Introduced in 1970, the Challenger was Dodge's response to
the Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro. The Dodge Challenger
and Plymouth's Barracuda were both built on the new E-body
platform and Chrysler designed the E-body to use any of their
engines, from a Slant-Six to the massive Hemi.
This Challenger is a "Road and Track" (R/T), which came with the
R/T standard 335-hp, 383 cu. in. engine. This car is equipped with
the most powerful of the three optional engines available, the 425-hp,
426 Hemi engine, with dual four-barrel carburetors. Ordering the Hemi
meant that one must order the R/T package as well, which included a Rallye
package of 15"-wheels, heavy duty suspension and rear axle, heavy-duty brakes,
dual exhaust and larger raised white letter tires.
426 cu inch HEMI, 425-horsepower, 3,402-lbs, 110-inch wheelbase,
Total Production: 137 - Factory Price: $4,494.00