Plymouth Superbird I 7.2 Coupe
291 kW396 PS390 hp1970
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- Power
- 291 kW 396 PS · 390 hp
- Kerb weight
- 1,742 kg
- Length
- 5,613 mm
- Displacement
- 7,206 cm³
Same engine and figures as the Plymouth Superbird I 440 Super Commando V8 (SAE gross); see that sheet for the complete data.
Built 1970, the Plymouth Superbird I 7.2 440 Six Barrel V8 (SAE gross) coupe develops 291 kW (396 PS) from a 7.2-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine. In the Superbird I 7.2 440 Six Barrel V8 (SAE gross), power goes to the rear wheels.
Within the Superbird I line-up of 3 versions, it delivers 4% more power than the entry 7.2 440 Super Commando V8 (SAE gross) (280 kW) and 26 kW less than the 7.0 426 Hemi V8 (SAE gross) (317 kW). On paper, it tips the scales at 1,742 kg and offers 227 PS per tonne.
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grid 500 mm1 ft Side view: dashed lines mark the axles
Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 7,206 cm³ 7.2 l · 440 cu in |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Power | 291 kW 396 PS · 390 hp |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 5,613 mm 221.0 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,941 mm 76.4 in |
| Height | 1,560 mm 61.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,941 mm 115.8 in |
| Kerb weight | 1,742 kg 3,840 lb |
Production
| Body type | Coupe |
|---|---|
| Years | 1970 |
| Generation | Superbird I (1970) |
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