Plymouth HEMI 'Cuda - 1970
1970 - 1971
The redesign for the 1970 Barracuda removed all its previous commonality with the Valiant. The original fastback design was deleted from the line and the Barracuda now consisted of coupe and convertible models. The all-new model, styled by John E. Herlitz, was built on a shorter, wider version of Chrysler's existing B platform, called the E-body. Sharing this platform was the newly launched Dodge Challenger; however no exterior sheet metal interchanged between the two cars, and the Challenger, at 110 inches (2,800 mm), had a wheelbase that was 2 inches (51 mm) longer than the Barracuda.
The E-body Barracuda was now "able to shake the stigma of 'economy car'." Three versions were offered for 1970 and 1971: the base Barracuda (BH), the luxury oriented Gran Coupe (BP), and the sport model 'Cuda (BS). Beginning mid year 1970, and ending with the 1971 model, there also was the Barracuda Coupe (A93), a low-end model which included the 198ci Slant Six as a base engine, lower grade interior, and (like other Coupe series Chrysler Corp. offered that year) had fixed quarter glass instead of roll-down rear passenger windows. The high-performance models were marketed as 'Cuda deriving from the 1969 option. The E-body's engine bay was larger than that of the previous A-body, facilitating the release of Chrysler's 426 cu in (7.0 L) Hemi for the regular retail market.
In 1970 the big-block power options offered to the customer were:
approximately 270 hp (200 kW) SAE net in the high performance 383-4V,
approximately 310 hp (230 kW) SAE net in the 440-4V,
approximately 335 hp (250 kW) SAE net in the 440-6V, and
approximately 355 hp (265 kW) SAE net in the 426-8V.
Other Barracuda options included decal sets, hood modifications, and some unusual "high impact" colors such as "Lime Light", "Bahama Yellow", "Tor Red", "Lemon Twist", "Curious Yellow", "Vitamin C", "In-Violet", "Sassy Grass" and "Moulin Rouge".
1971 Plymouth Hemi 'Cuda
The Barracuda was changed slightly for 1971, with a new grille and taillights, seat, and trim differences. This would be the only year that the Barracuda would have four headlights, and also the only year of the fender "gills" on the 'Cuda model.
[Text from Wikipedia]
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plymouth_Barracuda
I have previously built the 1970 Plymouth HEMI 'Cuda, in orange, as a model for the Pixar film 'Cars' - Snot Rod character. This model was created in both 'standard' and 'animated' forms. Last year I used that model as the basis for a pair of 1971 HEMI 'Cudas, featuring the twin headlamp styling and 1971-ear side graphics.
The model shown here returns to the 1970 model year form and side graphics, but with the updated mechanical layout of the newer Lego models from last year.
favorite colour is, of course, the crazy, 'In-violet'. This colour was reused for the introduction of the Plymouth (later Chrysler) Prowler of 1996.
Plymouth HEMI 'Cuda - 1970
1970 - 1971
The redesign for the 1970 Barracuda removed all its previous commonality with the Valiant. The original fastback design was deleted from the line and the Barracuda now consisted of coupe and convertible models. The all-new model, styled by John E. Herlitz, was built on a shorter, wider version of Chrysler's existing B platform, called the E-body. Sharing this platform was the newly launched Dodge Challenger; however no exterior sheet metal interchanged between the two cars, and the Challenger, at 110 inches (2,800 mm), had a wheelbase that was 2 inches (51 mm) longer than the Barracuda.
The E-body Barracuda was now "able to shake the stigma of 'economy car'." Three versions were offered for 1970 and 1971: the base Barracuda (BH), the luxury oriented Gran Coupe (BP), and the sport model 'Cuda (BS). Beginning mid year 1970, and ending with the 1971 model, there also was the Barracuda Coupe (A93), a low-end model which included the 198ci Slant Six as a base engine, lower grade interior, and (like other Coupe series Chrysler Corp. offered that year) had fixed quarter glass instead of roll-down rear passenger windows. The high-performance models were marketed as 'Cuda deriving from the 1969 option. The E-body's engine bay was larger than that of the previous A-body, facilitating the release of Chrysler's 426 cu in (7.0 L) Hemi for the regular retail market.
In 1970 the big-block power options offered to the customer were:
approximately 270 hp (200 kW) SAE net in the high performance 383-4V,
approximately 310 hp (230 kW) SAE net in the 440-4V,
approximately 335 hp (250 kW) SAE net in the 440-6V, and
approximately 355 hp (265 kW) SAE net in the 426-8V.
Other Barracuda options included decal sets, hood modifications, and some unusual "high impact" colors such as "Lime Light", "Bahama Yellow", "Tor Red", "Lemon Twist", "Curious Yellow", "Vitamin C", "In-Violet", "Sassy Grass" and "Moulin Rouge".
1971 Plymouth Hemi 'Cuda
The Barracuda was changed slightly for 1971, with a new grille and taillights, seat, and trim differences. This would be the only year that the Barracuda would have four headlights, and also the only year of the fender "gills" on the 'Cuda model.
[Text from Wikipedia]
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plymouth_Barracuda
I have previously built the 1970 Plymouth HEMI 'Cuda, in orange, as a model for the Pixar film 'Cars' - Snot Rod character. This model was created in both 'standard' and 'animated' forms. Last year I used that model as the basis for a pair of 1971 HEMI 'Cudas, featuring the twin headlamp styling and 1971-ear side graphics.
The model shown here returns to the 1970 model year form and side graphics, but with the updated mechanical layout of the newer Lego models from last year.
favorite colour is, of course, the crazy, 'In-violet'. This colour was reused for the introduction of the Plymouth (later Chrysler) Prowler of 1996.