I believe 69 was the last year the GTS could be ordered with a 440 cu in. and you are right. they were a limited production.
Nice cars other than x-fire
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Damn you..... Ya got me yearning for another Mopar....
Had a buddy in NS with the 429 Torino.. It was a force to be reckoned with....
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Yeah there was one around our way as well. Very quick. Didn’t see that many of them around. Good looking unit actually. Can’t remember if it was the 428 or the 429 . I think the 428 was a pretty high revving engine . Either one would be sweet. Here is another copy paste…..
The 428 Cobra Jet is known for its high torque and was designed for street use, while the 429 Cobra Jet, introduced later, features a more advanced design with larger ports and valves, making it more powerful but less street-friendly. Overall, the 429 offers better performance potential, especially in racing contexts.
I beat a 428 or 429 Cobra Jet drag racing heads up in the "pure stock" class in the early 70's in my '71 Duster 340. Perhaps he was a lousy racer, but I did beat him. They were too heavy if memory serves.
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HP to weight ratio is often overlooked. Good on ya ! The difference between a small and big block isn’t quite as large as I would have thought but it all adds up. C&P …….The Chevrolet 327 V8 engine typically weighs about 575 pounds. In contrast, the Chevrolet 427 V8 with iron heads weighs around 687 pounds. However, the 427 L-88 version, equipped with aluminum heads, reduces the weight to near that of the 327, around 575 pounds. This makes the L-88 version of the 427 comparable in weight to the 327, while standard 427 models are heavier.
Weren’t a ton of L-88’s running around though. More trivia…….
The Plymouth 340 cid engine typically weighs around 525 pounds, according to engine weight comparisons.
The Ford 428 cid FE engine generally weighs about 650 pounds in its all-iron configuration. However, some sources suggest it might be closer to 620 pounds.
In comparison, the Ford 428 FE is significantly heavier than the Plymouth 340.
Having owned a 340 as well, I know exactly what they were capable of. Yes they were lighter than the big blocks but the difference lies more in their ability to build rpm's under load considerably faster than a big block could back then. A bone stock 340 4 spd. that was well tuned and with a good drag driver could turn low 14's with the 3:23 rear end. 3:73's or 3:91's would get you into the high 13's. Push it out to a half mile and the big block will wave at you as he goes by.
I miss my Duster.
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Jaguar’s new EV still looks controversial in public debut
After unveiling the Type 00 late last year, Jaguar’s new EV concept caused quite the stir. Some loved it while many poked fun, comparing it to Pink Panther and Barbie’s dream car.
Even Tesla’s CEO, Elon Musk, and EV startup Lucid Motor teased the struggling British luxury automaker. Love it or hate it, Jaguar is embracing the spotlight. The company has had more attention over the past few months and that’s exactly how it wants it to be.
Jaguar’s controversial EV made its first official public debut in Paris this week since it was unveiled in December. The blocky two-door concept looks just as radical in real-life as it does in the pictures.
It almost looks like it was generated with Grok or some other AI. The Type 00 was spotted carrying several celebrities including Barry Keoghan, Jamie Dornan and Zoë Saldaña.
The vehicle “previews what’s to come from Jaguar” as the company looks to revamp the British sports car brand for the EV era.
During an interview with The Sunday Times in December, CEO Adrian Mardell said the new lineup will likely be priced around £150,000, or nearly $200,000 USD .
After unveiling the Type 00 late last year, Jaguar’s new EV concept caused quite the stir. Some loved it while many poked fun, comparing it to Pink Panther and Barbie’s dream car.
Even Tesla’s CEO, Elon Musk, and EV startup Lucid Motor teased the struggling British luxury automaker. Love it or hate it, Jaguar is embracing the spotlight. The company has had more attention over the past few months and that’s exactly how it wants it to be.
Jaguar’s controversial EV made its first official public debut in Paris this week since it was unveiled in December. The blocky two-door concept looks just as radical in real-life as it does in the pictures.
It almost looks like it was generated with Grok or some other AI. The Type 00 was spotted carrying several celebrities including Barry Keoghan, Jamie Dornan and Zoë Saldaña.
The vehicle “previews what’s to come from Jaguar” as the company looks to revamp the British sports car brand for the EV era.
During an interview with The Sunday Times in December, CEO Adrian Mardell said the new lineup will likely be priced around £150,000, or nearly $200,000 USD .
If that's what it looks like I'm not a fan. It looks like a stretched Chrysler 300.
Yep, just install a trailer hitch so I can pull my trailer for fishing trip (with style)