How much horsepower does a Plymouth Superbird have?
Superbird Drivetrain 426 Hemi V8 engine: The 426 Hemi V8 engine was the engine the Superbird used in NASCAR races. This big-block V8 engine produced 433 horsepower and came with 472 pound-feet of torque. Additionally, the engine had a pair of Carter AFB carburetors.
How fast is a Plymouth Superbird?
The power train is enough to punch the Superbird to 60 mph from a standstill in around 5.5 seconds and on to a top speed of 150 mph. The Superbird’s 440 cubic-inch Super Commando Six Barrel V-8.
How much HP did Richard Pettys Superbird have?
It was designed to compete with the Dodge Charger Daytona that was also one of the so-called Winged Warriors with a large wing and a pointy front end. Alongside the crazy exterior design, the Superbird features a massive 7.0-litre 426 Hemi V8 producing 425hp.
Which is faster Superbird or Daytona?
The Daytona was faster Although Plymouths designers thought the Superbird looked better than the Daytona, their design was considerably less aerodynamically efficient. A Superbird has a . 31 coefficient of drag while a Daytona’s drag coefficient is .
How many SuperBirds are left?
It is believed that over 1,000 Plymouth SuperBirds exist today.
What engine was in a 1970 Superbird?
426 Hemi V8
| Plymouth Superbird | |
|---|---|
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 426 Hemi V8 440 Super Commando V8 440 Super Commando Six Barrel V8 |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual 3-speed automatic Torqueflite 727 |
| Dimensions |
Why did the Superbird have a vinyl top?
They had too many cars to crank out in too short of a time frame & had to cut some corners. Smoothing out the seams in the rear window mod was one of those cuts…so they wrapped them all in vinyl.
How tall is a Superbird wing?
It measures 64 inches wide and 24 inches in height.
Did they make a Superbird convertible?
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| Mon: | 10am to 4pm By Appt |
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| Sun: | Closed |