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) F70-14 (Cuda)

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)