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1965 Plymouth Barracuda 2-Dr. Fastback

Barracuda V8 with the new 273 cubic inch V8 engine gave Plymouth a true performance competitor to the Mustang in 1965, establishing the foundation for the eventual Barracuda legend.
V855161109
273 CID V8 (180 HP)
Engine
2-Dr. Fastback
Body
Los Angeles, CA
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1965 Plymouth Barracuda

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Make/Engine Code V Barracuda 8-Cylinder
Series Code 8 Barracuda
Year Code 5 1965
Plant Code 5 Los Angeles, CA
Serial Number 161109 Unit #161109

Basic Information

MakePlymouth
ModelBarracuda
Year1965
Body Style2-Dr. Fastback
ManufacturerChrysler Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Available Engine Options

Engine cannot be determined from VIN alone. Possible engines based on model:

Engine 273 CID V8 (180 HP)
Horsepower180 HP
Displacement273 CID
Carburetor2 BC
Compression8.8:1
Engine 273 CID V8 (235 HP)
Horsepower235 HP
Displacement273 CID
Carburetor4 BC
Compression10.5:1
Engine 318 CID V8 (230 HP)
Horsepower230 HP
Displacement318 CID
Carburetor2 BC
Compression9.0:1
Engine 361 CID V8 (265 HP)
Horsepower265 HP
Displacement361 CID
Carburetor2 BC
Compression9.0:1
Engine 383 CID V8 (330 HP)
Horsepower330 HP
Displacement383 CID
Carburetor4 BC
Compression10.0:1
Engine 426 CID V8 (365 HP)
Horsepower365 HP
Displacement426 CID
Carburetor4 BC
Compression10.3:1
Engine 426 CID V8 (415 HP)
Horsepower415 HP
Displacement426 CID
Carburetor2-4 BC
Compression11.0:1
Engine 426 CID V8 (425 HP)
Horsepower425 HP
Displacement426 CID
Carburetor2-4 BC
Compression12.5:1

Original Specifications

Bodystyle lifespan1964 through 1966
Headroom front38.5
Headroom rear36.8
Height54.4
Legroom front40.6
Legroom rear31.1
Length188.2
Nameplate origin1964
Wheelbase106.0
Width70.1

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)