"Actual Match Race" 1969 440 'Cuda vs 1973 Firebird Formula 'SD-455'

Joe-Nip,

A 'Factory Stock '1969 440 'Cuda ~ 'Automatic' and w/3.91 Gears and stock E70 x 14' Tires.

440/375 HP {NHRA re-factored to 356 HP}

'1/4 Mile' Performance = 13.80's @ 103 MPH.

They only came thru with 3.55 {Standard Gears} and 3.91 {Optional}.

Automatic 'only'

Tires ~ E70 x 14" on 14" x 5.5" Rims

1969 Performance Magazines had them running anywhere from;
* Best........... 13.63 @ 104 MPH
* Average......13.98 @ 101 MPH

Other Performance Results

Detroit Press {Performance Test}
* 13.17 @ 108 MPH {w/Kustom Headers ~ 4.30 Gears ~ F70 x 14" Tires}