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Dodge Charger

1981 – 1987 United States

The Dodge Charger is a car built from 1981 to 1987. All 8 variants use petrol engines, from 63 to 148 hp. The lightest version weighs only 1,002 kg. Against its predecessor (1974 – 1978), peak power fell from 243 to 148 hp, and minimum weight went down by 678 kg.

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
1.6L 4MT FWD (62 HP)
1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 63 hp — — 4-speed manual
1.6L 5MT FWD (62 HP)
1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 63 hp — — 5-speed manual
1.7L 4MT FWD (63 HP)
1.7 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 64 hp — — 4-speed manual
2.2L 3AT FWD (94 HP)
2.2 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 95 hp — — 3-speed automatic
2.2L 4MT FWD (94 HP)
2.2 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 95 hp — — 4-speed manual
2.2L 5MT FWD (94 HP)
2.2 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 95 hp — — 5-speed manual
2.2L 5MT FWD (107 HP)
2.2 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 109 hp — — 5-speed manual
2.2L Turbo 5MT FWD (146 HP)
2.2 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 148 hp — — 5-speed manual

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1592 cm3 (97 ci)
Power
46.2 KW @ 4800 RPM62.9 HP @ 4800 RPM62 BHP @ 4800 RPM
Torque
86 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM117 Nm @ 3200 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed manual

Tires

Tire Size
175/75 R 13

Dimensions

Length
173.7 in (4412 mm)
Width
66.7 in (1694 mm)
Height
50.8 in (1290 mm)
Front/rear Track
56.1/55.6 in (1,425/1,412 mm)
Wheelbase
96.6 in (2454 mm)
Cargo Volume
10.7 cuFT (303 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.39

Weight

Unladen Weight
2209 lbs (1002 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
Highway
51.1 mpg US (4.6 L/100Km)
Combined
40 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1592 cm3 (97 ci)
Power
46.2 KW @ 4800 RPM62.9 HP @ 4800 RPM62 BHP @ 4800 RPM
Torque
86 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM117 Nm @ 3200 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Tires

Tire Size
175/75 R 13

Dimensions

Length
173.7 in (4412 mm)
Width
66.7 in (1694 mm)
Height
50.8 in (1290 mm)
Front/rear Track
56.1/55.6 in (1,425/1,412 mm)
Wheelbase
96.6 in (2454 mm)
Cargo Volume
10.7 cuFT (303 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.39

Weight

Unladen Weight
2209 lbs (1002 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km)
Highway
52.3 mpg US (4.5 L/100Km)
Combined
39 mpg US (6 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1716 cm3 (105 ci)
Power
47 KW @ 4800 RPM63.9 HP @ 4800 RPM63 BHP @ 4800 RPM
Torque
83 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM113 Nm @ 2400 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed manual

Tires

Tire Size
175/75 R 13

Dimensions

Length
173.7 in (4412 mm)
Width
66.7 in (1694 mm)
Height
50.8 in (1290 mm)
Front/rear Track
56.1/55.6 in (1,425/1,412 mm)
Wheelbase
96.6 in (2454 mm)
Cargo Volume
10.7 cuFT (303 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.39

Weight

Unladen Weight
2209 lbs (1002 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
32 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km)
Highway
50 mpg US (4.7 L/100Km)
Combined
38 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
2213 cm3 (135 ci)
Power
70.1 KW @ 5200 RPM95.3 HP @ 5200 RPM94 BHP @ 5200 RPM
Torque
111 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM151 Nm @ 2400 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
3-speed automatic

Tires

Tire Size
175/75 R 13

Dimensions

Length
173.7 in (4412 mm)
Width
66.7 in (1694 mm)
Height
50.8 in (1290 mm)
Front/rear Track
56.1/55.6 in (1,425/1,412 mm)
Wheelbase
96.6 in (2454 mm)
Cargo Volume
10.7 cuFT (303 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.39

Weight

Unladen Weight
2264 lbs (1027 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km)
Highway
35 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km)
Combined
30 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
2213 cm3 (135 ci)
Power
70.1 KW @ 5200 RPM95.3 HP @ 5200 RPM94 BHP @ 5200 RPM
Torque
111 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM151 Nm @ 2400 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed manual

Tires

Tire Size
175/75 R 13

Dimensions

Length
173.7 in (4412 mm)
Width
66.7 in (1694 mm)
Height
50.8 in (1290 mm)
Front/rear Track
56.1/55.6 in (1,425/1,412 mm)
Wheelbase
96.6 in (2454 mm)
Cargo Volume
10.7 cuFT (303 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.39

Weight

Unladen Weight
2264 lbs (1027 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km)
Highway
46 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km)
Combined
34 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
2213 cm3 (135 ci)
Power
70.1 KW @ 5200 RPM95.3 HP @ 5200 RPM94 BHP @ 5200 RPM
Torque
111 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM151 Nm @ 2400 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Tires

Tire Size
175/75 R 13

Dimensions

Length
173.7 in (4412 mm)
Width
66.7 in (1694 mm)
Height
50.8 in (1290 mm)
Front/rear Track
56.1/55.6 in (1,425/1,412 mm)
Wheelbase
96.6 in (2454 mm)
Cargo Volume
10.7 cuFT (303 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.39

Weight

Unladen Weight
2264 lbs (1027 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km)
Highway
46 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km)
Combined
34 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
2213 cm3 (135 ci)
Power
79.8 KW @ 5600 RPM108.5 HP @ 5600 RPM107 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque
127 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM172 Nm @ 3600 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Tires

Tire Size
195/50 R 15

Dimensions

Length
173.7 in (4412 mm)
Width
66.7 in (1694 mm)
Height
50.8 in (1290 mm)
Front/rear Track
56.1/55.6 in (1,425/1,412 mm)
Wheelbase
96.6 in (2454 mm)
Cargo Volume
10.7 cuFT (303 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.39

Weight

Unladen Weight
2436 lbs (1105 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
2213 cm3 (135 ci)
Power
108.9 KW @ 5200 RPM148 HP @ 5200 RPM146 BHP @ 5200 RPM
Torque
168 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM228 Nm @ 3200 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Tires

Tire Size
195/50 R 15

Dimensions

Length
173.7 in (4412 mm)
Width
66.7 in (1694 mm)
Height
50.8 in (1290 mm)
Front/rear Track
56.1/55.6 in (1,425/1,412 mm)
Wheelbase
96.6 in (2454 mm)
Cargo Volume
10.7 cuFT (303 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.39

Weight

Unladen Weight
2441 lbs (1107 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
20 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km)
Highway
27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km)
Combined
22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km)
Length4,412 mm
Width1,694 mm
Height1,290 mm
Wheelbase2,454 mm
Curb weight1,002 – 1,107 kg
Torque113 – 228 Nm

Ranges across all 8 variants of this generation.