This would be the last year for any Dodge convertibles until the mid-80s. For 1970, however, the Coronet Convertible was offered in all styles available – Coronet, Coronet 500, and Coronet R/T. See the Dodge Coronet Brochure for more information  HERE.

Super Bee. The Coronet Super Bee continued as the high-performance, intermediate-sized counterpart to the Dart Swinger 340s. Super Bee models included all the Coronet Deluxe features, plus a special 383 CID Magnum V-8 engine, rated the same as the Coronet optional 383 but having a more aggressive camshaft. Also part of the package was a new all-synchro three-speed manual transmission with floor-mounted shifter; heavy-duty automatic adjusting drum brakes; dual horns, heavy-duty front shock absorbers, Ral­lye Suspension with sway bar (extra-heavy-duty suspension available), three-speed wind­ shield wipers, carpeting, F70 x 14 fiberglass belted white sidewall or black sidewall tires with raised white letters and a three-spoke sport style steering wheel with partial horn ring, and the Charger instrument panel. Four-speed manual or Torqueflite automatic were optional. The optional 390 HP  440 CID V-8 “Six-Pack” was available as was the outside air hood.

“Dodge” in block letters, appeared in the center of the rear escutcheon panel and beside the left high-beam headlight, in the grille. No model designation appeared on the outside of the cars.

Coronet 440. The Coronet 440 was the intermediate trim level Coronet for this year and included all the Coronet Deluxe features, plus cloth and vinyl front bench seats on sedans; carpeting; three-spoke steering wheel with partial horn ring. “Coronet 440” in block letters, was placed on the leading corners of front fenders. Both the 225 CID Slant Six engine or the 318 cubic inch V-8 engine were available as was the 383 CID V-8. Interior featured an all-vinyl front bench seat, color­ keyed floor mats, heater and defroster, cigarette lighter, and F78 x 14 fiberglass belted black sidewall tires.

The following body styles were available: 2-door Coupe (WL-21), 2-door Hardtop (WL-23), 4-door Deluxe Sedan (WH-41), and 2-seat (WH-45) and 3-seat station wagon (WH-46,V-8 only).

Coronet 500. The Coronet 500 was the top trim level Coronet and included all the 440 features, plus belt moldings on hardtops and convertibles; pedal dress-up kit; Deluxe 14 inch wheel covers; all vinyl front bucket seats; G78 x 14 fiberglass belted tires and “Coronet 500”, in block letters, on the front fenders.

The Coronet 500 was available as a V-8only with engine choices up to the  in the following bodies: 2-door Hardtop (WP-23), Convertible (WP-27) 4-door Sedan (WP-41), 2-seat station wagon (WP-45), and 3-seat station wagon (WP-46).

Coronet R/T.  The Coronet R/T continued to be the high-performance version of the Coronet 500 Series and included all the 500 features, plus the 375 HP 440 CID Magnum V-8 engine, Torqueflite automatic transmission, heavy-duty 70 amp per hour battery, heavy-duty automatic adjusting drum brakes, heavy-duty front and rear shock absorbers, extra-heavy-duty suspension, three-speed windshield wipers, all vinyl front bucket seats, carpeting, cigar lighter, F70 x 14 fiberglass belted white sidewall tires or black sidewall tires with raised white letters. Two hood scoops were placed near the outside edges of the hood. The “R/T” model des1gnat1on was placed on the simulated rear brake scoops located on the rear quarter panels, the center of the front fascia,  and in the center of the rear escutcheon panel, below the Dodge name. All R/T models included blacked-out escutcheon panels and ‘Bumblebee’ stripes across the trunk lid and down the rear fender sides.

The Coronet R/T was available in the following body styles: 2-door Hardtop (Ws-23) and Convertible (WP-27).

Charger. The 1970 Charger (WH-29)continued to use the same body as in 1970, with very minor trim changes. The standard Charger was the base trim level and included all Federally- mandated safety features; the 225 cubic inch Slant Six engine or 318 cubic inch V-8 engine, vinyl front bench seat, carpeting, three-spoke steering wheel (with partial horn ring), heater and defroster, cigar lighter, heavy-duty suspension, heavy­ duty front sway bar, rear bumper guards, concealed headlights, and F78 x 14 fiberglass belted black sidewall tires on Sixes and G78 x 14 on V-8s. Body style WH-29 was the only available configuration.

Charger 500. The Charger 500 (Body Style WP-29) was the intermediate Charger trim level and included all the standard Charger trim, plus vinyl front bucket seats; electric clock and wheel lip moldings.  All V-8 engines were available – including the famous 426 CID Hemi V-8.

Charger R/T. The Charger R/T (body style Ws-29) was the high-performance entry in the Charger lineup and included, in addition to the 440 CID  375 HP V-8 engine, heavy-duty 70 amp per hour battery, heavy-duty automatic adjusting drum brakes , front and rear Rally Suspension with sway bar, Torqueflite automatic transmission, three-speed windshield wipers, dual exhausts, R/T handling package, Bumble Bee racing stripe or longitudinal tape stripe, F70 x 14 fiberglass belted white or black sidewall tires with raised white letters, and special R/T identification on the left side of the grille and on the simulated body side scoops.

There were only 2 or 3 1970 Charger Daytona models built. These Daytona featured special body modifications that included a 23.0″ high wing on the rear deck, a special front fascia with a “nose cone” that replaced the traditional upright front grille, a flush rear rear window area, with a ‘window cap’ to cover the original Charger’s recessed rear window originally on the 1969 Charger 500, specific front fenders and hood, stainless steel A-pillar covers and fender mounted cooling scoops. The Daytona was built with the 1970 Charger R/T trim specifications: including heavy-duty suspension and brakes and had the 440 CID Magnum engine as standard. The six-pack and 426 CID Hemi were optional.

318 CID V-8. Overhead valves. Cast iron block.  Five main bearings.
Displacement: 318 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 3.91 x 3.31 inches.
Compression ratio: 8.8:1.
Horsepower: 230 @ 4400 RPM.
Torque: 320 @ 2000 RPM.
Camshaft: Hydraulic valve lifters.
Camshaft Duration: Intake 240°, Exhaust 248°, Overlap: 20°. Valve Lift: (Intake) 0.372″, (Exhaust) 0.400″.
Carburetor: Two barrel: (manual transmission) Carter BBD-4721S, California Carter BBD-4723S; (automatic transmission) Carter BBD-4722S California Carter BBD-4724S  with A/C Carter BBD-4895S.

383 CID  2-barrel  V8 – Automatic Transmission Only. Overhead valves. Cast iron block.
Displacement: 383 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 4.250 x 3.375 inches.
Compression ratio: 8.7:1.
Horsepower: 290 @ 4400 RPM.
Torque: 390 @ 2800 RPM.
Valve Lifters: Hydraulic .
Camshaft Timing: Intake 256°, Exhaust 260°, Overlap: 32°; Lift: (intake) 0.425″; (exhaust) 0.437″.
Carburetor: Carter Two-barrel (automatic transmission) BBD-4726S, California BBD-4728S; With A/C BBD-4894S or Holley Two-barrel R4371A, California or with A/C: R4373A .

383 CID 4-barrel V-8. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 383 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 4.250 x 3.375 inches.
Compression ratio: 9.5:1.
Horsepower: 330 @ 5200 RPM.
Torque: 425 @ 3400 RPM.
Valve Lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft Timing: Intake 256°, Exhaust 260°, Overlap: 32°; Lift: (intake) 0.425, (exhaust) 0.437″.
Carburetor: Carter  Four-barrel Model (automatic transmission) AVS-4736S, California AVS-4734S, with A/C AVS-4732S.

383 CID High Performance 4-barrel V-8. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 383 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 4.250 x 3.375 inches.
Compression ratio: 9.5:1.
Horsepower: 335 @ 5200 RPM.
Torque: 425 @ 3400 RPM.
Valve Lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft Timing: Intake 268°, Exhaust 284°, Overlap: 46°; Lift: (intake) 0.450, (exhaust) 0.465″.
Carburetor: Holley Four-barrel Model (manual transmission) R-4367A, California R-4217A, (automatic transmission) R-4368A, California R-4218A, with A/C R-4369A.

 375 HP 4-Barrel V-8.  Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 440 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 4.32 x 3.75 inches.
Compression ratio: 9.7:1.
Horsepower: 375 @ 4600 RPM.
Torque: 480 @ 3200 RPM.
Valve Lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft Timing: Intake 268°, Exhaust 284°, Overlap: 46°; Lift: (intake) 0.450″; Lift: (exhaust) 0.465″.
Carburetor: One Carter Four-barrel Model  (manual transmission) AVS-4737S, California AVS-4739S; (automatic transmission) AVS-4738S, California AVS-4740S, with A/C AVS-4741S.

390 HP “Six Pack” V-8.  Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 440 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 4.32 x 3.75 inches.
Compression ratio: 10.5:1.
Horsepower: 390 @ 4700 RPM.
Torque: 490 @ 3200 RPM.
Valve Lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft Timing: Intake 268°, Exhaust 284°, Overlap: 46°; Lift: (intake) 0.450″; Lift: (exhaust) 0.465″.
Carburetor: Three Holley 2-barrels Model (Front)  R-4382 A , California R-4175 A, (Center – manual transmission) R-4375 A (Center – manual transmission California) R-4374 A, (Center – automatic transmission) R-4376 A (Center – Automatic transmission California) R-4144 A; (Rear -automatic transmission) R-4383 A (Rear – automatic transmission California) R-4144 A.

426 CID Hemi HP V8. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Hemispherical heads. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 426 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 4.25 x 3.75 inches.
Compression ratio: 10.2:1.
Horsepower: 425 @ 5000 RPM.
Torque: 490 @ 4000 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft Timing: Intake 284°, Exhaust 284°, Overlap: 60°; Lift: (intake) 0.490″, (exhaust) 0.480″.
Carburetors: Carter  Two 4-barrel Model (Front) AFB-4724S, (Rear) manual transmission: AFB-4745S; automatic transmission (Front) AFB-4724S, (Rear) AFB-4746S .