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1970 Plymouth Road Runner Superbird HEMI

1970 Plymouth Road Runner Superbird HEMI

Dubbed the ‘Aero Warrior’, the Plymouth Superbird was a sister car to the Dodge Charger Daytona. Both cars were sold with huge nose cones and rear spoilers that made them legendary among the compeition. These were the first stock cars to be modified areodynamically.

The Superbord was made to dominate stock car racing and elevate Plymouth’s race credentials at the same time. These mofications helped the car beat the Ford Torino Talladega at NASCAR.

Due to homologation requirements, both Dodge any Plymouth had to produce the Areo Warriors in substantial numbers. In Pymouth’s case, 1,920 Superbirds had to be made and they were all built in 1970. It was based off the standard Road Runner which featured cartoon character stickers and a ‘beep-beep’ horn.

While the race versions got full blown Hemi engines, most of the Superbirds got 440 Super Commandos or 440 six-packs rated at 385hp. Of the 1920 cars made, only 93 got the Hemi 426. These were conservatively rated at 425 bhp at 4500 rpm, but actually peaked at 5800 rpm producing 550 bhp.

This stunning Superbird is all original. It features the very rare and original numbers matching 440 Six Pack engine. This car is NOT a re-creation, but a real “V” Code Superbird. One of very few built. It still has all of its original body panels with VIN stamps on them. It has only 65,000 miles on it.

Specification is listed for the Hemi version.

Specification is listed for the Hemi version.

In Detail

submitted by Richard Owen
price $ $ 4,298
engine Cast Iron Hemi V8
position Front Longitudinal
aspiration Natural
valvetrain Pushrod OHV, 2 Valves per Cyl
fuel feed Holley Four-Barrel Carburetor
displacement 6981 cc / 426.0 in³
bore 107.95 mm / 4.25 in
stroke 95.2 mm / 3.75 in
compression 10.25:1
power 316.9 kw / 425.0 bhp @ 5000 rpm
specific output 60.88 bhp per litre
bhp/weight 242.86 bhp per tonne
torque 664.35 nm / 490.0 ft lbs @ 4000 rpm
body / frame Unit Steel
driven wheels Front Engine / RWD
front tires F60x15
rear tires F60x15
front brakes Kesley-Hayes Vented Discs
rear brakes Drums
front wheels F 35.6 x 15.2 cm / 14.0 x 6.0 in
rear wheels R 38.1 x 17.8 cm / 15.0 x 7.0 in
steering Recirculating Ball w/Power Assist
f suspension Wishbones w/Torsion Bars, Telescopic Shock Absorbers
r suspension Live Axle w/Semi-Elliptic Lead Springs, Shock Absorbers
curb weight 1750 kg / 3858 lbs
wheelbase 2941 mm / 115.8 in
front track 1516 mm / 59.7 in
rear track 1491 mm / 58.7 in
length 5588 mm / 220.0 in
width 1941 mm / 76.4 in
height 1560 mm / 61.4 in
transmission A833 4-Speed Manual
gear ratios 2.65:1, 1.93:1, 1.39:1, 1.00:1
final drive 3.54:1
top speed ~230 kph / 142.9 mph
0 – 60 mph ~5.5 seconds

Auction Sales History

1970 Plymouth Road Runner Superbird HEMI

1970 Plymouth HEMI Road Runner Superbird RM23R0A170172 – sold for $363,000 1970 Plymouth Road Runner Superbird. The ultimate muscle car, known as the “Winged Warrior”. One of only 58 examples with a Hemi and four-speed. Original drivetrain. Only 16,360 original miles; driven less than 300 miles since 1974. Auction Source: RM’s Art of the Automobile
1970 Plymouth Road Runner Superbird HEMI

1970 Plymouth Road Runner Hemi Superbird RM23R0A166204 – sold for $165,000 Plymouth’s Legendary NASCAR Homologation Special. One of Only 135 Hemi-Powered Superbirds. Impressively Presented 17,250-Mile Example. Classic Tor-Red Finish with Beautifully Preserved Original Interior. Documented by Chrysler Corporation Broadcast Sheet. Offered with Extensive File of Receipts and Records. Auction Source: The 2013 Scottsdale Auctions by Gooding & Company