1970 Dodge Challenger R/T
The designation 'Challenger' was programmatic: the 1970 Dodge challenged the Mercury Cougar, the Ford Mustang and the Chevrolet Camaro. The R/T version (R/T: Road & Track) Special Edition with vinyl roof shown in this photo was powered by a 6.4 liter V8 with 290 hp as standard; the most powerful, optionally available engine for the R/T Special Edition was the seven-liter Hemi V8 with 425 hp. This engine powered not only the Challenger but also the Super Bee, the Coronet R/T and the Charger R/T – and was optionally available in each case. Through its leading role in the movie 'Vanishing Point', the Challenger R/T, of which just under 20,000 units were built, became a cult car.
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| submitted by | Richard Owen |
| engine | Hemi V8 |
| displacement | 6981 cc / 426.0 in³ |
| compression | 10.25:1 |
| power | 316.9 kw / 425.0 bhp @ 5000 rpm |
| specific output | 60.88 bhp per litre |
| bhp/weight | bhp per tonne |
| torque | 555.89 nm / 410.0 ft lbs @ 4000 rpm |
| body / frame | Unit Steel |
| driven wheels | Front Engine / RWd |
| front tires | E60x15 |
| rear tires | E60x15 |
| front brakes | Vented Discs |
| f brake size | mm / in |
| rear brakes | Drums |
| r brake size | x 254 mm / x 10.0 in |
| front wheels | F 38.1 x 17.8 cm / 15.0 x 7.0 in |
| rear wheels | R 38.1 x 17.8 cm / 15.0 x 7.0 in |
| weight | 1724 kg / 3801 lbs |
| length | 4864 mm / 191.5 in |
| width | 1943 mm / 76.5 in |
| height | 1295 mm / 51.0 in |
| transmission | Pistol Grip 4-Speed Manual |
| gear ratios | :1 |
| final drive | 3.54:1 |
| top speed | 235.0 kph / 146.0 mph |
| 0 - 1/4 mile | 14.1 seconds |
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