| Dodge Challenger R/T 440 Six Pack (1970) |
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Country
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USA
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Top Speed (mph)
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130
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0-60 mph
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6.2
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1/4 mile
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13.5
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BHP
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390 @4600rpm
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Torque lbft
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480 @2300rpm
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BHP per ton
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233
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Engine capacity CC/CU
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7210/440
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Engine type
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V8 Carburettor (Six Pack)
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Aspiration
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Normal
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Compression Ratio
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10.5:1
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Valve Type/No
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Overhead 16
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Transmission (manual/auto)
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Manual
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No of speeds
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4
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Wheels driven
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RWD
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Brakes F/R
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Disc/Drum
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No. of Seats
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4/5
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Length (in)
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191.3
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Width (in)
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76.1
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Height (in)
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50.6
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Kerb Weight (lbs)
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3650
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| Additional Info: The 1970 standard engine in the R/T was the 335hp 383cu with a 1/4 mile of 14.3 secs. Other engines available for the Challenger were a 275bhp 340cu with a 1/4 mile of 14.8 secs, a 290bhp 340cu Six Pack T/A with a 1/4 mile of 14 secs, a 375bhp 440cu with a 1/4 mile of 13.8 secs and the 425bhp 426 Hemi with a 1/4 mile of 13 secs. 1971 added a 230bhp 318cu. 1972 only had a 150bhp 318cu and 240bhp 340cu with a 0-60 of 8.6 secs and a 16 sec 1/4 mile. 1973 as 72 plus a 245bhp 360cu. 1974 dropped the 340cu. Note: the T/A (Trans Am) was only available in 1970. Famously used in the film “Vanishing Point”. |
