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May 31, 2023 · While very similar in aerodynamic design and profile to the Charger Daytona, the Superbird was unique as Plymouth developed all the wind-piercing parts to fit the 1970 Plymouth Road Runner body. The Superbird is a dream car for many Mopar fans today, and has become one of the most sought-after American classic cars for collectors. Sporting an ...
Plymouth Superbird & Dodge Charger Daytona. The 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona and 1970 Plymouth Superbird were produced solely for the purpose of homologating their aerodynamics package for NASCAR competition. The gambit worked. Dodge and Plymouth teams became the first cars to break 200 mph on the banking, and lured driver Richard Petty back to ...
Apr 4, 2022 · Unlike the Charger Daytona, which was built in 503 units, just enough for homologation, the Plymouth Superbird left the factory in almost 2,000 examples. The actual number is a mystery. While most ...
Based on Plymouth’s mid-size Road Runner model, the 1970-only Superbird was redesigned for NASCAR competition, which required Chrysler to produce approximately 2,000 examples for homologation. Features include an aerodynamic nose cone, fender vents, a tall rear wing, and special decals.
Jun 4, 2019 · The base price for a Plymouth Superbird in 1970 was $4,298, with the Hemi engine adding nearly a $1,000 to that price. The upgrade was well worth it, as it cleaved over a second from the 0-to-60 time of the base engine, at 4.8 seconds. One bad ‘bird. (Photo courtesy of Mecum Auctions.)
This 1970 Plymouth Superbird was purchased new from Clift Chrysler-Plymouth of Knoxville, Tennessee by an Indiana resident, who retained the car until 2005. In September 1970, the original selling dealership reportedly installed a trio of two-barrel carburetors atop the 440ci V8 in place of the car’s factory-installed four-barrel setup.
Apr 27, 2023 · A Plymouth Superbird is a rare beast today, given that it came for only one production year and reached dealerships only to provide legitimacy to its NASCAR counterpart.. Much like its brother from another mother, the Dodge Charger Daytona, the Plymouth Superbird also achieved notoriety in its very first racing season, because of which NASCAR offed both the stunning cars with sloping noses and ...
