15 Cars You Should Drive Before You Die

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12. Plymouth Hemi Barracuda

The 1970 Plymouth Hemi Barracuda is one of the premiere muscle cars from the late 1960s / early 1970s. The Barracuda model originally started out as a Plymouth option for the Valiants in the early 1960s before evolving into its own model. The sports coupe included a 426 cubic inch / 7.0 liter engine in the 190 model and came in yellow (Lemon Twist), Green (Sassy Grass), and orange (Vitamin C) colors. The car can be found in both coupe and convertible variants still, and is rated at 425 horsepower. Before taking off on one’s first drive behind the wheel of the Barracuda, take a few moments to get adjusted to the less than comfortable seatbelt and layout of the interior of the vehicle. Once you start driving the auto, ensure you take the time to plan out the drive so that you can take into account the additional breaking distance the vehicle requires compared to currently produced autos.