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1971 Dodge Challenger 2-Dr. Hardtop

Muscle Car Era
JH23G1B448758
318 V8 2-bbl
Engine
2-Dr. Hardtop
Body
Hamtramck, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1971 Dodge Challenger

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Make Code J J
Series Code H Challenger
Body Style 23 23
Engine Code G G
Year Code 1 1971
Plant Code B Hamtramck, MI
Serial Number 448758 Unit #448758

Basic Information

MakeDodge
ModelChallenger
Year1971
Body Style2-Dr. Hardtop
ManufacturerChrysler Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine318 V8 2-bbl
Cylinders8
Displacement318 CID
Horsepower230 HP
Carburetor2-barrel
Assembly PlantHamtramck, MI
Plant CodeB
Pattern SourceDodge
Confidence95%

Specifications

Dimensions

Production18956
Weight3120
Width76.3
Height50.9
Wheelbase110
Length191.3
Front Tread60.2
Rear Tread60.7

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Transmission4.75
Rear Axle Ratio4
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.23
Steering GearRecirculating ball and nut
Reverse Ratio2.9
2nd Gear Ratio1.7
DriveRear wheel drive
Gears3
3rd Gear Ratio1
1st Gear Ratio3.08

Suspension

Rear SuspensionSemi-elliptic leaf springs
Front SuspensionIndependent torsion bar
Tire Size7.35 x 14

Brakes

Brake Drum Size10
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting

Fuel & Electrical

Fuel Capacity19
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
RadiatorTube and spacer
ExhaustSingle
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Cooling15 Quarts, Water pump
Fuel TypeRegular
Battery12

Equipment

EquipmentAir conditioning, 340 cu. in. V8 engine, Front disc rear drum brakes, Power brakes, Power steering, Power vent windows, Power windows, 426 cu. in. V8 engine, Radio, 440 cu. in. V8 engine

Colors

Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models., Black, Bright Red, Brite Blue Metallic, Brite White, Burgandy Metallic, Butterscotch, Citron Yella, Dark Blue Metallic, Dark Bronze Metallic, Dark Gold Metallic, Dark Green Metallic, Dark Tan Metallic, Gold, Gold Metallic, Green Go, Hemi-Orange, Indigo Metallic, Light GunMetallical Metallic, Medium Green Metallic, Moss Green Metallic, Plum Crazy Metallic, Tan Metallic, Turquoise Metallic, Two Tone Colors Available, White

Pricing

MSRP$2950.00

Body

Doors2

Body and chassis specifications are from period Chrysler data for this model. The exact engine is decoded from the VIN (position 4), shown separately, so the representative engine figures from the period data sheet are omitted here to avoid contradicting the VIN.