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With the pony car popularity rising through the roof in the late 60’s going into a new decade it was time for Dodge to make a little more head way in the market with the release of the dodge challenger in 1970. Made mostly to compete with the newly released mercury cougar. The new Dodge Challenger was released with great anticipation from the public. However, the media heavily criticized this new car. Mostly in saying that the pony cars were a “dying breed.” The new challenger was about to prove them wrong.

Four Dodge Challenger models were offered in 1970, the Challenger Six, ChallengerV-8, T/A Challenger, and Challenger R/T. All with features and different challenger parts specific to each model. The challenger six name comes from the type of motor that was included in this model. The standard engine on this base model was the 225 cubic inch (3.7 L) six cylinder. The standard transmission on the 1970 challenger six was a 3-speed manual on the floor. Making this car a great car for those who wanted that cool new car but didn’t need all that power that most of the other challenger models offered. The challenger V-8 offered a lot more power for those who wanted a car that a lot of power but could also be taken to the local car show and impress. They came stock with a 318 cubic inch (5.2 L) V8 with a 2-barrel carburetor. Supplying 230 horsepower not bad for a “pony car.” Optional engines were the 340 Cubic inch ( 5.6 L) and 383 cubic inch (6.3 L) V8’s, all with a standard 3-speed manual transmission. Except for the 290 horsepower 383 in³ engine, which was available only with the Torqueflite automatic transmission. The 4-speed manual was optional on all engines except the 225 cubic inch and the 383 cubic inch V8.

The performance model Challenger or R/T (Road and Track) really thrust Challenger into the race scene with great power features and great new challenger parts. The engine options were a 383 cubic inch Magnum V8, . Standard transmission was a 3-speed manual. Optional R/T engines were the 375 horsepower magnum 440 cubic inch, the 390 horsepower 440 CID (7.2 L) Six-Pack, and the 425 horsepower 426 CID (7 L) Hemi. Making this one of the most wanted cars both for racers and people just plain hungry for more power. The R/T was available in all three body styles; both standard and R/T , which included leather seats, a vinyl roof, a smaller rear window, and an overhead interior console that contained three warning lights (door ajar, low fuel and seatbelts). The Challenger R/T came with a Rally instrument cluster which included a 150 mph (240 km/h) speedometer, an 8000 rpm tach, and an oil pressure gauge. The convertible Challenger was available with any engine, as well as in the R/T and SE trim levels. In 1972, Dodge dropped the R/T badging and now called it the "Rally.”Other options, as well as engines and a manual transmission, included steeper rear axle ratios, a limited-slip differential, and a shaker hood there in previous years, were gone for 1972. Making the R/T a very diverse car in terms of the new features and challenger parts.

The last model was the challenger T/A. Another performance model geared toward getting challenger on track. This new great looking challenger turn heads not only with it’s good looks but also because people were trying to see how far ahead this car was at the track. This car stock with 340 cubic inch V-8 but it had an optional V-8. Propelling it into the race scene.

As for body changes throughout the first generation (1970-1974) not much changed except for the grill design in 1972. The new grill went from standard split grill to what many people call the “sad face.” A piece of chrome that looks like a frown on the grill. A great in style to separate challenger from the rest. This great looking car is now a beautiful creation and a great car to take to show to some receive awards. This American legend will live on forever and with their release of the new challenger we hope to see all of these great cars in the heart of America.

1970 = 76,935 *includes 2,539 T/As
- Hardtop I6: 9,929
- Hardtop V8:. 39,350*

1971 = 26,299
- Hardtop I6: 1,672
- Hardtop V8: 18,956
- Convertible I6: 83
- Convertible V8: 1,774
- Hardtop V8 R/T: 3,814

1972 = 22,919
- Hardtop I6: 842
- Hardtop V8: 15,175
- Hardtop V8 Rally: 8,123

1973 = 27,930
- Note: All models were V8-powered hardtops

1974 = 11,354
- Note: All models were V8-powered hardtops

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