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1970 Plymouth Cuda 2-Dr. Hardtop

Muscle Car Era
BS23H0E126286
340 V8 4-bbl (275 HP)
Engine
2-Dr. Hardtop
Body
Los Angeles, CA
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1970 Plymouth Cuda

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Make/Engine Code B B
Series Code S S
Body Style Code 23 2-Dr. Hardtop
Engine Code H H
Year Code 0 1970
Plant Code E Los Angeles, CA
Serial Number 126286 Unit #126286

Basic Information

MakePlymouth
ModelCuda
Year1970
Body Style2-Dr. Hardtop
ManufacturerChrysler Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine340 V8 4-bbl (275 HP)
Assembly PlantLos Angeles, CA
Plant CodeE
Pattern SourcePlymouth
Confidence95%

Specifications

Dimensions

Production17242
Width74.9
Wheelbase108
Length186.7
Front Tread62.1
Height50.9
Rear Tread60

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
TransmissionPints
Rear Axle Ratio4
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.23
Steering GearRecirculating ball
1st Gear Ratio2.47
DriveRear wheel drive
Reverse Ratio2.58
Gears4
2nd Gear Ratio1.91
4th Gear Ratio1
3rd Gear Ratio1.39

Suspension

Front SuspensionIndependent torsion bar
Rear SuspensionHotchkiss
Tire SizeF70 x 14

Brakes

Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting
Brake Drum Size11

Fuel & Electrical

Fuel Capacity19
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
IgnitionDistributor and coil
CoolingWater pump, 15 Quarts
RadiatorTube and spacer
ExhaustDual
Battery12
Fuel TypePremium

Equipment

EquipmentPower steering, Torque Flite automatic transmission, 440 cu. in. V8 engine, 426 cu. in. V8 engine, Front disc rear drum brakes, Power brakes, Radio, Power vent windows, Power windows, Air conditioning

Colors

Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models., Alpine White, Black Velvet, Blue Fire Metallic, Burnt Orange Metallic, Burnt Tan Metallic, Citron Gold Metallic, Citron Mist Metallic, Deep Burnt Orange Metallic, Frosted Teal Metallic, Ice Blue Metallic, In Violet Metallic, Ivy Green, Jamaica Blue Metallic, Lemon Twist, Lime Green, Lime Light Metallic, Rally Red, Sahara Tan Metallic, Sand Pebble Beige, Scorch Red, Silver Metallic, Sunfire Yellow, Tor-Red, Two Tone Colors Available, Vitamin C, Yellow Gold

Pricing

MSRP$3164.00

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.