Dodge Challenger 1969–1974 car dimensions: 4859 mm long, 1933 mm wide and 1293 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,415 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 244 litres.
High-back vinyl bucket seats with integrated headrests are standard, along with molded door panels, carpeting, a flood-lighted instrument panel and three-spoke woodgrain steering wheel. The Special Edition adds leather/vinyl seats and an overhead console with warning lights. Air conditioning is optional. Automatic speed control is optional on V-8 models only.
Trunk capacity is 8.6 cubic feet.
A trailer towing package is optional and includes a high-capacity radiator, large transmission oil cooler, 7-blade fan with shroud, heavy-duty suspension with sway bars, heavy-duty brakes, and related components. It requires the TorqueFlite automatic and is unavailable with high-performance engines.
High-back vinyl bucket seats with integrated head restraints come standard, along with deep-pile carpeting, molded door and quarter trim panels, a flood-lighted instrument panel, and a three-spoke wood-grain steering wheel. The Special Edition adds leather-and-vinyl bucket seats plus an overhead consolette. Seats adjust manually fore-aft and vertically. a six-way manual driver's seat is optional. Air conditioning, power windows, rear-window defogger, and automatic speed control are available. The cabin feels sporty and driver-focused with a four-gauge dash layout.
Base engines use regular fuel. high-performance V8s require premium fuel.
Standard safety kit includes energy-absorbing steering column, dual-channel brakes, padded instrument panel, seat belts in all positions, and integrated head restraints.
Side-impact door beams, added roof rollover protection, and safer door latches and handles are included.
Fuel needs depend on the engine. Standard six-cylinder and lower-output V8 engines are specified for regular gasoline. Higher-compression performance engines such as the 340, 383 Magnum, 440, and 426 Hemi call for premium fuel.
Factory service manuals cover lubrication, maintenance, brakes, suspension, engine, fuel system, and more for the full range of powertrains. Routine care follows the procedures in those manuals.
Safety equipment centers on an energy-absorbing steering column and wheel, crash-resistant inner door beams, improved roof structure, dual braking system, padded dash, and seat belts at every position. Head restraints are integrated into the high-back front seats. Front disc brakes are optional on most models and standard on some performance versions.
Keeping the car on the road is straightforward thanks to widely available reproduction interior parts, body panels, and mechanical components. Original-style seat belts, upholstery, and trim can be sourced to maintain the factory look and function.
Length 4859 mm, Width 1933 mm, Height 1293 mm, Wheelbase 2794 mm (Challenger 1969–1974)
Sources: manufacturer data, over-drive-magazine.com 1970 Dodge Challenger Fact Sheet, autoevolution.com, classicindustries.com and tanksinc.