1970 Dodge Challenger - American Muscle Comes to Kentucky

The roads of Kentucky are about to get louder. Much louder.

The 1970 Dodge Challenger brings one of America's most recognizable muscle cars to Project Zomboid, combining aggressive styling, powerful engines and an unmistakable exhaust note.

Built for players who appreciate classic American performance, this collection introduces five distinctive Challenger variants, each offering its own characteristics, driving experience and customization possibilities.

Whether you prefer the legendary R/T, the more powerful T/A, a police interceptor or one of the special high-performance configurations, there's a Challenger for almost every driving style.

But raw horsepower comes at a price.

These cars are fast, loud and exciting to drive, yet their limited storage capacity and vulnerable tires make them less practical than dedicated survival vehicles.

If you're planning to escape a massive zombie horde, make sure your route is clear before pressing the accelerator.

Five Dodge Challenger Variants

The mod includes five configurations, each featuring unique performance characteristics, handling and exterior details.

Dodge Challenger R/T

The R/T represents the classic American muscle car experience, combining iconic styling with impressive performance.

Its most distinctive feature is a detachable roof, allowing players to change the car's appearance.

This makes the R/T an excellent choice for anyone who appreciates the original Challenger design with additional customization possibilities.

Dodge Challenger T/A

The T/A takes the performance-oriented approach even further.

This variant features:

• A more powerful engine configuration.
• Multiple interchangeable hood options.
• Distinctive performance and handling characteristics.

The available hood designs also provide additional opportunities to personalize its appearance.

Dodge Challenger PD

The PD is a police-oriented version equipped with a roof-mounted lightbar and an exceptionally powerful engine.

It combines the recognizable Challenger body with law-enforcement styling, making it particularly suitable for police-themed collections and role-playing scenarios.

Dodge Challenger OP

The OP is another high-performance configuration featuring a large engine and additional power.

Its individual characteristics distinguish it from the standard models, offering another option for players who prioritize performance.

Dodge Challenger BG

The BG features a distinctive custom paint scheme and a powerful engine.

With its unusual appearance and performance-focused design, this variant stands apart from the more conventional Challenger configurations.

All five versions have their own characteristics, encouraging players to experiment and find their favorite.

Powerful Engines and Challenging Handling

The Challenger is designed around one unmistakable idea: American muscle.

Its performance-oriented variants offer impressive power, but each configuration has its own driving characteristics.

This makes the collection particularly appealing to players who enjoy experimenting with different vehicles rather than relying on a single all-purpose car.

However, these classic coupes have several important weaknesses.

• Limited storage space - Not ideal for transporting large quantities of supplies.
• Vulnerable tires - Wheel protection is a significant concern during dangerous journeys.
• High noise levels - The Challenger is not a vehicle for players who prefer to remain unnoticed.

A powerful engine can help you escape danger, but it won't save you if your tires fail at the wrong moment.

Protective Armor and Bullbars

Despite its performance-focused design, the Challenger can be equipped with additional protective components.

The mod introduces a complete selection of armor parts for vulnerable areas of the vehicle.

Available equipment includes:

• Three types of front bullbars
• Three types of rear bullbars
• Armor plates for windows
• Door protection
• Engine compartment reinforcement
• Additional protective components

These upgrades allow you to prepare your Challenger for the harsh conditions of Knox County.

You can preserve its original appearance or gradually turn it into a heavily modified apocalypse-ready muscle car.

However, additional armor doesn't eliminate the vehicle's limited tire protection, so careful driving remains important.

Spoilers, Tires and Exterior Customization

The collection also includes numerous customization components that can be discovered throughout the game world.

Available options include:

• Two spoiler types
• Different front and rear bullbars
• Protective armor plates
• Additional tire options
• Interchangeable hoods for the T/A
• Detachable roof for the R/T
• Multiple exterior texture variations
• Removable body parts and accessories

One particularly useful feature is tire compatibility with the Plymouth Barracuda and Chevrolet Camaro from the corresponding vehicle mods.

The Challenger can use compatible Barracuda and Camaro tires, while those vehicles can also use Challenger tires.

This makes collecting spare wheels more convenient, especially for players maintaining several classic American muscle cars.

Detailed Animations and Removable Parts

The 1970 Dodge Challenger includes detailed animations and interactive vehicle components.

The hood, trunk, doors and windows are fully animated, while the interior and character remain visible during driving.

Improved animations also make entering, exiting and aiming from the vehicle feel more natural.

Additional features include:

• Fully animated body components
• Visible interior and driver
• Improved character interaction animations
• Removable 3D parts that can be placed in the game world
• Multiple exterior textures
• Support for towing other vehicles
• Ability to be towed when necessary

Every removable component has its own three-dimensional representation, adding depth to vehicle maintenance and customization.

Compatibility

• Build 41.78.16 - Single Player and Multiplayer supported
• Build 42.12 - Single Player supported
• Build 42.13+ - Single Player and Multiplayer supported
• Can be added to an existing save through the load menu
• Vehicle recoloring is not supported

The 1970 Dodge Challenger is an excellent addition for players who appreciate classic American muscle cars, powerful engines and extensive vehicle customization.

Five distinctive configurations, protective armor, interchangeable tires and numerous exterior accessories make this collection an exciting alternative to ordinary transportation.

Find an abandoned R/T, restore a powerful T/A or take a police Challenger onto the deserted highways of Kentucky.

Just remember that surviving the zombie apocalypse requires more than horsepower.

Sometimes the smartest decision is knowing when to slow down.