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2007-11-26T09:23:42Z

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{{List of {{PAGENAME}} Models}}'''Use the following MAKE TEMPLATE as the foundation for your Wikicars' [[List of Manufacturers|Automobile Make]] page:'''

Start off with a brief ''Introduction'' to the company. This would be a good place to create a table of company statistics and share any other relevant tidbits of information and factoids about the company.

==History==
Then, comes the ''History'' section. Expand on any important events and company occurances in this section.

==Future Models==
Next, comes the ''Future Models'' section. In this section, list any upcoming models or future plans for the company.

==Current Models==
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==Discontinued Models==
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==See Also==
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* For example, the [[Ford]] company page, will have links to [[Mercury]], [[Lincoln]], [[Mazda]] and [[Volvo]] in this section, because all four are manufatured by [[Ford]] ''and'' are related in content because they are [[List of Manufacturers|Automobile Manufacturers]].

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[[Category: Makes]]

Plymouth Superbird

2007-11-24T16:37:42Z

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[[http://www.musclecarclub.com/musclecars/plymouth-superbird/images/plymouth-superbird-1a.jpg]]

Horsepower:463
Max speed:Around 140 mph
Production:1970 {1920 units}
Colors:Red,Green,Yellow,Orange,Blue and another blue?And, of course,White.

The Superbird is a 1970 Plymouth Superbird designed for nascar.

==Plymouth/NASCAR Connection==

Back in the 1960's/early '70's, many muscle cars such as the Dodge Charger R/T, Ford Torino GT and Plymouth's Road Runner not only served many faithful civilian owners with cheap-speed, bang-for-the-buck value, but many served double duty for race car drivers on the ''NASCAR'' circuit as well. Car companies took their relationships with NASCAR ''very'' seriously in those days. The old adage "Win on Sunday, Sell on Monday" was never more true in the 1960s and 1970s. For a car to legally compete on the NASCAR circuit, a like-model had to be available to the general public, and ''as a general rule,'' a minimum of 500 copies had to be available. NASCAR racing meant big advertising bucks for the car companies. After all, what could be a more ringing endorsement for a car company than having a big-named driver such as Richard Petty or Cale Yarborough win the Daytona 500 in a car made by your company?

==The Richard Petty Connection==

And speaking of [[Richard Petty]], it was he that was indirectly involved with getting the Superbird project off the ground, so to speak. In 1969, Richard Petty, who until that time had driven and brought numerous racing victories in Plymouths, did the unthinkable and defected to [[Ford]] that year. Petty was supposedly not happy with the way the new-for-1968 Plymouth Road Runner bodystyle was aerodynamically unfriendly compared to the equivalent Fords. Plymouth saw what race driver Buddy Baker was able to do with his outrageous '69 Charger Daytona race car, such as set NASCAR records by reaching an unheard-of 200 MPH speed record and as such, Plymouth was determined to win Petty back and was willing to pull out all the stops to do it.

And so, after Dodge discontinued the Charger Daytona after 1969, Plymouth applied largely the same technology to the Road Runner in 1970... to win Richard Petty back. And they did, with this car.

Now that you know some of the "why" of the Superbird, here's a rundown on some of the "what" of the car itself:

==Superbird/Charger Daytona Similarites/Differences==

While there are some obvious similarities between the '69 Charger Daytona and the '70 Superbird, the only real things they truly have in common are the windshield and the front fenders which, like the Charger Daytona, were borrowed from the 1970 [[Dodge Coronet|Coronet]] (these fenders, however, did become standard on the 1970 Charger). Their fiberglass nose cones and tall rear wings look identical, but they weren't interchangeable. For example, the snout on the Superbird points downward more and the grille is on the underside, where it's in the front center section on the Daytona. The headlight "buckets" and turn signals are different as well. The rear wing is also more swept-back on the Superbird, but it is adjustable like on the Daytona. Another Superbird exclusivity is that they all had standard vinyl roofs. This was due to a modified rear window that created unsightly seams around the rear bottom portion of the window, so in order to hide these blemishes, a vinyl roof was installed to cover them up.

Although this was known as the ''Road Runner'' Superbird, the Superbird was really more of a '''GTX''' than a Road Runner (but perhaps Plymouth didn't feel ''GTX Superbird'' rolled off the tongue like ''Road Runner Superbird'' did). For example, the Superbird shared the GTX's dashboard and interior that was standard on upper-level Satellites. Its drivetrains mirrored the GTX as well, such as the 375 hp 7.2L (440 cid) '''Super Commando''' V8 was standard (instead of the Road Runner's 335 hp 383 V8), with the 390 hp 440 3x2 '''Six-Pack''' and 425 hp 426 2x4 '''Hemi''' V8s as options. A 4-speed manual (with the ultra-cool pistol-grip shifter) or 3-speed automatic transmission could be had with any engine, and the automatic could have a column or floor console shift. All Superbirds had power front-disc brakes and the split top/bottom taillights as standard equipment (again, like the GTX), but unique decals such as the large ''PLYMOUTH'' decals on the rear quarter panels and the Road Runner cartoon character holding a racing helmet surrounded by the words ''ROAD RUNNER SUPERBIRD'' in a circular pattern on the side of the rear wing left no doubt as to what this car's intentions were and where it came from.

Although Plymouth made many more Superbirds than Dodge made Charger Daytonas (the ''unofficial'' number is 1935 vs. the Daytona's ''unofficial'' number of 500), that doesn't mean Plymouth had better luck with the buying public than Dodge did. In fact, like the Daytonas, scores of Superbirds lounged on dealer's lots well into the 1971 (and even 1972) model years. In fact, it's been documented that some dealers on the east coast actually removed the Superbird's rear wing and fiberglass nosecone and installed standard Road Runner front ends to move them off their lots (a main way to tell a "converted" Superbird is if it still has the unique Superbird rear window and plugs on top of the rear quarter panels where the wing was removed).

==From Zero to Superstar==

Even though the Superbird was a dud with the buying public when new (just like the Charger Daytona), true-to-form, it is now one of the most valuable and sought-after Mopars ever made. Even a "base" 440-4 matching-number Superbird can command well into the 80-90K range, and they go up from there. Plymouth would probably have been glad to ''give'' a leftover Hemi Superbird away back in 1971, but today they can fetch $100,000.

==Photos==
<gallery>
Image:06 race.jpg
</gallery>

==See Also==
{{Plymouth}}
{{Road Runner}}

Plymouth Superbird

2007-11-24T16:33:36Z

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[[http://www.musclecarclub.com/musclecars/plymouth-superbird/images/plymouth-superbird-1a.jpg]]

|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
| Production
| 1970
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| Class
| Intermediate
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
| Body Style
| 2-Door Coupe
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| Length
| 232"
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
| Width
| 76.6"
|- style="vertical-align:top;
| Height
| 53.2"
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
| Wheelbase
| 117"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| Weight
| 3600-3800 lbs
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
| Transmission
| 4-Speed Manual, RWD 3-Speed Automatic, RWD
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| Engine
| 7.0L (426 cid) Hemi V8 7.2L (440 cid) V8 7.2L (440 cid) 3x2 V8
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
| Power
| 375-425 hp
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| Similar
| [[Dodge Charger (B-body)]] Daytona
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
| Platform
| B
|}

The Superbird is a 1970 Plymouth Superbird designed for nascar.

==Plymouth/NASCAR Connection==

Back in the 1960's/early '70's, many muscle cars such as the Dodge Charger R/T, Ford Torino GT and Plymouth's Road Runner not only served many faithful civilian owners with cheap-speed, bang-for-the-buck value, but many served double duty for race car drivers on the ''NASCAR'' circuit as well. Car companies took their relationships with NASCAR ''very'' seriously in those days. The old adage "Win on Sunday, Sell on Monday" was never more true in the 1960s and 1970s. For a car to legally compete on the NASCAR circuit, a like-model had to be available to the general public, and ''as a general rule,'' a minimum of 500 copies had to be available. NASCAR racing meant big advertising bucks for the car companies. After all, what could be a more ringing endorsement for a car company than having a big-named driver such as Richard Petty or Cale Yarborough win the Daytona 500 in a car made by your company?

==The Richard Petty Connection==

And speaking of [[Richard Petty]], it was he that was indirectly involved with getting the Superbird project off the ground, so to speak. In 1969, Richard Petty, who until that time had driven and brought numerous racing victories in Plymouths, did the unthinkable and defected to [[Ford]] that year. Petty was supposedly not happy with the way the new-for-1968 Plymouth Road Runner bodystyle was aerodynamically unfriendly compared to the equivalent Fords. Plymouth saw what race driver Buddy Baker was able to do with his outrageous '69 Charger Daytona race car, such as set NASCAR records by reaching an unheard-of 200 MPH speed record and as such, Plymouth was determined to win Petty back and was willing to pull out all the stops to do it.

And so, after Dodge discontinued the Charger Daytona after 1969, Plymouth applied largely the same technology to the Road Runner in 1970... to win Richard Petty back. And they did, with this car.

Now that you know some of the "why" of the Superbird, here's a rundown on some of the "what" of the car itself:

==Superbird/Charger Daytona Similarites/Differences==

While there are some obvious similarities between the '69 Charger Daytona and the '70 Superbird, the only real things they truly have in common are the windshield and the front fenders which, like the Charger Daytona, were borrowed from the 1970 [[Dodge Coronet|Coronet]] (these fenders, however, did become standard on the 1970 Charger). Their fiberglass nose cones and tall rear wings look identical, but they weren't interchangeable. For example, the snout on the Superbird points downward more and the grille is on the underside, where it's in the front center section on the Daytona. The headlight "buckets" and turn signals are different as well. The rear wing is also more swept-back on the Superbird, but it is adjustable like on the Daytona. Another Superbird exclusivity is that they all had standard vinyl roofs. This was due to a modified rear window that created unsightly seams around the rear bottom portion of the window, so in order to hide these blemishes, a vinyl roof was installed to cover them up.

Although this was known as the ''Road Runner'' Superbird, the Superbird was really more of a '''GTX''' than a Road Runner (but perhaps Plymouth didn't feel ''GTX Superbird'' rolled off the tongue like ''Road Runner Superbird'' did). For example, the Superbird shared the GTX's dashboard and interior that was standard on upper-level Satellites. Its drivetrains mirrored the GTX as well, such as the 375 hp 7.2L (440 cid) '''Super Commando''' V8 was standard (instead of the Road Runner's 335 hp 383 V8), with the 390 hp 440 3x2 '''Six-Pack''' and 425 hp 426 2x4 '''Hemi''' V8s as options. A 4-speed manual (with the ultra-cool pistol-grip shifter) or 3-speed automatic transmission could be had with any engine, and the automatic could have a column or floor console shift. All Superbirds had power front-disc brakes and the split top/bottom taillights as standard equipment (again, like the GTX), but unique decals such as the large ''PLYMOUTH'' decals on the rear quarter panels and the Road Runner cartoon character holding a racing helmet surrounded by the words ''ROAD RUNNER SUPERBIRD'' in a circular pattern on the side of the rear wing left no doubt as to what this car's intentions were and where it came from.

Although Plymouth made many more Superbirds than Dodge made Charger Daytonas (the ''unofficial'' number is 1935 vs. the Daytona's ''unofficial'' number of 500), that doesn't mean Plymouth had better luck with the buying public than Dodge did. In fact, like the Daytonas, scores of Superbirds lounged on dealer's lots well into the 1971 (and even 1972) model years. In fact, it's been documented that some dealers on the east coast actually removed the Superbird's rear wing and fiberglass nosecone and installed standard Road Runner front ends to move them off their lots (a main way to tell a "converted" Superbird is if it still has the unique Superbird rear window and plugs on top of the rear quarter panels where the wing was removed).

==From Zero to Superstar==

Even though the Superbird was a dud with the buying public when new (just like the Charger Daytona), true-to-form, it is now one of the most valuable and sought-after Mopars ever made. Even a "base" 440-4 matching-number Superbird can command well into the 80-90K range, and they go up from there. Plymouth would probably have been glad to ''give'' a leftover Hemi Superbird away back in 1971, but today they can fetch $100,000.

==Photos==
<gallery>
Image:06 race.jpg
</gallery>

==See Also==
{{Plymouth}}
{{Road Runner}}

Plymouth Superbird

2007-11-24T16:32:59Z

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[[http://www.musclecarclub.com/musclecars/plymouth-superbird/images/plymouth-superbird-1a.jpg]]
|-
! colspan=2 style="text-align:center; font-weight:normal; background:#ddb;" | [[Chrysler]]
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
| Production
| 1970
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| Class
| Intermediate
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
| Body Style
| 2-Door Coupe
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| Length
| 232"
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
| Width
| 76.6"
|- style="vertical-align:top;
| Height
| 53.2"
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
| Wheelbase
| 117"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| Weight
| 3600-3800 lbs
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
| Transmission
| 4-Speed Manual, RWD 3-Speed Automatic, RWD
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| Engine
| 7.0L (426 cid) Hemi V8 7.2L (440 cid) V8 7.2L (440 cid) 3x2 V8
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
| Power
| 375-425 hp
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| Similar
| [[Dodge Charger (B-body)]] Daytona
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
| Platform
| B
|}

The Superbird is a 1970 Plymouth Superbird designed for nascar.

==Plymouth/NASCAR Connection==

Back in the 1960's/early '70's, many muscle cars such as the Dodge Charger R/T, Ford Torino GT and Plymouth's Road Runner not only served many faithful civilian owners with cheap-speed, bang-for-the-buck value, but many served double duty for race car drivers on the ''NASCAR'' circuit as well. Car companies took their relationships with NASCAR ''very'' seriously in those days. The old adage "Win on Sunday, Sell on Monday" was never more true in the 1960s and 1970s. For a car to legally compete on the NASCAR circuit, a like-model had to be available to the general public, and ''as a general rule,'' a minimum of 500 copies had to be available. NASCAR racing meant big advertising bucks for the car companies. After all, what could be a more ringing endorsement for a car company than having a big-named driver such as Richard Petty or Cale Yarborough win the Daytona 500 in a car made by your company?

==The Richard Petty Connection==

And speaking of [[Richard Petty]], it was he that was indirectly involved with getting the Superbird project off the ground, so to speak. In 1969, Richard Petty, who until that time had driven and brought numerous racing victories in Plymouths, did the unthinkable and defected to [[Ford]] that year. Petty was supposedly not happy with the way the new-for-1968 Plymouth Road Runner bodystyle was aerodynamically unfriendly compared to the equivalent Fords. Plymouth saw what race driver Buddy Baker was able to do with his outrageous '69 Charger Daytona race car, such as set NASCAR records by reaching an unheard-of 200 MPH speed record and as such, Plymouth was determined to win Petty back and was willing to pull out all the stops to do it.

And so, after Dodge discontinued the Charger Daytona after 1969, Plymouth applied largely the same technology to the Road Runner in 1970... to win Richard Petty back. And they did, with this car.

Now that you know some of the "why" of the Superbird, here's a rundown on some of the "what" of the car itself:

==Superbird/Charger Daytona Similarites/Differences==

While there are some obvious similarities between the '69 Charger Daytona and the '70 Superbird, the only real things they truly have in common are the windshield and the front fenders which, like the Charger Daytona, were borrowed from the 1970 [[Dodge Coronet|Coronet]] (these fenders, however, did become standard on the 1970 Charger). Their fiberglass nose cones and tall rear wings look identical, but they weren't interchangeable. For example, the snout on the Superbird points downward more and the grille is on the underside, where it's in the front center section on the Daytona. The headlight "buckets" and turn signals are different as well. The rear wing is also more swept-back on the Superbird, but it is adjustable like on the Daytona. Another Superbird exclusivity is that they all had standard vinyl roofs. This was due to a modified rear window that created unsightly seams around the rear bottom portion of the window, so in order to hide these blemishes, a vinyl roof was installed to cover them up.

Although this was known as the ''Road Runner'' Superbird, the Superbird was really more of a '''GTX''' than a Road Runner (but perhaps Plymouth didn't feel ''GTX Superbird'' rolled off the tongue like ''Road Runner Superbird'' did). For example, the Superbird shared the GTX's dashboard and interior that was standard on upper-level Satellites. Its drivetrains mirrored the GTX as well, such as the 375 hp 7.2L (440 cid) '''Super Commando''' V8 was standard (instead of the Road Runner's 335 hp 383 V8), with the 390 hp 440 3x2 '''Six-Pack''' and 425 hp 426 2x4 '''Hemi''' V8s as options. A 4-speed manual (with the ultra-cool pistol-grip shifter) or 3-speed automatic transmission could be had with any engine, and the automatic could have a column or floor console shift. All Superbirds had power front-disc brakes and the split top/bottom taillights as standard equipment (again, like the GTX), but unique decals such as the large ''PLYMOUTH'' decals on the rear quarter panels and the Road Runner cartoon character holding a racing helmet surrounded by the words ''ROAD RUNNER SUPERBIRD'' in a circular pattern on the side of the rear wing left no doubt as to what this car's intentions were and where it came from.

Although Plymouth made many more Superbirds than Dodge made Charger Daytonas (the ''unofficial'' number is 1935 vs. the Daytona's ''unofficial'' number of 500), that doesn't mean Plymouth had better luck with the buying public than Dodge did. In fact, like the Daytonas, scores of Superbirds lounged on dealer's lots well into the 1971 (and even 1972) model years. In fact, it's been documented that some dealers on the east coast actually removed the Superbird's rear wing and fiberglass nosecone and installed standard Road Runner front ends to move them off their lots (a main way to tell a "converted" Superbird is if it still has the unique Superbird rear window and plugs on top of the rear quarter panels where the wing was removed).

==From Zero to Superstar==

Even though the Superbird was a dud with the buying public when new (just like the Charger Daytona), true-to-form, it is now one of the most valuable and sought-after Mopars ever made. Even a "base" 440-4 matching-number Superbird can command well into the 80-90K range, and they go up from there. Plymouth would probably have been glad to ''give'' a leftover Hemi Superbird away back in 1971, but today they can fetch $100,000.

==Photos==
<gallery>
Image:06 race.jpg
</gallery>

==See Also==
{{Plymouth}}
{{Road Runner}}

Plymouth Superbird

2007-11-24T16:29:25Z

67.34.133.203:

{| border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=4 style="float:right; margin:0 0 .5em 1em; width:250px; background:#fff; border-collapse:collapse; border:1px solid #999; font-size:83%; line-height:1.5; " summary="Infobox Automobile"
|- style="text-align:center; background:#f0f0f0;"
| colspan=2 style="padding:0; background:#996; color:#fff; border-bottom:1px solid #999;" | [[Image:Norm nelson superbird.jpg|300px]]
|- style="color:#fff; background:#996; font-size:larger;"
! colspan=2 | '''Plymouth Road Runner Superbird'''
|-
! colspan=2 style="text-align:center; font-weight:normal; background:#ddb;" | [[Chrysler]]
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
| Production
| 1970
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| Class
| Intermediate
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
| Body Style
| 2-Door Coupe
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| Length
| 232"
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
| Width
| 76.6"
|- style="vertical-align:top;
| Height
| 53.2"
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
| Wheelbase
| 117"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| Weight
| 3600-3800 lbs
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
| Transmission
| 4-Speed Manual, RWD 3-Speed Automatic, RWD
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| Engine
| 7.0L (426 cid) Hemi V8 7.2L (440 cid) V8 7.2L (440 cid) 3x2 V8
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
| Power
| 375-425 hp
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| Similar
| [[Dodge Charger (B-body)]] Daytona
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
| Platform
| B
|}

The Superbird is a 1970 Plymouth Superbird designed for nascar.

==Plymouth/NASCAR Connection==

Back in the 1960's/early '70's, many muscle cars such as the Dodge Charger R/T, Ford Torino GT and Plymouth's Road Runner not only served many faithful civilian owners with cheap-speed, bang-for-the-buck value, but many served double duty for race car drivers on the ''NASCAR'' circuit as well. Car companies took their relationships with NASCAR ''very'' seriously in those days. The old adage "Win on Sunday, Sell on Monday" was never more true in the 1960s and 1970s. For a car to legally compete on the NASCAR circuit, a like-model had to be available to the general public, and ''as a general rule,'' a minimum of 500 copies had to be available. NASCAR racing meant big advertising bucks for the car companies. After all, what could be a more ringing endorsement for a car company than having a big-named driver such as Richard Petty or Cale Yarborough win the Daytona 500 in a car made by your company?

==The Richard Petty Connection==

And speaking of [[Richard Petty]], it was he that was indirectly involved with getting the Superbird project off the ground, so to speak. In 1969, Richard Petty, who until that time had driven and brought numerous racing victories in Plymouths, did the unthinkable and defected to [[Ford]] that year. Petty was supposedly not happy with the way the new-for-1968 Plymouth Road Runner bodystyle was aerodynamically unfriendly compared to the equivalent Fords. Plymouth saw what race driver Buddy Baker was able to do with his outrageous '69 Charger Daytona race car, such as set NASCAR records by reaching an unheard-of 200 MPH speed record and as such, Plymouth was determined to win Petty back and was willing to pull out all the stops to do it.

And so, after Dodge discontinued the Charger Daytona after 1969, Plymouth applied largely the same technology to the Road Runner in 1970... to win Richard Petty back. And they did, with this car.

Now that you know some of the "why" of the Superbird, here's a rundown on some of the "what" of the car itself:

==Superbird/Charger Daytona Similarites/Differences==

While there are some obvious similarities between the '69 Charger Daytona and the '70 Superbird, the only real things they truly have in common are the windshield and the front fenders which, like the Charger Daytona, were borrowed from the 1970 [[Dodge Coronet|Coronet]] (these fenders, however, did become standard on the 1970 Charger). Their fiberglass nose cones and tall rear wings look identical, but they weren't interchangeable. For example, the snout on the Superbird points downward more and the grille is on the underside, where it's in the front center section on the Daytona. The headlight "buckets" and turn signals are different as well. The rear wing is also more swept-back on the Superbird, but it is adjustable like on the Daytona. Another Superbird exclusivity is that they all had standard vinyl roofs. This was due to a modified rear window that created unsightly seams around the rear bottom portion of the window, so in order to hide these blemishes, a vinyl roof was installed to cover them up.

Although this was known as the ''Road Runner'' Superbird, the Superbird was really more of a '''GTX''' than a Road Runner (but perhaps Plymouth didn't feel ''GTX Superbird'' rolled off the tongue like ''Road Runner Superbird'' did). For example, the Superbird shared the GTX's dashboard and interior that was standard on upper-level Satellites. Its drivetrains mirrored the GTX as well, such as the 375 hp 7.2L (440 cid) '''Super Commando''' V8 was standard (instead of the Road Runner's 335 hp 383 V8), with the 390 hp 440 3x2 '''Six-Pack''' and 425 hp 426 2x4 '''Hemi''' V8s as options. A 4-speed manual (with the ultra-cool pistol-grip shifter) or 3-speed automatic transmission could be had with any engine, and the automatic could have a column or floor console shift. All Superbirds had power front-disc brakes and the split top/bottom taillights as standard equipment (again, like the GTX), but unique decals such as the large ''PLYMOUTH'' decals on the rear quarter panels and the Road Runner cartoon character holding a racing helmet surrounded by the words ''ROAD RUNNER SUPERBIRD'' in a circular pattern on the side of the rear wing left no doubt as to what this car's intentions were and where it came from.

Although Plymouth made many more Superbirds than Dodge made Charger Daytonas (the ''unofficial'' number is 1935 vs. the Daytona's ''unofficial'' number of 500), that doesn't mean Plymouth had better luck with the buying public than Dodge did. In fact, like the Daytonas, scores of Superbirds lounged on dealer's lots well into the 1971 (and even 1972) model years. In fact, it's been documented that some dealers on the east coast actually removed the Superbird's rear wing and fiberglass nosecone and installed standard Road Runner front ends to move them off their lots (a main way to tell a "converted" Superbird is if it still has the unique Superbird rear window and plugs on top of the rear quarter panels where the wing was removed).

==From Zero to Superstar==

Even though the Superbird was a dud with the buying public when new (just like the Charger Daytona), true-to-form, it is now one of the most valuable and sought-after Mopars ever made. Even a "base" 440-4 matching-number Superbird can command well into the 80-90K range, and they go up from there. Plymouth would probably have been glad to ''give'' a leftover Hemi Superbird away back in 1971, but today they can fetch $100,000.

==Photos==
<gallery>
Image:06 race.jpg
</gallery>

==See Also==
{{Plymouth}}
{{Road Runner}}

Tommy Kaira ZZII

2007-11-02T21:57:56Z

67.34.133.203:

[[Image:Example.jpg]] http://www.playstationnotebook.com/GT3/zz2.jpg
The ZZll is a Japanese Supercar.
???? A toyota!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tommy Kaira ZZII

2007-11-02T21:57:38Z

67.34.133.203:

[[Image:Example.jpg]] http://www.playstationnotebook.com/GT3/zz2.jpg
The ZZll is a Japanese Supercar.

Tommy Kaira ZZII

2007-11-02T21:57:26Z

67.34.133.203:

[[Image:Example.jpg]]http://www.playstationnotebook.com/GT3/zz2.jpg
The ZZll is a Japanese Supercar.

Tommy Kaira ZZII

2007-11-02T21:56:28Z

67.34.133.203:

[[Image:Example.jpg]]http://www.playstationnotebook.com/GT3/zz2.jpg
Th ZZll is a Japanese Super.

Honda S2000 Review

2007-11-02T21:38:31Z

67.34.133.203:

[[Image:s2000_main.jpg|thumb|400px|'''2007 [[Honda]] S2000''']]
[[Image:s2000_face.jpg|thumb|400px|'''2007 [[Honda]] S2000''']]
The [[Honda]] S2000 is a race bred sport convertible designed to thrill the senses and challenge the driver’s experience. With much of Honda’s racing technology built into its design, the S2000 brings F1 high revving engine performance to the average consumer. While created specifically for the driving enthusiast, the S2000 also does not fail in maintaining Honda’s great tradition of reliability. In 2004, it was the highest-ranked model in Vehicle Dependability for the "Premium Sports Car" class by J.D. Power and Associates.

See also the main fact sheets for the '''[[Honda S2000]]'''.

==High Points==
*Excellent Handling
*8000+ [[redline]]
*Smooth gearbox
*Very fast
==Low Points==
*Lack of low-down punch in engine
*Unpredictable [[Oversteer|oversteer]] when driven at its limit
*Short gearing makes casual driving & cruising difficult
*Its stylings are feeling a bit dated ''(New Car Test Drive)''

==Performance and Handling==
[[image:s2000_engine.jpg|thumb|200px|'''[[Honda]]'s F20C 2.0L engine''']]
There have been a number of careful refinements to the S2000's design, in particular to the handling, starting with the easy things: the 17-inch [[wheels]]. Less visible, the frame is stiffer and the [[suspension]] is firmer in the front and softer in the rear than most sports cars. It's smoother in the rough stuff than the [[Nissan 350Z]], which isn't bad itself. No rattles or thumps, and it follows the contour of the road without softening or neutralizing it. It has kart-like quickness and uncanny steering thanks to its wider [[tires]] and stiff suspension.

The engine is improved now, it's stroked to 2.2 liters from the older 2.0L engine, and makes the same 240 [[hp|horsepower]] but delivers more [[torque]], 162 foot-pounds versus 153, at a lower [[RPM|rpm]]: 6500 rpm instead of an impossibly peaky 7500. So it's got a broader power band and is more friendly to drive, thus easier to drive fast. It's a better car. But, like the Viper SRT/10, it may be better but it's a lot less visceral. There's an electric motor quality to the S2000’s power, like a Japanese super-bike: no punch in the back, just a sense that with enough forward gears, one might keep accelerating indefinitely.

The six-speed gearbox is extremely well designed with great synchronizers making smoother shifts; its short-throw linkage and aluminum-tipped lever feel like a racecar's.

The brakes are big (11.8 inches front, 11.1 inches rear) and fantastic, vented in front, with standard [[ABS]] and improved brake pad material for '05. These are the best brakes found on any Honda vehicle, and they round out a set of sports car credentials that's tough to top.

The key to enjoying the S2000 is to drive it hard: Take off, wind the engine to 8200 rpm in first gear, shift into second, stand on it, and don't shift until you hit 8200 again. This is what the Honda S2000 has to offer over the less-expensive Miata.

==Gas Mileage==
As seen on [http://www.autos.com/autos/rankings_reviews?cat=passenger_cars&segment=sporty_cars&rank=mpg&year=2006 Autos.com], in the mid-size car MPG rankings, the 2006 [[Honda S2000]] is in 8th place with 20/26 MPG.

==Safety==
The [[Honda]] S2000 comes standard with the following features:

*Dual Front [[Airbags]] (SRS)
*Side-Impact Door Beams
*Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
*[[Traction Control]]
*[[ABS|Anti-Lock Braking System]] (ABS)

==Reliability and Maintenance==
Owners of the [[Honda]] S2000 can count on Honda’s reputation for building reliable cars. The general consensus is that the S2000 provides outstanding reliability and mechanical build. Above and beyond regular scheduled maintenance, the Honda S2000 needs little more to keep it running trouble free for many years.

==Interior and Comforts==
Air conditioning, power windows, power mirrors, [[cruise control]], [[Remote Keyless Entry|keyless remote entry]], and tilt steering are all standard. There's a big red button for an ignition switch that's racecar inspired, but far from performance oriented. The digital [[Tachometer|tach]] is an attempt to be cool, with orange lines arcing across the top of the instrument panel, but it's hard to see and comes across as excessively gimmicky anyhow. There's also a digital speedometer reading mph in fairly big numbers, flanked by small fuel and coolant temperature gauges.

The AM/FM/CD stereo is located behind a flap-like rectangular door on the dash. The buttons are small, but there are redundant controls just to the left of the steering wheel.

The power top moves up and down easily and latches over the windshield. There's a glass rear window with defroster, and also an aero windscreen behind the seats to reduce buffeting when the top is down.

The leather bucket seats are beautifully comfortable, with one inch more shoulder room than before. The three-spoke leather steering wheel is perfect. There are mesh storage pockets in the doors but no glove box. There's a new small storage compartment between the seats, giving the cabin minimal storage, a slight improvement from virtually nonexistent.

==Exterior==
For its basically small dimensions, it has the look of a bigger classic roadster. That's because of the long hood, which is a result of the engine being located behind the centerline of the front [[axle]] for better balance and handling. This design also leads to a striking short rear deck.

The nose has been tweaked in the 2005 model with a softer bumper, and the new triple-beam HID headlights freshen it and make it look more contemporary. But the S2000's visual appeal still doesn't match its mechanical credentials. It looks a little slab-sided and plain compared to some other sports cars, in particular the radical [[BMW Z4]], but the upside to that is more protection for the driver. The new 17-inch [[wheels]] are 10-spoke alloys, and they are gorgeous, framed nicely in the front by the flared fenders.

==Styles and Options==
The [[Honda]] S2000 is available in one base trim:

====BASE====
[[Image:s2000_interior2.jpg|thumb|300px|'''[[Honda]] S2000 black interior''']]
'''The base model comes standard with:'''
*237[[hp]] [[four cylinder|4-Cylinder]] 8000 [[RPM|rpm]] engine
*6-Speed [[Manual Transmission]]
*[[Double wishbone|Double Wishbone]] [[Suspension]] with Coil Springs
*17" Alloy [[Wheels]]
*Bridgestone Potenza RE050 [[Tires]]
*Electrically Powered Soft Top
*High-Intensity Discharge Headlights (HID)
*Glass Rear Window with Defroster
*Power windows and doors
*[[Cruise Control]]
*Short-Throw [[Shifter]]
*Leather-Trimmed Seats
*Textured Aluminum Pedals

==Main Competitors==
*[[Mazda Miata]]: [http://www.carsdirect.com/research/compareresults?acodes=USB60HOC051A0,USB50MAC181A0 side-by-side comparison]
*[[Porsche Boxster]]: [http://www.carsdirect.com/research/compareresults?acodes=USB60HOC051A0,USB70PRC021A0 side-by-side comparison]
*[[Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class|Mercedes-Benz SLK]]: [http://www.carsdirect.com/research/compareresults?acodes=USB60HOC051A0,USB70MBC731A0 side-by-side comparison]
*[[BMW Z4]]: [http://www.carsdirect.com/research/compareresults?acodes=USB60HOC051A0,USB60BMC241A0 side-by-side comparison]
*[[Nissan 350Z]]: [http://www.carsdirect.com/research/compareresults?acodes=USB60HOC051A0,USB60NIC091A0 side-by-side comparison]

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==External Links==
'''''WikiCars Contributor Favorites'''''

'''''Honda Manufacturer Sites'''''
* [http://automobiles.honda.com/models/model_overview.asp?ModelName=S2000 Honda S2000] - Official US Site

'''''Community Sites'''''
*[http://www.s2ki.com S2K International] - international S2000 Community
*[http://www.s2000.com/ S2000.com] - S2000 forum
*[http://www.s2kca.com S2KCA] - S2000 owners club in the US
*[http://www.s2kuk.com S2KUK] - S2000 enthusiast club in the UK

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