1974 Plymouth Road Runner Coupé. Purple version

1974 Plymouth Road Runner Coupé. Purple version

In 1971, the coupe bodywork was completely changed to a more rounded “fuselage” design in keeping with then-current Chrysler styling trends, including a steeply raked windshield, hidden cowl, and deeply inset grille and headlights. In a departure from previous thinking, the B-Body two-door bodies shared little sheet metal, glass, or trim with the four-door bodies.

The convertible was canceled. The interiors could be ordered with 6-way power leather seats, thick deep-pile carpeting, and additional sound-proofing was installed. A/C and power steering could be had, except on the Hemi. 1971 was a high-water year for the ride and handling for the Road Runner. The overall length was increased, but the wheelbase was shortened an inch. It also saw the introduction of the 340 4-BBL option and a detuned 383 “Road Runner” engine with 8.7:1 compression and power dropping to 300 hp (224 kW).

Made in the USA

Years of production: 1971-1974

Engine: 8 cylinders; 5210 cc

Power: 170 HP

Max speed: 187 km/h

Weight: 1685 kg

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