Dodge is slated to release the new Dodge Barracuda in the first half of 2018. The legendary American muscle, then known as Plymouth Barracuda was manufactured between 1960 and 1970. Barracudas have made their appearance in many action movies and TV shows since the early 80s. Let’s have a look at the timeline of this magnificent beast on four wheels and what made it so popular among every muscle car fanatic across the country.

The 1964 Plymouth Barracuda
Believed to be the oldest running muscle car, Plymouth Barracuda was manufactured in 1964. With panel modifications, Plymouth was one of the first muscle cars to introduce the largest bubble style back window in the 1960s.

The second-generation Plymouth Barracuda
It was the year 1967 when Plymouth Barracuda came out with a convertible and continued through the year 1970. What separated this Barracuda from its predecessor was a different powertrain and A-body style. The second-generation Barracuda was available in three variants; fastback, notchback, and convertible.

Plymouth Barracuda 1968
It was this Barracuda that revolutionized American muscle cars.

The third-generation Plymouth Barracuda
1970 saw the birth of E-body cars which continued till 1974. The third generation Plymouth Barracuda came was available in both hardtop and convertible variants. The muscle car had several engine options, but, the 6-cylinder with 340 cubic inch displacement was the most popular of the lot.

1973 and 1974 Plymouth Barracuda
These models laid the foundation of the new Dodge Barracuda. The early models of this Barracuda came with a 340-cubic-inch engine, which was later replaced with a 360-cubic-inch engine.

The new Dodge Barracuda is said to have a 2.4-liter turbocharged V6 engine that will produce 270 to 330 horsepower and 300 lb-ft torque. Its stronger variant will be equipped with a 3.0-twin turbo V6 engine that will produce around 400 horsepower.