'Match Race' ~ 1968 'Road Runner 383' vs. 1971 'Cuda 383'

Close Cigar,

NHRA Horsepower Factors

1968 thru 1970 {383/335 HP} .... 299 HP
1971 {383/300 HP}.................... 295 HP

Evenly matched Mopar's

The 1968 Road Runner 383 >
With a little more compression, the Carter AVS {630 CFM} Carburetor, and the better Intake Manifold #2806301}.

The 1971 'Cuda 383 >
With the Fresh-Air Package {'Shaker Hood'} and large secondary Holley {670 CFM}.


1968 Road Runner 383_____________________1971 'Cuda 383
Tires and Rims.......... F70 x 14 {14" x 5.5"} ............. F70 x 14" {14" x 5.5"}
Optional................... F70 x 15 {15" x 6"} ............... E60 x 15" {15" x 7"}

Transmission Ratio ... 2.66 / 1.91 / 1.39/ 1.00 .......... 2.47 / 1.77 / 1.34 / 1.00

> The all important weight transfer

Shipping Weight

* Total .... 3424 lbs. ............................................. 3399 lbs.

* Front.... 1814 lbs. {52%} ................................. 1972 lbs. {58%}
* Rear .... 1610 lbs. {48%} ................................. 1427 lbs. {42%}