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1970 Dodge Challenger T/A 2-Dr. Hardtop

Muscle Car Era
JH23J0B100001
340 V8 6-bbl
Engine
2-Dr. Hardtop
Body
Hamtramck, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
1970 Dodge Challenger T/A 2-Dr. Hardtop

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Make Code J J
Series Code H Challenger T/A
Body Style 23 23
Engine Code J J
Year Code 0 1970
Plant Code B Hamtramck, MI
Serial Number 100001 Unit #100001

Basic Information

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

Engine & Details

Engine340 V8 6-bbl
Cylinders8
Displacement340 CID
Horsepower290 HP
Carburetor3x2-barrel
Assembly PlantHamtramck, MI
Plant CodeB
Pattern SourceDodge
Confidence95%

Specifications

Dimensions

Production39350
Height50.9
Wheelbase110
Length191.3
Front Tread59.7
Rear Tread61.3
Width76.1

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio2
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.23
Steering GearRecirculating ball and nut
Reverse Ratio2.9
DriveRear wheel drive
3rd Gear Ratio1
2nd Gear Ratio1.7
1st Gear Ratio3.08
Gears3

Suspension

Rear SuspensionSemi-elliptic leaf springs
Front SuspensionIndependent torsion bar
Tire SizeE78 x 14

Brakes

Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Brake Drum Size10
Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting

Fuel & Electrical

Fuel Capacity18
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
RadiatorTube and spacer
Fuel TypeRegular
ExhaustSingle
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Battery12
CoolingWater pump

Equipment

EquipmentPower brakes, Power steering, Air conditioning

Colors

Exterior ColorsBeige, 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 Green Metallic, Light Turquoise Metallic, Lime Metallic, Plum Metallic, Red, Silver Metallic, Tan Metallic, White

Pricing

MSRP$2953.00

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.