Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Coupe
Production years: 1964, 1965, 1966
Plymouth introduced the first generation of the Barracuda in April 1964 and built it on top of Chrysler's A-body sharing many parts with the Vaillant.
Created as a competitor for Chevrolet's Corvair, the Barracuda soon found itself pitted against Ford's Mustang, which became a hit on the market. Even though it was more expensive than the original pony car, the 'Cuda was well received by customers, thanks to its unique fastback styling and interesting interior features.
On the outside, the car featured a front fascia with the parking lights moved towards the middle of the one-slat grille, while the main headlights were on the outer side. The car's flat hood sported a crest in the middle that ran towards the windshield. Its profile revealed a unique styling characterized by the largest rear windscreen on the market at that time. It was 14.4 sqft (1.34 sqm) large. The sloped line continued on the short trunk lid that opened independently. It wasn't a liftgate. Finally, the Barracuda featured narrow and tall taillights at the back, with the round reversing lamps placed lower.
Inside, the Barracuda's name was applied on the door panels, which was uncommon. The flat dashboard sported an aluminum upper side and a black lower one. In front of the driver, the automaker installed a simple dashboard with just a large speedometer and three gauges for the fuel level, coolant temperature, and ammeter. Plymouth installed a pair of bucket seats at the front and a folding bench in the back. The car offered two storage areas: one in the trunk, accessible from the outside, and one behind the rear seats. In addition, a folding panel could've been open between these two areas.
The first generation of the Barracuda was available with three engine choices: two inline-six and a small-block V8.
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) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2921 lbs (1325 kg) |
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) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2888 lbs (1310 kg) |
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) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2943 lbs (1335 kg) |