1970 Dodge Challenger R/T Convertible specifications

1970 Dodge Challenger R/T Convertible data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2794 mm 110 inches
Track/tread (front) 1516 mm 59.7 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1542 mm 60.7 inches
Length 4859 mm 191.3 inches
Width 1933 mm 76.1 inches
Height 1285 mm 50.6 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.74
Kerb weight
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 68.2 litres 15 [18] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Dodge
Engine code
Cylinders V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity 7.2 litre
7206 cc
(439.737 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 109.73 × 95.25 mm
4.32 × 3.75 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.15
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output
(gross)
380 PS (375 bhp) (280 kW)
at 4600 rpm
maximum torque
(gross)
651 Nm (480 ft·lb) (66.4 kgm)
at 3200 rpm
Specific output
(gross)
38.8 kW/litre
52.8 ps/litre
52 bhp/litre
0.85 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(gross)
90.34 Nm/litre
1.09 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction cast iron block & head
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 9.7:1
Fuel system 1 carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1135.3 kPa (164.7 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 900.75 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio
Weight-to-power ratio
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock 5.300
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 5½JJ x 14
Wheel size rear 5½JJ x 14
Tyres front F70 x 14
Tyres rear F70 x 14
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter 279 mm
Rear brake diameter 279 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.54
general
Carfolio.com ID380468
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 59.7
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1970 Dodge Challenger R/T Convertible added 2014-11-18.
Last modified 2020-02-02.

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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 3680 cm3/224.6cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW 1436 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW 1460 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW 1506 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5565 cm3/339.6cuin 243 PS 240 bhp 179 kW 1567 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 279 PS 275 bhp 205 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5565 cm3/339.6cuin 279 PS 275 bhp 205 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5565 cm3/339.6cuin 279 PS 275 bhp 205 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5565 cm3/339.6cuin 279 PS 275 bhp 205 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 5565 cm3/339.6cuin 279 PS 275 bhp 205 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 279 PS 275 bhp 205 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 5565 cm3/339.6cuin 279 PS 275 bhp 205 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 5565 cm3/339.6cuin 279 PS 275 bhp 205 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
Dodge Challenger Hardtop -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 279 PS 275 bhp 205 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5565 cm3/339.6cuin 279 PS 275 bhp 205 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5565 cm3/339.6cuin 279 PS 275 bhp 205 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
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2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 6999 cm3/427.1cuin 380 PS 375 bhp 280 kW
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2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 6999 cm3/427.1cuin 380 PS 375 bhp 280 kW
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6490 cm3/396.0cuin 380 PS 375 bhp 280 kW
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6999 cm3/427.1cuin 380 PS 375 bhp 280 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6999 cm3/427.1cuin 380 PS 375 bhp 280 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6999 cm3/427.1cuin 380 PS 375 bhp 280 kW
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2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 6490 cm3/396.0cuin 380 PS 375 bhp 280 kW
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6999 cm3/427.1cuin 380 PS 375 bhp 280 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6999 cm3/427.1cuin 380 PS 375 bhp 280 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6999 cm3/427.1cuin 380 PS 375 bhp 280 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6999 cm3/427.1cuin 380 PS 375 bhp 280 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6999 cm3/427.1cuin 380 PS 375 bhp 280 kW
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6999 cm3/427.1cuin 380 PS 375 bhp 280 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6999 cm3/427.1cuin 380 PS 375 bhp 280 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6999 cm3/427.1cuin 380 PS 375 bhp 280 kW
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2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 6590 cm3/402.1cuin 380 PS 375 bhp 280 kW 1710 kg
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 7080 cm3/432.0cuin 380 PS 375 bhp 280 kW 1686 kg
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 7022 cm3/428.5cuin 375 PS 370 bhp 276 kW 1460 kg
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6990 cm3/426.6cuin 380 PS 375 bhp 280 kW
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6990 cm3/426.6cuin 380 PS 375 bhp 280 kW 1649 kg
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2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 6554 cm3/400.0cuin 365 PS 360 bhp 268 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 7447 cm3/454.4cuin 385 PS 380 bhp 283 kW
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6554 cm3/400.0cuin 365 PS 360 bhp 268 kW 1665 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6554 cm3/400.0cuin 365 PS 360 bhp 268 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6554 cm3/400.0cuin 365 PS 360 bhp 268 kW 1680 kg
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7447 cm3/454.4cuin 395 PS 390 bhp 291 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7447 cm3/454.4cuin 395 PS 390 bhp 291 kW
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 390 PS 385 bhp 287 kW
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 395 PS 390 bhp 291 kW
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2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 395 PS 390 bhp 291 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 380 PS 375 bhp 280 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 6554 cm3/400.0cuin 365 PS 360 bhp 268 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 6554 cm3/400.0cuin 365 PS 360 bhp 268 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 6554 cm3/400.0cuin 365 PS 360 bhp 268 kW
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2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 6554 cm3/400.0cuin 365 PS 360 bhp 268 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6554 cm3/400.0cuin 365 PS 360 bhp 268 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6554 cm3/400.0cuin 365 PS 360 bhp 268 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6554 cm3/400.0cuin 365 PS 360 bhp 268 kW
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6554 cm3/400.0cuin 365 PS 360 bhp 268 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6554 cm3/400.0cuin 365 PS 360 bhp 268 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6548 cm3/399.6cuin 371 PS 366 bhp 273 kW
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