1965 and 1966 Plymouth Barracuda 273 Specs
The hottest versions of the Plymouth Barracuda 273 used the four-barrel Commando 273-cid engine, which had a 10.5:1 compression and 235 bhp. Get detailed specs on the 1965 and 1966 Plymouth Barracuda 273:
The 1965 Plymouth Barracuda was the best-selling Plymouth of the year.
| Engine Type | V-8/LA-Block/Wedge | V-8/LA-Block/Wedge |
| Displacement (cid) | 273 (2v) | 273 (4v) |
| Horsepower @ rpm: | 180 @ 4200 | 235 @ 5200 |
| Torque (pounds/feet) @ rpm | 260 @ 1600 | 280 @ 4000 |
| Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Bore (inches) | 3.62 | 3.62 |
| Stroke (inches) | 3.31 | 3.31 |
| Valve Lifters | Mechanical | Hydraulic |
| Availability | 1965-66 | 1965-66 |
Times*:
| 0-60 mph (sec) | 9.1 |
| 0-100 mph (sec) | 26.2 |
| 1/4-mile (sec) | 17.5 @ 88.5 mph |
| Top speed (mph) | 121 |
| Axle ratio | 3.23:1 |
| Engine type | 273/235 |
*Source: Car and Driver (1964)
Times*:
| 0-60 mph (sec) | 9.1 |
| 0-100 mph (sec) | 29.6 |
| 1/4-mile (sec) | 17.6 @ 81 mph |
| Top speed (mph) | 117 |
| Axle ratio | 3.23:1 |
| Engine type | 273/235 |
*Source: Car and Driver (1966)
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