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

Muscle Car Era
JS23R0B100001
426 HEMI V8
Engine
2-Dr. Hardtop
Body
Hamtramck, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
1970 Dodge Hemi Challenger R/T 2-Dr. Hardtop

VIN Breakdown

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

Basic Information

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

Engine & Details

Engine426 HEMI V8
Cylinders8
Displacement426 CID
Horsepower425 HP
Carburetor2x4-barrel
Assembly PlantHamtramck, MI
Plant CodeB
Pattern SourceDodge
Confidence95%

Specifications

Dimensions

Production13796
Weight3390
Width76.1
Wheelbase110
Height50.9
Length191.3
Front Tread59.7
Rear Tread60.7

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Transmission7.5
Rear Axle Ratio4
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate
Differential Ratio3.23
DifferentialHypoid
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
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Brake Drum Size11

Fuel & Electrical

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

Equipment

Equipment426 cu. in. V8 engine, Torque Flite automatic transmission, 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$3266.00

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.