1969 Match Race
Model ..........'Cuda 383 ............. 'Cuda 340
Notchback ...... #3183 lbs. ............ #3057 lbs.
Fastback ........ #3258 lbs. ............ #3132 lbs.
These figures were based on Automatic Transmissions.
Manual 4-Speed Transmission.... Add +31 lbs.
* In 1969, the 383/330 HP was NHRA rated at 330 HP.
* In 1969, the 340/275 HP was re-factored by the NHRA to 310 HP.
1969 NHRA Classes
'Cuda 383 {Notchback} .... E/S or E/SA {9.64 Wt/HP}
'Cuda 383 {Fastback} ...... E/S or E/SA {9.87 Wt/HP}
'Cuda 340 {Notchback} .... E/S or E/SA {9.86 Wt/HP}
'Cuda 340 {Fastback} ...... F/S or F/SA {10.10 Wt/HP}
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* In 2003, the NHRA re-factored the 383/330 HP down to 295 HP in Stock Class.
* In 2003, the NHRA re-factored the 340/275 HP down to 299 HP in Stock Class.
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Now, the 'Cuda 383 weighed in at {+126 lbs.} heavier than the
'Cuda 340, and with nearly all that weight on the Nose.
Model ..........'Cuda 383 ............. 'Cuda 340
Notchback ...... #3183 lbs. ............ #3057 lbs.
Fastback ........ #3258 lbs. ............ #3132 lbs.
These figures were based on Automatic Transmissions.
Manual 4-Speed Transmission.... Add +31 lbs.
* In 1969, the 383/330 HP was NHRA rated at 330 HP.
* In 1969, the 340/275 HP was re-factored by the NHRA to 310 HP.
1969 NHRA Classes
'Cuda 383 {Notchback} .... E/S or E/SA {9.64 Wt/HP}
'Cuda 383 {Fastback} ...... E/S or E/SA {9.87 Wt/HP}
'Cuda 340 {Notchback} .... E/S or E/SA {9.86 Wt/HP}
'Cuda 340 {Fastback} ...... F/S or F/SA {10.10 Wt/HP}
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* In 2003, the NHRA re-factored the 383/330 HP down to 295 HP in Stock Class.
* In 2003, the NHRA re-factored the 340/275 HP down to 299 HP in Stock Class.
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Now, the 'Cuda 383 weighed in at {+126 lbs.} heavier than the
'Cuda 340, and with nearly all that weight on the Nose.