284 PS 280 bhp 209 kW 1524 kg
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5736 cm3/350.0cuin 274 PS 270 bhp 201 kW 1406 kg
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5565 cm3/339.6cuin 279 PS 275 bhp 205 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5563 cm3/339.5cuin 279 PS 275 bhp 205 kW
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