Description
The Plymouth Barracuda is a two-door pony car that was manufactured by Chrysler Corporation from 1964 through 1974 model years.

The first-generation Barracuda was based on the Chrysler A-body and was offered from 1964 until 1966. A two-door hardtop (no B-pillar) fastback design, it shared a great majority of parts and bodywork with the Plymouth Valiant, except for the distinctive wraparound rear glass.

The second-generation Barracuda, though still Valiant-based, was heavily redesigned. Built from 1967 through 1969, it was available as a two-door in fastback, notchback, and convertible versions.

The third generation, offered from 1970 until 1974, was based on the Chrysler E-body, exclusive to it, and the slightly larger Dodge Challenger. A completely new design, the two-door Barracuda was available in hardtop and convertible body styles.

Features
- Proformance Unlimited 383 stroker 489ci V8
- Gross: 607hp/5200-5600 918Nm/4200
- Net: 558bhp/5200-5600 845Nm/4200
- 5-speed manual rwd IRS
- 1540kg (curb) 270+km/h

Stock spec '68 383 Formula-S:
383ci V8 16v
factory stated 300 SAE-gross hp/4400 542Nm/2400
actual hp is around 280-285, which gives around 240 bhp.
4-speed manual rwd axle
1591kg (curb) ca.205km/h

Second generation (1967–1969)
Designer John Herlitz, John Samsen, Milt Antonick

1968 Barracuda
In 1968, the 273 was replaced by the 318 cu in (5.2 L) LA engine as the smallest V8 available, and the new 340 cu in (5.6 L) LA four-barrel was released. The 383 Super Commando engine was upgraded with the intake manifold, camshaft, and cylinder heads from the Road Runner and Super Bee, but the more restrictive exhaust manifolds specific to the A-body cars limited its output to 300 bhp (224 kW).

Also in 1968, Chrysler made approximately fifty fastback Barracudas equipped with the 426 cu in (7.0 L) Hemi for Super Stock drag racing. These cars were assembled by Hurst Performance and featured items such as lightweight Chemcor side glass, fiberglass front fenders, hood scoop, lightweight seats, sound deadener, and other street features such as rear seats omitted.

Credits
SBH, Donnie Heerdt, ATS