Specifications: Plymouth Barracuda III 7.0 V8 (425 Hp) TorqueFlite 1970

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Plymouth Barracuda III 7.0 V8 (425 Hp) TorqueFlite – Full specifications
General information
Brand Plymouth
Model Barracuda
Generation Barracuda III
Modification (Engine) 7.0 V8 (425 Hp) TorqueFlite
Start of production 1970 year
End of production 1970 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Coupe
Seats 4
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Engine specs
Power 425 Hp @ 5000 rpm.
Power per litre 60.9 Hp/l
Torque 664 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
489.74 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code Hemi
Engine displacement 6984 cm3
426.19 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 108 mm
4.25 in.
Piston Stroke 95.3 mm
3.75 in.
Compression ratio 10.25:1
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

Space, 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 1542 mm
60.71 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, Transverse stabilizer
Rear suspension Rigid axle suspension, Transverse stabilizer, Leaf spring
Front brakes Drum, 279.4×76.2 mm
Rear brakes Drum, 279.4×63.5 mm
Steering type Cone worm with recirculation balls
Wheel rims size 6J x 15

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