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Developed specifically for NASCAR racing, the Superbird, a modified Road Runner, was Plymouth's follow-on design to the Charger Daytona fielded by sister company Dodge in the previous season.
Dec 30, 2023 · Learn about the 1970 Plymouth Superbird, a radical and aerodynamic muscle car built for NASCAR racing. Find out how Richard Petty and Peter Hamilton won 20 races with the Superbird in 1970, and why it was a one-year-only model.
May 25, 2023 · Prepare to delve into the captivating tale of the Plymouth Superbird and uncover why it surpassed the speed limits imposed by NASCAR.
Mar 25, 2015 · Learn about the rare and iconic 1970 Plymouth Superbird, a muscle car based on the Dodge Charger Daytona for NASCAR homologation. Find out how it won eight races with Richard Petty, what engines it had, and why it was discontinued.
Apr 27, 2023 · So Plymouth made 1,920 road versions of the Superbird to qualify for NASCAR. Finally, in 1979, the Superbird went to race, carrying a 426 cu in HEMI V8 engine, much like the Dodge Daytona. Both these track beasts had no competition!
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Nov 30, 2021 · A modified version of the Plymouth Road Runner and the follow-up stock car racing model to the 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona, the 1970 Superbird was designed after Petty switched to Ford as a manufacturer for the 1969 season, after they had just developed the Ford Torino Talladega.
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The NASCAR Legend 1970 Plymouth SuperBird. Photo: carrodecorrida. Many people will recognize this unique looking muscle car from its dominant performance on the NASCAR tracks of the 1970 season. Others from the Pixar film Cars 2 playing Strip “The King” Weathers, the seven time champion.
