Just how quick were the 273 Commando's in the Quarter-Mile.
Way Off
The Barracuda {1965} weighed in at #2945 lbs.
#2945 lbs. ~ 235 HP - 12.53 Wt./HP
Now, the 1965 Barracuda '273 Commando' did come thru with a near
hollowed 'flow-thru' Muffler.
Also, the 1965 cars came through with Hurst 4-Speed Shifters.
So in fact, the 1965 Barracuda '273 Commando' was the quickest of
the Barracuda's.
1965 Barracuda '273 Commando'
Gears ............4-Speed ............. Automatic
3.23 ................. 16.05 .................. 16.30
3.55 ................. 15.85 .................. 16.10
3.91 ................. 15.60 .................. 15.85
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Regarding the NHRA Stock Classes
The 1965, 1966 and 1967 all fell into the same weight break.
NHRA Year ....... Stock Class
1965 ................. F/Stock
1966 ................. G/Stock
1967 ................. F/Stock
1968 ................. J/Stock
1969 ................. K/Stock
1970 ................. L/Stock
1971 ................. L/Stock
