The Plymouth
Barracuda is introduced on April 1, 1964 by the Plymouth division of
the Chrysler Corporation. While the Ford Mustang introduced the term
“pony car” the Barracuda preceded the Mustang with 16 days.
The two-door
fastback coupe, based on the Plymouth Valiant, had a distinctive
wraparound back glass. It used the same engines as the Valiant,
including two versions of the Chrysler six-cylinder engine. The
standard engine was a 2.8 L with 75 kW and the optional 3.7 L raised
the power to 108 kW. The highest power option was the Chrysler new
4.5 L V8 engine with 130 kW.
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| Plymouth
Barracuda 1963 Prototype with Valiant nameplate |
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| Ford Mustang and Plymouth
Barracuda (1964) |
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| Plymouth
Barracuda 1964 |
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| Plymouth
Barracuda 1964 |
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| Plymouth
Barracuda 1965 |
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| Plymouth
Barracuda 1965 |
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| Plymouth
Barracuda 1966 |
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| Plymouth
Barracuda 1966 |
In 1965 the
Plymouth Barracuda Commando was introduced with a new V8 engine (175
kW). Also in 1965, the Formula 'S' package was introduced. It
included the Commando V8 engine, suspension upgrades, larger wheels
and tires, special emblems, disc brakes and factory-installed air
conditioning. In 1966 new taillights, new front sheet metal, and a
new dashboard were introduced. Production of the Mk I Barracuda ended
in 1967.
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| Successor: Plymouth Barracuda Mk II (1967) |
Plymouth Barracuda 1966 Advert
Plymouth Barracuda Brochure (1964, USA)
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