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Jun 14, 2007 · See All 9 Photos. With the awesome power numbers belted out by the massaged Hemi, the 'Cuda's huge rear tires easily put the rear bumper on the pavement, so Darren adjusted and readjusted the ...
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- The Phantasm ‘Cuda
Before we get into the ‘Cuda, a few Phantasm essentials are in order. The movie was an auteur effort by Long Beach, California-native Don Coscarelli, who wrote, directed, produced, photographed, and edited the film on a budget of only $300,000. Money that was primarily sourced from family and family friends. Doing things in this manner afforded Cos...
“When I was in high school, there was a kid who was a year younger than me who somehow bought one of those cars and would drive it through the parking lot,” the director recalls. “I would stand there with my friends, and we would salivate over this car. It was a beautiful 1970 Plymouth AAR ‘Cuda in Sassy Grass Green with a white interior. It was re...
For the four of you out there who aren’t familiar with Plymouth’s Barracuda, its history began in 1964. Based on the Valiant A-Body platform, the first-generation Barracuda was a two-door hardtop featuring sporty, simple lines and a unique wraparound rear window. According to Mopar historians, the car was initially slated to be called the Panda, bu...
The ‘Cuda in the movie was originally an FC7 In-Violet with a white interior. It was repainted by the production in X9 Formal Black, with subtle blue and gray pinstripes applied to the car’s flanks. The car’s hood call-outs said “440 6-Pack,” denoting the Chrysler raised-block 440 with three, two-barrel Holley carburetors. It actually packed a cust...
Jul 2, 2021 · But it rocks everything that’s special about a Hemi-engined E-body ‘Cuda, most importantly the 426 cubic inches of Mopar supremacy under that twin-snorkel scoop poking out through the distinctive Shaker hood.
Sep 24, 2018 · Featuring a 4.04 x 3.31-inch bore and stroke, 2.02/1.60-inch intake/exhaust valves, dual-breaker distributor, dual exhaust, snorkel-free air cleaner assembly, Carter AVS four-barrel carburetor and an 10.5:1 compression ratio, the engine had a rating of 275- and 340 lbs ft of torque.
Jan 27, 2020 · The only way to get a 440-cubic-inch V-8 inside your ’71 ‘Cuda is with a trio of two-barrel Holley carburetors on top. The Six Barrel setup was factory rated at 385 gross horsepower. There are always exceptions to reinforce the rule, but comfort is the key to a grand touring machine.
Jul 31, 2018 · When we consider Wendall's ultra-rare Hemi 'Cuda, sitting in his shop with its gorgeous B5 blue paint, black billboard stripes, and stunning shaker hoodscoop cared for, protected, and well...
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1971 Plymouth Cuda. Photos: ••••••••••••••••. Click the Image to Zoom. Technical Specifications: Year: 1971. Make: Plymouth. Model: Cuda. Mileage: 2,247. Engine: 440 ci/390 hp. Transmission: 4-Speed. Body Style: 2DR Coupe. Exterior Color: Gold. Interior Color: Black Vinyl. Details: 1 of 108 V-Code 440 Six Pack 4-Speed Cuda Hardtops built in 1971.
