For 1971 a new B-body was introduced. 'Fuselage' styling was given to all 1971 Chryslers, and 2-door cars shared little with 4-door cars. Insurance premiums were rising for muscle cars but Road Runner 340 and 383 cars paid normal rates; the 6-barrel 440 and the 426 Hemi were still available. From 1972 emissions regulations required lower compression, and the 383 became a 400; the 426 was dropped. New panels were given to the 1973 and 1974 cars
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Plymouth Road Runner 1971 383 - Badge on bootlid
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Plymouth Road Runner 1971 440 - badge on door
Plymouth Road Runner 1971 383 front
Plymouth Road Runner 1971 383. The 'Air-Grabber' scoop was an optional extra and could be opened or closed from the dashboard. Below it a 6,286cc (383) 300 bhp V8.
Plymouth Road Runner 1971 383 rear
Plymouth Road Runner 1971 383. The new Chrysler 'fuselage' styling for 1971 gave the B-body Road Runner a shorter 115-inch wheelbase. There were many option packs, including some for decals and body trim.
Plymouth Road Runner 1971 440 front
Plymouth Road Runner 1971 440. By 1969 a 7,206cc 440 V8 was offered in the Road Runner. A new body was given in 1971, but most Road Runners were being ordered with smaller engine owing to loaded premiums by insurers.
Plymouth Road Runner 1971 440 side
Plymouth Road Runner 1971 440. For 1971 the Road Runner was given the same 'fuselage' styling for its new B-body with inward curving sides. The Plymouth had a 115-inch wheelbase, whereas its sibling Dodge Super Bee was on 116-inches.