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1970 Dodge Challenger R/T 426 Hemi

2dr Coupe

$3,966 MSRP
7.0L V-8 OHV
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
6.2 sec

0-60 mph

14.1 sec

@ 108 mph

Horsepower • Torque
425 hp

Power

490 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
3,649 lbs

Rear-wheel Drive

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1970 Dodge Challenger R/T 426 Hemi

Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

1970

Make:

Dodge

Model:

Challenger

Trim:

R/T 426 Hemi

Style:

2dr Coupe

Base Price:

$3,966

Drive:

Rear-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

3,649 lbs

Length:

191.5 in.

Width:

76.1 in.

Height:

50.6 in.

Wheelbase:

110 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.45

Weight Distribution:

Front: 58.0% | Rear: 42.0%

MPG:

10 city / 12 hwy

Fuel:

20 gal. / 220 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

425 hp @ 5,000 rpm

Torque:

490 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm

Engine:

7.0L V-8 OHV

Displacement:

7 liters

Engine Config:

Front

Redline:

5,500 rpm

Dyno Chart

Power vs torque across the rev range

Performance

All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.

Acceleration

0-60 mph (1ft):

6.19 sec

0-60 mph:

6.59 sec

0-100 mph (1ft):

12.29 sec

0-100 mph:

12.69 sec

Top Speed:

124 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

9.48 sec @ 83.7 mph

¼ mile:

14.11 sec @ 108.2 mph

½ mile:

21.6 sec @ 123.6 mph

1 mile:

36.16 sec @ 123.6 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

205/70R14

Rear Tires:

205/70R14

Tire Compound:

All-seasons

Transmission:

3-speed Automatic

Final Drive:

3.23

Gear Ratios

1: 2.54

2: 1.45

3: 1

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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