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1968 Plymouth Barracuda 2-Dr. Hardtop

The notchback Barracuda featured distinctive formal roofline and competed with Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro in the pony car market.
BH23B8B144284
225 CID
Engine
2-Dr. Hardtop
Body
Hamtramck, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1968 Plymouth Barracuda

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Make Code B Plymouth
Series Code H Barracuda
Body Style Code 23 2-Dr. Hardtop
Engine Code B 225 CID
Year Code 8 1968
Plant Code B Hamtramck, MI
Serial Number 144284 Unit #144284

Basic Information

MakePlymouth
ModelBarracuda
Year1968
Body Style2-Dr. Hardtop
ManufacturerChrysler Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine225 CID
Assembly PlantHamtramck, MI
Plant CodeB
Pattern SourceChrysler
Confidence95%

Original Specifications

Bodystyle lifespan1967 through 1974
Headroom front37.6
Headroom rear32.8
Height51.5
Legroom front41.9
Legroom rear29.6
Length197.4
Nameplate origin1964
Wheelbase111.0
Width71.0

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)