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| Now moved over to the "E-body" platform, the Barracuda came with more options and body styles and competed as a real performance car. |
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1970 Plymouth Barracuda
In 1970 the Barracuda became real "performance" as it was moved over to the E-body platform, which it would share with the new Dodge Challenger, although the Barracuda rode on a two-inch shorter wheelbase than Challenger. The performance models were called 'Cudas and featured five different V8s, including the 340, 383, 440, 440+6, and the famous 426 Hemi. The 440s and the Hemi cars rode stock with a special high performance suspension. Standard Barracudas came with a flat hood, while 'Cudas came with standard dual hood scoops. With a cost of $871.00, its no wonder there was only 666 cars with the Hemi option.
1970 Plymouth Barracuda Production
| Model Number | Body/Style Number |
Body Type & Seating | Factory Price (6-cyl) |
Factory Price (V8) |
Shipping Weight (6-cyl) |
Shipping Weight (V8) | Total Production |
| Barracuda Series | |||||||
| FB1/2 | BH23 | 2 dr Hardtope Coupe - 5P | $2,764 | $2,865 | 2,790 lbs | 3,025 lbs | 25,651 |
| FB1/2 | BH27 | 2 dr Convertible - 5P | $3,034 | $3,135 | 3,045 lbs | 3,100 lbs | 1,554 |
| Gran Coupe Series | |||||||
| FB1/2 | BP23 | 2 dr Hardtope Coupe - 5P | $2,934 | $3,035 | 2,934 lbs | 3,040 lbs | 8,183 |
| FB1/2 | BP27 | 2 dr Convertible - 5P | $3,160 | $3,260 | 3,160 lbs | 3,115 lbs | 596 |
| 'Cuda Series | |||||||
| FB2 | BS23 | 2 dr Hardtope Coupe - 5P | $3,164 | Not Available | 3,395 lbs | Not Available | 18,880 |
| FB2 | BS27 | 2 dr Convertible - 5P | $3,433 | Not Available | 3,480 lbs | Not Available | 635 |
Additional 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Production Notes
- Hardtop 6 cyl - 5,668
- Hardtop 8 cyl - 17,819
- Hardtop Gran Coupe 6 cyl - 210
- Hardtop Gran Coupe 8 cyl - 7,184
- Hardtop 'Cuda 8 cyl - 17,242
- includes 2,724 AAR's
- Convertible 6 cyl - 223
- Convertible 8 cyl - 1,169
- Convertible Gran Coupe 6 cyl - 34
- Convertible Gran Coupe 8 cyl - 518
- Convertible 'Cuda 8 cyl - 550
Chassis Data
| Model | Wheelbase | Overall Length | Width | Front Tread | Rear Tread | Tires |
| Barracuda | 108 in | 186.7 in | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | E78-14 (6-cyl & V8) |
1970 Plymouth Engine Codes
- C - 225 ci 1V (1 barrel carburetor) 145 hp
- G - 318 ci 2V 230 hp
- H - 340 ci 4V 275 hp
- J - 340 ci 3x2V 290 hp
- L - 383 ci 2V and 4V 290 hp and 330 hp
- N - 383 ci 4v 335 hp
- U - 440 ci 4V 375 hp
- V - 440 ci 3x2V 390 hp
- R - 426 ci 2x4V 425 hp (Hemi)
