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Barracuda 318 V8

A-body (1967-1969) · 1968–1969RWDCoupe

The 318 replaced the 273 as the mainstream V8 for 1968, rated 230 hp gross.

227 hpPower
1968-1969Year
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Specifications

Powertrain
Engineering details
Engine5.2L V8 (318 cu in)
Displacement5.2 L
Cylinders8
AspirationNaturally aspirated
FuelPetrol
Transmission3-speed Automatic
DrivetrainRWD
Performance
Numbers that matter
Power227 hp
Torque461 Nm
Dimensions & body
Length · 4897 mm
Wheelbase · 2743 mm
Width1768 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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