Automotive Landscape of 1970
A look at models launched in 1970
- Jan 1: Strict US Safety and Emissions Standards – Federal emissions standards tighten significantly under the newly formed Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), forcing automakers to detune high-compression muscle car engines.
- Apr 10: Range Rover Luxury 4x4 Introduced – Rover introduces the original Range Rover, combining permanent four-wheel drive, coil spring suspension, and a luxurious interior to invent the luxury SUV market.
- May 4: Citroën SM Grand Tourer – Citroën introduces the SM high-performance grand tourer, featuring hydropneumatic suspension, variable-assist power steering, and a Maserati V6 engine.
- Nov 13: Dodge Challenger and Plymouth 'Cuda Expansion – Chrysler expands its E-body platform lineup with high-output HEMI and 440 Six-Pack engines just as tightening insurance rates and emissions begin peaking the muscle car era.
US
Ford Torino
Cobra Jet
POWER
375 HP
RARITY
230,000 Sold
US
Chevrolet Monte Carlo
First Generation SS
POWER
360 HP
RARITY
145,976 Sold
US
Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Hardtop
POWER
360 HP
RARITY
145,000 Sold
US
Dodge Challenger
R/T 440
POWER
425 HP
RARITY
76,935 Sold
US
Datsun 240Z
Sports
POWER
151 HP
RARITY
50,000 Sold
US
Land Rover Range Rover
Classic
POWER
150 HP
RARITY
20,000 Sold
US
Plymouth Superbird
440 V8
POWER
425 HP
RARITY
1,935 Sold
US
Plymouth Superbird
426 Hemi
POWER
425 HP
RARITY
1,935 Sold
EUROPE
Range Rover Classic
POWER
135 HP
RARITY
300,000 Sold
EUROPE
Range Rover Classic 3-Door
POWER
135 HP
RARITY
300,000 Sold
EUROPE
Triumph Stag
2+2 Convertible
POWER
145 HP
RARITY
25,877 Sold
EUROPE
Citroen SM
GT Coupe
POWER
170 HP
RARITY
12,920 Sold
EUROPE
Citroën SM
Maserati V6 Coupe
POWER
170 HP
RARITY
12,920 Sold
EUROPE
Lamborghini Jarama
400 GT
POWER
365 HP
RARITY
Very Rare
ASIA
Datsun Cherry
E10 Series
POWER
58 HP
RARITY
1,000,000 Sold
ASIA
Suzuki Jimny
LJ10
POWER
25 HP
RARITY
5,000 Sold
ASIA
Suzuki Jimny
LJ10 4x4
POWER
25 HP
RARITY
5,000 Sold