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Dodge Challenger

(1972 model)

Brief specs of 1972 Dodge Challenger

2-door 2+2-seater fixed-head coupé, petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 16-valve V engine, OHV (overhead valve, I-head), 5210 cm3 / 317.9 cu in / 317.9 cu in, 111.9 kW / 150.1 hp / 150.1 hp @ 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm, 353.0 N·m / 260.4 lb·ft / 260.4 lb·ft @ 1600 rpm / 1600 rpm / 1600 rpm, manual 3-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 148 km/h / 92 mph / 92 mph top speed

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)DodgeIssued from1972
ModelChallengerIssued until
SerieChallengerNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerChrysler LLCCountryUS

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typefixed-head coupéNumber of seats2+2
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)5430 l / 191.76 cu ft / 191.76 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4859 mm / 191.3 in / 191.3 inTotal (curb) weight1460 kg / 3219 lb / 3219 lb
Width1938 mm / 76.3 in / 76.3 inDry weight
Height1293 mm / 50.9 in / 50.9 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2794 mm / 110.0 in / 110.0 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1516 mm / 59.7 in / 59.7 inTowing weight
Track rear1565 mm / 61.6 in / 61.6 inWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearance132 mm / 5.2 in / 5.2 inFuel capacity68 l / 15.0 UK gal / 18.0 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.74  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)0.4Frontal area (A)2.13 m2 / 22.9 sq ft / 22.9 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)0.85 m2 / 9.2 sq ft / 9.2 sq ft (est.)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)21.2 kW / 28.4 hp / 28.4 hp (est.)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders8
Engine TypeV engine (Inline, 6 cylinder)Total number of valves16
Engine ManufacturerChryslerValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore99.3 mm / 3.91 in / 3.91 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke84.1 mm / 3.31 in / 3.31 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1.18
Fuel supply1 Ca carbEngine displacement5210 cm3 / 317.9 cu in / 317.9 cu in
Engine Main bearings5Unitary capacity651.25 cm3/cylinder / 39.742 cu in/cylinder / 39.742 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignOHV (overhead valve, I-head)Compression ratio8.6 : 1
SumpMax. output power111.9 kW / 150.1 hp / 150.1 hp at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque353.0 N·m / 260.4 lb·ft / 260.4 lb·ft at 1600 rpm / 1600 rpm / 1600 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output (power at the wheels)44.8 kW / 60.0 hp / 60.0 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output21.5 kW/l / 0.472 bhp/cu in / 0.472 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converternoSpecific torque67.8 N·m/l / 0.59 lb·ft/cu in / 0.59 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears3
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio1
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed148 km/h / 92 mph / 92 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio102.7 kW/ton / 77.8 bhp/ton / 77.8 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions
  Range

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steeringrecirculating ballSteering details
Turns lock-to-lock5.3Turning circle12.9 m / 42.3 ft / 42.3 ft
Suspension frontIndependent, Wishbone (A-arm, control arm), Trailing link, Torsion bar, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB)Suspension rearLive axle, Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontdrumBrakes reardrum
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsBraked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Dodge Challenger

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