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Dodge Charger

1971 – 1972 United States

The Dodge Charger dates from the 1970s: Dodge built it from 1971 to 1972. Its petrol engines range from 111 to 431 hp across 17 variants.

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
3.7L 3AT RWD (110 HP)
3.7 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 111 hp — — 3-speed automatic
3.7L 3MT RWD (110 HP)
3.7 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 111 hp — — 3-speed manual
5.2L V8 3AT RWD (150 HP)
5.2 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 152 hp — — 3-speed automatic
5.2L V8 3MT RWD (150 HP)
5.2 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 152 hp — — 3-speed manual
6.5L V8 3AT RWD (190 HP)
6.6 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 193 hp — — 3-speed automatic
5.9L V8 3AT RWD (200 HP)
5.9 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 203 hp — — 3-speed automatic
5.9L V8 4MT RWD (200 HP)
5.9 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 203 hp — — 4-speed manual
5.2L V8 3AT RWD (230 HP)
5.2 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 233 hp — — 3-speed automatic
5.2L V8 3MT RWD (230 HP)
5.2 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 233 hp — — 3-speed manual
6.5 V8 4MT RWD (255 HP)
6.6 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 259 hp — — 4-speed manual
6.5L V8 3AT RWD (255 HP)
6.6 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 259 hp — — 3-speed automatic
6.3L V8 3AT RWD (275 HP)
6.3 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 279 hp — — 3-speed automatic
6.3L V8 4MT RWD (275 HP)
6.3 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 279 hp — — 4-speed manual
7.2L V8 3AT RWD (370 HP)
7.2 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 375 hp — — 3-speed automatic
7.2L V8 4MT RWD (370 HP)
7.2 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 375 hp — — 4-speed manual
7.0L V8 3AT RWD (425 HP)
7.0 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 431 hp — — 3-speed automatic
7.0L V8 4MT RWD (425 HP)
7.0 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 431 hp — — 4-speed manual

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
3682 cm3 (225 ci)
Power
82 KW @ 4000 RPM111 HP @ 4000 RPM110 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque
185 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM251 Nm @ 2400 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
19 gallons (71.9 L)

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
3-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Drums
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
E78 - 14

Dimensions

Length
205.4 in (5217 mm)
Width
79.1 in (2009 mm)
Height
52.2 in (1326 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.7/61.6 in (1,516/1,565 mm)
Wheelbase
115 in (2921 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume
14.3 cuFT (405 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
3340 lbs (1515 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
15.8 mpg US (14.9 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
3682 cm3 (225 ci)
Power
82 KW @ 4000 RPM111 HP @ 4000 RPM110 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque
185 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM251 Nm @ 2400 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
19 gallons (71.9 L)

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
3-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Drums
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
E78 - 14

Dimensions

Length
205.4 in (5217 mm)
Width
79.1 in (2009 mm)
Height
52.2 in (1326 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.7/61.6 in (1,516/1,565 mm)
Wheelbase
115 in (2921 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume
14.3 cuFT (405 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
3340 lbs (1515 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
16 mpg US (14.7 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
V8
Displacement
5210 cm3 (318 ci)
Power
111.9 KW @ 3600 RPM152 HP @ 3600 RPM150 BHP @ 3600 RPM
Torque
265 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM359 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
19 gallons (71.9 L)

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
3-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
E78 - 14

Dimensions

Length
205.4 in (5217 mm)
Width
79.1 in (2009 mm)
Height
52.2 in (1326 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.7/61.6 in (1,516/1,565 mm)
Wheelbase
115 in (2921 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume
14.3 cuFT (405 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
3571 lbs (1620 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
13.5 mpg US (17.4 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
V8
Displacement
5210 cm3 (318 ci)
Power
111.9 KW @ 3600 RPM152 HP @ 3600 RPM150 BHP @ 3600 RPM
Torque
265 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM359 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
19 gallons (71.9 L)

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
3-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
E78 - 14

Dimensions

Length
205.4 in (5217 mm)
Width
79.1 in (2009 mm)
Height
52.2 in (1326 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.7/61.6 in (1,516/1,565 mm)
Wheelbase
115 in (2921 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume
14.3 cuFT (405 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
3571 lbs (1620 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
14 mpg US (16.8 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
V8
Displacement
6551 cm3 (400 ci)
Power
141.7 KW @ 4400 RPM193 HP @ 4400 RPM190 BHP @ 4400 RPM
Torque
311 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM421 Nm @ 2400 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
19 gallons (71.9 L)

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
3-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
E78 - 14

Dimensions

Length
205.4 in (5217 mm)
Width
79.1 in (2009 mm)
Height
52.2 in (1326 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.7/61.6 in (1,516/1,565 mm)
Wheelbase
115 in (2921 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume
14.3 cuFT (405 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
3578 lbs (1623 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
12.5 mpg US (18.8 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
V8
Displacement
5898 cm3 (360 ci)
Power
149.1 KW @ 4000 RPM203 HP @ 4000 RPM200 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque
290 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM393 Nm @ 3200 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
19 gallons (71.9 L)

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
3-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
E78 - 14

Dimensions

Length
205.4 in (5217 mm)
Width
79.1 in (2009 mm)
Height
52.2 in (1326 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.7/61.6 in (1,516/1,565 mm)
Wheelbase
115 in (2921 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume
14.3 cuFT (405 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
3706 lbs (1681 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
12.6 mpg US (18.7 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
V8
Displacement
5898 cm3 (360 ci)
Power
149.1 KW @ 4000 RPM203 HP @ 4000 RPM200 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque
290 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM393 Nm @ 3200 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
19 gallons (71.9 L)

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
E78 - 14

Dimensions

Length
205.4 in (5217 mm)
Width
79.1 in (2009 mm)
Height
52.2 in (1326 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.7/61.6 in (1,516/1,565 mm)
Wheelbase
115 in (2921 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume
14.3 cuFT (405 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
3706 lbs (1681 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
13.2 mpg US (17.8 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
V8
Displacement
5210 cm3 (318 ci)
Power
171.5 KW @ 4000 RPM233 HP @ 4000 RPM230 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque
240 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM325 Nm @ 4400 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
19 gallons (71.9 L)

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
3-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Drums
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
E78 - 14

Dimensions

Length
205.4 in (5217 mm)
Width
79.1 in (2009 mm)
Height
52.2 in (1326 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.7/61.6 in (1,516/1,565 mm)
Wheelbase
115 in (2921 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume
14.3 cuFT (405 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
3461 lbs (1570 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
14 mpg US (16.8 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
V8
Displacement
5210 cm3 (318 ci)
Power
171.5 KW @ 4000 RPM233.2 HP @ 4000 RPM230 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque
240 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM325 Nm @ 4400 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
3-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Drums
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
E78 - 14

Dimensions

Length
205.4 in (5217 mm)
Width
79.1 in (2009 mm)
Height
52.2 in (1326 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.7/61.6 in (1,516/1,565 mm)
Wheelbase
115 in (2921 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume
14.3 cuFT (405 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
3461 lbs (1570 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
14 mpg US (16.8 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
V8
Displacement
6551 cm3 (400 ci)
Power
190.2 KW @ 4800 RPM259 HP @ 4800 RPM255 BHP @ 4800 RPM
Torque
340 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM461 Nm @ 3200 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
19 gallons (71.9 L)

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
E78 - 14

Dimensions

Length
205.4 in (5217 mm)
Width
79.1 in (2009 mm)
Height
52.2 in (1326 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.7/61.6 in (1,516/1,565 mm)
Wheelbase
115 in (2921 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume
14.3 cuFT (405 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
3657 lbs (1659 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
12 mpg US (19.6 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
V8
Displacement
6551 cm3 (400 ci)
Power
190.2 KW @ 4800 RPM259 HP @ 4800 RPM255 BHP @ 4800 RPM
Torque
340 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM461 Nm @ 3200 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
19 gallons (71.9 L)

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
3-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
E78 - 14

Dimensions

Length
205.4 in (5217 mm)
Width
79.1 in (2009 mm)
Height
52.2 in (1326 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.7/61.6 in (1,516/1,565 mm)
Wheelbase
115 in (2921 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume
14.3 cuFT (405 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
3657 lbs (1659 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
11 mpg US (21.4 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
V8
Displacement
6277 cm3 (383 ci)
Power
205.1 KW @ 4400 RPM279 HP @ 4400 RPM275 BHP @ 4400 RPM
Torque
374 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM507 Nm @ 2800 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
19 gallons (71.9 L)

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
3-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
E78 - 14

Dimensions

Length
205.4 in (5217 mm)
Width
79.1 in (2009 mm)
Height
52.2 in (1326 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.7/61.6 in (1,516/1,565 mm)
Wheelbase
115 in (2921 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume
14.3 cuFT (405 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
3627 lbs (1645 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
12.9 mpg US (18.2 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
V8
Displacement
6277 cm3 (383 ci)
Power
205.1 KW @ 4400 RPM279 HP @ 4400 RPM275 BHP @ 4400 RPM
Torque
374 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM507 Nm @ 2800 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
19 gallons (71.9 L)

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
E78 - 14

Dimensions

Length
205.4 in (5217 mm)
Width
79.1 in (2009 mm)
Height
52.2 in (1326 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.7/61.6 in (1,516/1,565 mm)
Wheelbase
115 in (2921 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume
14.3 cuFT (405 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
3704 lbs (1680 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
12.2 mpg US (19.3 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
V8
Displacement
7206 cm3 (440 ci)
Power
275.9 KW @ 4600 RPM375 HP @ 4600 RPM370 BHP @ 4600 RPM
Torque
480 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM651 Nm @ 3200 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
19 gallons (71.9 L)

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
3-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
E78 - 14

Dimensions

Length
205.4 in (5217 mm)
Width
79.1 in (2009 mm)
Height
52.2 in (1326 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.7/61.6 in (1,516/1,565 mm)
Wheelbase
115 in (2921 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume
14.3 cuFT (405 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
3858 lbs (1750 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
9.7 mpg US (24.2 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
V8
Displacement
7206 cm3 (440 ci)
Power
275.9 KW @ 4600 RPM375 HP @ 4600 RPM370 BHP @ 4600 RPM
Torque
480 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM651 Nm @ 3200 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
19 gallons (71.9 L)

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
E78 - 14

Dimensions

Length
205.4 in (5217 mm)
Width
79.1 in (2009 mm)
Height
52.2 in (1326 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.7/61.6 in (1,516/1,565 mm)
Wheelbase
115 in (2921 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume
14.3 cuFT (405 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
3880 lbs (1760 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
10.5 mpg US (22.4 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
V8
Displacement
6974 cm3 (426 ci)
Power
316.9 KW @ 5000 RPM431 HP @ 5000 RPM425 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque
490 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM664 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System
2 Carburetors
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
19 gallons (71.9 L)

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
3-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
E78 - 14

Dimensions

Length
205.4 in (5217 mm)
Width
79.1 in (2009 mm)
Height
52.2 in (1326 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.7/61.6 in (1,516/1,565 mm)
Wheelbase
115 in (2921 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume
14.3 cuFT (405 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
3968 lbs (1800 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
9 mpg US (26.1 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
V8
Displacement
6974 cm3 (426 ci)
Power
316.9 KW @ 5000 RPM431 HP @ 5000 RPM425 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque
490 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM664 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System
2 Carburetors
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
19 gallons (71.9 L)

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
E78 - 14

Dimensions

Length
205.4 in (5217 mm)
Width
79.1 in (2009 mm)
Height
52.2 in (1326 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.7/61.6 in (1,516/1,565 mm)
Wheelbase
115 in (2921 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume
14.3 cuFT (405 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
4079 lbs (1850 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
9.5 mpg US (24.8 L/100Km)
Length5,217 mm
Width2,009 mm
Height1,326 mm
Wheelbase2,921 mm
Curb weight1,515 – 1,850 kg
Torque251 – 664 Nm

Ranges across all 17 variants of this generation.