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The fallout for Plymouth fans was the 1,935 Superbirds built for the public. Though it was a virtual twin to the Charger Daytona in concept, the Superbird's aerodynamic add-ons were unique parts developed expressly for the 1970 Plymouth Belvedere/Road Runner body. It was an exercise in savvy corporate parts swapping and cost-cutting ingenuity.
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Changes to the 1970 Plymouth Road Runner and 1970 Plymouth GTX lines involved new grille, hoods, fenders and rear panel. The year 1970 was the pinnacle of the muscle car wars. The 425 bhp, 426 cid Street Hemi was king and the Road Runner Superbird ruled NASCAR's superspeedways. Even so, Road Runner sales dropped 50 percent this year, with.
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1970 Plymouth Superbird. This car is interesting because it's a heavily modified Road Runner, which was also how the legendary Plymouth Superbird got its name. It was a limited production.
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In addition to a few cosmetic changes, the Superbird also got a third engine. The base 440-cubic-inch (7.2-liter) RB and the optional 426-cubic-inch (7.0-liter) HEMI were joined by a six-barrel.
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The Plymouth Superbird was a highly modified, short-lived version of the 1st generation Plymouth Road Runner with well-known graphics and horn sound.
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Published Aug 14, 2022 Plymouth Superbird is one of the most aerodynamic muscle cars ever created. Mecum Auctions When it comes to the 1970 Plymouth Road Runner Superbird, what instantly springs to mind? Of course, it's massive rear wing. But it should be remembered for way more than its rear wing. This Plymouth had much more to offer!
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Richard drove 1970 Plymouth Road Runner Superbirds to Grand National NASCAR victories 18 times during the 1970 season. Mr. Petty's famous '70 Plymouth Superbird is on display at The Richard Petty Museum in Randleman, North Carolina. The Petty Blue #43 car was also depicted in the animated Pixar film called Cars.
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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. These modifications, aimed at reducing wind resistance, transformed the car into a dominant force on the track.
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The Plymouth Superbird is a highly modified, short-lived version of the Plymouth Road Runner with applied graphic images as well as a distinctive horn sound both referencing the popular Looney Tunes cartoon character the Road Runner.
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The Plymouth Road Runner is a mid-size car with a focus on performance built by Plymouth in the United States between 1968 and 1980.. The Superbird was based on the Plymouth Road Runner, and the nose, airfoil, and basic sheet metal were different between the Daytona and Superbird. The Superbird actually used the front fenders and a modified.
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We got the honor to talk to the owner of a rare 1970 Plymouth Roadrunner Superbird. Lynn Hartman was nice enough to let us shoot a video on his beautiful car.
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1970 Plymouth Road Runner Superbird Mecum 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.
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Values. 1970 Plymouth Road Runner Superbird. Note: at an October 2006 Mecum auction, a 426 Hemi-equipped Superbird sold for $420,000 (including commission), while a non-Hemi Superbird sold for $162,750. Parts Prices. Camshaft (440 engine): $145. Front axle kit: $49. Front end rebuild kit: $240. Fuel pump (plus deposit): $89.
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Reply 208 1 Yeret 8y ago Ah, the Superbird was the first car that I ever raced in Gran Turismo 4 at a nephew's house and ultimately turned me on to the game. I liked to setup custom races with Japanese sports cars and blow their doors off even on their own turf alu Tsukuba and Suzuka.