The Plymouth ‘Cuda is an offshoot from its popular Barracuda line, but maintains its own separate name. For 1971, the ‘Cuda came equipped with the 426 Hemi engine backed up by a heavy-duty version of the 727 TorqueFlite transmission or a four-speed manual. It was also treated to suspension upgrades and chassis reinforcements, but disc brakes were an option. The giant engine made for substantial torque and propelled the car to 60 mph in just 5.8 seconds, however, it could also handle a few corners, something challenging for other muscle cars of the day. ‘Cudas also received aesthetic treatments including special paint, graphics, and decorative air slots above the front wheel wells (via Gear Patrol). To be blunt, they are beautiful cars.
The ‘Cuda showed up just as the party was winding down. It would be just a couple of years before the creation of the EPA and the days of big, dirty power were numbered. But if, as a car company, you wanted to end the muscle car era on a high note, then Plymouth succeeded brilliantly. This second generation of Barracuda was a rousing success for Chrysler, selling tens of thousands of units over its four-year run. However, Hemi ‘Cuda sales were much more limited as the company’s high-performance packages made them significantly more expensive. Therefore, only 652 Hemi ‘Cudas coupes were built with an additional 14 drop-tops. As a result, in 2021, according to Fox News, one of the convertibles went up for auction with Mecum and failed to meet the reserve with a bid of $4.8 million.
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