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While [[Plymouth]] was one of the first [[Makes]] to introduce a [[Pony Car]] with its 1964 introduction of the [[Barracuda]], its sister division [[Dodge]], had to wait until 1970 for its first Pony Car -- the Challenger. While both the Dodge and Plymouth Pony Cars of 1970-1974 were [[E-Bodies]], the Challenger had a wheelbase 2" longer, mostly for it to compete with the  more luxurious Mercury Cougar.
 
While [[Plymouth]] was one of the first [[Makes]] to introduce a [[Pony Car]] with its 1964 introduction of the [[Barracuda]], its sister division [[Dodge]], had to wait until 1970 for its first Pony Car -- the Challenger. While both the Dodge and Plymouth Pony Cars of 1970-1974 were [[E-Bodies]], the Challenger had a wheelbase 2" longer, mostly for it to compete with the  more luxurious Mercury Cougar.
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With Pony Cars making a come back a few years ago, in 2008 Dodge brought back the Challenger, after a 34 year absence as an American Pony car. Like Ford with the Mustang, and Chevrolet with the Camaro -- the Challenger has a retro look to it, having a close resemblance to the Challenger of the early 70s.
 
With Pony Cars making a come back a few years ago, in 2008 Dodge brought back the Challenger, after a 34 year absence as an American Pony car. Like Ford with the Mustang, and Chevrolet with the Camaro -- the Challenger has a retro look to it, having a close resemblance to the Challenger of the early 70s.
  
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== 1970 - 1974 Dodge Challenger ==
 
== 1970 - 1974 Dodge Challenger ==
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* Pontiac Firebird
 
* Pontiac Firebird
 
* Mercury Cougar
 
* Mercury Cougar
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==== 1970 ====
 
==== 1970 ====
 
[[Image:1970DodgeChallengerHemi.jpg|thumb|400px|1970 Hemi Challenger]]
 
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===== [[Sub Models]] for 1971 =====
 
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**Convertible R/T: '''963'''
 
**Convertible R/T: '''963'''
  
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*Light Gold Metallic-FY4,  
 
*Light Gold Metallic-FY4,  
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*Cream-DY3,  
 
*Cream-DY3,  
 
*Panther Pink-FM3
 
*Panther Pink-FM3
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===== [[Engines]] for 1970 =====
 
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* V: 440 cu in (7.2 L) RB V8 Six-Pack: (3 × 2-barrel carburetors) 390 bhp  1970-1971
 
* V: 440 cu in (7.2 L) RB V8 Six-Pack: (3 × 2-barrel carburetors) 390 bhp  1970-1971
 
* R: 426 cu in (7 L) Hemi V8: 425 bhp costing an extra US$1,228 and very few sold. 1970-1971
 
* R: 426 cu in (7 L) Hemi V8: 425 bhp costing an extra US$1,228 and very few sold. 1970-1971
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* R: 426 cu in (7 L) Hemi V8: 425 bhp costing an extra US$1,228 and very few sold. 1970-1971
 
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===== [[Sub Models]] for 1972 =====
 
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*Hemi Orange-EV2,  
 
*Hemi Orange-EV2,  
 
*Top Banana-FY1
 
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*Height 50.9 in
 
*Height 50.9 in
 
*Wheelbase 110.0 in
 
*Wheelbase 110.0 in
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==== 1973 ====
 
==== 1973 ====
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*Top Banana-FY1,  
 
*Top Banana-FY1,  
 
*Light Green Metallic-GF3
 
*Light Green Metallic-GF3
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*Height 50.9 in
 
*Height 50.9 in
 
*Wheelbase 110.0 in
 
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==== 1974 Dodge Challenger ====
 
==== 1974 Dodge Challenger ====
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*Black-TX9,  
 
*Black-TX9,  
 
*Light Blue-HB1
 
*Light Blue-HB1
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===== [[Engines]] for 1974 =====
 
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* J: 360 cu in (5.9 L) LA V8: 245 bhp (183 kW) 1974
 
* J: 360 cu in (5.9 L) LA V8: 245 bhp (183 kW) 1974
  
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*Height 50.9 in
 
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*Wheelbase 110.0 in
 
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== 1978 - 1983  Dodge Challenger ==
 
== 1978 - 1983  Dodge Challenger ==
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In 1978, Chrysler partnered up with [[Mitsubishi]] to sell their small coupe sold overseas as the Sapporo through Dodge as the Challenger.  Plymouth sold virtually the same car (with a silver grill instead of the Challenger's black grill, and in different body colors) through its dealers. These cars came with an unusually large (for the era) 2.6 liter 4 cylinder engine. Mitsubishi had pioneered smoothing out the larger displacement 4-cylinder engines with its balanced crank shafts. The Challenger and Plymouth from this era had brisk performance, when compared to other 4-Cylinder Sport Coupes of the same era.
 
In 1978, Chrysler partnered up with [[Mitsubishi]] to sell their small coupe sold overseas as the Sapporo through Dodge as the Challenger.  Plymouth sold virtually the same car (with a silver grill instead of the Challenger's black grill, and in different body colors) through its dealers. These cars came with an unusually large (for the era) 2.6 liter 4 cylinder engine. Mitsubishi had pioneered smoothing out the larger displacement 4-cylinder engines with its balanced crank shafts. The Challenger and Plymouth from this era had brisk performance, when compared to other 4-Cylinder Sport Coupes of the same era.
  
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==== 1978 - 1983 Challenger Related Models ====
 
==== 1978 - 1983 Challenger Related Models ====
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* [[Plymouth]] [[Sapporo]]
 
* [[Plymouth]] [[Sapporo]]
  
 
==== 1978 Challenger ====
 
==== 1978 Challenger ====
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===== 1978 Challenger Colors =====
 
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===== 1978 Challenger Production Numbers =====
 
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==== 1979 Challenger ====
 
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===== 1979 Challenger Colors =====
 
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  a little collaborative help is needed for colors available specific to this year of Challenger
 
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===== 1979 Challenger Production Numbers =====
 
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==== 1980 Challenger ====
 
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===== 1980 Challenger Colors =====
 
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  a little collaborative help is needed for colors available specific to this year of Challenger
 
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===== 1980 Challenger Production Numbers =====
 
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==== 1981 Challenger ====
 
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===== 1981 Challenger Colors =====
 
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  a little collaborative help is needed for colors available specific to this year of Challenger
 
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===== 1981 Challenger Production Numbers =====
 
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==== 1982 Challenger ====
 
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  a little collaborative help is needed for information specific to this year of Challenger
 
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===== 1982 Challenger Colors =====
 
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  a little collaborative help is needed for colors available specific to this year of Challenger
 
  a little collaborative help is needed for colors available specific to this year of Challenger
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===== 1982 Challenger Production Numbers =====
 
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==== 1983 Challenger ====
 
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===== 1983 Challenger Colors =====
 
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  a little collaborative help is needed for colors available specific to this year of Challenger
 
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==== [[Concept Car]] ====
 
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==== [[Body Styles]] of the 2008 - 2011 Dodge Challenger ====
  
 
All 2008 up versions of the Dodge Challenger are a 2-Door [[Coupe]]
 
All 2008 up versions of the Dodge Challenger are a 2-Door [[Coupe]]
  
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[[LC-Body]]
 
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* [[Chrysler]] [[300]]
 
* [[Chrysler]] [[300]]
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* Dodge [[Magnum]]
  
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* 6.1 L (370 cu in) HEMI V8
 
* 6.1 L (370 cu in) HEMI V8
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* 3.5 L (214 cu in) SOHC V6 (2009 & later)
 
* 3.5 L (214 cu in) SOHC V6 (2009 & later)
  
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* 4-speed Automatic (2009 & later V6)
 
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* Length 197.7 in
 
* Length 197.7 in
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===== SE =====
 
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Vanishing Point Challenger

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Background:

While Plymouth was one of the first Makes to introduce a Pony Car with its 1964 introduction of the Barracuda, its sister division Dodge, had to wait until 1970 for its first Pony Car -- the Challenger. While both the Dodge and Plymouth Pony Cars of 1970-1974 were E-Bodies, the Challenger had a wheelbase 2" longer, mostly for it to compete with the more luxurious Mercury Cougar.

From 1978 to 1983, Dodge sold a version of the 4-cylinder Mitsubishi Plymouth Sapporo through its dealers as the Challenger. The main difference being the colors offered by each of the divisions, and the Sapporo having a Silver colored plastic grill while the Challenger had a black colored plastic grill.

With Pony Cars making a come back a few years ago, in 2008 Dodge brought back the Challenger, after a 34 year absence as an American Pony car. Like Ford with the Mustang, and Chevrolet with the Camaro -- the Challenger has a retro look to it, having a close resemblance to the Challenger of the early 70s.


This Wiki is well underway, but can still use your help!

Please take a moment to add any small amount of information that you might have on this topic. It is through this type of collaboration that the MoparWiki will grow into being the Ultimate Mopar Infobase. Please fill in any missing information you know to be factual. Correct any you know to be inaccurate.



1970 - 1974 Dodge Challenger

Model Predecessor

The Challenger is the first and only Pony Car for Dodge

Model Successor

The Challenger is the first and only Pony Car for Dodge

Export Versions

The export versions were basically the same as the domestic version. For a brief period they were sold in France through Simca, and a version was assembled in Switzerland to Swiss standard by AMAG. Both version are very rare today.

1970 - 1974 Challenger Related Models

Competition

  • Ford Mustang
  • Chevrolet Camaro
  • Pontiac Firebird
  • Mercury Cougar
  • AMC Javelin

Platform

All of the first generation Dodge Challengers were on the 1970-1974 E-Body, which was a modified version of the B-Body -- as used exclusively for the 197-1974 Plymouth Barracuda/Cuda and Dodge Challenger.

Year by Year Changes, Production Numbers, and Cost:

The below is information specific to the individual years of the first version of the Challenger.

1970

1970 Hemi Challenger
Sub Models for 1971
Challenger T/A
need for some collaboration on the T/A
(Details, Colors, Production Numbers)
Challenger R/T
need for some collaboration on the RT
(Details, Colors, Production Numbers)
Challenger SE
need for some collaboration on the SE
(Details, Colors, Production Numbers)
Production Numbers for 1971
  • 1970 = 76,935 *includes 2,539 T/As
    • Hardtop I6: 9,929
    • Hardtop V8:. 39,350*
    • Sports hardtop I6: 350
    • Sports hardtop V8: 5,873
    • Convertible I6: 378
    • Convertible V8: 2,543
    • Hardtop R/T: 13,796
    • Special Edition hardtop R/T: 3,753
    • Convertible R/T: 963
Available Colors for 1971
  • Light Gold Metallic-FY4,
  • Plum Crazy (purple)-FC7,
  • Sublime (green)-FJ5,
  • Go-Mango(orange)-EK2,
  • Hemi Orange-EV2,
  • Banana (yellow)-FY1,
  • Light Blue Metallic-EB3,
  • Bright Blue Metallic-EB5,
  • Dark Blue Metallic-EB7,
  • Rallye Red-FE5,
  • Light Green Metallic-FF4,
  • Dark Green Metallic-EF8,
  • Dark Burnt Orange-FK5,
  • Beige-BL1,
  • Dark Tan Metallic-FT6,
  • White-EW1,
  • Black-TX9,
  • Cream-DY3,
  • Panther Pink-FM3
Engines for 1970
  • C: 225 cu in (3.7 L) Slant 6 I6: 145 bhp
  • G: 318 cu in (5.2 L) LA V8: 230 bhp
  • H: 340 cu in (5.6 L) LA V8: 275 bhp
  • J: 340 cu in (5.6 L) LA V8 Six-Pack: 290 bhp 1970 *T/A ONLY
  • L: 383 cu in (6.3 L) B V8: 290 bhp and 330 bhp (246 kW) 1970-1971
  • N: 383 cu in (6.3 L) B V8: 335 bhp 1970-1971
  • U: 440 cu in (7.2 L) RB V8: Available in Magnum 4-barrel carbureted form 375 bhp 1970-1971
  • V: 440 cu in (7.2 L) RB V8 Six-Pack: (3 × 2-barrel carburetors) 390 bhp 1970-1971
  • R: 426 cu in (7 L) Hemi V8: 425 bhp costing an extra US$1,228 and very few sold. 1970-1971
Transmissions for 1970
need Collaboration on the available transmissions for 1970
Length, width, height, wheelbase for 1970
  • Length 191.3 in
  • Width 76.1 in
  • Height 50.9 in
  • Wheelbase 110.0 in

1971

1971 Challenger R/T 340
Sub Models for 1971
Production Numbers for 1971
  • 1971 = 26,299
    • Hardtop I6: 1,672
    • Hardtop V8: 18,956
    • Convertible I6: 83
    • Convertible V8: 1,774
    • Hardtop V8 R/T: 3,814
Available Colors for 1971
  • Light Gunmetal Metallic-GA4,
  • Light Blue Metallic-GB2,
  • Bright Blue Metallic-GB5,
  • Dark Blue Metallic-GB7,
  • Dark Green Metallic-GF7,
  • Light Green Metallic-GF3,
  • Gold Metallic-GY8,
  • Dark Gold Metallic-GY9,
  • Dark Bronze Metallic-GK6,
  • Tan Metallic-GT5,
  • Bright Red-FE5,
  • Bright White-GW3,
  • Black-TX9,
  • Butterscotch-EL5,
  • Citron Yella-GY3,
  • Hemi Orange-EV2,
  • Green Go-FJ6,
  • Plum Crazy-FC7,
  • Top Banana-FY1
Engines for 1971
  • C: 225 cu in (3.7 L) Slant 6 I6: 145 bhp
  • G: 318 cu in (5.2 L) LA V8: 230 bhp
  • H: 340 cu in (5.6 L) LA V8: 275 bhp
  • J: 340 cu in (5.6 L) LA V8 Six-Pack: 290 bhp 1970 *T/A ONLY
  • L: 383 cu in (6.3 L) B V8: 290 bhp and 330 bhp (246 kW) 1970-1971
  • N: 383 cu in (6.3 L) B V8: 335 bhp 1970-1971
  • U: 440 cu in (7.2 L) RB V8: Available in Magnum 4-barrel carbureted form 375 bhp 1970-1971
  • V: 440 cu in (7.2 L) RB V8 Six-Pack: (3 × 2-barrel carburetors) 390 bhp 1970-1971
  • R: 426 cu in (7 L) Hemi V8: 425 bhp costing an extra US$1,228 and very few sold. 1970-1971
Transmissions for 1971
need Collaboration on the available transmissions for 1971
Length, width, height, wheelbase
  • Length 191.3 in
  • Width 76.1 in
  • Height 50.9 in
  • Wheelbase 110.0 in

1972

Sub Models for 1972
Production Numbers for 1972
  • 1972 = 22,919
    • Hardtop I6: 842
    • Hardtop V8: 15,175
    • Hardtop V8 Rallye: 8,123
Available Colors for 1972
  • Light Blue-HB1,
  • Bright Blue Metallic-HB5,
  • Bright Red-FE5,
  • Light Green Metallic-GF3,
  • Dark Green Metallic-GF7,
  • Eggshell White-GW1, Black-TX9,
  • Honeydew-GY4,
  • Light Gold-GY5,
  • Gold Metallic-GY8,
  • Dark Gold Metallic-GY9,
  • Dark Tan Metallic-GT8,
  • Light Gunmetal Metallic-GA4,
  • Medium Tan Metallic-GA4,
  • Super Blue-GB3,
  • Hemi Orange-EV2,
  • Top Banana-FY1
Engines for 1972
  • G: 318 cu in (5.2 L) LA V8: 230 bhp (172 kW) 1970-1974
  • H: 340 cu in (5.6 L) LA V8: 275 bhp (205 kW) 1970-1973
Transmissions for 1972
need Collaboration on the available transmissions for 1972
Length, width, height, wheelbase for 1972
  • Length 191.3 in
  • Width 76.1 in
  • Height 50.9 in
  • Wheelbase 110.0 in

1973

Sub Models for 1973
Production Numbers for 1973
  • 1973 = 27,930
    • Note: All models were V8-powered hardtops
Available Colors for 1973
  • Black-TX9,
  • Dark Silver Metallic-JA5,
  • Eggshell White-EW1,
  • Parchment-HL4,
  • Light Gold-JY3,
  • Dark Gold Metallic-JY9,
  • Gold Metallic-JY6,
  • Bronze Metallic-GK6,
  • Pale Green-JF1,
  • Dark Green Metallic-JF8,
  • Light Blue-HB1,
  • Super Blue-TB3,
  • Bright Blue Metallic-GB5,
  • Bright Red-FE5,
  • Top Banana-FY1,
  • Light Green Metallic-GF3
Engines for 1973
  • G: 318 cu in (5.2 L) LA V8: 230 bhp (172 kW) 1970-1974
  • H: 340 cu in (5.6 L) LA V8: 275 bhp (205 kW) 1970-1973
Transmissions for 1973
need Collaboration on the available transmissions for 1973
Length, width, height, wheelbase for 1973
  • Length 191.3 in
  • Width 76.1 in
  • Height 50.9 in
  • Wheelbase 110.0 in

1974 Dodge Challenger

Sub Models for 1974
Production Numbers for 1974
  • 1974 = 11,354
    • Note: All models were V8-powered hardtops
Available Colors for 1974
  • Yellow Blaze-KY5,
  • Golden Fawn-KY4,
  • Parchment-HL4,
  • Bright Red-FE5,
  • Deep Sherwood Metallic (Green)-KG8,
  • Eggshell White-EW1,
  • Black-TX9,
  • Light Blue-HB1
Engines for 1974
  • G: 318 cu in (5.2 L) LA V8: 230 bhp (172 kW) 1970-1974
  • J: 360 cu in (5.9 L) LA V8: 245 bhp (183 kW) 1974
Transmissions for 1974
need Collaboration on the available transmissions for 1974

Length, width, height, wheelbase for 1974

  • Length 191.3 in
  • Width 76.1 in
  • Height 50.9 in
  • Wheelbase 110.0 in

1978 - 1983 Dodge Challenger

1978 Challenger Brochure

The Forgotten Challengers

In 1978, Chrysler partnered up with Mitsubishi to sell their small coupe sold overseas as the Sapporo through Dodge as the Challenger. Plymouth sold virtually the same car (with a silver grill instead of the Challenger's black grill, and in different body colors) through its dealers. These cars came with an unusually large (for the era) 2.6 liter 4 cylinder engine. Mitsubishi had pioneered smoothing out the larger displacement 4-cylinder engines with its balanced crank shafts. The Challenger and Plymouth from this era had brisk performance, when compared to other 4-Cylinder Sport Coupes of the same era.


Body Styles

The only version of this era Challenger was a 2-Door Sport Coupe

Platform For 1978 - 1983 Dodge Challenger

Engines 1978 - 1983 Dodge Challenger

  • 1.6 L (98 cu in)
  • 2.6 L (159 cu in)

Transmissions 1978 - 1983 Dodge Challenger

  • 5-speed Manual
  • 3-speed Automatic

Length, width, height, wheelbase 1978 - 1983 Dodge Challenger

178.1 in, 65.9 in, 53 in-53 in.3, 99.6 in

1978 - 1983 Challenger Related Models

1978 Challenger

a little collaborative help is needed for information specific to this year of Challenger
1978 Challenger Colors
a little collaborative help is needed for colors available specific to this year of Challenger
1978 Challenger Production Numbers

1979 Challenger

a little collaborative help is needed for information specific to this year of Challenger
1979 Challenger Colors
a little collaborative help is needed for colors available specific to this year of Challenger
1979 Challenger Production Numbers

1980 Challenger

a little collaborative help is needed for information specific to this year of Challenger
1980 Challenger Colors
a little collaborative help is needed for colors available specific to this year of Challenger
1980 Challenger Production Numbers

1981 Challenger

a little collaborative help is needed for information specific to this year of Challenger
1981 Challenger Colors
a little collaborative help is needed for colors available specific to this year of Challenger
1981 Challenger Production Numbers

1982 Challenger

a little collaborative help is needed for information specific to this year of Challenger
1982 Challenger Colors
a little collaborative help is needed for colors available specific to this year of Challenger
1982 Challenger Production Numbers

1983 Challenger

a little collaborative help is needed for information specific to this year of Challenger
1983 Challenger Colors
a little collaborative help is needed for colors available specific to this year of Challenger
1983 Challenger Production Numbers

2008 - 2011 Dodge Challenger

Compare 1970 with 2008 Challenger

Concept Car

the Challenger started as a Concept Car prior to to being approved for production
some collaborative help on the Concept car would be helpful to this wiki

Body Styles of the 2008 - 2011 Dodge Challenger

All 2008 up versions of the Dodge Challenger are a 2-Door Coupe

Platform of the 2008 - 2011 Dodge Challenger

LC-Body

Related Models to the 2008 - 2011 Dodge Challenger

Engines of the 2008 - 2011 Dodge Challenger

  • 6.1 L (370 cu in) HEMI V8
  • 5.7 L (345 cu in) HEMI V8 (2009 & later)
  • 3.5 L (214 cu in) SOHC V6 (2009 & later)

Transmissions of the 2008 - 2011 Dodge Challenger

  • 4-speed Automatic (2009 & later V6)
  • 5-speed Automatic
  • 6-speed Manual (2009 & later)

Length, width, height, wheelbase of the 2008 - 2011 Dodge Challenger

  • Length 197.7 in
  • Width 75.7 in
  • Height 57.0 in
  • Wheelbase 116.0 in


2008 Challenger

need collaboration on the Challenger for 2008
Colors Available for the 2008 Challenger
a little collaborative help is needed for colors available specific to this year of Challenger
Production Number Breakdown for the 2008 Challenger
SE
R/T
SRT-8
Special Packages
There have been a number of Limited Production
Models of the 2008 version of the Challenger
We are looking for a little help (collaboration) 
with listing and describing these Limited Productions


2009 Challenger

need collaboration on the Challenger for 2009
Colors Available for the 2009 Challenger
a little collaborative help is needed for colors available specific to this year of Challenger
Production Number Breakdown for the 2009 Challenger
SE
R/T
SRT-8
Special Packages
There have been a number of Limited Production
Models of the 2009 version of the Challenger
We are looking for a little help (collaboration) 
with listing and describing these Limited Productions


2010 Challenger

need collaboration on the Challenger for 2010
Colors Available for the 2010 Challenger
a little collaborative help is needed for colors available specific to this year of Challenger
Production Number Breakdown for the 2010 Challenger
SE
R/T
SRT-8
Special Packages
There have been a number of Limited Production
Models of the 2010 version of the Challenger
We are looking for a little help (collaboration) 
with listing and describing these Limited Productions

2011 Challenger

need collaboration on the Challenger for 2011
Colors Available for the 2011 Challenger
a little collaborative help is needed for colors available specific to this year of Challenger
Production Number Breakdown for the 2011 Challenger
SE
R/T
SRT-8
Special Packages
There have been a number of Limited Production
Models of the 2011 version of the Challenger
We are looking for a little help (collaboration) 
with listing and describing these Limited Productions

SRT-10 Concept

Drag Pack

Doug Duell and his S/S Challenger


2009 Drag Packs
need some help here to tell of the
number produced, engines and
transmissions offered etc...
Current 2009 Roster

The below is a roster of owners of the 2009 Drag Packs. Please update any verified changes my adding an entry for that number under the previous owner, without removing the previous owner.


1. Don Garlits 6.1 A/SA
2. Larry Griffith
3. Randy Warford
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6. Irvin Johns
7. Jim Pancake
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9. At Donato Engineering being prepared for owner in Sweden 6.1 Manual Black RaceJunk
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11. Fred Hanson 6.1
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13. PB Candies 6.1
14. Jeg Couglin Jr.
15. Al Carpiniello 6.1 Auto
16. Jeff Teuton 5.9 Magnum
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18. Scott Justo
19. Derek Atwill (6.1) Ottawa Ontario
20. Mel Warford Current Status
21. Mike Booker
22. Chuck Lofgren 6.1
23. At Donato Engineering being prepared for owner in Sweden
24. David Wertman 6.1 Auto A/SA
25. Tom Lee 6.1
26. Larry Curtis 6.1
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28. On Racing Junk 6.1 Manual
29. Tom Gaynor 6.1
30. John McLeod
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40. Denny Bairel 5.7 6-speed
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43. Mack Reeves 6.1 MoparMack
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47. J.C. Beattie Jr
48. John Overby 6.1 Auto
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Reference for 2009 Roster: http://www.moparstyle.com/forums/2008-up-challengers-se-rt-srt8/9364-challenger-drag-pack-roster.html


2010 Drag Pack
need some help here to tell of the number produced, engines and transmissions offered etc...
Current 2010 Roster

The below is a roster of owners of the 2010 Drag Packs. Please update any verified changes my adding an entry for that number under the previous owner, without removing the previous owner


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