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Barracuda 273 V8

A-body (1964-1966) · 1964–1966RWDCoupe

The two-barrel 273 at 180 hp gross, the first V8 offered in a Barracuda.

178 hpPower
1964-1966Year
Engineering passport

Specifications

Powertrain
Engineering details
Engine4.5L V8 (273 cu in)
Displacement4.5 L
Cylinders8
AspirationNaturally aspirated
FuelPetrol
Transmission3-speed Manual
DrivetrainRWD
Performance
Numbers that matter
Power178 hp
Torque353 Nm
Dimensions & body
Length · 4780 mm
Wheelbase · 2692 mm
BodyCoupe
Doors2
Seats4

STORY

Plymouth put the Barracuda on sale on 1 April 1964, two weeks ahead of the Ford Mustang, by grafting a huge wraparound fastback window onto the compact Valiant A-body. The first cars were slant-six economy machines, but the 273 Commando V8 and the 1965 Formula S package turned the fastback into a credible sports compact.

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