Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Coupe
Production years: 1966, 1967
Just two years after the nameplate's introduction, Barracuda went through a facelift that brought it several exterior and interior improvements and some changes for its technical part.
While it couldn't keep up with the Mustang, the Barracuda had several advantages over its competitor, especially thanks to its engine, which provided more power than the powerplant installed in Ford's pony car. But where it gained on the drivetrain, it lost on the appearance and interior features. So, Plymouth addressed these issues with a facelift for the 1966 model year.
The Barracuda started its career with a very distinct front fascia that featured four lamps at the front, but these were arranged differently than on any other car. But customers didn't seem to like it too much, so Plymouth reconsidered that and reorganized that with just a pair of headlights and a modified center section of the grille. Fortunately, the fastback shape with that gigantic rear windscreen remained.
Inside, the most striking difference was on the dashboard, where the automaker installed two equally-sized dials for the speedometer and tachometer that were flanked by four gauges. The rest of the interior mainly remained the same, and Plymouth didn't want to sacrifice the large rear window. But that meant that the rear occupants suffered from heat during sunny days.
The car's underpinnings received a significant upgrade on the braking department, which was fitted with discs at the front and drums at the back instead of drums in all corners. In addition, Chrysler allowed Plymouth to install the three-speed automatic gearbox on the 'Cuda.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.8L 3AT RWD (102 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 2789 cm3 |
Power: | 75 KW @ 4400 RPM 102 HP @ 4400 RPM 101 BHP @ 4400 RPM |
Torque: | 155 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM 210 Nm @ 2400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburettor naturally aspirated |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18 gallons (68.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 93 mph (150 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 17.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 3-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Drum |
Rear: | Drum |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 188.2 in (4780 mm) |
Width: | 70.1 in (1781 mm) |
Height: | 53.9 in (1369 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106 in (2692 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.4 in (137 mm) |
Aerodynamics (frontal area): | 2.02 m2 |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.47 |
Turning circle (curb to curb): | 37.1 ft (11.3 m) |
Turning circle (wall to wall): | 39.7 ft (12.1 m) |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.7L 3MT RWD (147 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 3682 cm3 |
Power: | 108.1 KW @ 4000 RPM 147 HP @ 4000 RPM 145 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 215 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM 292 Nm @ 2400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburettor naturally aspirated |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18 gallons (68.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 95 mph (153 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 3-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Drum |
Rear: | Drum |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 188.2 in (4780 mm) |
Width: | 70.1 in (1781 mm) |
Height: | 53.9 in (1369 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106 in (2692 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.4 in (137 mm) |
Aerodynamics (frontal area): | 2.02 m2 |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.47 |
Turning circle (curb to curb): | 37.1 ft (11.3 m) |
Turning circle (wall to wall): | 39.7 ft (12.1 m) |
ENGINE SPECS - 4.5L V8 3AT RWD (182 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 4478 cm3 |
Power: | 133.9 KW @ 4200 RPM 182 HP @ 4200 RPM 180 BHP @ 4200 RPM |
Torque: | 260 lb-ft @ 1600 RPM 353 Nm @ 1600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburettor naturally aspirated |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18 gallons (68.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 112 mph (180 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 3-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Drum |
Rear: | Drum |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 188.2 in (4780 mm) |
Width: | 70.1 in (1781 mm) |
Height: | 53.9 in (1369 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106 in (2692 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.4 in (137 mm) |
Aerodynamics (frontal area): | 2.02 m2 |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.47 |
Turning circle (curb to curb): | 37.1 ft (11.3 m) |
Turning circle (wall to wall): | 39.7 ft (12.1 m) |