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Dodge Challenger Models from
1970 to 1974
The 1970 Dodge Challenger can be easily
recognized by the wide and deeply set grille that spans the entire
width. The grille is surrounded by chrome, which can be interpreted as a
lighter version of the grille from the 1970 Charger. On the driver's
side of the grille, there is either a Challenger emblem for the base
Challenger or a Challenger R/T symbol for the R/T version attached. The
side profile resembles a cola bottle, with the kick-up just behind the
door enhancing this shape effect. The gas cap is located on the rear
right fender.
Front View from Challenger R/T SE
The rear end is also surrounded
by chrome, with the lower part of this surround forming the
bumper. The taillights are divided by a transparent center
section that carries the Dodge logo in individual letters.
Rear View from 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T convertible
in panther pink
In 1970, there were two base
versions of the Challenger. It could be ordered with either a
6-cylinder or an 8-cylinder engine, and it was available as a
Hardtop (JH23) or Convertible (JH27).
1970 Dodge Challenger R/T convertible
In addition, in the second half of
the year, a special model called the Deputy Challenger (coupe
package A93) was offered, which was characterized by fixed rear
windows. It was a more budget-friendly version with reduced
features. In the spring of 1970, there was also a JH21 body code
used for the coupe version, but it was soon discontinued.
The Challenger R/T was the
high-performance version, available for the Hardtop version (JS23)
and the convertible version (JS27). The R/T was offered with a 383
cubic inch 4-barrel, 440 cubic inch 4-barrel, 440 cubic inch
6-barrel, and the 426 Hemi engines. The R/T package included a
rallye instrument cluster with a tachometer, heavy-duty suspension
with a sway bar, and high-performance tires.
Challenger R/T in
plum crazy with shaker hood
The Challenger T/A was a special
edition for the year 1970. The Trans-Am Package (A53) included T/A
emblems and stripes, a 340 cubic inch engine with a 6-barrel
carburetor (factory-rated at 290 horsepower), a standard 4-speed
manual transmission with TorqueFlite automatic as an option, and
special side-pipe exhausts. Additionally, the T/A featured a
fiberglass hood with a highly effective air scoop. Front disc brakes
and a ducktail rear spoiler were among the other components included
in this performance package.
Dodge Challenger T/A
The T/A was introduced in mid-1970,
and a total of 2,399 units were produced, which was just enough to
meet the Trans-Am Racing sanctions. It appears that a slightly
modified T/A version was planned for 1971 but never went into
production.
1970 Dodge Challenger R/T SE
The base version of the Challenger,
as well as the Challenger R/T, could be upgraded to the Special
Edition (SE) in 1970. The SE version included a vinyl roof, a
smaller rear window designed by Mack King, and a more luxurious
interior with leather seat covers and an overhead console. When the
SE package was ordered, the body style code changed from JS23 to
JS29. The SE version was not available for the convertible version.
An SE version is easily identifiable by the Special Edition emblem
on the C-pillar, in addition to the VIN (JS29).
The Challenger could be ordered with
eight different engine options. The base Challenger or Challenger SE
was available with a 225 cubic inch slant-six, 318 cubic inch V8,
340 cubic inch 4-barrel, 383 cubic inch 2-barrel, or 383 cubic inch
4-barrel engine.
383cui Magnum 4-barrel Standard
Engine for Challenger R/T
The Challenger R/T or R/T SE was
indeed available with four different engine options: the
standard 383 cubic inch 4-barrel (335 hp), the 440 cubic inch
Magnum 4-barrel (375 hp), the 440 cubic inch 6-pack (390 hp), or
the 426 Hemi (425 hp). The T/A was only available with the 340
cubic inch 6-pack engine.
As for transmissions, there were
three options: the standard 3-speed manual, the A-833 4-speed
transmission, or the Torque-Flite automatic transmission. The
4-speed transmission was not available for models with
six-cylinder engines or 383 cubic inch 2-barrel engines.
The 1970 Dodge Challenger was
available in a total of 18 different paint colors.
Standard Colors:
- Light Blue Metallic
- Bright blue metallic
- Dark Blue Metallic
- Rallye Red
- Light Green Metallic
- Dark Green Metallic
- Dark Burnt Orange
- Beige
- Dark Tan Metallic
- White
- Black
- Cream
- Ligth Gold Metallic
1970 High Impact Colors from Dodge:
- Plum Crazy
- Sublime
- Go Mango
- Hemi Orange
- Top Banana
1970 Dodge Challenger T/A
painted in Green Go
Starting on February 24. 1970, two more extreme High Impact Colors
were introduced:
- Green Go
- Panther Pink
Production figures:
Model |
Price |
Production USA |
2 door hardtop 6 Cylinder |
2851 $ |
9929 |
2 door hardtop 8
Cylinder (incl. T/A) |
2953 $ |
39350 |
2 door sports hardtop 6
Cylinder SE |
3083 $ |
350 |
2 door sports hardtop 8
CylinderSE |
3185 $ |
5873 |
Convertible 6 Cylinder |
3120 $ |
378 |
Convertible 8 Cylinder |
3222 $ |
2543 |
2 door hardtop R/T |
3266 $ |
13796 |
2 door sports hardtop R/T SE |
3498 $ |
3753 |
Convertible
R/T |
3535 $ |
963 |
Total |
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76935 |
Production figures for special models:
Model |
4-Speed |
Automatic |
Production USA |
Produktion
Canada |
Challenger T/A |
989 |
1410 |
2399 |
120 |
Hardtop R/T
with Shaker |
|
|
164 |
|
Hardtop R/T SE
with Shaker |
|
|
15 |
|
Hardtop R/T
SE 383cui |
400 |
2076 |
2522 |
|
Hardtop R/T
440cui |
916 |
1886 |
2802 |
|
Hardtop R/T
SE 440cui |
142 |
733 |
875 |
|
Hardtop R/T 440cui 6 pack |
847 |
793 |
1640 |
|
Hardtop R/T SE 440cui 6 pack |
161 |
135 |
296 |
|
Hardtop R/T
426cui |
137 |
150 |
287 |
|
Hardtop R/T
SE 426cui |
22 |
37 |
59 |
|
Convertible
R/T 383 cui |
138 |
554 |
692 |
|
Convertible
R/T 440 cui |
34 |
129 |
163 |
|
Convertible R/T 440 cui 6 pack |
61 |
38 |
99 |
|
Convertible
R/T 426 cui |
5 |
4 |
9 |
|
Total |
|
|
76935 |
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