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1973 Plymouth Cuda 2-Dr. Hardtop

Malaise Era
BS23H3B364688
340 V8 4-bbl (240 HP)
Engine
2-Dr. Hardtop
Body
Hamtramck, MI
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1973 Plymouth Cuda

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Make/Engine Code B B
Series Code S S
Body Style Code 23 2-Dr. Hardtop
Engine Code H H
Year Code 3 1973
Plant Code B Hamtramck, MI
Serial Number 364688 Unit #364688

Basic Information

MakePlymouth
ModelCuda
Year1973
Body Style2-Dr. Hardtop
ManufacturerChrysler Corporation
EraMalaise Era

Engine & Details

Engine340 V8 4-bbl (240 HP)
Assembly PlantHamtramck, MI
Plant CodeB
Pattern SourcePlymouth
Confidence95%

Specifications

Dimensions

Production9305
Wheelbase108
Length193
Width75.6
Height51.3
Rear Tread60.7
Front Tread60.2

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Transmission4.75
Rear Axle Ratio4.4
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.23
Steering GearRecirculating ball
1st Gear Ratio3.08
2nd Gear Ratio1.7
3rd Gear Ratio1
Gears3
Reverse Ratio2.9
DriveRear wheel drive

Suspension

Rear SuspensionLeaf spring
Front SuspensionIndependent torsion bar
Tire SizeF70 x 14

Brakes

Brake Drum Size10
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Service BrakesFront disc rear self-adjusting drum

Fuel & Electrical

Fuel Capacity19
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
IgnitionElectronic
CoolingWater pump, 16 Quarts
Fuel TypeRegular
RadiatorTube and spacer
ExhaustSingle
Battery12

Equipment

EquipmentAir conditioning, Power brakes, Power steering, Radio, 340 cu. in. V8 engine

Colors

Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models., Amber Sherwood Metallic, Autumn Bronze Metallic, Basin Street Blue, Blue Sky, Chestnut Metallic, Coral Turquoise Metallic, Forest Green Metallic, Formal Black, Golden Haze Metallic, Honey Gold, Lemon Twist, Mist Green, Rallye Red, Sahara Beige, Silver Frost Metallic, Spinnaker White, Sun Fire Yellow, Tahitian Gold Metallic, Tor-Red, True Blue Metallic, Two Tone Colors Available

Pricing

MSRP$3033.00

Other

Fbsize10.84

Body

Doors2

Body and chassis specifications are from period Chrysler data for this model. The exact engine is decoded from the VIN (position 4), shown separately, so the representative engine figures from the period data sheet are omitted here to avoid contradicting the VIN.