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A sporty coupe produced by Dodge. The first Challenger was produced from 1970-1974. It was followed up by the 1978-1983 model, which was a Mitsubishi Galant Lambda sold as a Dodge Challenger. The third version of the Challenger began production with the 2008 model year, and it is a retro-styled modern version of the first generation Challenger.
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1st Generation - 3rd Generation Page Sections 1978 Specifications Photographs |
| Chassis | |
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| Body Style | 5-passenger Coupe |
| Drivetrain | |
| Layout | Front engine, rear drive |
| Exterior Dimensions | |
| Length | 153.3" |
| Width | 66.0" |
| Height | 51.7" |
| Wheelbase | 99" |
| Ground Clearance | 5.7" |
| Track (F/R) | 54.0"/54.0" |
| Engine | |
| Type | Inline 4-cylinder |
| Displacement | 156 cu. in./2555cc/2.6L |
| Bore & Stroke | 3.59" x 3.86" 91.4mm x 98.0mm |
| Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 |
| Valvetrain | Overhead Camshaft (OHC) |
| Materials | Cast iron block, aluminum head |
| Construction | 5 main bearings |
| Fuel System | 2-barrel carburetor |
| Horsepower | 105hp @ 5000rpm |
| Torque | 139 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm |
| Oil Capacity | 4.8 quarts |
| Cooling System Capacity | 9.5 quarts |
| Transmission & Final Drive | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Final Drive Ratio | 3.3:1 |
| Suspension & Steering | |
| Front | Indepedent struts w/coil springs & stabilizer link |
| Rear | Live axle, coil spring, tube shocks, upper and lower control arms |
| Steering | Recirculating ball w/power assist |
| Turns, Lock-to-Lock | 3.5 |
| Turning Circle, Curb-to-Curb | 16.7' |
| Brakes, Wheels & Tires | |
| Front Brakes | 9.9" disc |
| Rear Brakes | 9.6" disc |
| Wheels | 14x5.5" aluminum alloy |
| Tires | 195/70 HR14 rayon/polyester tubeless radial |
| Tire Pressure (F/R) | 28 psi/28 psi |
| Weights & Capacities | |
| Curb Weight | 2698 lbs. |
| Weight Distribution (F/R) | 1470 lbs./1228 lbs. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.7 gallons |
| Trunk Capacity | 7.8 cu. ft. |
| Performance | |
| 0-30 mph | 4.6 seconds* |
| 0-40 mph | 7.8 seconds* |
| 0-50 mph | 10.1 seconds* |
| 0-60 mph | 14.7 seconds* |
| 0-70 mph | 20.2 seconds* |
| 0-80 mph | 28.2 seconds* |
| Quarter Mile | 19.4 second @ 69.5 mph |
| 30-0 mph | 37.3'* |
| 60-0 mph | 186.0'* |
| Power to Weight Ratio | 25.6 lbs./horsepower |
| Economy | |
| EPA Estimate | 24 mpg city/35 mpg highway |
| EPA Weighted Average | 28 mpg |
| Motor Trend 73-mile Test Loop | 29.2 mpg* |
| Price | |
| Base Price | $5,761 |
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1971/2008 Indianapolis 500 Pace Car Built by Bob Deneen Photo ©2011 Bill Crittenden C.A.R.S. in Miniature February 2011 Meeting February 12, 2011 View photo of 1971 & 2008 Dodge Challenger Indianapolis 500 Pace Car - 2,227KB |
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1971/2008 Indianapolis 500 Pace Car Built by Bob Deneen Photo ©2011 Bill Crittenden C.A.R.S. in Miniature February 2011 Meeting February 12, 2011 View photo of 1971 & 2008 Dodge Challenger Indianapolis 500 Pace Car - 3,097KB |
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Featured Vehicle Image Mid-2011 to January 2012 Photo ©2008 Bill Crittenden 28KB |
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