Dodge Dart 1970 page
GENERAL INFORMATION  
make: Dodge
model: LL41 Dart Four Door Sedan
trim level:  
model year: 1970
place of assembly: Windsor, Ontario Canada
year production: 35499 ( 4D ) 155382 ( LL series all )
car owned: 1/04 - 5/05
mileage when purchased: unknown ( reading 17871 km, 11105 miles )
mileage when sold: unknown ( reading 22750 km, 14136 miles )
additional information:
Sold to Finland as new. Restored in
the mid 80s.
CHASSIS AND FRAME  
body type: 4 door sedan
wheelbase: 111 in. ( 282 cm )
lenght: 196.2 in. ( 498 cm )
width: 69.7 in. ( 177 cm )
weight: approx. 3000 lb (1360 kg)
paint: metallic blue w/ black vinyl top
modifications:  
additional information: New paint job in 1986.
INTERIOR  
seating: 6
seat upholstery: blue plush / black artificial leather
shifter type: floor mounted, T-handle
gauges:
speed, fuel, water temp., odometer, volt
meter
standard equipment: adjustable instrument lighting
optional equipment:  
additional equipment: aftermarket water temp. gauge
audio system:
Pioneer DEH-P3600MP MP3 player, Jamo
speakers
additional information:
Interior re-upholstered in the mid 80s and
wood imitation tape was added to the
dashboard.
ENGINE  
make & model year: Chrysler Corp. "Slant six" 1970
type: ohv L6 gasoline engine
displacement: 225 cu. in. ( 3.69 liters )
block: cast iron, 2 bolt main bearing caps
bore: 3.4" ( 8.636 cm )
stroke: 4.125" ( 10.4775 cm )
compression ratio: 8.4:1
valvetrain:
pushrod operated, mechanical lifters,
2 valves / cylinder
camshaft(s):
single camshaft in block, duration 244 deg.,
lift 0.395 in.
head(s):
cast iron, intake and exhaust ports on the
same side, valve diameter 1.62 in. ( intake )
and 1.36 in. ( exhaust )
intake system: carbureted, 1 * 1bbl Holley 1920
exhaust system: cast manifold, single pipe w/ two mufflers
ignition: 1-point
emission systems: PCV
accessories: alternator
rated horsepower:
145 bhp SAE gross ( 108 kW ) @ 4000 rpm
110 hp SAE net ( 82 kW ) @ 4000 rpm
rated torque:
215 lbs-ft ( 292 Nm ) SAE gross @ 2400 rpm
185 lbs-ft ( 251 Nm ) SAE net @ 2400 rpm
estimated horsepower:  
estimated torque:  
additional information:
The engine is inclined 30 degrees to gain
clearance for the long intake runners, thus
the nickname "slant six".
DRIVETRAIN  
type: RWD
transmission type: 3 speed manual with synchromesh 2 and 3
make & model year: Chrysler Corp. A903
rear axle:
8 3/4 in. Sure Grip differential
( friction lock )
axle ratio:  
wheels: 14 in. steel with optional Dart hubcaps
brakes: 9 in. drums front and rear
tires, front: Mabor M 80 175/80R14
tires, rear: Mabor M 80 175/80R14
additional information:  
PERFORMANCE & ECONOMY  
top speed: 100 mph ( 161 km/h ), estimate
acceleration 0-60mph: 12 sec, estimate
acceleration 0-100km/h: 13 sec, estimate
acceleration 1/4 mile ( 402m ): 18.5 sec, estimate
fuel economy, highway: 18.0 mpg ( 13.0 liters / 100km ), observed
fuel economy, city: 15.7 mpg ( 15.0 liters / 100km ), observed
fuel economy, average:  
additional information: