Dodge Challenger 1970 - the legend of the American auto industry

Once the Dodge Challenger 1970 occupied its niche among the Big Three cars. It was then that this model brought to the class muscle cars really new: the longest line of engines (from a seven-liter V8 to 3,700-liter six.The Dodge Challenger 1970 was a worthy response to Chevrolet Camaro and Ford Mustang.

The debut of the Dodge Challenger 1970 took place at the end of 1969. Though its body was short and long-nosed, the space inside was slightly larger, as the wheelbase of the car was increased by five centimeters. First, the Dodge Challenger was offered only in hardtop (two-door) or convertible in SE, R / T or T / A configuration. But first of all Dodge Challenger was interested in a wide choice of engines: 3,700-liter, 145 losh.sil .; 5,200-liter, 230 losh.sil .; 5,600-liter, 275 losh.sil .; 6,300-liter, 290, 330 and 335 losh.sil .; 7-liter, 375 losh.sil .; 7,200-liter, 375 or 390 losh.sil.

The Dodge Challenger 1970 T / A is one of the very first production cars, in which the size of the front and rear wheels differed. Challenger 1970 R / T Convertible was produced in the conveyor industry until 1972.

For engines, the following transmissions were provided: the TorqueFlite automatic transmission and the manual transmission with three or four stages. Modifications 1970 Dodge Challenger with DVS Big Block could be equipped with a rather powerful differential of increased friction Dana 60.

The color only accentuated the sporty style of the Dodge Challenger 1970. In general, the contrasting colors "orange HEMI" and "crazy plum" with accenting strips on the body were used. Also, future car owners could order a dual air intake on the hood, supercharger or rear wing on the trunk.

Dodge Challenger sent to the race in the first year of release. Exclusively for this was released in limited edition version of T / A. In 1970, the Dodge Challenger was the 4th in the Trans-Am race.

In 1971, the appearance of the Dodge Challenger 1970 was slightly updated. The radiator grille and taillights have changed . The R / T version had rear opening plastic windows. In the same year, the Dodge Challenger 1970 T / A was no longer produced, as it no longer participated in the races, and the R / T cabriolet. Because of the new standards that were adopted by the Nature Protection Community, there have been some changes in the list of engines.

In 1972, due to stricter requirements and a constant increase in the price of insurance, the Dodge Challenger 1970 again underwent a change. In addition, the torque and power began to be measured on a "net" basis. This led to a decrease in rates by twenty to thirty percent. This year, Dodge was offered only with three engines, reconfigured to unleaded petrol.

In 1973, new standards were adopted concerning automotive bumpers. This led to a single change in the exterior of the Dodge Challenger 1970. The new bumpers were with large pieces of rubber that protruded beyond the body.

In 1974, Dodge Challenger began to equip inertial seat belts, as well as a system to prevent the launch of ICE, if someone in the cabin is not fastened. The set of motors has also changed. The 5,200-liter unit remained, but a new 5,900-liter engine with a capacity of 245 hp was added.

The production of the Dodge Challenger was discontinued in 1974. For five years, Dodge collected and sold 1,880,600 vehicles.

The cost of the Dodge Challenger 1970

The price in Russia for this model depends on the year of production, the power of the engines and the type of bodywork. The most expensive car is the Challenger, released in 1970 and having a HEMI engine.