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1️⃣ Ford & Dodge Muscle: Two Mustangs and two Dodge Chargers roared through the Bullitt chase scenes. Only one Mustang survived filming, and McQueen himself tried to buy it later—no luck, though!

2️⃣ Mustang Mirror Clues: McQueen wasn’t the only one behind the wheel. Stunt driver Bud Ekins handled parts of the chase. Want to spot the switch? If the rearview mirror’s down, it’s McQueen. Up? That’s Ekins.

3️⃣ Real Burnout Blunder: McQueen’s reverse burnout? Not scripted! He missed a turn but nailed the scene, so they kept it.

4️⃣ Speed on Film: Yates called for 75–80 mph speeds, but the Mustang and Charger blasted over 110 mph, delivering some of the most intense chase footage ever!

5️⃣ Volkswagen Cameo: That dark green VW Beetle? If you watch closely, it’s passed several times throughout the chase, making it a sort of unofficial “extra.”

6️⃣ San Francisco Streets: The entire chase sequence took three weeks to shoot and involved closed-off streets, making Bullitt one of the first films to capture the hilly streets of San Francisco at breakneck speeds.

7️⃣ Mechanical Mishap: During one scene, McQueen accidentally hit a parked car. His wife begged the director to use a stuntman after that.

8️⃣ A Lasting Legacy: The Bullitt Mustang from the film resurfaced in 2018 after decades hidden away and was revealed alongside the modern 2019 Mustang Bullitt at the Detroit Auto Show!

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03/18/2025

Chrysler 340 Six Pack?! A High-Performance Marvel
The 1970 Chrysler 340 Six Pack engine wasn’t just another motor—it was a masterpiece born from the mind of Tom Hoover, known as the “father of the Hemi.” Designed specifically for the SCCA Trans-Am Racing Series, this engine powered iconic cars like the AAR Cuda and Dodge Challenger T/A. Straight from the factory, it was a race-ready powerhouse with untapped potential to dominate the track.

Built to Perform
Reinforced Block: The high-nickel engine block was stress-relieved and featured thicker webbing, allowing the installation of four-bolt main caps on the second, third, and fourth journals for increased strength.
Advanced Cylinder Heads: High-performance “J” casting cylinder heads housed oversized valves and an offset pushrod hole design, leaving room for aggressive intake porting.
Forged Internals: A forged crankshaft, heavy-duty connecting rods, and high-performance pistons were designed to handle the demands of racing.
Optimized Combustion: The engine boasted a 10.5:1 compression ratio, an aggressive 276/284 duration camshaft, and a dual-row timing chain, ensuring precision and power.
Six Pack Induction Magic
At the heart of the 340 Six Pack was its unforgettable carburetion system. Three Holley two-barrel carbs sat atop a factory Edelbrock intake manifold, with a 375 cfm center carb handling primary duties. At higher throttle openings, two 500 cfm outer carbs kicked in, delivering a thunderous 1375 cfm of airflow and an induction roar that echoed across the track.

Factory Numbers and Real-World Power
Officially rated at 290 horsepower and 345 lb-ft of torque, the consensus among enthusiasts was that the Six Pack 340 actually produced closer to 330 horsepower. Performance numbers supported this claim, with quarter-mile times of 14.4 seconds and a 0-to-60 mph sprint in just 5.8 seconds for a 3500-pound car.

Trans-Am Racing Legacy
In race trim, the 340 was de-stroked to meet Trans-Am’s 305 cubic-inch displacement limit. Throughout its racing evolution, it was rumored to produce anywhere between 460 and 500 horsepower, solidifying its place as a fierce competitor on the track.

The 340 Six Pack engine is remembered not just for its performance but for its clever engineering and unmistakable sound. It remains a testament to Chrysler’s ability to build engines that were as durable as they were powerful.

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