1970 Dodge Challenger R/T 440 Six Pack - Museum Placard Specs & History

This document is a photograph of a museum placard from the Northeast Classic Car Museum ("Muscle Cars, Motorcycles & Memories") describing a 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T on display. The card lists key specifications: a 440 cubic inch V-8 engine rated at 390 hp, a 110-inch wheelbase, a curb weight of 3,478 lbs, and a factory price of $3,266. The descriptive text explains that the Challenger was Dodge's answer to the Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro, introduced in fall 1969 for the 1970 model year in two body styles (two-door hardtop and convertible). The R/T was the high-performance version, featuring high-performance engines, heavy-duty suspension, and Rallye dash instruments. The specific car described carries the optional 440 cu. in. V-8 'wedge' engine with three two-barrel carburetors, known as the "6-pack," which was rumored to produce more than its advertised 390 horsepower — a figure some say was understated to appease insurance companies. The placard notes the car is on loan to the Northeast Classic Car Museum from Wayne & Peggy Hymers of Oneonta, NY. Readers can learn basic specs, historical context, and provenance of this particular exhibited vehicle.