1971 Plymouth Hemi ’Cuda Convertible
An extraordinarily rare open-top Hemi muscle car from the final Street Hemi model year.
1971 Plymouth ’Cuda Convertible – karosseriet er riktig, Hemi-utstyr på fotoet er ikke verifisert. · Wikimedia Commons / photographer & licence ↗
History and significance
An extraordinarily rare open-top Hemi muscle car from the final Street Hemi model year. The body, powertrain and equipment distinguished this version from related mass-produced models.
Its central mechanical specification was 426 cu in (7,0 l) Street Hemi V8; period output is usually cited as 425 hp SAE brutto. Factory ratings from the era require care when compared with modern SAE net figures.
The commonly quoted production figure is 11, covering 1971 Hemi-powered convertibles, commonly broken down as seven US-market and four export cars. Original documentation is particularly important when identifying rare variants. The photograph illustrates the model and is not proof of the individual car’s specification.
Why so few?
The production figure applies to: 1971 Hemi-powered convertibles, commonly broken down as seven US-market and four export cars.