Specifications: Plymouth Barracuda III AAR 5.6 V8 (290 Hp) TorqueFlite 1970

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Plymouth Barracuda III AAR 5.6 V8 (290 Hp) TorqueFlite – Full specifications
General information
Brand Plymouth
Model Barracuda
Generation Barracuda III
Modification (Engine) AAR 5.6 V8 (290 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)
Weight-to-power ratio 5.6 kg/Hp, 178 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 3.4 kg/Nm, 291.6 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 290 Hp @ 5000 rpm.
Power per litre 52.1 Hp/l
Torque 475 Nm @ 2800 rpm.
350.34 lb.-ft. @ 2800 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code LA
Engine displacement 5563 cm3
339.48 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 102.6 mm
4.04 in.
Piston Stroke 84.1 mm
3.31 in.
Compression ratio 10.5:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Carburettor
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain OHV

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1629 kg
3591.33 lbs.
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 Disc
Rear brakes Drum, 279.4×63.5 mm
Steering type Cone worm with recirculation balls
Wheel rims size 7J x 15

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