| The 1970 Plymouth Cuda is a beautiful re-design | | | | by the people. Coupe and convertible models |
| of its previous models. An increased width of 5 | | | | were available and totally 6602 Cuda cars were |
| inches allowed more powertrain options. The | | | | produced during the year. |
| uncluttered and clean appearance of the this truly | | | | The Plymouth Cuda muscle car was released in |
| respected and memorable Plymouth was designed | | | | 1972 with drastic changes from its previous |
| by sheet metal and styling. The smooth features | | | | models. During the period of the car, just like |
| of the exterior side were fenders, quarter panels | | | | Detroit muscle cars, the Plymouth also faced |
| with flush mounted door handles. The grill had | | | | issues of insurance pressures, gas shortages and |
| single headlamp, two rectangular inlets with | | | | emission standards. The features of the old model |
| urethane coated electrometric bumpers which | | | | such as shaker scoop, shaker and big blocks were |
| were optional. The Cuda looked like a pony car | | | | changed by small low compression blocks. The |
| with the long hood and deck lid. Interior features | | | | exterior Cuda had minimal changes. The single |
| such as high back buckets, steering wheel, | | | | headlights of the 1972 Cuda were just like the |
| smooth edges, large gauges and door panels gave | | | | 1970 model. Instead of using horizontal blind style |
| a new look to the car. The 1970 Cuda was | | | | which existed in the models of previous years, |
| available with options like rear spoiler, rear window | | | | larg dual round unit tail lights were used in the |
| louvers, Hurst pistol grip shifter, Ralleye wheels, | | | | 1972 Plymouth Cuda model. There were some |
| hood scoops, fog lamps, hockey stick striped | | | | minor exterior changes which included optional |
| quarter panels with attractive colors of TorRed, | | | | striping and not hockey stripe or billboard. The |
| Lemon Twist, In Violet, Vitamin C and Lime Light. | | | | interior of the Cuda looked much the same as its |
| The Cuda 70 cars were considered as the most | | | | previous models. But the advertisements of the |
| valuable Mopar muscle cars which were available in | | | | car boasted standard bucket seats offering the |
| coupe and convertible models. There was 21,017 | | | | users better grip and comfort compared to its |
| Cudas produced during the 1970 model year. | | | | previous models. The 1972 Plymouth Cuda was |
| The 1971 Plymouth Cuda saw some changes | | | | available in two basic options viz., 318 2bbl or hi |
| from the 70 model which included a cheese grater | | | | performance 340 cid motor. The Plymouth |
| grill with 4 headlights, tail lights, fin like vents on | | | | Barracuda was available with a 4 speed including a |
| fenders. The model included billboard decals which | | | | pistol grip shifter. The 1972 Cuda came in a Coupe |
| were optional on quarter panels covering door to | | | | model. The 318 cid model had engine options of |
| rear side of the Plymouth car. The engine sizes | | | | 8.8 Comp., 150 HP with standard motor whereas |
| during the year were 340, 383, 440 and hemi | | | | 340 model had engine of 8.5 Comp., and 240 HP. |
| with optional electrometric bumpers. Interior of | | | | During the year 7828 total Cuda cars were |
| the car was upgraded with good seats and grip | | | | produced much to the muscle car crowds |
| with options of split buckets. With minimal styling | | | | enjoyment. |
| changes, the 1971 Cuda was most sought after | | | | |