1970 Plymouth Superbird
The Plymouth Superbird was based off the Roadrunner and was available for only the 1970 model year. Dodge had come out with a winged car for NASCAR in 1969 with the Charger Daytona, and the Superbird was Plymouth’s version. Only 1,920 Superbirds were produced with a majority of them coming equipped with the 440 engine and 727 Torqueflite automatic transmission, as found in this numbers matching example. This Superbird is one of the 440 vehicles painted in Lemon Twist Yellow and was restored by Restorations by Julius.
Specifications of This Vehicle
The 1970 Plymouth Superbird is a legendary muscle car designed for NASCAR dominance. Here are some key specifications:
- Engine: 426 cubic inch (7.0 L) Hemi V8
- Horsepower: 425 hp at 5000 RPM
- Torque: 490 lb-ft at 4000 RPM
- Transmission: 4-speed manual or 3-speed automatic
- 0-60 mph: Approximately 5.5 seconds
- Quarter Mile: Around 13.49 seconds at 106 mph
- Top Speed: Around 118 mph
- Weight: Approximately 3,841 lbs (1,742 kg)
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The Superbird was a NASCAR success!