Match Race 1972 ~ 'Duster 340 vs 'GTO 400'

Match Race 1972 ~ 'Duster 340 vs 'GTO 400'

Not directly related, but i recall, before i dumped my 2000+ magazines, that Hi-performance CARS tested a Petty blue 72' 340 Cuda that went mid 14's @ the mid 90's? If my memory serves me correctly, the 8.5 340's could still get it done. Might have been great conditions and close to sea level, but.....

P.S. Found the numbers....lol.

1972 Plymouth Barracuda (HPC)

340ci/240hp, 4spd, 3.91, 0-60 - 8.0, 1/4 mile - 14.35 @ 91mph

Here's a couple more.......Hard to rationalize some of these tests....

1972 Plymouth Duster (HPC)

340ci/240hp, 3spd auto, 3.55, 0-60 - 8.2, 1/4 mile - 14.45 @ 95mph

1972 Plymouth Barracuda (CD)

340ci/240hp, 4spd, 3.55, 0-60 - 6.9, 1/4 mile - 15.50 @ 91.70mph