1970 Dodge Charger technical and mechanical specifications (2024)

These are standard specifications for the 1970 Dodge Charger, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).

Features

Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series : 1968 - 1970
Price : $3,000-$3,710
Weight : 3225 lbs | 1462.835 kg

Engine & Transmission

Inline 6
Displacement : 3687 cc | 225.0 cu in. | 3.7 L.
Power : 145 BHP (106.72 KW) @ 4000 RPM
Torque :215 Ft-Lbs (292 NM) @ 2400
Bore : 3.4 in | 87 mm.
Stroke : 4.1 in | 105 mm.
Compression : 8.4:1
Main Bearings : 4
Valvetrain : 12 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
1 barrel carburetor
V 8
Displacement : 5211 cc | 318.0 cu in. | 5.2 L.
Power : 230 BHP (169.28 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Bore : 3.9 in | 99 mm.
Stroke : 3.3 in | 84 mm.
Compression : 9.0:1
Main Bearings : 5
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
2-barrel carburetor
V 8
Displacement : 5572 cc | 340.0 cu in. | 5.6 L.
Power : 275 BHP (202.4 KW) @ 5600 RPM
Bore : 4.0 in | 103 mm.
Stroke : 3.3 in | 84 mm.
Compression : 10.0:1
Main Bearings : 5
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Carter Thermo-Quad 4-barrel carburetor
V 8
Displacement : 6276 cc | 383.0 cu in. | 6.3 L.
Power : 290 BHP (213.44 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Bore : 4.3 in | 108 mm.
Stroke : 3.4 in | 86 mm.
Compression : 9.2:1
Main Bearings : 5
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Carter BBD 2-barrel carburetor
V 8
Displacement : 5572 cc | 340.0 cu in. | 5.6 L.
Power : 290 BHP (213.44 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Bore : 4.0 in | 103 mm.
Stroke : 3.3 in | 84 mm.
Compression : 10.0:1
Main Bearings : 5
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
3 Holley 2-barrel carburetors
V 8
Displacement : 6276 cc | 383.0 cu in. | 6.3 L.
Power : 330 BHP (242.88 KW) @ 5200 RPM
Bore : 4.3 in | 108 mm.
Stroke : 3.4 in | 86 mm.
Compression : 9.2:1
Main Bearings : 5
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
4-Barrel Carburetor
V 8
Displacement : 6276 cc | 383.0 cu in. | 6.3 L.
Power : 335 BHP (246.56 KW) @ 5000 RPM
Bore : 4.3 in | 108 mm.
Stroke : 3.4 in | 86 mm.
Compression : 10.0:1
Main Bearings : 5
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Carter 4-barrel carburetor
V 8
Displacement : 7210 cc | 440.0 cu in. | 7.2 L.
Power : 350 BHP (257.6 KW) @ 4000 RPM
Bore : 4.3 in | 110 mm.
Stroke : 3.8 in | 95 mm.
Compression : 10.0:1
Main Bearings : 5
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Carter AFS 4-barrel carburetor
V 8
Displacement : 7210 cc | 440.0 cu in. | 7.2 L.
Power : 390 BHP (287.04 KW) @ 4700 RPM
Bore : 4.3 in | 110 mm.
Stroke : 3.8 in | 95 mm.
Compression : 10.1:1
Main Bearings : 5
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
3 Holley 2-barrel carburetors
V 8
Displacement : 6981 cc | 426.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.
Power : 425 BHP (312.8 KW) @ 5000 RPM
Bore : 4.3 in | 108 mm.
Stroke : 3.8 in | 95 mm.
Compression : 10.25:1
Main Bearings : 5
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
2 Carter 4-barrel carburetor

Transmission:
3 Manual , 3 Automatic TorqueFlite

Production Figures

Total Dodge Production for 1970 : 543,019
Total 1970 Charger production : 49,768
1970 Dodge Charger
Hardtop 2 dr. 6 P : 39,431
RT Hardtop 2 dr. 5 P : 10,337

Dimension(s)

Hardtop

Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 210.0 in | 5334 mm.
Wheelbase : 117.0 in | 2972 mm.

500 Hardtop

Price : $3,135
Weight : 3225 lbs | 1462.835 kg
Seating Capacity : 5
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 210.0 in | 5334 mm.
Wheelbase : 117.0 in | 2972 mm.

RT Hardtop

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Price : $3,710
Weight : 3636 lbs | 1649.262 kg
Seating Capacity : 5
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 210.0 in | 5334 mm.
Wheelbase : 117.0 in | 2972 mm.

Handling

Suspension
Front : Independent Torsion-Bar

Rear : Live axle with Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs

Brakes
Front Brakes : Disc
Rear Brakes : Hydraulic Drums
Tires / Wheels
Tires : F78-14

Recall

Component

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

Manufacturer

CHRYSLER CORPORATION

NHTSA Campaign ID69V127000
NotesPOSSIBILITY THAT LEFT HAND SEAT BACK LATCH MAY FAIL TO LOCK AFTER REPEATEDLATCHINGS.IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS SEAT LOCK WILL NOT MEET MOTOR VEHICLESAFETY STANDARD NO.207.(CORRECT BY INSTALLING NEW IMPROVED SEAT BACK LATCH.)

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023

1970 Averages

Avg. Car Cost : $3,900
Avg. Household Income : $9,350
Avg. Home : $23,000
Avg. Gallon of Gas : $0.36
Total Car Production : 8,283,949

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1970 Dodge Charger? A: The 1970 Dodge Charger has a wheelbase size of 117.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1970 Dodge Charger? A: The 1970 Dodge Charger has a length of 210.00 inches.

Q: How much did the 1970 Dodge Charger cost when new?A: The 1970 Dodge Charger cost approximately $3,000 to $3,710 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1970 Dodge Charger? A: The 1970 Dodge Charger was offered as a 500 Hardtop, Hardtop, RT Hardtop.

Q: What tires did the 1970 Dodge Charger have? A: The 1970 Dodge Charger had F78-14 tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Dodge produce in 1970? A: Dodge produced 543,019 automobiles in 1970.

Q: How many 1970 Chargers were produced? A: Dodge produced 49,768 examples of the Charger in 1970.

Q: What engines did the 1970 Dodge Charger have? A: The 1970 Dodge Charger had the following engine options: Inline 6 (3687 cc | 225.0 cu in. | 3.7 L.) with 145 BHP (106.72 KW) @ 4000 RPM and 215 Ft-Lbs (292 NM) @ 2400

  • V 8 (5211 cc | 318.0 cu in. | 5.2 L.) with 230 BHP (169.28 KW) @ 4400 RPM
  • V 8 (5572 cc | 340.0 cu in. | 5.6 L.) with 275 BHP (202.4 KW) @ 5600 RPM
  • V 8 (6276 cc | 383.0 cu in. | 6.3 L.) with 290 BHP (213.44 KW) @ 4400 RPM
  • V 8 (5572 cc | 340.0 cu in. | 5.6 L.) with 290 BHP (213.44 KW) @ 4400 RPM
  • V 8 (6276 cc | 383.0 cu in. | 6.3 L.) with 330 BHP (242.88 KW) @ 5200 RPM
  • V 8 (6276 cc | 383.0 cu in. | 6.3 L.) with 335 BHP (246.56 KW) @ 5000 RPM
  • V 8 (7210 cc | 440.0 cu in. | 7.2 L.) with 350 BHP (257.6 KW) @ 4000 RPM
  • V 8 (7210 cc | 440.0 cu in. | 7.2 L.) with 390 BHP (287.04 KW) @ 4700 RPM
  • V 8 (6981 cc | 426.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 425 BHP (312.8 KW) @ 5000 RPM

    • Q: What transmissions did the 1970 Dodge Charger have? A: The 1970 Dodge Charger had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, 3 speed Automatic TorqueFlite.

    1970 Dodge Charger technical and mechanical specifications (2024)
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