The ‘71 Plymouth Barracuda was very underrated car at the time. With a few changes coming to the ‘71 the new grille gave the appearance of the car having teeth like a Barracuda, and, for the first (and only) time the Barracuda had quad headlamps.
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The ‘71 Plymouth Barracuda was very underrated car at the time. With a few changes coming to the ‘71 the new grille gave the appearance of the car having teeth like a Barracuda, and, for the first (and only) time the Barracuda had quad headlamps.
The ‘71 Plymouth Barracuda was very underrated car at the time.
With a few changes coming to the ‘71 the new grille gave the appearance of the car having teeth like a Barracuda, and, for the first (and only) time the Barracuda had quad headlamps. A 225 CID version of the “Slant” I-6 was available and there were two V8 displacements to choose from – a base 318-2, and a 2 or 4-Bbl 383.
On the performance ‘Cuda model, chrome simulated inset fender louvers suggested gills. The standard engine was the 383-4, 440 with your choice of a 4-barrel Super Commando and a 6 barrel Super Commando optional. At the top was the 426 8-BBl Hemi – the last year it would be produced. The 440 and Hemi- equipped cars were upgraded when it came to suspension components and structural reinforcements to help with transferring all the torque to the road. Those looking for improved handling or insurance cost reductions could “opt down” for the smallblock 340-4 (which cost $44 more!)
The optional shaker hood scoop was now flat black to address glare issues.
There was also a luxo model, the Gran Coupe. The AAR disappeared for 1971.
1971 ended up being the last year for the Barracuda convertible; with just 1,385 convertible sales, one can see why. Overall, production was even more disappointing than in 1970, falling from 54,800 to 18,690.
Then there was the beloved ‘Cuda that had the 383, 440 with a 4-barrel super commando and a 6 barrel super commando Six Pack, and 426 Hemi the 440 and Hemi- equipped cars were given a little upgrade when it came to suspension components and structural reinforcements to help with transferring all the power it produced to the road.
1971 ended up being the last year for the Barracuda convertible; with just 1,385 convertible sales, one can see why. Production was even more disappointing than in 1970, falling from 54,800 to 18,690.
Production Numbers
| 2-DR Hardtop 6-CYL | 5,668 |
| 2-DR Hardtop 8-CYL | 17,819 |
| 2-DR Hardtop Gran Coupe 6-CYL | 210 |
| 2-DR Hardtop Gran Coupe 8-CYL | 7,184 |
| 2-DR Hardtop 'Cuda | 17,242 |
| 2-DR Convertible 6-CYL | 223 |
| 2-DR Convertible 8-CYL | 1,169 |
| 2-DR Convertible Gran Coupe 6-CYL | 34 |
| 2-DR Convertible Gran Coupe 8-CYL | 518 |
| 2-DR Convertible 'Cuda | 550 | Total Production | 33,392 |
Performance Specs
| Engine | Size | Carb. | HP | Torque | 0 to 60 | Quarter mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slant Six | 225ci | 1x1bbl | 145 at 4000 | 215 lb-ft at 2400 | - | - |
| Base V8 | 318ci | 1x2bbl | 230 at 4400 | 320 lb-ft at 2000 | - | - |
| Six Pack | 340ci | 3x2bbl | 290 at 5000 | 345 lb-ft at 3400 | 6.4 sec | 14.2 sec |
| V8 | 340ci | 1x4bbl | 275 at 5000 | 340 lb-ft at 3200 | - | - |
| V8 | 383ci | 1x4bbl | 330 at 5000 | 435 lb-ft at 3200 | 6.4 sec | - |
| V8 | 383ci | 1x2bbl | 290 at 4400 | 390 lb-ft at 2800 | - | - |
| HEMI | 426ci | 2x4bbl | 424 at 5000 | 490 lb-ft at 3200 | 6.0 sec | 13.0 sec |
| Six Pack | 440ci | 3x2bbl | 390 at 4700 | 490 lb-ft at 3200 | 6.2 sec | 13.7 sec |
| V8 | 440ci | 1x4bbl | 375 at 4600 | 480 lb-ft at 3200 | - | - |
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