The 1970 Super Charger was Dodge's latest show car entry. Based on the 1968 topless Charger, the Super Charger was designed by Dodge stylist and built by George Busti of Creative Customs in Detroit. Using the 1968 topless Charger, the Super Charger had a strong platform on which the stylist could make cosmetic changes.
New of 1970 introduced tapered nose cone and functional air scoops on top of both fenders, which were borrowed from the Dodge Daytona. Engine cooling was increased by adding two vacuum-operated louvers in the hood. The rear decklid now incorporated an adjustable air spoiler. The driver could electronically operate the rear fin for increased rear downforce.
The Super Charger's new paint scheme included seven "Fire Orange" paint coats with non-glare black accents. The interior was changed to current 1970 standard Charger. The black-trimmed interior included fully padded high back bucket seats.
Based on the '68 Topless Charger idea car, this vehicle was updated with a Plymouth Superbird-style nose cone, wore brilliant (and original) Fire Orange paint with a black hood, had a cut-down 10-inch windshield, and, unlike many of its show-only cousins, came equipped with an honest-to-goodness 440-cubic-inch, 375-horse Magnum V8. Features that never made it to the production line included a rear spoiler that automatically adjusted as speeds increased, vacuum-operated hood vents, side pipes, and twin flip-open gas caps.
Source: www.coachbuilt.com; www.is-it-a-lemon.com
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