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1970 Dodge Challenger Convertible

Muscle Car Era
JH27C0B234885
225 I6 1-bbl
Engine
Convertible
Body
Hamtramck, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1970 Dodge Challenger

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Make Code J J
Series Code H Challenger
Body Style 27 27
Engine Code C C
Year Code 0 1970
Plant Code B Hamtramck, MI
Serial Number 234885 Unit #234885

Basic Information

MakeDodge
ModelChallenger
Year1970
Body StyleConvertible
ManufacturerChrysler Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine225 I6 1-bbl
Cylinders6
Displacement225 CID
Horsepower145 HP
Carburetor1-barrel
Assembly PlantHamtramck, MI
Plant CodeB
Pattern SourceDodge
Confidence95%

Specifications

Dimensions

Production378
Weight3085
Width76.1
Length191.3
Wheelbase110
Height50.9
Front Tread59.7
Rear Tread61.3

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio2
Transmission4.75
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate
Differential Ratio3.23
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball and nut
2nd Gear Ratio1.83
DriveRear wheel drive
Reverse Ratio3.8
Gears3
1st Gear Ratio2.95
3rd Gear Ratio1

Suspension

Front SuspensionIndependent torsion bar
Rear SuspensionSemi-elliptic leaf springs
Tire SizeE78 x 14

Brakes

Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Brake Drum Size10
Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting

Fuel & Electrical

Fuel Capacity18
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
IgnitionDistributor and coil
CoolingWater pump, 12 Quarts
RadiatorTube and spacer
ExhaustSingle
Battery12
Fuel TypeRegular

Equipment

EquipmentPower brakes, Power steering, Speed control device, Power windows, 383 cu. in. V8 engine, Radio, Torque Flite automatic transmission, Air conditioning, Front disc rear drum brakes, Power vent windows

Colors

Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models., Beige, Black, Bright Blue Metallic, Bright Red, Bright Yellow, Burgundy Metallic, Cream, Dark Blue Metallic, Dark Burnt Orange Metallic, Dark Gray Metallic, Dark Green Metallic, Dark Tan Metallic, Go Mango, Gold Metallic, Hemi-Orange, Light Blue Metallic, Light Gold Metallic, Light Turquoise Metallic, Lime Green Metallic, Lime Metallic, Plum Metallic, Red, Silver Metallic, Tan Metallic, Two Tone Colors Available, White

Pricing

MSRP$3120.00

Body

Doors2

Body and chassis specifications are from period Chrysler data for this model. The exact engine is decoded from the VIN (position 4), shown separately, so the representative engine figures from the period data sheet are omitted here to avoid contradicting the VIN.