1970 Plymouth Barracuda “Notorious” Packs A 900-HP NASCAR Engine

Pop the hood and you will see perhaps the cleanest engine bay with stunning throttle bodies. Tucked under the cover is a 900-horsepower Dodge R5P7 NASCAR engine capable of revving up to 9,000 rpm. The power unit is connected to a nine-inch rear end via a three-speed Richmond Super T-10 transmission, which operates similarly to the Bowler 4L80E transmission in the 1,600-hp Buick Grand National sleeper build we saw in July.

With all the refinements on the ‘Cuda, the estimated price for this build is $470,000 to $500,000, the same price range as a Rolls-Royce Phantom. However, it isn’t hard to see the value of this build – from the subtle yet delicate exterior works to the roaring V8 that should turn heads on the road.