1970 Dodge Charger 500

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The Dodge Charger is a mid-size automobile produced by Chrysler. The 1966–1978 Chargers were on the Chrysler B platform.
The 1972 Charger bowed with a new "Rallye" option to replace the former R/T version. The SE was differentiated from other 1972 Chargers by a unique formal roof treatment and hidden headlights. The 440 engines were still available, and were rated at net (280 bhp) horsepower rating instead of the previous (350 bhp) gross values. The ratings went down as the net horsepower measure was more realistic. Also beginning in 1972, all engines featured lowered compression ratios to permit the use of regular leaded or unleaded gasoline rather than leaded premium fuel as in past years due to increasing tighter emissions regulations. Though the 440 6 (designating a 3 2-barrel carb setup and 310 bhp) was listed in the early 1972 sales literature, it was found in the August 1971 testing that this engine would not meet the new and more stringent 1972 emissions laws. Rumuors persist over the years that a few cars were built and sold with this engine, before it was taken off the option list. The low-compression 440 Magnum (280-hp) with a 4-barrel carburetor became the top engine, and the optional Pistol-Grip 4-speed Hurst manual shifter could be coupled to the 340, 400, and 440 Magnum engines. Several other option cutbacks occurred in 1972, with the taller performance rear gear ratio's, the large 15x7" performance rims and tires, and extra heavy duty suspensions were dropped, and it was the final year for the Dana 60 differential, available only behind a 440/4 speed, and only with the 3.54 rear end ratio.

Kendra1949 Uploaded by Kendra1949 on Jun 13, 2013. 1970 Dodge Charger 500 - Desktop Nexus Cars Download free wallpapers and background images: 1970 Dodge Charger 500. Desktop Nexus Cars background ID 1487475. The Dodge Charger is a mid-size automobile produced by Chrysler. The 1966–1978 Chargers were on the Chrysler B platform.
The 1972 Charger bowed with a new "Rallye" option to replace the former R/T version. The SE was differentiated from other 1972 Chargers by a unique formal roof treatment and hidden headlights. The 440 engines were still available, and were rated at net (280 bhp) horsepower rating instead of the previous (350 bhp) gross values. The ratings went down as the net horsepower measure was more realistic. Also beginning in 1972, all engines featured lowered compression ratios to permit the use of regular leaded or unleaded gasoline rather than leaded premium fuel as in past years due to increasing tighter emissions regulations. Though the 440 6 (designating a 3 2-barrel carb setup and 310 bhp) was listed in the early 1972 sales literature, it was found in the August 1971 testing that this engine would not meet the new and more stringent 1972 emissions laws. Rumuors persist over the years that a few cars were built and sold with this engine, before it was taken off the option list. The low-compression 440 Magnum (280-hp) with a 4-barrel carburetor became the top engine, and the optional Pistol-Grip 4-speed Hurst manual shifter could be coupled to the 340, 400, and 440 Magnum engines. Several other option cutbacks occurred in 1972, with the taller performance rear gear ratio's, the large 15x7" performance rims and tires, and extra heavy duty suspensions were dropped, and it was the final year for the Dana 60 differential, available only behind a 440/4 speed, and only with the 3.54 rear end ratio. Rating: 4.2