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1965 Plymouth Barracuda 2-Dr. Fastback

Barracuda continued its second model year in 1965, competing directly with Ford's Mustang in the emerging pony car market with its distinctive fastback design.
Confidence 95%
1851549581
170 CID Slant Six (101 HP)
Engine
2-Dr. Fastback
Body
Detroit, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1965 Plymouth Barracuda

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Make/Engine Code 1 Barracuda 6-Cylinder
Series Code 8 Barracuda
Year Code 5 1965
Plant Code 1 Detroit, MI
Serial Number 549581 Unit #549581

Basic Information

MakePlymouth
ModelBarracuda
Year1965
Body Style2-Dr. Fastback
ManufacturerChrysler Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Available Engine Options

Engine cannot be determined from VIN alone. Possible engines based on model:

Engine 170 CID Slant Six (101 HP)
Horsepower101 HP
Displacement170 CID
Carburetor1 BC
Compression8.5:1
Engine 225 CID Slant Six (145 HP)
Horsepower145 HP
Displacement225 CID
Carburetor1 BC
Compression8.4:1

Original Specifications

Bodystyle lifespan1964 through 1966
Headroom front38.5
Headroom rear36.8
Height54.4
Legroom front40.6
Legroom rear31.1
Length188.2
Nameplate origin1964
Wheelbase106.0
Width70.1

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)