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1971 Plymouth Cuda 426 Hemi

2DR Coupe

$4,630 MSRP
7.0l V8 Ovh
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
5.8 sec

0-60 mph

14 sec

@ 108 mph

Horsepower • Torque
425 hp

Power

490 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
3,757 lbs

Rear-wheel Drive

1971 Plymouth Cuda 426 Hemi

Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

1971

Make:

Plymouth

Model:

Cuda

Trim:

426 Hemi

Style:

2DR Coupe

Base Price:

$4,630

Drive:

Rear-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

3,757 lbs

Length:

186.6 in.

Width:

74.9 in.

Height:

51.2 in.

Wheelbase:

108 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.45

MPG:

20 city / 23 hwy

Fuel:

2 gal. / 44 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

425 hp @ 5,000 rpm

Torque:

490 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm

Engine:

7.0l V8 Ovh

Displacement:

7 liters

Engine Config:

Front

Redline:

5,500 rpm

Dyno Chart

Power vs torque across the rev range

Performance

All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.

Acceleration

0-60 mph (1ft):

5.76 sec

0-60 mph:

6.11 sec

0-100 mph:

12.68 sec

Top Speed:

115 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

9.29 sec @ 84 mph

¼ mile:

13.98 sec @ 107.5 mph

½ mile:

21.83 sec @ 115.2 mph

1 mile:

37.45 sec @ 115.2 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P235/55HR15

Rear Tires:

P235/55HR15

Tire Compound:

All-seasons

Transmission:

4-speed Manual

Final Drive:

3.54

Gear Ratios

1: 2.44

2: 1.77

3: 1.34

4: 1

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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