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1970 Dodge Challenger R/T 2-Dr. Sports Hardtop

Muscle Car Era
JS29N0B242631
383 V8 4-bbl
Engine
2-Dr. Sports Hardtop
Body
Hamtramck, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1970 Dodge Challenger R/T

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Make Code J J
Series Code S Challenger R/T
Body Style 29 29
Engine Code N N
Year Code 0 1970
Plant Code B Hamtramck, MI
Serial Number 242631 Unit #242631

Basic Information

MakeDodge
ModelChallenger R/T
Year1970
Body Style2-Dr. Sports Hardtop
ManufacturerChrysler Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine383 V8 4-bbl
Cylinders8
Displacement383 CID
Horsepower335 HP
Carburetor4-barrel
Assembly PlantHamtramck, MI
Plant CodeB
Pattern SourceDodge
Confidence95%

Specifications

Dimensions

Production3753
Weight3395
Length191.3
Wheelbase110
Height50.9
Rear Tread60.7
Front Tread59.7
Width76.1

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio4
Transmission7.5
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.23
Steering GearRecirculating ball and nut
Gears3
DriveRear wheel drive
2nd Gear Ratio1.49
1st Gear Ratio2.55
3rd Gear Ratio1
Reverse Ratio3.34

Suspension

Front SuspensionIndependent torsion bar
Rear SuspensionSemi-elliptic leaf springs
Tire SizeF70 x 14

Brakes

Service BrakesFront disc rear self-adjusting drum
Brake Drum Size11
Parking BrakeRear service brakes

Fuel & Electrical

Fuel Capacity19
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
ExhaustDual
CoolingWater pump, 15 Quarts
Fuel TypePremium
RadiatorTube and spacer
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Battery12

Equipment

EquipmentTorque Flite automatic transmission, 426 cu. in. V8 engine, Power brakes, Power steering, Front disc rear drum brakes

Colors

Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models., Beige, Black, Bright Blue Metallic, Bright Red, Bright Yellow, Burgundy Metallic, Cream, Dark Blue Metallic, Dark Burnt Orange Metallic, Dark Gray Metallic, Dark Green Metallic, Dark Tan Metallic, Go Mango, Gold Metallic, Hemi-Orange, Light Blue Metallic, Light Gold Metallic, Light Turquoise Metallic, Lime Green Metallic, Lime Metallic, Plum Metallic, Red, Silver Metallic, Tan Metallic, Two Tone Colors Available, White

Pricing

MSRP$3498.00

Other

Fbsize11.75

Body

Doors2

Body and chassis specifications are from period Chrysler data for this model. The exact engine is decoded from the VIN (position 4), shown separately, so the representative engine figures from the period data sheet are omitted here to avoid contradicting the VIN.