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Dec 30, 2023 · Modeled after the Dodge Charger Daytona, the Superbird was Plymouth’s ambitious aerodynamic foray into the high-speed world of stock car racing. Built on the foundation of a Plymouth Roadrunner , the Superbird featured a 20-inch extended nose, a streamlined rear window, and a towering 24-inch rear wing.
History. 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.
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Sep 4, 2019 · After the success of the 1969 Charger Daytona, which was shaped in the wind tunnel, Plymouth’s designers began to work on the Superbird, tweaking the design of the Dodge’s 18-inch nose cone and the tall rear spoiler. Park the two cars next to each other and the differences are obvious.
Mar 25, 2015 · The Plymouth Superbird was heavily based on two cars from 1969, the Dodge Daytona and the Plymouth Roadrunner. The Dodge Daytona is one of the most iconic cars in history, and looks incredibly similar to the Superbird at first glance.
Mar 4, 2021 · Dodge Charger Daytona & Plymouth Superbird History. As you may know, the Charger Daytona and Superbird weren't just built for looks, they were built for speed. Chrysler Corporation wanted to prove itself on the racetrack and outshine its other "Big Three" rivals, GM and Ford.
Sep 14, 2021 · Dodge made about 500 Daytonas in 1969, the next year Plymouth cranked out close to 2,000 Superbirds. (Image/OnAllCylinders) So when Dodge wanted its Charger Daytona on the track, NASCAR’s homologation rules stated that it needed to build 500 to sell to the public first.
Oct 31, 2020 · Wings Over Riverside: When the Aero Battles Took NASCAR by Storm. Rare color photos of Superbirds and Daytonas at Riverside International Raceway. MotorTrend Staff Oct 31, 2020. See All 56 Photos.
