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540CI HEMI®-Powered 1970 Dodge Challenger Up for Auction

Iconic Muscle Car Features 735 HP and Modern Upgrades...

Mopar muscle car enthusiasts, a remarkable 1970 Dodge Challenger is currently listed on BringATrailer.com. This classic E-Body boasts a Ray Barton Racing Engines 540CI HEMI® backed by a 4-speed manual that churns out an impressive 735 horsepower and 670 lb-ft of torque. This Challenger represents an enticing blend of vintage charm and modern performance.

540CI HEMI®-Powered 1970 Dodge Challenger. (BringATrailer).

The heart of this Challenger is its massive 8.8-liter (540-cubic-inch) HEMI® V8, rebuilt by Ray Barton Racing Engines in August 2024. The rebuild included porting the cylinder heads, balancing the crankshaft, and installing high-performance components like Diamond Racing pistons and an upgraded valvetrain. Dual Edelbrock AVS2 four-barrel carburetors feed the beast, while tubular headers and a TTi dual exhaust system with Quick Time Performance electronic cutouts handle the outflow.

A recent dynamometer test recorded peak outputs of 735 horsepower at 6,500 rpm and 670 lb-ft of torque at 5,000 rpm, making this Challenger a thrilling powerhouse ready for the road or track.

540CI HEMI®-Powered 1970 Dodge Challenger. (BringATrailer).

This classic coupe has been extensively upgraded to enhance both performance and drivability. Power is delivered through an A833 four-speed manual transmission, a QA1 carbon-fiber driveshaft, and a Moser 60 rear end equipped with a Detroit Truetrac differential and 4.10:1 gears. The suspension setup includes QA1 tubular components, Hotchkis upgrades, and Calvert Racing traction bars for precise handling and improved traction.

Four-wheel disc brakes with cross-drilled and slotted rotors provide stopping power, while Flaming River quick-ratio rack-and-pinion steering ensures sharp, responsive handling.

540CI HEMI®-Powered 1970 Dodge Challenger. (BringATrailer).

This Challenger is finished in eye-catching orange paint with a black vinyl roof and Rallye-style 15-inch wheels. R/T badging, halo-style headlights, and a flip-up fuel cap complement its aggressive styling.

Inside, orange vinyl upholstery covers the bucket seats, door panels, and carpeting, creating a striking retro-modern aesthetic. A Hurst pistol-grip shifter and a woodgrain-trimmed center console provide an authentic muscle car feel. Modern touches like a Sony CD head unit and auxiliary gauges add practicality to the cabin.

540CI HEMI®-Powered 1970 Dodge Challenger. (BringATrailer).

Originally powered by a 5.2-liter (318 cubic-inch) V8, this Challenger has been transformed into a one-of-a-kind performance machine. Its chassis number reflects its origins, but the upgraded powertrain and meticulous restoration have elevated it into a league of its own.

This Challenger is ready for its next chapter, accompanied by service records and refurbishment photos. Bidding ends tomorrow, November 18th, 2024, at 1:09 p.m. EDT.

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Robert S. Miller

Robert S. Miller is a diehard Mopar enthusiast who lives and breathes all that is Mopar. The Michigander is not only the Editor for MoparInsiders.com, 5thGenRams.com, and HDRams.com but an automotive photographer. He is an avid fan of offshore powerboat racing, which he travels the country to take part in.

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540CI HEMI®-Powered 1970 Dodge Challenger Up for Auction​

Iconic Muscle Car Features 735 HP and Modern Upgrades...​

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Mopar muscle car enthusiasts, a remarkable 1970 Dodge Challenger is currently listed on BringATrailer.com. This classic E-Body boasts a Ray Barton Racing Engines 540CI HEMI® backed by a 4-speed manual that churns out an impressive 735 horsepower and 670 lb-ft of torque. This Challenger represents an enticing blend of vintage charm and modern performance.

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