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1970 Plymouth Duster 340 2DR Coupe

340 2dr Coupe

$2,547 MSRP
5.6l V-8 Ohv
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
6 sec

0-60 mph

14.3 sec

@ 100 mph

Horsepower • Torque
275 hp

Power

340 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
3,115 lbs

Rear-wheel Drive

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1970 Plymouth Duster 340 2DR Coupe
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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

1970

Make:

Plymouth

Model:

Duster

Trim:

340 2DR Coupe

Style:

340 2dr Coupe

Base Price:

$2,547

Drive:

Rear-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

3,115 lbs

Length:

188.4 in.

Width:

71.8 in.

Height:

53.1 in.

Wheelbase:

108 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.46

Weight Distribution:

Front: 57.0% | Rear: 43.0%

MPG:

12 city / 17 hwy

Fuel:

18 gal. / 270 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

275 hp @ 5,000 rpm

Torque:

340 ft-lbs @ 3,200 rpm

Engine:

5.6l V-8 Ohv

Displacement:

5.6 liters

Engine Config:

Front

Redline:

6,500 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 sec

0-60 mph:

6.42 sec

0-100 mph (1ft):

14.27 sec

0-100 mph:

14.69 sec

60-130 mph:

20.04 sec

Top Speed:

140 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

9.41 sec @ 78.3 mph

¼ mile:

14.29 sec @ 99.8 mph

½ mile:

22.27 sec @ 122.9 mph

1 mile:

35.78 sec @ 140.0 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

225/70R14

Rear Tires:

225/70R14

Tire Compound:

All-seasons

Transmission:

4-speed Manual

Final Drive:

3.55

Gear Ratios

1: 2.66

2: 1.91

3: 1.39

4: 1

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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