![]() ![]() ![]() It has the California Noise Reduction package, Six-Pack torsion bars, and even 440-6 emblems on the hood. Since Chrysler didn't want to offend Shelby this early in their relationship, the Cuda was dropped.īuzz Graves wrote: "I bought a 1970 U-code 'Cuda, built at the Los Angeles plant on 6-09-69, B5 blue with B5 interior, split bench seat with armrest, rubber front bumper, power everything, and A/C. He didn't like the idea of Plymouth making their own version of the Shelby Charger he said it would take away the specialness of owning a Shelby Charger. The guys who created the 'Cuda drove it around Chrysler HQ and everbody liked it except for. Both cars were used for a driving school after they were done. Two cars were made with rear window louvers and ground effect kits from the Shelby Chargers. The third-generation concept car, and the four-door conceptĬhad Imthurn wrote that the 1980s concept Cuda was in Mopar Collectors Guide. Electronic ignition became available as an option.Īlthough greatly downplayed from its splashy 1970 introduction, the Barracuda-Cuda series rebounded to a 22,213 sales total, up from the 18,450 sold in 1972 but less than half the 55,499 1970 total. In 1972, horsepower ratings fell, and the various B engines disappeared the 318 became the standard engine on all models with the 340 optional. Production was much more disappointing than in 1970, faling from 54,800 to 18,690. The rear lights were modified, and large, flat-black decals covering most of the rear quarter panels, with engine size callouts on the doors, were optional the shaker hood scoop was available on all 'Cuda models ('Cuda was a separate name for high-performance Barracudas).ġ971 ended up being the last year for the Barracuda convertible, with just 1,385 sales. ![]() Simulated chrome inset louvers suggested gills. The dual-scoop hood pushed air into the engine bay, rather than forcing it into the engine for that, you need the "shaker" hood, which was essentially an attachment to the air cleaner that protruded through the hood.įor 1971, the Barracuda got a new grille designed to suggest barracuda fish teeth both the E-bodies had quad headlights. ![]()
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