Plymouth Superbird I 7.2 Coupe
280 kW381 PS375 hp1970
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- Power
- 280 kW 381 PS · 375 hp
- Kerb weight
- 1,742 kg
- Length
- 5,613 mm
- Displacement
- 7,206 cm³
Built 1970, the Plymouth Superbird I 7.2 440 Super Commando V8 (SAE gross) coupe develops 280 kW (381 PS) from a 7.2-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine. The Superbird I 7.2 440 Super Commando V8 (SAE gross) has rear-wheel drive.
It opens the Superbird I range: of the 3 versions, it has the least power, and the 7.0 426 Hemi V8 (SAE gross) (317 kW) offers 13% more. In figures, it tips the scales at 1,742 kg and has 219 PS per tonne to work with.
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Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 7,206 cm³ 7.2 l · 440 cu in |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Power | 280 kW 381 PS · 375 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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