1970 Dodge Charger
In 1970 the Charger changed slightly again. This would be the last and best year of the 2nd generation Charger and it now featured a large wraparound chrome bumper and the grille was no longer divided in the middle. The taillights were similar to those used in 69, but 500 and R/T models came with a new taillight panel. On the R/T new rear-facing scoops with the R/T logo were mounted on the front doors, over the door scallops. A new 440 or HEMI hood cutout made the option list for this year only. In order to achieve the desired look, Dodge painted the hood scallop inserts black and put the silver engine callouts on top. New "High Impact" colors were given names, such as Top Banana, Panther Pink, Sublime, Burnt Orange, and Plum Crazy. The 70 Charger was the pinnacle of 2nd generation Chargers combining top performance with a dizzying array of desirable options. The 500 returned for another year, but now it was just a regular production Charger and was not the high performance Charger of 1969. Interior changes included new high-back bucket seats, replacing the dated low-back style with the adjustable headrests. The door panels were also revised and the map pockets were now optional instead of standard. The ignition was now moved from the dash to the steering column (as with all Chrysler products this year), and the glove box was now hinged at the bottom instead of the top as in 1968-69. The SE "Special Edition" option added high end luxury to a full on muscle car and was available as 500 SE and R/T SE models. A new engine option made the Charger's list for the first time -- the 440 Six Pack. With three two-barrel carburetors and a rating of 390 hp (291 kW), it was one of the most exotic setups since the cross-ram Max Wedge engines of the early 1960s. The Six Pack was previously used on the mid-year 1969 Dodge Super Bee and Plymouth Road Runner and was notorious for beating the Hemi on the street. Despite this hot new engine, production slipped again to 46,576 [1] but most of this was due to the brand new E-body Dodge Challenger. Lower sales, higher performance and more options has made the '70 Charger the most collectible of the 2nd generation Chargers.
The films The Fast And The Furious and Finish Line featured a 1970 Dodge Charger R/T. 1,2,3,4, chevy dont want a muscle car war!!
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