New front-end styling was the big story for
the ’70 R/T. The grille was split in two, the rear flanks gained nonfunctional
scoops, and the taillamps were revised.
The 1970 Dodge Coronet R/T 440 featured a new grille
and decorative side scoops.
In retrospect, the 1967-70 Coronet R/Ts balanced luxury appointments with the brute performance of Chrysler’s RB-Block 440 Wedge or 426 Hemi. A cut above the Super Bee, they offered more creature comforts for less than the cost of a Charger.
| Engine Type | V-8/RB-Block/Wedge |
| Displacement (cid) | 440 Magnum |
| Horsepower @ rpm: | 375 @ 4600 |
| Torque (pounds/feet) @ rpm | 480 @ 3200 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.1:1* |
| Bore (inches) | 4.32 |
| Stroke (inches) | 3.75 |
| Valve Lifters | Hydraulic |
| Availability | Standard |
*9.70:1 (1970)
Times*:
| 0-60 mph (sec) | 6.0 |
| 0-100 mph (sec) | 14.0 |
| 1/4-mile (sec) | 13.86 @ 98.36 mph |
| Top speed (mph) | N/A |
| Axle ratio | N/A |
| Engine type | 440 Magnum |
*Source: Muscle Car Review (1967)
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