1970 Plymouth Barracuda Fact Sheet
1970 Plymouth Barracuda Facts, Figures, and Specifications
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. Thus, the Barracuda was now, according to Chrysler Corporation, “able to shake the stigma of “economy car.”
Barracuda for 1970 –
A Whole New Car!
The 1970 Barracuda’s restyle removed all its previous commonality with the Valiant. The 1967-68 fastback design was deleted from the line and the Barracuda now consisted of only coupe and convertible models.
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1970 Plymouth Barracuda Facts – Body Paint Color Codes
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1970 Plymouth Barracuda
| A4 Silver | |
| B3 Light Blue | |
| B5 Bright Blue | |
| B7 Dark Blue | |
| C7 Plum Crazy | |
| E5 Rally Red | |
| F4 Lime Green | |
| F8 Ivy Green | |
| J5 Sub Lime | |
| K2 Vitamin C Orange | |
| K3 Burnt Orange | |
| K5 Deep Burnt Orange | |
| L1 Sand Pebble Beige | |
| M3 Moulin Rouge | |
| P6 Frosted Teal | |
| R6 Scorch Red | |
| T3 Sahara Tan | |
| T6 Burnt Tan | |
| W1 Alpine White | |
| X9 Black Velvet | |
| Y1 Top Banana | |
| Y2 Sunfire Yellow | |
| Y3 Yellow Gold | |
| Y4 Citron Mist | |
| Y6 Citron Gold |
1970 Plymouth Barracuda – What’s It Worth?
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1970 Plymouth Barracuda Facts and Specifications
General Year Information – 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
Significant Styling Changes
The Barracuda line for 1970 offered buyers a wider choice of models and engines. Three styles were available with a total of nine engines. Stress was placed on extending the racy image of long hoods/short decks and rakish windshields. The specialty/performance class ‘Cuda offered an innovative “shaker” hood as an option. The 426 CID ‘Street Hemi’ was available – built in limited numbers.
Three versions were offered: the base Barracuda (Code BH), the luxury Gran Coupe (Code BP), and the sport model ‘Cuda (Code BS). However, beginning mid-year 1970, there also was a “Barracuda Coupe” model (Code A93), a lower-end version with the 198 CID I-6 base engine, a lower-grade interior, and had fixed rear quarter glass instead of roll-down rear r windows.
For 1970, the Barracuda and Barracuda Gran Coupe had two slant I-6 engines available — a new 198 CID version as well as the 225 CID unit. Four different V-8s were available: the 318, the 383 with a 2-barrel carburetor and single exhaust, and the 383 with a 4-barrel carburetor and dual exhaust with 330 HP.
The ‘Cuda model used 383 CID 335 HP V-8 (as was used in the Road Runner) as the standard engine. Options included the 340 CID, 290 HP AAR Cuda “Six Barrel” (AAR only), with triple 2-barrel carburetors, a 440 CID 375 HP Super Commando, the 440 Six-Barrel (with triple 2-barrel carburetors and 390 HP), and the 425 HP 426 CID Hemi. The 440- and Hemi-equipped cars received upgraded suspension components and structural reinforcements.
Other Barracuda options included decal sets, 3 separate hood configurations, and 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”.
Historical
Eighty-three percent of all Barracudas had bucket seats and only 18.5 percent had four-speed manual transmission.
1970 Plymouth Barracuda Facts – Plymouth in Racing
Plymouth embarked on a serious racing program in SCCA’s Trans Am Series. Swede Savage and Dan Gurney raced identical factory-sponsored AAR (All American Racers) ‘Cudas this year. The cars qualified for three pole positions but did not win any Trans-Am races; the highest finish was 2nd at Road America.
Four 1970 Hemi ‘Cudas were also successfully raced by Chrysler France, staring in this year. The works team director Henrí Chemin piloted the first car, and then sold it on to friend and privateer J. F. Mas who went on to race it for another two years. This Hemi ‘Cuda won four French Group 1 class championships, three on track and one in hill climbing.
1970 Plymouth Barracuda Factoids
The Hemi Cuda had the 425HP Hemi V-8 engine. It could be backed by either a 3-speed automatic or a 4-speed manual transmission. Automatics received the 8.75″ rear axle standard, while 4-speed cars came with the Dana 60. All Hemi ‘Cudas had the Shaker hood setup. Hemi ‘Cudas came with 15″ x 7″ wheels, which were optional on other ‘Cudas. Only Hemi cars got F60-15 tires. See the Plymouth Rapid Transit Performance Brochure for more information HERE.
The AAR ‘Cuda was released in March 1970. It was a tribute to Dan Gurney’s All American Racers (AAR) Barracudas being run in the SCCA Trans Am series. It was only produced for 1970. The factory AAR ‘Cuda was built to homologate the Plymouth small-block engine for SCCA racing use. It was powered by a 290 HP 340 CID 6-barrel V-8. It also has a fiberglass hood and spoiler, and side exit exhausts. Only 2,724 AAR ‘Cudas were built.
1970 Plymouth Barracuda Facts – Models Offered
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Barracuda. The base car was the Barracuda. Standard equipment in Barracudas included high-back buckets with all-vinyl trim; integrated head rests; molded door and quarter trim panels; flood lighted instrument panel; three-spoke wood grain steering wheel; floor shift; carpeting; 225 cubic inch Six and E78-l 5 fiberglass belted tires.
The Gran Coupe. The Gran Coupe had all Barracuda items, plus body sill, wheel lip and belt-line moldings; Gran Coupe emblems; bucket seats in Knit Jersey on hardtop only, leather in the convertible, and a consolette, as well as a molded headliner. Deluxe vinyl or cloth and vinyl trims were available at lower cost.
‘Cuda. The ‘Cuda had all Gran Coupe equipment, plus, as a base engine, the 335 HP 4-barrel 383 CID V-8. It featured heavy-duty suspension and drum brakes, ‘Cuda ornamentation, and F70-14 white-letter tries. The 425 HP “Street Hemi” was an $871.45 extra in Torqueflite equipped ‘Cudas.
AAR ‘Cuda. The AAR ‘Cuda had all ‘Cuda equipment, plus, as a base engine, the 290 HP Three 2-barrel 340 CID V-8. It featured heavy-duty suspension and drum brakes, AAR ‘Cuda ornamentation, and E60x15 Goodyear Polyglas tires in the front, and G60x15 on the rear. It could be had with either 4-speed manual or 3-speed Torqueflite automatic transmission. See “AAR Cuda Package Fully Disclosed” tab Section for complete details on this package.
1970 Plymouth Barracuda Facts – Engines
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- 198 CID I-6 125 HP
- 225 CID I-6 145 HP
- 318 CID V-8 230 HP
- 340 CID V-8 275 HP
- 340 CID AAR V-8 290 HP
- 383 CID V-8 290 HP
- 383 CID V-8 330 HP
- 383 CID HiPo V-8 335 HP
- 440 CID V-8 375 HP
- 440 CID V-8 390 HP 440-6
- 426 CID Hemi V-8 425 HP
198 CID Six-cylinder. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Four main bearings.
Displacement: 198 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 3.400 x 3.64 inches.
Compression ratio: 8.40:1.
Horsepower: 125 @ 4400 RPM.
Torque: 180 @ 2000 RPM.
Valve lifters: Mechanical.
Camshaft timing: Intake: 240°, Exhaust: 236°, Overlap: 16°. Valve Lift: Intake 0.397″, Exhaust 0.393″.
Carburetor: (manual transmission) Carter BBS-4715S, California Carter BBS-4717S ; (automatic transmission) Carter BBS-4716S, California Carter BBS-4718S.
225 CID Six-cylinder. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Four main bearings.
Displacement: 225 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 3.400 x 4.125 inches.
Compression ratio: 8.40:1.
Horsepower: 145 @ 4000 RPM.
Torque: 215 @ 2400 RPM.
Valve lifters: Mechanical.
Camshaft Duration: Intake: 240°, Exhaust: 236°, Overlap: 16°. Valve Lift: Intake 0.397″, Exhaust 0.393″.
Carburetor: (manual transmission) Holley R-4351A, California Holley R-4353A ; (automatic transmission) Holley R-4352A, California Holley R-4354A.
Base 318 CID V-8. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 318 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 3.91 x 3.31 inches.
Compression ratio: 8.8:1.
Horsepower: 230 @ 4400 RPM.
Torque: 320 @ 2000 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft timing: Intake 240°, Exhaust 248°, Overlap: 20°. Valve Lift: (Intake) 0.372″, (Exhaust) 0.400″.
Carburetor: Two barrel: (manual transmission) Carter BBD-4721S, California Carter BBD-4723S; (automatic transmission) Carter BBD-4722S California Carter BBD-4724S with A/C Carter BBD-4895S.
Base 340 CID V-8. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 318 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 4.04 x 3.31 inches.
Compression ratio: 10.5:1.
Horsepower: 275 @ 5000 RPM.
Torque: 340 @ 3200 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic. 268°, Exhaust 276°, Overlap: 44°. Valve Lift: (Intake) 0.430″, (Exhaust) 0.445″.
Carburetor: 4-barrel: (manual transmission) Carter AVS-4933S, California Carter AVS-4936S; (automatic transmission) Carter AVS-4934S, California Carter AVS-4937S; with A/C Carter AVS-4935S,.
AAR Cuda 340 CID V-8. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 318 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 4.04 x 3.31 inches.
Compression ratio: 10.5:1.
Horsepower: 290 @ 4400 RPM.
Torque: 345 @ 3400 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic. 268°, Exhaust 276°, Overlap: 44°. Valve Lift: (Intake) 0.430″, (Exhaust) 0.445″.
Carburetors: Holley three 2-barrel: (manual transmission) Front R-4789A, Center R-4791A, Rear R-4790A. (automatic transmission) Front R-4789A, Center R-4792A, Rear R-4790A. NOTE: Chrysler Carburetor Part Numbers: Front 3577185, Center 3577182, Rear 3577185. (automatic transmission) Front 3577185, Center 3577183, Rear 3577185.
NOTE: The engine contained the following specific items: Special #3577130 Block, #3418915 Heads with relocated pushrod holes, and Edelbrock aluminum intake #3418681. See description below:
Dodge 383 CID V8. Overhead valves. Cast iron block.
Displacement: 383 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 4.250 x 3.375 inches.
Compression ratio: 8.7:1.
Horsepower: 290 @ 4400 RPM.
Torque: 390 @ 2800 RPM.
Valve Lifters: Hydraulic .
Camshaft timing: Intake 256°, Exhaust 260°, Overlap: 32°; Lift: (intake) 0.425″; (exhaust) 0.437″.
Carburetor: Carter Two-barrel (automatic transmission) BBD-4726S, California BBD-4728S; With A/C BBD-4894S or Holley Two-barrel R4371A, California or with A/C: R4373A .
383 CID 4-barrel V-8. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 383 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 4.250 x 3.375 inches.
Compression ratio: 9.5:1.
Horsepower: 330 @ 5000 RPM.
Torque: 425 @ 3200 RPM.
Valve Lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft Timing: Intake 256°, Exhaust 260°, Overlap: 32°; Lift: (intake) 0.425, (exhaust) 0.437″.
Carburetor: Carter Four-barrel Model (automatic transmission) AVS-4736S, California AVS-4734S, with A/C AVS-4732S.
‘Cuda 383 CID High Performance 4-barrel V-8. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 383 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 4.250 x 3.375 inches.
Compression ratio: 9.5:1.
Horsepower: 335 @ 5200 RPM.
Torque: 425 @ 3400 RPM.
Valve Lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft Timing: Intake 268°, Exhaust 284°, Overlap: 46°; Lift: (intake) 0.450, (exhaust) 0.465″.
Carburetor: Holley Four-barrel Model (manual transmission) R-4367A, California R-4217A, (automatic transmission) R-4368A, California R-4218A, with A/C R-4369A.
375 HP 4-Barrel V-8. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 440 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 4.32 x 3.75 inches.
Compression ratio: 9.7:1.
Horsepower: 375 @ 4600 RPM.
Torque: 480 @ 3200 RPM.
Valve Lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft Timing: Intake 268°, Exhaust 284°, Overlap: 46°; Lift: (intake) 0.450″; Lift: (exhaust) 0.465″.
Carburetor: One Carter Four-barrel Model (manual transmission) AVS-4737S, California AVS-4739S; (automatic transmission) AVS-5438S, California AVS-4740S, with A/C AVS-4741S.
390 HP “440-6” V-8. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 440 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 4.32 x 3.75 inches.
Compression ratio: 10.5:1.
Horsepower: 390 @ 4700 RPM.
Torque: 490 @ 3200 RPM.
Valve Lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft Timing: Intake 268°, Exhaust 284°, Overlap: 46°; Lift: (intake) 0.450″; Lift: (exhaust) 0.465″.
Carburetor: Three Holley 2-barrels Model (Front) R-4382 A , California R-4175 A, (Center – manual transmission) R-4375 A (Center – manual transmission California) R-4374 A, (Center – automatic transmission) R-4376 A (Center – Automatic transmission California) R-4144 A; (Rear -automatic transmission) R-4383 A (Rear – automatic transmission California) R-4144 A.
Plymouth 426 CID Hemi HP V8. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Hemispherical heads. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 426 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 4.25 x 3.75 inches.
Compression ratio: 10.2:1.
Horsepower: 425 @ 5000 RPM.
Torque: 490 @ 4000 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft Timing: Intake 284°, Exhaust 284°, Overlap: 60°; Lift: (intake) 0.490″, (exhaust) 0.480″.
Carburetors: Carter Two 4-barrel Model (Front) AFB-4724S, (Rear) manual transmission: AFB-4745S automatic transmission AFB-4746S .
1970 Plymouth Barracuda Facts – Chassis Features
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- Wheelbase: All: 108 inches.
- Overall length: All: 186.7 inches.
- Front tread: 59.7 inches.
- Rear tread: I-6 and 318 w/AC 61.3 inches, All other V-8 60.7 inches.
- Width: All: 74.9 inches.
- Height: I-6 Base and Gran Coupe: 50.8 inches, Convertibles 50.6, V-8 Base and Gran Coupe: 50.9 inches, Convertibles 50.6, Cuda Hardtop: 51.2, Convertible: 50.9 inches.
- Tires: I-6 & 318 CID V-8: E78 x 14; 383 CID V-8 F70 x 14; 383 CID Cuda V-8 F70 x 14; 340 CID V-8 F70x 14; 440 CID F70 x 14; 426 Hemi V-8 F60 x 15. AAR Cuda G60 x 15. Optional tires, see 1970 Plymouth Barracuda AMA Specifications Sheet HERE.
1970 Plymouth Barracuda Facts – AAR ‘Cuda Package Fully Disclosed
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- E55 Engine
- Exhaust
- Transmission
- Rear Axle
- Suspension
- Brakes
- Steering
- Tires
- Wheels
- Hood and Grille
- Mirrors
- Spoiler
- Interior
- Paint - Stripes - Sheet Metal
- Available Options
- Options Not Available
Code W-1 340, referred to as the “340 Six Barrel”. The E55 engines were modified as follows: stress relieved, high nickel content block with filled oil pan rails, as well additional material added in the main bearing web area to allow for the addition of four bolt main caps. Cylinder heads (F08) were regular casting heads that had the pushrod holes drilled offset from the ports which would allow the ports to be highly modified. The rocker arms were un-bushed ductile adjustable similar in style of the 426 Hemi. The intake manifold was an Edelbrock aluminum six pack manifold painted the engine color Mopar orange. Three Holly 2300 series carburetors were used with vacuum operated secondaries. A large oval shaped air cleaner that sealed to the hood rested over the top of all three carbs.
(N44) Dual transverse flow mufflers (the inlet and outlet were on the same end), located forward of the rear axle with side exiting chrome tipped exhaust pipes. The cars were shipped with the exhaust tips in the trunk and installed by the dealer. High flow cast iron exhaust manifolds completed the system. PN2863545 (left) and 2863552 (right). The AAR ‘Cuda was the only cars produced with a black painted exhaust system.
Hurst pistol grip, close ratio four-speed {D21) was standard with the 727 Torqueflite (D32) being optional with either floor shift or column shift.
8.25″ sure-grip (D91) with 3.55:1 (D56) standard, 3.91:1 (D57) optional. The Dana 60 was not available. The information states that the rear axle ratios were to be either 3:55 or 3:91, however many cars left the factory with 3.23 gears.
(Code 513) Heavy duty shocks {525), larger 0.95″ diameter front sway bar {531), 0.75″ diameter rear sway bar, 0.92″ torsion bars and special rear springs with a rate of 150 lbs/inch with increased arch-camber
Standard 11-inch power disc front with semi-metallic linings, 11-inch drum rear. No optional brake system available.
24:1 manual steering standard. Options available were (Code 574) fast ratio 12:1 power steering or 16:1 standard power steering (Code 577).
(Code U01) Goodyear raised white letter Polyglass GTs, E60 x 15 front, G60 x 15 rear. (This was the first car from Detroit to have different sized front and rear tires).
15 x 7 silver Ralleye wheels (Code W21) standard on AAR ‘Cudas. Weight saving collapsible spare (Code W34) was a required option, it was a F78 x 14 BF Goodrich.
Black, fiberglass fresh air hood (Code N94) with hood pins (Code J45) was standard. No other hood was used. The hood springs are slightly different being smaller with less tension. Black grilles were standard on AAR’s.
Inside day/night (Code G41), and painted driver’s side, remote controlled racing mirror (Code G34) was standard. Painted manual passenger side mirror (Code G36) was optional.
Black, ABS plastic rear duck tail spoilers (Code J82) were standard. Front spoilers (Code J78) were optional, shipped in the trunk and dealer installed.
Interior options were the same as the ‘Cuda. Interior colors: Black, White, Green, Blue, Burnt Orange and Red, as well as cloth hounds tooth seats. All radio options, light package options available. All antennas (Code N94), were mounted on the right rear quarter, the first and last time on any Chrysler Product, the Ralleye dash (Code A62) was optional.
Sheet Metal: AAR ‘Cudas came with what is known as “15 inch fenders”. The difference between 14″ and 15″ fenders is the lip at the top of the wheel well is rolled in. All other sheet metal is the same as the standard E-body.
Paint: All acrylic enamel colors available – same as ‘Cuda. Organasol black (Ditzler code DDL9355) was used on all hoods, taillight panels, fender tops.
Stripes:Black side stripes (Code V6H) standard on all cars even with black paint (a few AARs were produced black with black stripes). See below:
Rear window louvers (Code A67), vinyl roof limited to black (Code V1X), power windows, rear defogger, wheel lip moldings (Code M26).
Air conditioning (Code H51), heavy duty drum brakes (Code B11), rear spoiler wing type (Code J81), luggage rack (Code M91), road wheels (Code W23), trailer tow package (Code A35), three speed manual transmission (Code D13), basic group (Code A04), shaker hood (Code N96), extra heavy duty suspension (Code 515), delete tape stripe (Code V68), vinyl side protection molding (Code V50), cruise control (Code N88). No AAR came with factory air.
1970 Plymouth Barracuda Facts – Powertrains
- Three Speed Automatic Transmission Ratios
- All: 1st – 2.45:1, 2nd – 1.45:1, 3rd – 1:1, Reverse – 2.20:1
- Max Stall: I-6, 318 CID and 340 CID: 2.1:1; 383 CID 2-barrel: 2.0:1 383 Hi-Po and 426 Hemi: 2.1:1; 440 CID: 2.0:1.
- Three Speed Manual Transmission Ratios
- I-6, 318 CID and 340 V-8: 1st – 3.08:1, 2nd – 1.70:1, 3rd – 1:1, Reverse – 2.90:1
- 383 CID V-8: 1st – 2.55:1, 2nd – 1.49:1, 3rd – 1:1, Reverse – 3.34:1
- Four Speed Manual Transmission Ratios
- 318, 340 & 383 CID Hi-Po V-8: 1st – 2.47:1, 2nd – 1.77:1, 3rd – 1:1, 4th – 1.34:1, Reverse – 2.40:1
- 426 & 440 CID V-8: 1st – 2.44:1, 2nd – 1.77:1, 3rd – 1:1, 4th – 1.34:1, Reverse – 2.36:1
- Rear Gear Standard Ratios
- I-6: 3-Speed SMT – 3.23:1
- I-6: 3-Speed AMT – 2.76:1, Optional 3.23:1
- V-8: 318 CID 3-Speed & 4-Speed SMT – 3.23:1
- V-8: 318 CID 3-Speed AMT – 2.76:1, Optional 3.23:1
- V-8: 340 CID 3-Speed SMT – 3.23:1
- V-8: 340 CID 4-Speed SMT – 3.23:1, Optional 3.55:1, 3.91:1
- V-8: 340 CID 3-Speed AMT – 3.23:1, Optional 3.55:1, 3.91:1
- V-8 383 CID 2-bbl 3-Speed AMT – 2.76:1, Optional 3.23:1
- V-8 383 4-bbl & H-Po CID 3-Speed, 4-speed SMT & 3-Speed AMT – 3.23:1, Optional 3.55:1, 3.91:1
- V-8 426 CID Hemi 4-Speed SMT – 3.54:1, Optional 4.10:1
- V-8 426 CID Hemi 3-Speed AMT – 3.23:1, Optional 3.55:1, 4.10:1
- V-8 440 CID All: 4-Speed SMT 3.54:1, Optional 4.10:1
- V-8 440 CID All: 3-Speed AMT 3.23:1, Optional 3.55:1, 4.10:1
NOTE: Optional – dealer installed gear ratios ranged from 2.45:1 to 5.10:1. Sure Grip available in all ratios. See 1970 Plymouth Barracuda AMA Specifications Sheets for all actual ratios HERE.
1970 Plymouth Barracuda Facts – Powertrain Options
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- Three-speed manual transmission was standard; with floor shift in some models ($14).
- Torqueflite automatic transmission, with Six ($175-$190); with V-8 ($191-$227).
- Four-speed manual floor shift transmission, prices vary with model and engine ($188-$197).
- 198 CID 125 horsepower I-6 (offered later as base engine.
- 225 CID 145 horsepower I-6 ($25 over 198 CID).
- 383 CID “Commando” 290 HP V-8 ($70).
- 383 CID “Commando” 330 HP V-8 ($138).
- 383 CID “Commando” 335 HP V-8 Standard in ‘Cuda
- 426 CID “Street Hemi” 425 HP V-8 in ‘Cuda ($871).
- 440 CID “Commando” 375 HP V-8 ($234).
- 440 CID “Six Pack” 390 HP V-8 in ‘Cuda ($250)
- Heavy-duty, 70-ampere battery ($13).
- Sure-Grip positive traction rear axle, ($42).
- Evaporative emissions control system ($38).
- Available rear axle gear ratios: 2.76, 2.91, 3.23, 3.55, 3.91, 4.10, where available ($10).
NOTE: The high performance V-8s were not available with air conditioning, automatic speed control or trailer towing attachments. Three speed manual transmissions were no longer available with the 383 CID Hi-Po and all 426 and 440 CID V-8s.
1970 Plymouth Barracuda Facts – Significant Options
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- Adjustable driver’s seat, 6-way manual with bucket seats
- Air conditioning ($357).
- Air Grabber hood scoop, standard with 426 Hemi ($66).
- Automatic speed control, V-8 only ($58).
- Barracuda black air scoop, quarter panel and lower body paint ($36).
- Bright exhaust trumpets, standard with “Hemi” ($21).
- Floral vinyl roof, Barracuda group, except Gran Coupe ($96).
- Front disc brakes ($28).
- Headlight time delay warning signal ($18).
- Heavy-duty brakes ($23).
- Hood hold-down pins, ‘Cuda and AAR only ($15).
- Hood Insulation
- Locking gas cap
- Mirror, left, outside, remote-control
- Mirror. right. outside
- Mirrors, color keyed racing, left-hand remote control ($26).
- Performance hood, Road Runner/GTX ($18).
- Power brakes ($43).
- Power steering ($105).
- Power windows
- Radio AM/FM ($135).
- Radio, AM with 8-track tape and three instrument panel mounted speakers ($196).
Radio, Music Master AM ($62). - Rear shoulder belts, left and right
- Rear window defogger, all except convertibles ($27).
- Shaker hood fresh air package, ‘Cuda only, standard with ‘Hemi’ ($97).
- Speaker, rear seat
- Sport steering wheel ($32).
- Sport striping, ‘Cuda without side molding vinyl insert ($26).
- Tinted windshield and windows ($33).
- Tinted windshield only
- Two-tone paint ($23).
- Undercoating
- Wire wheel covers, Barracuda ($50).
- Wheel covers, Deluxe, Barracuda ($16).
- Wheels, Chrome Road, Barracuda ($50).
- Wheels, Rallye Road, Barracuda ($33);
- White sidewall tires ($34).
- Windshield wipers, 3-speed electric (standard on ‘Cuda)
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1970 Plymouth Hemi Cuda Convertible
This 1970 Plymouth Hemi Cuda Convertible is representative of the Convertibles offered in 1970. Of course it is the top of the line. 1,554 base, 596 Gran Coupes, and 635 ‘Cuda convertibles were produced in 1970.
1970 Plymouth AAR Cuda
The 1970 Plymouth AAR Cuda almost received as much publicity and press coverage as the Hemi Cuda, ostensibly because it was built to race in SCCA Trans Am. Very pricey at $3,966 base, it was generally optioned to well over $4,000. 2,742 were made.
1970 Plymouth Cuda Coupe
The 1970 Plymouth Cuda Coupe was the most sought after Barracuda that year only being outsold bu the base Barracuda. 18,880 were delivered to happy customers.
1970 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe
The 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe was the luxury line for the new E-Body. This one pictured seems more performance oriented, however. 8,183 coupes were sold, as well as 596 convertibles.
1970 Plymouth Base Barracuda
The 1970 Plymouth Base Barracuda came in coupe and convertible models. The coupe was the most popular in the entire line, with 25,651 delivered. The convertible also topped the delivery charts with 1,554 sold.