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1970 Dodge Challenger TA Go Mango Documents.pdf
Dave Wise Report 1970 Dodge Challenger TA EA25.pdf

When Dodge entered the Trans-Am racing scene with Sam Posey's #77 Challenger, homologation rules required a street version of the car to be produced. This led to the creation of the Challenger T/A, a model designed to bridge the gap between road and track performance. Unlike the more widely available Challenger R/T, which emphasized raw straight-line speed, the T/A (Trans-Am) was built as a limited-production street racer, offering aggressive styling, race-inspired engineering, and a unique performance package that set it apart from other muscle cars of its era.

Additionally, the T/A's Six-Pack 340 engine was lighter than the R/T's big-block options, giving it a better power-to-weight ratio for nimble performance. The Challenger T/A also stood out with its staggered tire setup, one of the first American muscle cars to feature wider rear tires than the front, E60-15s up front and G60-15s in the rear, enhancing both grip and aggressive stance. Today, the T/A stands as an icon of Ame