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Most Wanted Classic Cars: Plymouth Road Runner (Part 2)

In 1971, new emission standards were imposed in the US, and the Plymouth Road Runner became less powerful. The standard engine was still the 383 cid V8, but the power output was reduced to 300 hp. The 440 Six Pack remained very much the same with 385 hp, while the 426 Hemi V8 was just as powerful as the previous year, delivering 425 hp.

The following year, increasing emission standards forced Plymouth to drop the 426 Hemi engine and replace the 383 V8 engine with a 400 cid V8, rated at only 255 hp. A new 340 V8 engine was also introduced to the lineup, and a new GTX with the 440 cid V8 engine was offered as an option. The standard 1973 Road Runner was fitted with a 318 cid engine, which could produce only 170 hp. Two years later, the Road Runner became an option on the Plymouth Fury line, and then, it was offered as a trim package with the Plymouth Volare in 1976. Production for the Road Runner stopped in the year 1980.

The Plymouth Road Runner is an iconic car that has impressed many car owners throughout the years. It is one of the most powerful American muscle cars ever made, and it is presently a highly desirable item among classic car collectors.