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

Museum display placard describing a 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T, listing engine, wheelbase, weight, and price.

Part of 1983-1991 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Brochures & Literature

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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.

This document covers 1970, which may differ from this 1991 Ford LTD Crown Victoria.

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Frequently asked questions

What engine does this 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T have?
The optional 440 cu. in. V-8 'wedge' engine with 3-2 barrel carburetors, called the "6-pack", rated at 390 hp.
What was the factory price of the 1970 Challenger R/T?
The factory price listed is $3,266, with a weight of 3,478 lbs.
What body styles was the 1970 Challenger offered in?
Two body styles: a two-door hardtop and a convertible.
What made the R/T version different?
The R/T was the high-performance version and included high-performance engines, heavy-duty suspension, and Rallye dash instruments.
Why was the 440 6-pack advertised at 390 hp?
It was rumored to have much higher horsepower, but was advertised at 390 to appease the insurance companies.

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