1970 Dodge HEMI Coronet R/T
If customers didn’t want the flashy Super Bee package, Dodge offered the Coronet R/T as a version of the Coronet 500. Naturally a HEMI engine was offered and it became the ultimate version.
Like all 1970 Coronets, the R/T received a split-grill and double headlights which distinguished the year. Specific to the R/T model were scoops on the hood and rear fender. Performance upgrades included a heavy-duty suspension and the big-block engines. Optional features included a Rallye instrument cluster, four-speed transmission, High Performance Axle Group, a Sure-Grip Differential and the Air Scoop Ram Charger Hood.
The Coronet was offered in some high-impact colors including Plum Crazy, Sublime Lime, Go-Mango, Hemi Orange and Banana Yellow.
1970 was the final year for Coronet HEMI production and 2,319 were made that year.
In Detail
| type | Series Production Car |
| built at | USA |
| production | 2319 |
| engine | Chrysler Hemi V8 |
| position | Front, Longitudinal |
| aspiration | Natural |
| displacement | 6981 cc / 426 in³ |
| power | 316.9 kw / 425 bhp |
| specific output | 60.88 bhp per litre |
| body / frame | Steel Body over Steel Frame |
| driven wheels | RWD |
| front brakes | Discs |
| rear brakes | Drums |
Auction Sales History
1970 Dodge Coronet – sold for $156,750
This wonderful 1970 Dodge Coronet “Hemi” R/T Hardtop is painted in its original Plum Crazy color and as ordered has no racing stripe. The typical-of-the-time color is further highlighted by its brilliant chrome. Inside, the white vinyl interior further enhances the look of this “Hemi” R/T Hardtop. Yet, although a definite “looker”, it is what is under the hood that most enthusiasts get really excited about. True – the smooth running, powerful 426 cubic inch V8 engine is beautifully detailed, but it is the rumble of that Hemi that will bring a broad smile to everyone’s face.
At the 1997 Mopar Nationals in Indianapolis, Indiana this fine example scored an impressive 1923 points out of a possible 2000 and was awarded a highly-prized Gold Certificate. This certificate and many more documents including the original bill of sale accompany the Hemi R/T in the sale.
According to a research document from the Chrysler Historical Collection, 1970 was the last year for the Dodge Coronet R/T hardtops and only 2,319 were built. Out of that low figure just thirteen Hemi hardtops were built and only four hardtops came equipped with the Hemi engine and a four-speed transmission. All this makes a Hem-powered Dodge Coronet R/T hardtop a very rare and desirable muscle car to have in your garage.
Auction Source: 2008 Monterey Preview
