1972 Dodge Challenger 2-Dr. Hardtop
Muscle Car Era
JH23G2B169509
318 V8 2-bbl
Engine
2-Dr. Hardtop
Body
Hamtramck, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1972 Dodge Challenger
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Make Code | J | J |
| Series Code | H | Challenger |
| Body Style | 23 | 23 |
| Engine Code | G | G |
| Year Code | 2 | 1972 |
| Plant Code | B | Hamtramck, MI |
| Serial Number | 169509 | Unit #169509 |
Basic Information
MakeDodge
ModelChallenger
Year1972
Body Style2-Dr. Hardtop
ManufacturerChrysler Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine318 V8 2-bbl
Cylinders8
Displacement318 CID
Horsepower150 HP
Carburetor2-barrel
Assembly PlantHamtramck, MI
Plant CodeB
Pattern SourceDodge
Confidence95%
Specifications
Dimensions
Production15175
Weight3125
Length191.3
Wheelbase110
Front Tread59.7
Height50.9
Rear Tread59.2
Width76.3
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission4.75
Rear Axle Ratio4
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate
Differential Ratio3.23
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball and nut
1st Gear Ratio3.08
3rd Gear Ratio1
Reverse Ratio2.9
2nd Gear Ratio1.7
Gears3
DriveRear wheel drive
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent torsion bar
Rear SuspensionSemi-elliptic leaf springs
Tire Size7.35 x 14
Brakes
Brake Drum Size10
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting
Fuel & Electrical
Oil Capacity4
Fuel Capacity18
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Battery12
IgnitionDistributor and coil
RadiatorTube and spacer
Fuel TypeRegular grade - 91 octane
ExhaustSingle
CoolingWater pump, 15 Quarts
Equipment
EquipmentPower steering, Torque Flite automatic transmission, Radio, Air conditioning, Front disc rear drum brakes
Colors
Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models., Black, Bright Red, Brite Blue Metallic, Dark Blue Metallic, Dark Gold Metallic, Dark Gray Metallic, Dark Green Metallic, Dark Tan Metallic, Eggshell White, Gold Metallic, Hemi-Orange, Light Blue, Light Gold, Light Green Metallic, Light GunMetallical Metallic, Medium Tan Metallic, Parchment, Super Blue, Top Banana, Two Tone Colors Available, Yellow
Pricing
MSRP$2888.00
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.