1972 Dodge Challenger specifications

1972 Dodge Challenger data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2794 mm 110 inches
Track/tread (front) 1516 mm 59.7 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1565 mm 61.6 inches
Length 4859 mm 191.3 inches
Width 1938 mm 76.3 inches
Height 1293 mm 50.9 inches
Ground clearance 132 mm 5.2 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.74
Kerb weight
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 68 litres 15 [18] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Chrysler
Engine code
Cylinders V 8
Capacity 5.6 litre
5565 cc
(339.597 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 102.62 × 84.1 mm
4.04 × 3.31 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.22
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
243 PS (240 bhp) (179 kW)
at 4800 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
393 Nm (290 ft·lb) (40.1 kgm)
at 3600 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
32.2 kW/litre
43.7 ps/litre
43.1 bhp/litre
0.71 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
70.62 Nm/litre
0.85 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.5:1
Fuel system 1 Ca carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 887.4 kPa (128.7 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 695.63 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 182 km/h (113 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio
Weight-to-power ratio
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock 5.300
Turning circle 12.90 m
Front suspension I.W.TrailLi.TB.ARB.
Rear suspension LA.SE.ARB.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area 2026 cm2
Gearbox 3 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID46574
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 52.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1972 Dodge Challenger added 1999-12-30.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

Dodge Challenger models

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW 1460 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 3680 cm3/224.6cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW 1436 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5565 cm3/339.6cuin 243 PS 240 bhp 179 kW 1567 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW 1506 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5565 cm3/339.6cuin 279 PS 275 bhp 205 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5565 cm3/339.6cuin 279 PS 275 bhp 205 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 279 PS 275 bhp 205 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5565 cm3/339.6cuin 279 PS 275 bhp 205 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 5565 cm3/339.6cuin 279 PS 275 bhp 205 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 279 PS 275 bhp 205 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 5565 cm3/339.6cuin 279 PS 275 bhp 205 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 5565 cm3/339.6cuin 279 PS 275 bhp 205 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 279 PS 275 bhp 205 kW
Dodge Challenger Hardtop -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5565 cm3/339.6cuin 279 PS 275 bhp 205 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5565 cm3/339.6cuin 279 PS 275 bhp 205 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5354 cm3/326.7cuin 229 PS 226 bhp 169 kW 1724 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 248 PS 245 bhp 183 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 248 PS 245 bhp 183 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 248 PS 245 bhp 183 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 248 PS 245 bhp 183 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 243 PS 240 bhp 179 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 243 PS 240 bhp 179 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 243 PS 240 bhp 179 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 243 PS 240 bhp 179 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 243 PS 240 bhp 179 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 243 PS 240 bhp 179 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 243 PS 240 bhp 179 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 243 PS 240 bhp 179 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 243 PS 240 bhp 179 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 243 PS 240 bhp 179 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 243 PS 240 bhp 179 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 243 PS 240 bhp 179 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 243 PS 240 bhp 179 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 243 PS 240 bhp 179 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5044 cm3/307.8cuin 243 PS 240 bhp 179 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5046 cm3/307.9cuin 243 PS 240 bhp 179 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 2A 5046 cm3/307.9cuin 243 PS 240 bhp 179 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5044 cm3/307.8cuin 243 PS 240 bhp 179 kW
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2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 5344 cm3/326.1cuin 244 PS 241 bhp 180 kW 1530 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 5344 cm3/326.1cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW 1530 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5344 cm3/326.1cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW 1835 kg
Momo Mirage -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5896 cm3/359.8cuin 248 PS 245 bhp 183 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5896 cm3/359.8cuin 248 PS 245 bhp 183 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5896 cm3/359.8cuin 248 PS 245 bhp 183 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5896 cm3/359.8cuin 248 PS 245 bhp 183 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5896 cm3/359.8cuin 248 PS 245 bhp 183 kW
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5572 cm3/340.0cuin 243 PS 240 bhp 179 kW 1445 kg
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5896 cm3/359.8cuin 248 PS 245 bhp 183 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5896 cm3/359.8cuin 248 PS 245 bhp 183 kW
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6555 cm3/400.0cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW 1624 kg