1970 was the debut of the Challenger, Dodge's answer to the Ford Mustang and Chevy Camaro. |
1970 Dodge Challenger
New for 1970 was the Dodge Challenger. This was Dodge's answer to the Ford Mustang and the Chevrolet Camaro even though it was a bit late. It was offered in two body styles, hardtop and convertible. You could choose from three different packages, the R/T (road and track), SE (special edition), and for 1970 only you could get the T/A (Trans Am). The T/A was built for the sole purpose of Dodge being able to race in the Trans Am circuit. The challenger had engine options for everybody with a 225 cu. in. base six-cylinder or a 318 cu. in. base V-8 with two 340 cu. in. V-8s, three 383 cu. in. V-8s, two 440 cu. in. V-8s, the famous 426 cu. in. HEMI! The T/A was only available with the 340 cu. in. "Six Pak" engine. A three speed manual transmission was standard on all engines and you could get a four speed manual or the TorqueFlite automatic transmission on all as an option1970 Dodge Challenger Specification and Production
Model Number | Body/Style Number | Body Type & Seating | Factory Price | Shipping Weight | Total Production |
Challenger Series - Six-Cyl | |||||
JH | 23 | 2 Dr Hardtop | $2,851 | 3,006 lbs | Note 1 |
JH | 29 | 2 Dr Sports Hardtop | $3,083 | 3,028 lbs | Note 2 |
JH | 27 | 2 Dr Convertible | $3,120 | 3,470 lbs | Note 3 |
Challenger Series - V-8 | |||||
JH | 23 | 2 Dr Hardtop | $2,953 | 3,118 lbs | Note 1 |
JH | 29 | 2 Dr Sports Hardtop | $3,185 | 3,148 lbs | Note 2 |
JH | 27 | 2 Dr Convertible | $3,198 | 3,535 lbs | Note 3 |
R/T Series | |||||
JS | 23 | 2 Dr Hardtop | $3,266 | 3,402 lbs | 14,889 |
JS | 29 | 2 Dr Sports Hardtop | $3,498 | 3,437 lbs | 3,979 |
JS | 27 | 2 Dr Convertible | $3,535 | 3,467 lbs | 1,070 |
T/A Series | |||||
SS | 23 | 2 Dr Hardtop | $4,056 | 3,650 lbs | 1,000 + |
Chassis Data
Model | Wheelbase | Overall Length | Width | Front Tread | Rear Tread | Tires |
Challenger | 110 in | 191.3 in | 76.1 in | 59.7 in | 60.7 in | 7.35 x 14 |
Challenger R/T | 110 in | 191.3 in | 76.1 in | 59.7 in | 60.7 in | F70 x 14 |
Challenger T/A | 110 in | 191.3 in | 76.1 in | 59.7 in | 60.7 in | E60x15 front & G60x15 rear |
1970 Dodge Challenger Options
Description | Description |
383-cid/290-hp V-8 | Power Steering |
383-cid/350-hp V-8 | Power Brakes |
440-cid/375-hp V-8 | Tinted Glass |
440-cid/390-hp V-8 "Six Pak" | Air Conditioning |
340-cid/290-hp V-8 "Six Pak" | Two-Tone Paint |
426-cid/425-hp "HEMI" | Music Master AM Radio |
TorqueFlite Transmission | AM/FM Radio |
4-Speed Manual Transmission | AM Radio w/ 8-Track Tape |
White Sidewall Tires | Simulated Woodgrain Sport Steering Wheel |
Letter Code | Engine | Horsepower | Torque | Transmission | Carburetor |
C | 6-225 | 145 | 215 | TorqueFlite, 3-Speed Manual | 1 BC |
G | 8-318 | 230 | 320 | TorqueFlite, 3 & 4-Speed Manual | 2 BC |
H | 8-340 | 275 | 340 | TorqueFlite, 3 & 4-Speed Manual | 4 BC |
J | 8-340 | 290 | 345 | TorqueFlite, 3 & 4-Speed Manual | 3 - 2 BC |
L | 8-383 | 290 | 390 | TorqueFlite | 2 BC |
L | 8-383 | 330 | 425 | TorqueFlite, 3 & 4-Speed Manual | 4 BC |
N | 8-383 * | 335 | 425 | TorqueFlite, 3 & 4-Speed Manual | 4 BC |
R | 8-426 HEMI | 425 | 490 | TorqueFlite, 3 & 4-Speed Manual | 4 BC |
U | 8-440 * | 375 | 480 | TorqueFlite, 3 & 4-Speed Manual | 4 BC |
V | 8-440 | 390 | 490 | TorqueFlite, 3 & 4-Speed Manual | 3 - 2 BC |
Challenger Axle Ratios | |||||||||||||
Engine | 6-225 | 8-318 | 8-340 | 8-383 | 8-426 | 8-440 | |||||||
Locking / Non-Locking | L | NL | L | NL | L | NL | L | NL | L | NL | L | NL | |
Ratio | 2.76 | x | x | x | |||||||||
3.23 | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | |
3.54 | x | x | |||||||||||
3.55 | x | x | x | x | |||||||||
3.91 | x | x | |||||||||||
4.10 | x | x | x | x |
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