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1971 Plymouth Cuda 426 Hemi

2DR Coupe

$4,630 MSRP
7.0L V8 OVH
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
6.3 sec

0-60 mph

14.3 sec

@ 108 mph

Horsepower • Torque
425 hp

Power

490 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
3,757 lbs

Rear-wheel Drive

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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

Weight Distribution:

Front: 58.3% | Rear: 41.7%

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):

6.29 sec

0-60 mph:

6.75 sec

0-100 mph (1ft):

12.59 sec

0-100 mph:

13.05 sec

Top Speed:

113 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

9.59 sec @ 81.7 mph

¼ mile:

14.29 sec @ 108.3 mph

½ mile:

22.25 sec @ 113.4 mph

1 mile:

38.13 sec @ 113.3 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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