1971 Dodge Charger 500 2-Dr. Hardtop
Muscle Car Era
WP23L1A143063
383 V8 2-bbl
Engine
2-Dr. Hardtop
Body
Lynch Rd., Detroit, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1971 Dodge Charger 500
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Make Code | W | W |
| Series Code | P | Charger 500 |
| Body Style | 23 | 23 |
| Engine Code | L | L |
| Year Code | 1 | 1971 |
| Plant Code | A | Lynch Rd., Detroit, MI |
| Serial Number | 143063 | Unit #143063 |
Basic Information
MakeDodge
ModelCharger 500
Year1971
Body Style2-Dr. Hardtop
ManufacturerChrysler Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine383 V8 2-bbl
Cylinders8
Displacement383 CID
Horsepower275 HP
Carburetor2-barrel
Assembly PlantLynch Rd., Detroit, MI
Plant CodeA
Pattern SourceDodge
Confidence95%
Specifications
Dimensions
Production11948
Weight3350
Wheelbase115
Width76.9
Rear Tread62
Length205.4
Front Tread59.7
Height52.3
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission4.75
Rear Axle Ratio4
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate
Differential Ratio2.94
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball and nut
Reverse Ratio2.9
1st Gear Ratio3.08
DriveRear wheel drive
3rd Gear Ratio1
2nd Gear Ratio1.7
Gears3
Suspension
Rear SuspensionSemi-elliptic leaf springs
Front SuspensionIndependent torsion bar
Tire SizeE78 x 14
Brakes
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting
Brake Drum Size10
Fuel & Electrical
Oil Capacity4
Fuel Capacity19
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Battery12
RadiatorTube and spacer
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Cooling15 Quarts, Water pump
ExhaustSingle
Fuel TypeRegular
Equipment
Equipment440 cu. in. V8 engine, Torque Flite automatic transmission, Power brakes, Power steering, Power windows, 340 cu. in. V8 engine, Radio, Speed control device, 426 cu. in. V8 engine, Front disc rear drum brakes, Air conditioning
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$3223.00
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.