1970 - 1971 Plymouth Hemi Cuda - Top Speed
-based, the second-gen Barracuda received new sheet metal and larger engines, including Chrysler’s 7. 2-liter, 440 Commando V-8 and the 7. 0-liter, HEMI 426 V-8. The Barracuda reached its popularity peak in the early 1970s, as the heavily... Longer and wider, the 1970 Barracuda renounced its Valiant roots and adopted an image of its own, while sitting on Chrysler’s , but slightly shorter than the latter, the Barracuda switched from being an economy pony to a full-time muscle car. The 1970 HEMI Cuda’s design is highlighted by its large, split front grille with round headlamps, prominent rear fenders and horizontal, tri-bar taillights. The shaker hood option was present on all HEMI-equipped Cudas, along with race-inspired hood pins. Other visual features available for the HEMI Cuda included various decal sets and high-impact colors, including Lime Light, Tor Red, Lemon Twist, Vitamin C, In-Violet, Sassy Grass, and Moulin Rouge. Another check box on the options list enabled customers to replace the standard front seats with a vinyl, split-bench seat, a popular feature back in the day. Source: www.topspeed.com
