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| 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 |
NOTES:
- Combined Total - 23,088
- Combined Total - 2,165
- Additional Challenger R/T Information: The "HEMI" engine was installed into 71 hardtops. The "440 Six-Pak" was installed into 250 hardtops.
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 |
VIN Decoding
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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 |
Engine Options
Location Of Engine Code: 6-Cyl - Right front of block, below cylinder
head. Small-Block V-8 - Left front of block, below cylinder head. Big-Block
V-8 - Left rear of block, near oil pan flange.
| 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 |
Notes:
- * High Performance
Available Transmissions
| Transmission | Location |
| TorqueFlite | Stamped on the transmission oil pan rail. |
| 3-Speed Manual | Not Available |
| 4-Speed Manual | Not Available |
| Identification Number | Transmission Type |
| 3535804 | TorqueFlite |
| 3515806 | TorqueFlite |
| 3515841 | TorqueFlite |
| 3515842 | TorqueFlite |
| 3515843 | TorqueFlite |
| 3515844 | TorqueFlite |
| 3515845 | TorqueFlite |
| 3515846 | TorqueFlite |
| 3515847 | TorqueFlite |
| 3515848 | TorqueFlite |
| 3515849 | TorqueFlite |
| 3515850 | TorqueFlite |
| 3515851 | TorqueFlite |
| 3515852 | TorqueFlite |
Axle Decoding
Location Of Axle Codes: A metal tag is bolted to the assembly, giving the axle ratio or tooth count (if tooth count - divide the larger number by the smaller number, this is the ratio.) Locking axles have a metal tag with the letter "S" on it.
Note: Since tags can easily be missing, the approximate ratio can be determined by marking both the a wheel and the driveshaft; turn the wheel one complete turn and the number of times the driveshaft rotates is the ratio. Locking axles can be identified by raising the complete axle assembly and turning one wheel; if the other wheel turns the the same direction it is a locking axle and if it turns the opposite direction it is a non-locking axle.
| 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 | |||||||||||
Interior and Exterior Paint Chips
- 1971 Dodge Exterior Paint Codes.
The first Paint Code identifies the roof or accent color. The second Paint Code identifies the body color. (For example, the combination X9-B2 on a Dodge would indicate the roof or accent area is in Black and the body is finished in Light Blue Metallic.) Paint code plates are located in the engine compartment on the left wheel housing, the fender side shield, or the radiator yoke.
| Color Name / Code | Color Image | Color Name / Code | Color Image |
A4 - Light Gunmetal Metallic |
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K6 - Dark Bronze Metallic Lucite® Code - 5257LM "Centari" Code - 5257AW Dulux® Code - 5257DH |
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A8 - Dark Gray Metallic |
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L5 - Butterscotch Lucite® Code - 5267L "Centari" Code - 5267A Dulux® Code - 5267D |
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| B2 - Light Blue Metallic Lucite® Code - 5247L "Centari" Code - 5247A Dulux® Code - 5247D |
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Q5 - Turquoise Metallic Lucite® Code - 5268LH "Centari" Code - 5268A Dulux® Code - 5268D |
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B5 - Bright Blue Metallic |
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T2 - Tan Metallic |
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B7 - Dark Blue Metallic |
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T8 - Dark Tan Metallic |
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C7 - Plum Metallic |
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V2 - Hemi Orange |
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C8 - Indigo Metallic |
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W1 - White Lucite® Code - 4996L "Centari" Code - 4996A Dulux® Code - 4996D |
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E5 - Bright Red |
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W3 - Brite White Lucite® Code - 5265L "Centari" Code - 5265A Dulux® Code - 5265D |
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| E7 - Burgundy Metallic Lucite® Code - 5253LM "Centari" Code - 5253AW Dulux® Code - 5253DH |
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X9 - Black Lucite® Code - 99L "Centari" Code - 99A Dulux® Code - 93-005 |
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| F3 - Medium Green Metallic Lucite® Code - 5254L "Centari" Code - 5254A Dulux® Code - 5254D |
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Y3 - Citron Yella Lucite® Code - 5308LH "Centari" Code - 5308AH Dulux® Code - 5308DH |
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| F7 - Dark Green Metallic Lucite® Code - 5255L "Centari" Code - 5255A Dulux® Code - 5255D |
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Y4 - Gold Lucite® Code - 5263L "Centari" Code - 5263A Dulux® Code - 5263D |
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| J4 - Moss Green Metallic Lucite® Code - 5307LM "Centari" Code - 5307AW Dulux® Code - 5307DH |
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Y8 - Gold Metallic Lucite® Code - 5309LH "Centari" Code - 5309AM Dulux® Code - 5309DH |
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| J6 - Green Go Lucite® Code - 5127L "Centari" Code - 5127A Dulux® Code - 5127D |
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Y9 - Dark Gold Metallic Lucite® Code - 5266LH "Centari" Code - 5266AM Dulux® Code - 5266DM |
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- 1971 Dodge Interior Paint Codes
| Color Name / Code | Color Image | Color Name / Code | Color Image |
| White Lucite® Code - 9845L |
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Dark Green Metallic Lucite® Code - 9836LH |
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| Light Gold Lucite® Code - 9847L |
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Light Blue Metallic Lucite® Code - 9832L |
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| Light Gold Metallic Lucite® Code - 9837L |
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Medium Blue Metallic Lucite® Code - 9834L |
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| Medium Gold Metallic Lucite® Code - 9846LH |
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Bright Blue Metallic Lucite® Code - 9833L |
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| Medium Dark Saddle Lucite® Code - 9839L |
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Medium Blue Gray Metallic Lucite® Code - 9843L |
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| Medium Russet Lucite® Code - 9840L |
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Black Lucite® Code - 9844 |
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| Trunk Colors (spatter finish) |
Three-Tone Black & Gray = 389-2076 |
