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Dodge Charger
1974 – 1978
United States
A classic from the 1970s, the Dodge Charger was built from 1974 to 1978. All 9 variants use petrol engines, from 101 to 243 hp. Against its predecessor (1971 – 1972), peak power fell from 431 to 243 hp, and minimum weight went up by 165 kg.
Body styleNot specified
Production1974 – 1978
Variants9
FuelPetrol
Key specifications (range)
Power101 – 243 hp
0–100 km/h—
Top speed—
Fuel economy14.0 – 21.8 L/100 km
Rear Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.7L 3AT RWD (100 HP) 3.7 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 101 hp | — | — | 3-speed automatic |
| 3.7L 3MT RWD (100 HP) 3.7 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 101 hp | — | — | 3-speed manual |
| 5.2L V8 3AT RWD (140 HP) 5.2 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 142 hp | — | — | 3-speed automatic |
| 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 |
| 5.9L V8 3AT RWD (175 HP) 5.9 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 177 hp | — | — | 3-speed automatic |
| 6.5L V8 3AT RWD (185 HP) 6.6 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 188 hp | — | — | 3-speed automatic |
| 5.9L V8 3AT RWD (190 HP) 5.9 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 193 hp | — | — | 3-speed automatic |
| 6.5L V8 3AT RWD (240 HP) 6.6 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 243 hp | — | — | 3-speed automatic |
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 3682 cm3 (225 ci)
- Power
- 74.6 KW @ 3600 RPM101.4 HP @ 3600 RPM100 BHP @ 3600 RPM
- Torque
- 170 lb-ft @ 1600 RPM230 Nm @ 1600 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 3-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- F78 - 14
Dimensions
- Length
- 213.7 in (5428 mm)
- Width
- 77.7 in (1974 mm)
- Height
- 52.6 in (1336 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 61.9/62 in (1,572/1,575 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 115 in (2921 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.1 in (130 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 14.7 cuFT (416 L)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3704 lbs (1680 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 16.8 mpg US (14 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 3682 cm3 (225 ci)
- Power
- 74.6 KW @ 3600 RPM101.4 HP @ 3600 RPM100 BHP @ 3600 RPM
- Torque
- 170 lb-ft @ 1600 RPM230 Nm @ 1600 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 3-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- F78 - 14
Dimensions
- Length
- 213.7 in (5428 mm)
- Width
- 77.7 in (1974 mm)
- Height
- 52.6 in (1336 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 61.9/62 in (1,572/1,575 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 115 in (2921 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.1 in (130 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 14.7 cuFT (416 L)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3704 lbs (1680 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 16.5 mpg US (14.3 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- V8
- Displacement
- 5210 cm3 (318 ci)
- Power
- 104.4 KW @ 3600 RPM141.9 HP @ 3600 RPM140 BHP @ 3600 RPM
- Torque
- 250 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM339 Nm @ 2000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 3-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- F78 - 14
Dimensions
- Length
- 213.7 in (5428 mm)
- Width
- 77.7 in (1974 mm)
- Height
- 52.6 in (1336 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 61.9/62 in (1,572/1,575 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 115 in (2921 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.1 in (130 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 14.7 cuFT (416 L)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3971 lbs (1801 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 13.9 mpg US (16.9 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- V8
- Displacement
- 5210 cm3 (318 ci)
- Power
- 111.9 KW @ 4000 RPM152.1 HP @ 4000 RPM150 BHP @ 4000 RPM
- Torque
- 255 lb-ft @ 1600 RPM346 Nm @ 1600 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 3-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- F78 - 14
Dimensions
- Length
- 213.7 in (5428 mm)
- Width
- 77.7 in (1974 mm)
- Height
- 52.6 in (1336 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 61.9/62 in (1,572/1,575 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 115 in (2921 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.1 in (130 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 14.7 cuFT (416 L)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3971 lbs (1801 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 14.5 mpg US (16.2 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- V8
- Displacement
- 5210 cm3 (318 ci)
- Power
- 111.9 KW @ 4000 RPM152.1 HP @ 4000 RPM150 BHP @ 4000 RPM
- Torque
- 255 lb-ft @ 1600 RPM346 Nm @ 1600 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 3-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- F78 - 14
Dimensions
- Length
- 213.7 in (5428 mm)
- Width
- 77.7 in (1974 mm)
- Height
- 52.6 in (1336 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 61.9/62 in (1,572/1,575 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 115 in (2921 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.1 in (130 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 14.7 cuFT (416 L)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3971 lbs (1801 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 14 mpg US (16.8 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- V8
- Displacement
- 5898 cm3 (360 ci)
- Power
- 130.5 KW @ 4000 RPM177.4 HP @ 4000 RPM175 BHP @ 4000 RPM
- Torque
- 270 lb-ft @ 1600 RPM366 Nm @ 1600 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 3-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- F78 - 14
Dimensions
- Length
- 213.7 in (5428 mm)
- Width
- 77.7 in (1974 mm)
- Height
- 52.6 in (1336 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 61.9/62 in (1,572/1,575 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 115 in (2921 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.1 in (130 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 14.7 cuFT (416 L)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 4028 lbs (1827 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 13 mpg US (18.1 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- V8
- Displacement
- 6551 cm3 (400 ci)
- Power
- 138 KW @ 3600 RPM187.6 HP @ 3600 RPM185 BHP @ 3600 RPM
- Torque
- 285 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM386 Nm @ 3200 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 3-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- F78 - 14
Dimensions
- Length
- 213.7 in (5428 mm)
- Width
- 77.7 in (1974 mm)
- Height
- 52.6 in (1336 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 61.9/62 in (1,572/1,575 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 115 in (2921 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.1 in (130 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 14.7 cuFT (416 L)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 4182 lbs (1897 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 12 mpg US (19.6 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- V8
- Displacement
- 5898 cm3 (360 ci)
- Power
- 141.7 KW @ 4000 RPM192.6 HP @ 4000 RPM190 BHP @ 4000 RPM
- Torque
- 270 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM366 Nm @ 3200 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 3-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- F78 - 14
Dimensions
- Length
- 213.7 in (5428 mm)
- Width
- 77.7 in (1974 mm)
- Height
- 52.6 in (1336 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 61.9/62 in (1,572/1,575 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 115 in (2921 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.1 in (130 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 14.7 cuFT (416 L)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 4123 lbs (1870 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 12.7 mpg US (18.5 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- V8
- Displacement
- 6551 cm3 (400 ci)
- Power
- 179 KW @ 4400 RPM243.3 HP @ 4400 RPM240 BHP @ 4400 RPM
- Torque
- 325 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM441 Nm @ 3200 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 3-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- F78 - 14
Dimensions
- Length
- 213.7 in (5428 mm)
- Width
- 77.7 in (1974 mm)
- Height
- 52.6 in (1336 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 61.9/62 in (1,572/1,575 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 115 in (2921 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.1 in (130 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 14.7 cuFT (416 L)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 4142 lbs (1879 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 10.8 mpg US (21.8 L/100Km)
Length5,428 mm
Width1,974 mm
Height1,336 mm
Wheelbase2,921 mm
Curb weight1,680 – 1,897 kg
Torque230 – 441 Nm
Ranges across all 9 variants of this generation.
