What Mercedes is the Challenger based on?
The Dodge Charger and Challenger are currently based on a really old Mercedes-Benz E-Class platform from the 1990s, but it doesn’t look like that is going to change anytime soon.
What engine does a 70 Challenger have?
For 1970, the optional engines included the 340 and 383 cu in (5.6 and 6.3 L), as well as the 440 and 426 cu in (7.2 and 7.0 L) V8s, all with a standard 3-speed manual transmission, except for the 290 hp (216.3 kW) 383 cu in. engine, which was available only with the TorqueFlite automatic transmission.
What Mercedes can beat a hellcat?
The Dodge SRT Hellcat Redeye may be the most powerful and fastest sedan on the market, but the AMG Mercedes E63 S beats it in every other way.
What car is faster then a SRT?
The Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye is, without a doubt, a very quick representative of the modern American muscle car. Its 6.2-liter, supercharged, pushrod V-8 puts out 797 horsepower and 707 pound-feet (959 Nm) of torque….
| Engine | 8.4-liter V-10 |
|---|---|
| Top Speed | 202 mph |
What kind of car is a 1970 Dodge Challenger?
The 1970 Dodge Challenger and its sister, the 1970 Barracuda, set a new standard for pony cars. Both cars were fast, powerful and just plain good looking. It’s no wonder that Dodge based the new Dodge Challenger on these cars. Even today these cars are still among the most aggressive looking cars ever built.
When did the Dodge Challenger first come out?
The Challenger was introduced in 1970 as Dodge’s entry into the pony car wars. Sharing the E-body with its cousin the Plymouth Barracuda, the Challenger was slightly bigger than its “Mopar Twin.”
How does the 1970 Challenger compare to the 1970 Barracuda?
The 1970 Challenger obviously shares many features with the restyled 1970 Barracuda, though a closer look reveals some differences between the Chrysler’s two entries into the pony car market. First is the Challenger’s larger stature.