Engine profile

1964 Plymouth Barracuda 273-cid LA V8

Chrysler LA small-block V8 · 273 cubic inches · Chrysler Corporation

Three Factory Engines summarized from reviewed factory and marque references. 1964 Plymouth Barracuda

Engine Summary

1964 Barracuda 2731964 Barracuda 273 V8273 LA V8Plymouth 273 two-barrel1964 Valiant Barracuda V8

Identification reference

Source-backed component numbers, codes, stampings, and application notes.

Value: Single two-barrel carburetor
Application: 1964 273 V8; the four-barrel Formula S configuration belongs to 1965
Type: carburetor / specification
Car pages: 1964 Plymouth Barracuda

Value: 170 cu in; 8.5:1 compression; 101 hp at 4,400 rpm; 155 lb-ft at 2,400 rpm
Application: Standard 1964 Barracuda engine
Type: engine assembly / specification
Car pages: 1964 Plymouth Barracuda

Value: 225 cu in; 8.4:1 compression; 145 hp at 4,000 rpm; 215 lb-ft at 2,400 rpm
Application: Optional 1964 Barracuda engine
Type: engine assembly / specification
Car pages: 1964 Plymouth Barracuda

Value: 273 cu in; 8.8:1 compression; 180 hp at 4,200 rpm; 260 lb-ft at 1,600 rpm
Application: Optional 1964 Barracuda engine
Type: engine assembly / specification
Car pages: 1964 Plymouth Barracuda

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Two-door five-passenger sport hardtop fastback

Two-door, five-passenger A-body fastback on a 106-inch wheelbase

Plymouth Division via Over-Drive Magazine archive 1964 Plymouth Barracuda brochure

Plymouth Division via Over-Drive Magazine archive 1964 Plymouth Valiant V8 AMA specifications