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1970 Dodge Challenger Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1970 Dodge Challenger, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series : 1970 - 1974
Price : $2,720-$4,055
Weight : 3005 lbs | 1363.045 kg
0-60 mph : 5.5 seconds.
1/4 Mile : 13.9 sec @ 105 mph
V 8
Displacement : 6981 cc | 426.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.
Power : 425 BHP (312.8 KW) @ 5000 RPM
Torque :490 Ft-Lbs (664 NM) @ 4000 RPM
Bore : 4.3 in | 108 mm.
Stroke : 3.4 in | 86 mm.
Valvetrain : 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
V 8
Displacement : 5211 cc | 318.0 cu in. | 5.2 L.
Power : 230 BHP (169.28 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Bore : 3.9 in | 99 mm.
Stroke : 3.3 in | 84 mm.
Compression : 9.0:1
Main Bearings : 5
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
2-barrel carburetor
V 8
Displacement : 5572 cc | 340.0 cu in. | 5.6 L.
Power : 290 BHP (213.44 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Bore : 4.0 in | 103 mm.
Stroke : 3.3 in | 84 mm.
Compression : 10.0:1
Main Bearings : 5
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
3 Holley 2-barrel carburetors
V 8
Displacement : 6276 cc | 383.0 cu in. | 6.3 L.
Power : 335 BHP (246.56 KW) @ 5000 RPM
Bore : 4.3 in | 108 mm.
Stroke : 3.4 in | 86 mm.
Compression : 10.0:1
Main Bearings : 5
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Carter 4-barrel carburetor
V 8
Displacement : 7210 cc | 440.0 cu in. | 7.2 L.
Power : 350 BHP (257.6 KW) @ 4000 RPM
Bore : 4.3 in | 110 mm.
Stroke : 3.8 in | 95 mm.
Compression : 10.0:1
Main Bearings : 5
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Carter AFS 4-barrel carburetor
V 8
Displacement : 7210 cc | 440.0 cu in. | 7.2 L.
Power : 375 BHP (276 KW) @ 4000 RPM
Bore : 4.3 in | 110 mm.
Stroke : 3.8 in | 95 mm.
Compression : 10.0:1
Main Bearings : 5
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Carter AFS 4-barrel carburetor
V 8
Displacement : 7210 cc | 440.0 cu in. | 7.2 L.
Power : 390 BHP (287.04 KW) @ 4700 RPM
Bore : 4.3 in | 110 mm.
Stroke : 3.8 in | 95 mm.
Compression : 10.1:1
Main Bearings : 5
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
3 Holley 2-barrel carburetors
V 8
Displacement : 6981 cc | 426.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.
Power : 425 BHP (312.8 KW) @ 5000 RPM
Bore : 4.3 in | 108 mm.
Stroke : 3.8 in | 95 mm.
Compression : 10.25:1
Main Bearings : 5
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
2 Carter 4-barrel carburetor
Transmission:
4 Manual , 3 Manual , 3 Automatic Torque-Flite

Total Dodge Production for 1970 : 543,019
Total 1970 Challenger production : 84,037
1970 Dodge Challenger
Convertible 2 dr. 4 P : 3,173
Hardtop 2 dr. 4 P : 53,337
R/T Series Convertible 2 dr. 5 P : 1,070
R/T Series Hardtop 2 dr. 4 P : 14,889
R/T Series SE Formal Hardtop 2 dr. 4 P : 3,979
SE Formal Hardtop 2 dr. 4 P : 6,584
T/A Series Hardtop 2 dr. 4 P : 1,005

Hardtop

Hardtop
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Seating Capacity : 4
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 191.3 in | 4859 mm.
Width : 76.5 in | 1943 mm.
Height : 51.5 in | 1308 mm.
Wheelbase : 110.0 in | 2794 mm.
Front Track : 59.8 in | 1519 mm.
Rear Track : 58.7 in | 1491 mm.

SE Formal Hardtop

Price : $3,080
Weight : 3025 lbs | 1372.117 kg
Seating Capacity : 4
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 191.3 in | 4859 mm.
Width : 76.5 in | 1943 mm.
Height : 51.5 in | 1308 mm.
Wheelbase : 110.0 in | 2794 mm.
Front Track : 59.8 in | 1519 mm.
Rear Track : 58.7 in | 1491 mm.

Convertible

Convertible
Convertible
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Price : $3,115
Weight : 3532 lbs | 1602.088 kg
Seating Capacity : 4
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 191.3 in | 4859 mm.
Width : 76.5 in | 1943 mm.
Height : 51.5 in | 1308 mm.
Wheelbase : 110.0 in | 2794 mm.
Front Track : 59.8 in | 1519 mm.
Rear Track : 58.7 in | 1491 mm.

Hardtop

Price : $2,720
Seating Capacity : 4
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 191.3 in | 4859 mm.
Width : 76.5 in | 1943 mm.
Height : 51.5 in | 1308 mm.
Wheelbase : 110.0 in | 2794 mm.
Front Track : 59.8 in | 1519 mm.
Rear Track : 58.7 in | 1491 mm.

R/T Series Hardtop

R/T Series Hardtop
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R/T Series Hardtop
R/T Series Hardtop
Chassis # JS23V0B205533
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Auction entries : 1
R/T Series Hardtop
R/T Series Hardtop
R/T Series Hardtop
Chassis # JH23G0B149170
Auction entries : 2
R/T Series Hardtop
Chassis # MEPGS1N5798
Auction entries : 1
R/T Series Hardtop
Chassis # JH23L0B205382
R/T Series Hardtop
R/T Series Hardtop
R/T Series Hardtop
R/T Series Hardtop
R/T Series Hardtop
R/T Series Hardtop
Chassis # JS23V0B228406
R/T Series Hardtop
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R/T Series Hardtop
Chassis # JS23R0B157786
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Auction entries : 1
Price : $3,265
Weight : 3400 lbs | 1542.214 kg
Seating Capacity : 4
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 191.3 in | 4859 mm.
Width : 76.5 in | 1943 mm.
Height : 51.5 in | 1308 mm.
Wheelbase : 110.0 in | 2794 mm.
Front Track : 59.8 in | 1519 mm.
Rear Track : 58.7 in | 1491 mm.

R/T Series SE Formal Hardtop

R/T Series SE Formal Hardtop
Chassis # JS29U0E116256
Auction entries : 1
R/T Series SE Formal Hardtop
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Price : $3,495
Weight : 3435 lbs | 1558.09 kg
Seating Capacity : 4
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 191.3 in | 4859 mm.
Width : 76.5 in | 1943 mm.
Height : 51.5 in | 1308 mm.
Wheelbase : 110.0 in | 2794 mm.
Front Track : 59.8 in | 1519 mm.
Rear Track : 58.7 in | 1491 mm.

R/T Series Convertible

R/T Series Convertible
Chassis # JS27U0B236952
Auction entries : 1
R/T Series Convertible
R/T Series Convertible
Chassis # JS27V0B100021
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Auction entries : 1
Price : $3,532
Weight : 3465 lbs | 1571.698 kg
Seating Capacity : 5
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 191.3 in | 4859 mm.
Width : 76.5 in | 1943 mm.
Height : 51.5 in | 1308 mm.
Wheelbase : 110.0 in | 2794 mm.
Front Track : 59.8 in | 1519 mm.
Rear Track : 58.7 in | 1491 mm.

T/A Series Hardtop

T/A Series Hardtop
Chassis # 66-003
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T/A Series Hardtop
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T/A Series Hardtop
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T/A Series Hardtop
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T/A Series Hardtop
T/A Series Hardtop
T/A Series Hardtop
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Price : $4,055
Seating Capacity : 4
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 191.3 in | 4859 mm.
Width : 76.5 in | 1943 mm.
Height : 51.5 in | 1308 mm.
Wheelbase : 110.0 in | 2794 mm.
Front Track : 59.8 in | 1519 mm.
Rear Track : 58.7 in | 1491 mm.

Component

WHEELS:RIM

Manufacturer

CHRYSLER CORPORATION

NHTSA Campaign ID69V159000
NotesPOSSIBILITY THAT WHEEL WELDS WERE INADEQUATE, WHICH COULD CAUSE SEPARATION FROMWHEEL DISC.(COR- RECT BY INSPECTING AND CHANGE WHEELS WHERE NECESSARY.)

Component

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

Manufacturer

CHRYSLER CORPORATION

NHTSA Campaign ID69V127000
NotesPOSSIBILITY THAT LEFT HAND SEAT BACK LATCH MAY FAIL TO LOCK AFTER REPEATEDLATCHINGS.IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS SEAT LOCK WILL NOT MEET MOTOR VEHICLESAFETY STANDARD NO.207.(CORRECT BY INSTALLING NEW IMPROVED SEAT BACK LATCH.)

Component

POWER TRAIN

Manufacturer

CHRYSLER CORPORATION

NHTSA Campaign ID69V163000
NotesPOSSIBILITY THAT IMPROPER AXLE WAS INSTALLED IN ASSEMBLY, WHICH RE- SULTED INWRONG SPEEDOMETER PINION APPLICATION.(CORRECT BY INSTALLING THE PROPERSPEEDOMETER PINION GEAR TO AXLE RATIO.)

Component

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

Manufacturer

CHRYSLER CORPORATION

NHTSA Campaign ID69V164000
NotesPOSSIBILITY THAT INCORRECT AXLE WAS INSTALLED DURING ASSEMBLY.(CORRECT BYINSTALLING PROPER AXLE TO MATCH OTHER OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT).

Component

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

Manufacturer

CHRYSLER CORPORATION

NHTSA Campaign ID71V070000
NotesCHRYSLER CAMPAIGN NO 095.FOLDING FRONT SEAT BACK FITTED WITHSELF-LOCKINGLATCH WHICH HOLDS BACK OF SEAT IN UPRIGHT POSITION MAY NOT MEET REQUIREMENTSOF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO.207.PURPOSE OF LATCH IS TOMINIMIZE POSSIBILITYOF INJURY IN EVENT OF COLLISION.(CORRECT BY MAKINGNECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS. )

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
1970 Averages
Avg. Car Cost : $3,900
Avg. Household Income : $9,350
Avg. Home : $23,000
Avg. Gallon of Gas : $0.36
Total Car Production : 8,283,949

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1970 Dodge Challenger? A: The 1970 Dodge Challenger has a wheelbase size of 110.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1970 Dodge Challenger? A: The 1970 Dodge Challenger has a length of 191.30 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1970 Dodge Challenger? A: The 1970 Dodge Challenger has a width of 76.50 inches.

Q: How much did the 1970 Dodge Challenger cost when new?A: The 1970 Dodge Challenger cost approximately $2,720 to $4,055 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1970 Dodge Challenger? A: The 1970 Dodge Challenger was offered as a Convertible, Hardtop, R/T Series Convertible, R/T Series Hardtop, R/T Series SE Formal Hardtop, SE Formal Hardtop, T/A Series Hardtop.

Q: How many vehicles did Dodge produce in 1970? A: Dodge produced 543,019 automobiles in 1970.

Q: How many 1970 Challengers were produced? A: Dodge produced 84,037 examples of the Challenger in 1970.

Q: What engines did the 1970 Dodge Challenger have? A: The 1970 Dodge Challenger had the following engine options: V 8 (6981 cc | 426.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 425 BHP (312.8 KW) @ 5000 RPM and 490 Ft-Lbs (664 NM) @ 4000 RPM
  • V 8 (5211 cc | 318.0 cu in. | 5.2 L.) with 230 BHP (169.28 KW) @ 4400 RPM
  • V 8 (5572 cc | 340.0 cu in. | 5.6 L.) with 290 BHP (213.44 KW) @ 4400 RPM
  • V 8 (6276 cc | 383.0 cu in. | 6.3 L.) with 335 BHP (246.56 KW) @ 5000 RPM
  • V 8 (7210 cc | 440.0 cu in. | 7.2 L.) with 350 BHP (257.6 KW) @ 4000 RPM
  • V 8 (7210 cc | 440.0 cu in. | 7.2 L.) with 375 BHP (276 KW) @ 4000 RPM
  • V 8 (7210 cc | 440.0 cu in. | 7.2 L.) with 390 BHP (287.04 KW) @ 4700 RPM
  • V 8 (6981 cc | 426.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 425 BHP (312.8 KW) @ 5000 RPM

    • Q: What transmissions did the 1970 Dodge Challenger have? A: The 1970 Dodge Challenger had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Manual, 3 speed Manual, 3 speed Automatic Torque-Flite.

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