Plymouth Road Runner was a muscle car manufactured by Chrysler between 1968 and 1980. Many were of the opinion that the early muscles cars were shifting away from their roots of being relatively cheap and fast cars. Plymouth did have an existing performance car at that time in the form of the GTX. However, designers wanted to recreate the concept of muscle cars.
The start of the Seventies saw newer innovation and intervention in the design and structure of the Baracuda. It was branded as the “Cuda” and the new design was strikingly different from the preceding models with sleeker and sportier features. It was Hemi-powered and was sold without warranty.
The 440-6 and 426 Hemi made the performance of the Barracudas highly proficient. The engine was easy to modify to a degree and in either way; original or modified, one could in effect have a five sit race car. In the year 1971, more alteration took place with a different frame and taillights. This Hemi-powered design is considered to be legendary version and is much sought after by automobile collectors of today.
The Plymouth Barracuda is an exemplary muscle car which was produced by the Chrysler Corporation between 1964 and 1974. The Barracuda was a reincarnation of the earlier models of the Plymouth Valiant. Chrysler Corporation made the alteration with an intention of making a high selling vehicle. Plymouth though could not match the Ford Mustang during the mid 60s in terms of sales and popularity. The first Barracuda had a 273 cubic inch V8 base engine with 180 hp and could run 0-60 in less than 13 sec.
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