Dodge Challenger T/A

The Dodge Challenger T/A was produced only during the year of 1970, although there were signs of them planning on the 1971 version. The Dodge Challenger T/A was quite unique when compared to the base Challenger. The T/A stands for "Trans Am". This version of the Dodge Challenger was made for Sports Car Club of America's Trans American Sedan Championship. First let's check out the differences in the base Challenger compared to the Challenger T/A. Then we look into those differences in more detail.

As we said before the Challenger T/A version differs greatly from the base Challenger. The T/A version had a different stripe, which was used in 1971 as the stripe used on most Challengers. The T/A also had a fresh air scoop mounted on the hood. The Challenger had a "duck tail" spoiler and front spoilers. Lastly, the Challenger T/A's exhaust exits out the sides in front of the back wheels.

Dodge Challenger T/A Engine

The Dodge Challenger T/A put out high horsepower with it's 340 6 Pack V8. The T/A's bore and stroke were 4.04 inches by 3.31 inches. The stock compression was 10.5 to 1. They used 3 two-barrel carborators, which amounted to 6 barrels. The maximum horsepower from the factory was a whopping 290 bhp @ 5,000 rpm, and the maximum torque was 335 lb-ft @ 3,400 rpm. The 340 could accelerate the Challenger 0-60 miles per hour in 5.8 seconds, 0-100 miles per hour in 14.4 seconds, and race a quarter mile in 14.4 seconds at 100 miles per hour.

Dodge Challenger T/A Stripe

Dodge Challenger T/A Hood

Challenger T/A's hood is a very unique feature that was available only to the T/A. The hood is made of lightweight fiberglass. What really sets this hood apart from all other cars is the hood scoop. The sleek design really blends in nicely with the rest of the car. Some might think that the scoop is "all show and no go", but this hood scoop is functional and draws in fresh air. The hood was usually painted Organasol. It differed from the AAR because it didn't paint the tops of the fenders and doors. They only painted the hood itself.

Dodge Challenger T/A Front and Rear Spoilers

The spoilers on the Challenger T/A also set it apart from other cars. The front spoilers are what they call "chin" spoilers. As you can see in the image the "chin" spoilers are located on the front bottom of the car. The rear spoiler is what is called a "duck tail ". It is located on the back end of the trunk lid. The AAR 'Cuda also has a very similar rear spoiler.

Dodge Challenger T/A Side Exhaust

The exhaust on the Challenger T/A came out the side of the car. On most 'Cudas (excluding the AAR), Challengers, and other Mopars, the exhaust exited out the rear of the car in a variety of ways. However, the T/A's exhaust came out right in front of the back wheels, on both sides none the less. Before exiting out the side exhaust pipes though, it was routed through the standard muffer (which was mounted underneath the back seat).