1971 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible
Muscle Car Era
BH27G1B247537
318 V8 2-bbl (230 HP)
Engine
Convertible
Body
Hamtramck, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1971 Plymouth Barracuda
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Make/Engine Code | B | B |
| Series Code | H | H |
| Body Style Code | 27 | Convertible |
| Engine Code | G | G |
| Year Code | 1 | 1971 |
| Plant Code | B | Hamtramck, MI |
| Serial Number | 247537 | Unit #247537 |
Basic Information
MakePlymouth
ModelBarracuda
Year1971
Body StyleConvertible
ManufacturerChrysler Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine318 V8 2-bbl (230 HP)
Assembly PlantHamtramck, MI
Plant CodeB
Pattern SourcePlymouth
Confidence95%
Specifications
Dimensions
Production721
Weight3165
Width74.9
Length186.6
Wheelbase108
Rear Tread61.3
Front Tread59.7
Height50.8
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio2.1
Transmission4.75
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate
Differential Ratio3.23
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball
2nd Gear Ratio1.7
1st Gear Ratio3.08
DriveRear wheel drive
Gears3
3rd Gear Ratio1
Reverse Ratio2.9
Suspension
Rear SuspensionHotchkiss
Front SuspensionIndependent torsion bar
Tire Size7.35 x 14
Brakes
Brake Drum Size10
Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity19
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
CoolingWater pump, 16 Quarts
RadiatorTube and spacer
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Battery12
ExhaustSingle
Fuel TypeRegular
Equipment
EquipmentRadio, Front disc rear drum brakes, Air conditioning, 440 cu. in. V8 engine, Power brakes, Power steering, Power vent windows, Speed control device, 426 cu. in. V8 engine, Torque Flite automatic transmission, 383 cu. in. V8 engine, Power windows
Colors
Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models., Amber Sherwood Metallic, April Green Metallic, Autumn Bronze Metallic, Bahama Yellow, Burnished Red Metallic, Coral Turquoise Metallic, Curious Yellow, Evening Blue Metallic, Formal Black, Glacial Blue Metallic, Gold Leaf Metallic, In-Violet Metallic, Mood Indigo Metallic, Rallye Red, Sandalwood Beige, Sassy Grass Green, Sherwood Green Metallic, Slate Gray Metallic, Sno-white, Spinnaker White, Tahitian Walnut Metallic, Tawny Gold Metallic, Tor-Red, True Blue Metallic, Tunisian Tan Metallic, Two Tone Colors Available, Winchester Gray Metallic
Pricing
MSRP$3124.00
Body
Doors2
Body and chassis specifications are from period Chrysler data for this model. The exact engine is decoded from the VIN (position 4), shown separately, so the representative engine figures from the period data sheet are omitted here to avoid contradicting the VIN.