The 390 bhp 7.2L V8 is an engine originating from the 1970 Plymouth Barracuda 440.
Games[]
Need for Speed: Heat[]
The 390 hp 7.2L V8 is unlocked in Need for Speed: Heat as an engine swap option once the player reaches REP LVL 27 and can be purchased from the garage for 
185,500.
Even though the engine is taken from the Plymouth Barracuda '70, players are not required to own the donor car to purchase and equip the engine.
It can be upgraded to produce up to 1239 hp (911 kW) from its stock 390 hp (287 kW).
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Cars[]
The engine can be fitted into two cars:
Need for Speed: Unbound[]
The 390 bhp 7.2L V8 in Need for Speed: Unbound is a basic rated engine available through the "Performance" menu in the garage.
It can be purchased for $219,000 and can be upgraded to produce up to 874 bhp (652 kW) from its stock 390 bhp (291 kW).
Cars[]
The engine can be fitted into eight cars: