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225ci Slant Six.

Available Standard on Charger Sixes, N/A on the Charger R/T.
Exhaust Single exhaust system.
Carburetor 1-1bbl.
Axle Ratios
3 speed manual: 3.23
Automatic: 2.93
Bore & Stroke 3.40 x 4.12
Compression Ratio 8.4
Horsepower@RPM 145@4000
Torque@RPM 215@2400
Normal Oil Pressure 45-65
Comments To equalize the fuel distribution and minimize back pressure and power loss, there is an intake and an exhaust package for each cylinder.

318ci V-8.

Available Standard on Charger V-8's, N/A on the Charger R/T.
Exhaust Single exhaust system.
Carburetor 1-2bbl.
Axle Ratios
3 speed manual: 2.94
Automatic: 2.76
Bore & Stroke 3.91 x 3.31
Compression Ratio 9.2
Horsepower@RPM 230@4400
Torque@RPM 320@2000
Normal Oil Pressure 45-65
Comments Hydraulic tappets reduce valve-train noise and do away with the periodic tappet adjustment. Cast-iron crankshaft.

383ci V-8

Available Optional on Charger, N/A on the Charger R/T.
Exhaust Single exhaust system.
Carburetor 1-2bbl.
Axle Ratios
4 speed manual: 3.23
Automatic: 2.76
Bore & Stroke 4.25 x 3.375
Compression Ratio 9.2
Horsepower@RPM 290@4400
Torque@RPM 390@2800
Normal Oil Pressure 45-65
Comments New pistons for C.A.P. improvement. It has a standard camshaft and silenced air cleaner. New intake manifold.

383ci V-8

Available Optional on Charger, N/A on the Charger R/T.
Exhaust Dual exhaust system.
Carburetor 1-4bbl.
Axle Ratios
4 speed manual: 3.23
Automatic: 3.23
Bore & Stroke 4.25 x 3.375
Compression Ratio 10
Horsepower@RPM 330@5000
Torque@RPM 425@3200
Normal Oil Pressure 45-65
Comments Standard camshaft, double snorkel air cleaner, new intake manifold, new left exhaust manifold.

Charger R/T

440ci Magnum V-8

Available N/A on Charger, standard on the Charger R/T.
Exhaust Dual exhaust system.
Carburetor 1-4bbl.
Axle Ratios
4 speed manual: 3.54 (Sure-Grip)
Automatic: 3.23
Bore & Stroke 4.32 x 3.75
Compression Ratio 10.1
Horsepower@RPM 375@4600
Torque@RPM 480@3200
Normal Oil Pressure 45-65
Comments Special four-barrel carburetor, special longer duration camshaft, low restriction exhaust manifolds, large dual exhaust system.

440ci Six Pack V-8

Available N/A on Charger, optional on the Charger R/T.
Exhaust Dual exhaust system.
Carburetor 3-2bbl.
Axle Ratios
4 speed manual: (Sure-Grip)
Automatic:
Bore & Stroke 4.32 x 3.75
Compression Ratio 10.5
Horsepower@RPM 390@4700
Torque@RPM 490@3200
Normal Oil Pressure 45-65
Comments First introduced in 2nd half of 1969, then the 440 6 pack was only available on Plymouth Roadrunner, the 440 six pack came first available on the Charger in the beginning to the model year 1970.

426ci Hemi V-8

Available N/A on Charger, optional on the Charger R/T.
Exhaust Dual exhaust system.
Carburetor 2-4bbl.
Axle Ratios
4 speed manual: 3.54 (Sure-Grip)
Automatic: 3.23
Bore & Stroke 4.25 x 3.75
Compression Ratio 10.25
Horsepower@RPM 425@5000
Torque@RPM 490@4000
Normal Oil Pressure 45-65
Comments Hemispherical combustion chambers, two tandem-mounted 4 barrel carburetors, maximum performance fuel pump, a special 3/8" fuel, dual-braker distributor, and a camshaft modified for smooth street performance. A 12-month/12,000-mile warranty applies, and is limited to original purchaser. The 50/50 warranty does not apply.  
 

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