Most Wanted Classic Cars: Dodge Super Bee (Part 2)
Posted by Steve White on May 31, 2010
In the year 1970, the Dodge Super Bee received a major restyling. The standard Super Bee did not feature dummy rear fender scoops, and its individually segmented taillights were replaced by horizontally divided ones. These changes made the car a little more different from the Coronet. New options that were available included a spoiler and hood tach, and buyers could choose from a number of exciting colors, such as Sublime, Go-Mango, and Plum Crazy. Four engines were offered this year, with the 335-hp 383 cid V8 as standard, and the 425-hp 426 cid Hemi V8, the 375-hp 440 cid V8, and 390-hp 440 cid Six Pack V8 as optional engines.
The Super Bee was no longer based on the Coronet in 1971. Instead, it shared the same platform as the Dodge Charger, but it was still a low-cost car with admirable performance. This new car came with heavy-duty suspension, a 3-speed floor shift, F70-14 tires, a black-finished power bulge hood, bee decals, tape stripes, and Charger 500 interior with standard bench seat. The 383 cid V8 engine remained as the standard engine, but it was detuned to 300 hp. Only two optional engines were available, and they were the 426 Hemi and the 440 Six Pack.
Production of the Dodge Super Bee ended after 1971. Although it was a short-lived car, it did make a significant impact in the muscle car industry during its time.
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