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1971 Barracuda Hot

  • This was the last year for the convertible and the last year for the Gran Coupe option.
  • The 1971 Barracuda was the only one to four headlights, and the only year for the fender "gills" on the 'Cuda.
  • The Barracuda continue to offer awesome performance and great looks in 1971. This was the last year for the all out performance models.

Changes for 1971 were relatively cosmetic with the addition of dual headlights up front and a new grill. ‘Cuda models received simulated louvers on the front grill. Otherwise the car was basically a carryover.


With the deletion of the AAR ‘Cuda only three models remained. The base Barracuda, the luxury Gran Coupe and the performance orientated ‘Cuda. This was also the last year for the convertible option. The Gran Coupe continued as the upscale model with its leather interior, overhead console and regular console. The ‘Cuda continued to be the sports model with its upgraded suspension, better breaks and more powerful engines. With the exception of the 440ci big block topped off with a 4bbl carburetor all the engine choices returned. Although engine compression cuts led to less power in everything except the mighty Hemi.  Popular options included the Rallye package and the ever cool Shaker hood.

 

1971 Barracuda Statistics Statistics

  1971 Cuda 340 1971 Cuda 440 Six Pack
Base Price $3,156 $3,309
0-60 Time 6.4 sec n/a
1/4 Mile Time 14.2 sec @ 100.3 mph 13.7 sec @ 106.0 mph
Engine Used 340ci/275hp 440ci/385hp
Source Hot Rod SS

 

Production Numbers

  Hardtop Convertibles Total
Base Model V6 & V8 9,459 1,014 10,473
Gran Coupe 318 1,073 - 1,073
Gran Coupe 383 2bbl 161 - 161
Gran Coupe 383 4bbl 97 - 97
Cuda 340 3,300 140 3,340
Cuda 383 1,739 128 1,867
Cuda 440 Six Pack 237 17 254
Cuda 426 Hemi 107 7 114
       
 

 

Available Engines

Code Size Cubic Inch Fuel System Horsepower @ rpm Torque @ rpm
Base V6 198 1x1bbl 125 @ 4400 180 @ 2000
Optional V6 225 1x1bbl 145 @ 4000 215 @ 2400
Base V8 318 1x2bbl 230 @ 4400 320 @ 2000
340 340 1x4bbl 275 @ 5000 340 @ 3200
383 383 1x2bbl 275 @ 4400 375 @ 2800
383 383 1x4bbl 300 @ 4800 410 @ 3400
440 Six Pack 440 3x2bbl 385 @ 4700 490 @ 3200
426 Hemi 426 2x4bbl 425 @ 5000 490 @ 4000
         
 

 

1971 Barracuda's For Sale

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