Chrysler produced the AAR model for one year only to compete on the SCAA road race circuit and challenge Ford s Mustang. AAR meant All American Racer and there were only 2,724 ever built. The production AAR Cuda was visually altered from the regular E-body Barracuda with unique strobe stripes that held the AAR Cudalogo and a fiberglass hood that actually took in fresh air. It also had front eyebrow spoilers and a rear duck tail spoiler. Unlike…
Chrysler produced the AAR model for one year only to compete on the SCAA road race circuit and challenge Ford s Mustang. AAR meant All American Racer and there were only 2,724 ever built. The production AAR Cuda was visually altered from the regular E-body Barracuda with unique strobe stripes that held the AAR Cudalogo and a fiberglass hood that actually took in fresh air. It also had front eyebrow spoilers and a rear duck tail spoiler. Unlike the standard Barracuda, the AAR s exhaust came out the sides near the back wheels. Under the hood, the AAR had Chrysler’s Six-Pack 340ci engine that was unique to this model and the Dodge Challenger T A. This version of the 340 differed from a production 340 in many ways including a 3×2 Holley carb set-up, thicker main bearings webs and a set of new 360 J-Heads with 2.02/1.60 valves. In a way, it was a kind-of a small-block hemi – it could really breathe. This motor was factory rated at 290hp. However, the de-stroked 305ci track version put out 440hp, which leads one to believe that the factory rating may have been a bit conservative. Beyond that, our ‘Cuda has a set of full-tube headers with collectors to add just a little more punch. Power is delivered to a 3.55:1 posi-traction differential by a bulletproof Chrysler 727 3-speed Torqueflite. From an appearance standpoint, the Lemon Twist Yellow exterior and custom black cloth/vinyl interior are in very good condition. Add the stripes, the spoilers and the matte black hood and this AAR is nothing short of stunning. BF Goodrich Radial T A tires are mounted on original equipment Mopar Rally wheels. Other upgrades include: power disc/drum brakes, tinted windows, AM radio and Rally-Pak instrumentation. The AAR Cuda is a piece of MOPAR history – a testament to Chrysler performance. It will just continue to appreciate.