1972 Dodge Charger 2-Dr. Coupe
Muscle Car Era
WL21G2A197980
318 V8 2-bbl
Engine
2-Dr. Coupe
Body
Lynch Rd., Detroit, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1972 Dodge Charger
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Make Code | W | W |
| Series Code | L | Charger |
| Body Style | 21 | 21 |
| Engine Code | G | G |
| Year Code | 2 | 1972 |
| Plant Code | A | Lynch Rd., Detroit, MI |
| Serial Number | 197980 | Unit #197980 |
Basic Information
MakeDodge
ModelCharger
Year1972
Body Style2-Dr. Coupe
ManufacturerChrysler Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine318 V8 2-bbl
Cylinders8
Displacement318 CID
Horsepower150 HP
Carburetor2-barrel
Assembly PlantLynch Rd., Detroit, MI
Plant CodeA
Pattern SourceDodge
Confidence95%
Specifications
Dimensions
Production7803
Weight3260
Width77.7
Wheelbase115
Length207
Rear Tread61.6
Height54
Front Tread59.7
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission4.75
Rear Axle Ratio4
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate
Differential Ratio2.34
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball and nut
1st Gear Ratio3.08
DriveRear wheel drive
2nd Gear Ratio1.7
3rd Gear Ratio1
Gears3
Reverse Ratio2.9
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent torsion bar
Rear SuspensionSemi-elliptic leaf springs
Tire SizeE78 x 14
Brakes
Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting
Brake Drum Size10
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity21
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Battery12
Fuel TypeRegular grade - 91 octane
Cooling15 Quarts, Water pump
ExhaustSingle
RadiatorTube and spacer
Equipment
EquipmentPower windows, Power steering, Torque Flite automatic transmission, 400 cu. in. V8 engine, Radio, Front disc rear drum brakes, 440 cu. in. V8 engine, Air conditioning
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$2744.00
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.