1971 Dodge Challenger |
1971 Dodge Challenger
For 1971, the Challenger used the same body but with minor trim changes. The most noticeable was the split grille and revised taillights. The taillights were no longer a single piece with one back up light in the center but two taillights and two back up lights. The Challenger Special Edition wasn't available as well as the Challenger T/A.1971 Dodge Challenger Specification and Production
Model Number | Body/Style Number | Body Type & Seating | Factory Price | Shipping Weight | Total Production |
Challenger Series - Six-Cyl | |||||
JL | 23 | 2 Dr Coupe | $2,727 | 3,020 lbs | Note 1 |
JH | 23 | 2 Dr Hardtop | $2,848 | 3,065 lbs | Note 1 |
JH | 27 | 2 Dr Convertible | $3,105 | 3,150 lbs | Note 2 |
Challenger Series - V-8 | |||||
JL | 23 | 2 Dr Coupe | $2,853 | 3,080 lbs | Note 1 |
JH | 23 | 2 Dr Hardtop | $2,950 | 3,120 lbs | Note 1 |
JH | 27 | 2 Dr Convertible | $3,207 | 3,210 lbs | Note 2 |
R/T Series | |||||
JS | 23 | 2 Dr Hardtop | $3,273 | 3,495 lbs | 4,630 |
Chassis Data
Model | Wheelbase | Overall Length | Width | Front Tread | Rear Tread | Tires |
Challenger | 110 in | 191.3 in | 76.3 in | 59.7 in | 61.6 in | 7.35 x 14 |
Challenger R/T | 110 in | 191.3 in | 76.3 in | 59.7 in | 61.6 in | F70 x 14 |
1971 Dodge Challenger Options
Description | Description |
225-cid/145-hp Slant Six | 426-cid/425-hp "HEMI" |
383-cid/275-hp V-8 | TorqueFlite Transmission |
383-cid/300-hp V-8 | 4-Speed Manual Transmission |
440-cid/370-hp V-8 | Power Brakes |
440-cid/385-hp V-8 "Six Pak" | Power Disc Brakes |
340-cid/275-hp V-8 | Power Steering |
Letter Code | Engine | Horsepower | Torque | Transmission | Carburetor |
B | 6-198 | 125 | Not Available | Not Available | 1 BC |
C | 6-225 | 145 | 215 | TorqueFlite, 3-Speed Manual | 1 BC |
G | 8-318 | 230 | 320 | TorqueFlite, 3 & 4-Speed Manual | 2 BC |
H | 8-340 | 275 | 340 | TorqueFlite, 3 & 4-Speed Manual | 4 BC |
J | 8-340 | 290 | 345 | TorqueFlite, 3 & 4-Speed Manual | 3 - 2 BC |
L | 8-383 | 275 | 390 | TorqueFlite | 2 BC |
L | 8-383 | 300 | Not Available | TorqueFlite, 3 & 4-Speed Manual | 4 BC |
N | 8-383 * | 335 | 425 | TorqueFlite, 3 & 4-Speed Manual | 4 BC |
R | 8-426 HEMI | 425 | 490 | TorqueFlite, 3 & 4-Speed Manual | 4 BC |
U | 8-440 * | 370 | 480 | TorqueFlite, 3 & 4-Speed Manual | 4 BC |
V | 8-440 | 385 | 490 | TorqueFlite, 3 & 4-Speed Manual | 3 - 2 BC |
Challenger Axle Ratios | |||||||||||||||
Engine | 6-198 | 6-225 | 8-318 | 8-340 | 8-383 | 8-426 | 8-440 | ||||||||
Locking / Non-Locking | L | NL | L | NL | L | NL | L | NL | L | NL | L | NL | L | NL | |
Ratio | 2.76 | x | x | x | x | ||||||||||
3.23 | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | |
3.54 | x | x | |||||||||||||
3.55 | x | x | x | x | |||||||||||
3.91 | x | x | |||||||||||||
4.10 | x | x | x | x |
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