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 1436 kg 3166 lb
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 Straight 6
Capacity 3.7 litre
3680 cc
(224.567 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 86.4 × 104.6 mm
3.4 × 4.12 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.83
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)		 112 PS (110 bhp) (82 kW)
at 4000 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)		 251 Nm (185 ft·lb) (25.6 kgm)
at 2000 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)		 22.3 kW/litre
30.3 ps/litre
29.9 bhp/litre
0.49 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)		 68.21 Nm/litre
0.82 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.4:1
Fuel system 1 Ho carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 857.1 kPa (124.3 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 4
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 613.33 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 148 km/h (92 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
77.67 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 PS/kg
57.12 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 kW/kg
76.6 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
17.51 kg/kW
29.24 lb/bhp
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.
Rear suspension LA.SE.
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 3.23
general
Carfolio.com ID46607
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 27.8
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

1972 Dodge Challenger
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW 1460 kg
8 cyl, 5.2ℓ, l: 4859mm, wb: 2794mm
1972 Dodge Challenger
Dodge Challenger -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5565 cm3/339.6cuin 243 PS 240 bhp 179 kW
8 cyl, 5.6ℓ, l: 4859mm, wb: 2794mm
1972 Dodge Challenger Rallye
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW 1506 kg
8 cyl, 5.2ℓ, l: 4859mm, wb: 2794mm
1972 Dodge Challenger Rallye
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5565 cm3/339.6cuin 243 PS 240 bhp 179 kW 1567 kg
8 cyl, 5.6ℓ, l: 4859mm, wb: 2794mm
1971 Dodge Challenger JL21
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5565 cm3/339.6cuin 279 PS 275 bhp 205 kW
8 cyl, 5.6ℓ, l: 4859mm, wb: 2794mm
1971 Dodge Challenger JL21
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 279 PS 275 bhp 205 kW
8 cyl, 6.3ℓ, l: 4859mm, wb: 2794mm
1971 Dodge Challenger JL21
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
8 cyl, 5.2ℓ, l: 4859mm, wb: 2794mm
1971 Dodge Challenger JL21
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
8 cyl, 6.3ℓ, l: 4859mm, wb: 2794mm
1971 Dodge Challenger JL21
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5565 cm3/339.6cuin 279 PS 275 bhp 205 kW
8 cyl, 5.6ℓ, l: 4859mm, wb: 2794mm
1971 Dodge Challenger JL21
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
8 cyl, 5.2ℓ, l: 4859mm, wb: 2794mm
1971 Dodge Challenger JL21
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
8 cyl, 6.3ℓ, l: 4859mm, wb: 2794mm
1971 Dodge Challenger Automatic JL21
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
8 cyl, 5.2ℓ, l: 4859mm, wb: 2794mm
1971 Dodge Challenger Automatic JL21
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
8 cyl, 6.3ℓ, l: 4859mm, wb: 2794mm
1971 Dodge Challenger Automatic JL21
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5565 cm3/339.6cuin 279 PS 275 bhp 205 kW
8 cyl, 5.6ℓ, l: 4859mm, wb: 2794mm
1971 Dodge Challenger Convertible JH27
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
8 cyl, 6.3ℓ, l: 4859mm, wb: 2794mm
1971 Dodge Challenger Convertible JH27
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 279 PS 275 bhp 205 kW
8 cyl, 6.3ℓ, l: 4859mm, wb: 2794mm
1971 Dodge Challenger Convertible JH27
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
8 cyl, 5.2ℓ, l: 4859mm, wb: 2794mm
1971 Dodge Challenger Convertible JH27
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 5565 cm3/339.6cuin 279 PS 275 bhp 205 kW
8 cyl, 5.6ℓ, l: 4859mm, wb: 2794mm
1971 Dodge Challenger Convertible JH27
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 5565 cm3/339.6cuin 279 PS 275 bhp 205 kW
8 cyl, 5.6ℓ, l: 4859mm, wb: 2794mm
1971 Dodge Challenger Convertible JH27
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
8 cyl, 6.3ℓ, l: 4859mm, wb: 2794mm
1971 Dodge Challenger Convertible Automatic JH27
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
8 cyl, 5.2ℓ, l: 4859mm, wb: 2794mm
1971 Dodge Challenger Convertible Automatic JH27
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 5565 cm3/339.6cuin 279 PS 275 bhp 205 kW
8 cyl, 5.6ℓ, l: 4859mm, wb: 2794mm
1971 Dodge Challenger Convertible Automatic JH27
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
8 cyl, 6.3ℓ, l: 4859mm, wb: 2794mm
1971 Dodge Challenger Hardtop JH23
Dodge Challenger Hardtop -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
8 cyl, 5.2ℓ, l: 4859mm, wb: 2794mm
1971 Dodge Challenger Hardtop JH23
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 279 PS 275 bhp 205 kW
8 cyl, 6.3ℓ, l: 4859mm, wb: 2794mm
1971 Dodge Challenger Hardtop JH23
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
8 cyl, 6.3ℓ, l: 4859mm, wb: 2794mm
1971 Dodge Challenger Hardtop JH23
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5565 cm3/339.6cuin 279 PS 275 bhp 205 kW
8 cyl, 5.6ℓ, l: 4859mm, wb: 2794mm
1971 Dodge Challenger Hardtop JH23
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5565 cm3/339.6cuin 279 PS 275 bhp 205 kW
8 cyl, 5.6ℓ, l: 4859mm, wb: 2794mm
1971 Dodge Challenger Hardtop JH23
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
8 cyl, 6.3ℓ, l: 4859mm, wb: 2794mm
1971 Dodge Challenger Hardtop Automatic JH23
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
8 cyl, 6.3ℓ, l: 4859mm, wb: 2794mm
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6 cyl, 4.1ℓ, l: 4775mm, wb: 2743mm
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6 cyl, 4.1ℓ, l: 5017mm, wb: 2845mm
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6 cyl, 4.1ℓ, l: 5017mm, wb: 2845mm
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 3683 cm3/224.8cuin 106 PS 105 bhp 78 kW
6 cyl, 3.7ℓ, l: 5019mm, wb: 2819mm
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4093 cm3/249.8cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW 1469 kg
6 cyl, 4.1ℓ, l: 4867mm, wb: 2743mm
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6 cyl, 4.1ℓ, l: 4940mm, wb: 2814mm