1973 Barracuda

3.8 (1)

The addition of mandated 5mph bumper guards was the only changes to the 1973 Barracuda. Nevertheless, sales increased slightly, largely the result of heavy promotion and the discounting of option prices. The six cylinder engine was dropped this year and the 340ci small block was only available with a two barrel carburetor.

Performance Statistics

Model	0-60 mph	Quarter Mile Time	Engine	Source
1973 Cuda 340	8.4 sec	15.8 sec @ 100.3 mph	340ci/140bhp	Estimate

Production Numbers

Model	Quantity Built
1973 Barracuda 340 Hardtop	626
1973 Barracuda Cuda 318 Hardtop	2184
1973 Barracuda Cuda 340 Hardtop	6583
1973 Barracuda 318 Hardtop	9313

Available Engines

Code	Engine Size	Fuel	Horsepower	Torque
Base V8	318ci	1x2bbl	150 hp @ 3600 rpm	265 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm
340	340ci	1x4bbl	240 hp @ 4800 rpm	295 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm

The 1973 Barracuda was identical to the 1972 Barracuda.
The four barrel carburetor was dropped from the option list. The only engine choices were a 318ci V8 and the 340ci V8. Both came with two barrel carburetors.
The 1973 cuda was one of the few remaining performance cars. But event the might cuda took a performance hit.

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Overall rating:		3.8
Looks:		5.0 (1)
Performance:		3.0 (1)
Parts Availability:		3.0 (1)
Collectability:		4.0 (1)

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Performance was down and sales were up

Overall rating:		3.8
Looks:		5.0
Performance:		3.0
Parts Availability:		3.0
Collectability:		4.0

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Reviewed by Muscle Car Dude
January 11, 2009

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The muscle car era was almost over. The Barracuda would only survive one more year.

One nice thing about the 1973 and 1974 Barracuda was that they were relatively cheap until recently. Muscle car lover could take a neglected body and drop a big block in and have a little fun. Today, even these years are priced out of reach for most.