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1971 Dodge Challenger Convertible

Muscle Car Era
JH27G1B329578
318 V8 2-bbl
Engine
Convertible
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 27 27
Engine Code G G
Year Code 1 1971
Plant Code B Hamtramck, MI
Serial Number 329578 Unit #329578

Basic Information

MakeDodge
ModelChallenger
Year1971
Body StyleConvertible
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

Production1774
Weight3210
Wheelbase110
Length191.3
Height50.9
Rear Tread60.7
Front Tread60.2
Width76.3

Drivetrain

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

Suspension

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

Brakes

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

Fuel & Electrical

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

Equipment

Equipment340 cu. in. V8 engine, Front disc rear drum brakes, Air conditioning, 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$3207.00

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.