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1965 Barracuda

 
“The first encounter with twisting roads revealed that corners could be sagely negotiated at double or even triple posted limits…If any single general observations can be made about the Formula S it might be that it really earned its stripes.” Hot Rod magazine
  • The Commando 273 V8 engine was introduced in 1965. It had 235 horse power, which was 55 more that the standard 273 small block.
  • Also, the Formula 'S' package was introduced; it included the Commando V8, larger wheels and tires, an upgraded suspension, special emblems, and a standard tachometer.

The Valiant badges disappeared and performance was up. Plymouth introduced the Commando 273 in 1965 to go with the newly created Formula S model. The beefed up V8 with a 4 barrel carburetor add 55 horsepower over the base V8. A Performance Group package improved the handling significantly. The Barracuda was becoming a real sports car. This was especially true for the Formula S. Major change for 1965 included a new dash and a floor shifter. Otherwise the car remained basically the same as 1964.

 

1965 Barracuda Statistics
  1965 Barracuda 1965 Barracuda Formula S
Base Price $2,453 $2,535
0-60 Time 9.1 sec 8.0 sec
1/4 Mile Time 17.5 sec @ 88.5 mph 16.1 sec @ 87.0 mph
Engine Used 273ci/180hp 273ci/235hp
Source Car & Driver 10/64 Car & Driver 10/64

 

Production Numbers
  Hardtop Total
All Models 61,523 61,523
     

 

Available Engines
Code Size Cubic Inch Fuel System Horsepower @ rpm Torque @ rpm
I6 225 1x1bbl 145 @ 4000 215 @ 2400
V8 273 1x2bbl 180 @ 4200 260 @ 1600
Commando 273 273 1x4bbl 235 @ 5200 280 @ 4000
         
 

 

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