Get ready to rev your engines as we zoom into the world of the 1965 Plymouth Barracuda V-8! This compact beast rides on the Valiant “A” platform, boasting a rear window so massive it could double as a sunroof for giants. While American models flaunt a 225 cu in slant-6 engine, our northern neighbors cruise with a 170 cu in version. And if you crave more power, the 273 cu in V8 with a two or four-barrel option has you covered. It’s like choosing between a double cheeseburger and a quadruple stack!
The Plymouth Barracuda is on the compact Valiant “A” platform and, initially, is equipped with one of two six cylinder engines as standard equipment. The rear window glass (backlight) on the fastback is not unique, but it is huge, at 14.4 ft² (1.33 m²)). Models marketed in the USA are equipped with the base 225 cu in (3.68 L) slant-6 engine, but Canadian cars would have a 170 cu in (2.78 L) version. under the hood. The power option is a two barrel on the 273 cu in ( 4,5 L) V8 engine and be bolted to the newly designed, lighter, “TorqueFlite 6” (A904) automatic transmission. For the ’65 model year a four barrel version of the 273 could be an option.
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