Photos and characteristics of the Dodge Challenger 1970

Dodge Challenger 1970
Dodge Challenger 1970
The 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A is one of the most desirable and outstanding “Muscle Car” that had the 60s and 70s.

The Dodge Challenger T/A was produced in a small series to achieve SCCA (Sport Car Club of America) approval to race in the Trans Am category.

In order to be admitted by SCCA, it had to include certain options, such as sports equipment that included: + Matte black fiberglass bonnet with air intake for carburetor + rear spoiler + exhaust pipes located on the sides and + special cushioning

Dodge Challenger 1970
Dodge Challenger 1970
The Challenger owned a small V8 block 340 of 5,500 cm3, had 3 double-mouth carburetors and the declared power was 290 HP, although everyone knew it was actually much higher.

Automatic or manual box could be used. The chassis had long life shock absorbers and anti-roll bars on the rear and front trains.

The Challenger accelerated from 0 to 100 km/h in 6 seconds and traveled the quarter mile in 14.5 seconds.

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por Adrian Blanco