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Hemi 'Cuda Convertible (1970)

E-body (1970-1974) · 1970–1970RWDCabrioletLimited · 14

Fourteen Hemi convertibles were built for 1970, five manual and nine automatic, which makes it one of the most valuable American cars of the era.

419 hpPower
1970-1970Year
Engineering passport

Specifications

Powertrain
Engineering details
Engine7.0L V8 (426 Hemi)
Displacement7.0 L
Cylinders8
AspirationNaturally aspirated
FuelPetrol
Transmission4-speed Manual
DrivetrainRWD
Performance
Numbers that matter
Power419 hp
Torque664 Nm
Dimensions & body
Length · 4742 mm
Wheelbase · 2743 mm
Width1902 mm
BodyConvertible
Doors2
Seats5

Limited Production

14 units worldwide

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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