How did the Plymouth Superbird wing work? And if it was so
Feb 14, 2022 · Plymouth wanted Petty to come back and used the same aero knowledge from the Daytona on the 1970 Road Runner Superbird. The 1970 Superbird added a nosecone, wing and a convex rear window with fiberglass plug and 1970 …
Plymouth Superbird Secrets - motales.com
Despite the massive rear spoiler, it managed to have a drag coefficient of just 0.28, similar to the later Dodge Neon. To lure Richard Petty back from Dodge, Plymouth needed more than their Road Runner could give; its styling made it even harder …
Did the Plymouth superbird spoiler actually create any …
Feb 4, 2022 · Short answer: yes, quite a bit of downforce. That said, the styling team did get a whack at the Superbird, unlike the Charger Daytona, which was developed entirely by engineers and aerodynamicists, and it's widely assumed the aesthetic changes made to the 'Bird may have dulled the aerodynamic benefits slightly. 2 grown men could sit atop that wing.
10 Features That Make The 1970 Plymouth Superbird A Rare And …
May 9, 2023 · The Plymouth Superbird is an unmistakable piece of muscle car history that transcends beyond the realms of your typical Mopar. Alongside its sister car, the Dodge Daytona, the Superbird is one of the most easily identified American classics of all time, thanks to the massive spoiler on the rear deck, as well as its signature nosecone.
1970 Plymouth Superbird : r/classiccars - Reddit
Jun 12, 2022 · Without the big spoiler, a car that was able to reach speeds over 200 mph in its race configuration wouldn't be able to turn at all, even in a superspeedway. They may have …
The Plymouth Superbird and Dodge Charger Daytona
Nov 16, 2020 · The Dodge Charger Daytona and Plymouth Superbird were considered ugly at the time, but 20 years later, they seem graceful, and maybe even commonplace (except for that spoiler - and their 18 foot length).
1970 Plymouth Superbird - Horsepower Memories
Aug 16, 2014 · The Superbird was just what Plymouth needed to lure Petty back. In this edition of Muscle Car Milestones, we’ll take an in-depth look at the 1970 Plymouth Road Runner Superbird. Produced for only one year, this winged warrior has so much history and aura attached to it.
The Bird Is The Word: The Plymouth Superbird Returns - HotCars
Feb 11, 2023 · Two words sum up some of the groundwork for the modern Superbird: Plymouth and Daytona. The idea for this car render comes from the real, limited-run muscle car called the Plymouth Superbird – a 1970 NASCAR homologation special - that itself follows the 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona.
1970 Plymouth Superbird – a Rotten Egg or Golden Egg?
Nov 13, 2017 · The Superbird may have taken its overall design cues from the 1969 Charger Daytona which had a super aerodynamic nose cone with retractable headlights, a wild skyscraper height rear spoiler, and a scoop on top of each front quarter panel – but the Plymouth Superbird had some major differences.
Spoiler Alert: Our 5 favourite spoilers installed from the factory
Jul 21, 2019 · Without the spoiler, the car looks naked and unremarkable, a flightless bird like a penguin, which is why it earns a spot on this list.