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| 1971 Dodge Charger |
1971 Dodge Charger
The 1971 Charger was completely restyled thus making it more distinguishable from the coronet. They had a new 115 in. wheelbase, was available as a coupe or a hardtop and you had three different series to choose from. They had full width bumpers, a grille split in the center by a large vertical divider, small trunk spoiler, and six square taillights. You could get a standard Charger, a Charger 500, and a Charger R/T. New was the Charger Super Bee which was a low cost high-performance package. It had all of the standard Charger features plus heavy-duty brakes, heavy-duty shock absorbers, Rallye suspensions, Rallye instrumentation, 3-Speed manual transmission, and a 383-cid V-8 engine.
Dodge Charger SE - SE stands for Special Edition and it's the top-line Charger. All Chargers keep the familiar wedge shape but SEs, 500s and -RTs have tilted taillights. The Dodge Charger features a common 115-in. wheelbase and have a sleeker, rounder look due to more side-glass curvature. Interesting features on some of the Chrysler cars are a built-in cassette tape player, recorder (with mic) and a headlamp washer.
1971 Dodge Charger Factory Specifications & Production
| Model Number | Body/Style Number | Body Type & Seating | Factory Price | Shipping Weight | Total Production |
| Charger - Six-Cyl | |||||
| WL | 21 | 2 Dr Coupe | $2,707 | 3,215 lbs | Note 1 |
| WH | 23 | 2 Dr Hardtop | $2,975 | 3,325 lbs | Note 1 |
| Charger - V-8 | |||||
| WL | 21 | 2 Dr Coupe | $2,802 | 3,240 lbs | Note 1 |
| WH | 23 | 2 Dr Hardtop | $3,070 | 3,350 lbs | Note 1 |
| Charger 500 | |||||
| WP | 23 | 2 Dr Hardtop | $3,223 | 3,350 lbs | 11,948 |
| WP | 23 | 2 Dr Super Bee Hardtop | $3,271 | 3,640 lbs | 5,054 |
| WP | 29 | 2 Dr SE Hardtop | $3,422 | 3,375 lbs | 15,811 |
| Charger R/T | |||||
| WS | 23 | 2 Dr Hardtop | $3,777 | 3,685 lbs | 3,118 |
Notes:
- The combined production of Models WL21 and WH23 was 46,183.
- Additional Charger Super Bee & R/T Information: The "HEMI" engine was installed into 22 hardtop Super Bees and 63 hardtop R/Ts. The "440 Six-Pak" was installed into 99 hardtop Super Bees and 178 hardtop R/Ts.
Chassis Specifications
From 1966 to 1974, the Charger was based on the Chrysler B platform.
| Model | Wheelbase | Overall Length | Width | Front Tread | Rear Tread | Tires |
| Charger 6-Cyl/V-8 | 115 in | 205.4 in | 79.1 in | 60.1 in | 62 in | E78 x 14 |
| Charger R/T & Super Bee | 115 in | 205.4 in | 79.1 in | 60.1 in | 62 in | F70 x 14 |
VIN Decoding
Serial Numbers were on the instrument panel, visible thru the windshield, and on the bottom line of a separate plate(fender tag) under the hood. |
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Options & Accessories
| Description | Description |
| Performance Axle Package | 4-Speed Manual Transmission |
| High Performance Axle Package | TorqueFlite Transmission |
| Track Pak | Air Conditioning |
| Super Track Pak | Cassette Tape Player & Recorder |
| 440-cid "Six Pack" | Automatic Speed Control |
| 426-cid "HEMI" | Tilt Steering Wheel |
| Body Color Bumpers | Sun Roof |
| Power Disc Brakes | Headlight Washers |
| "TUFF" Steering Wheel | 6-Way Bucket Seats |
| Front & Rear Spoiler | Concealed Headlights |
| Rear Spoiler | Rear Window Defogger |
| Ram Charger Hood | Variable Speed Windshield Wipers |
| Chrome Exhaust Tips | Headlight Delay |
| Rallye Wheels | AM/FM Stereo Radio |
| Road Wheels | Upper Level Fresh-Air Ventilation |
| Wire Wheel Covers | Fender Mounted Turn Signals |
| Raised White Letter Tires | Music Master Radio |
| Power Steering | Hood Hold Down Pins |
| Power Windows | Urethane Painted Bumper Package |
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 | 180 | TorqueFlite, 3-Speed Manual | 1 BC |
| C | 6-225 | 145 | 215 | TorqueFlite, 3-Speed Manual | 1 BC | E | 6-Special Order | Not Available | Not Available | TorqueFlite, 3-Speed Manual | Not Available | 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 |
| K | 8-360 | 255 | 360 | TorqueFlite, 3 & 4-Speed Manual | 2 BC |
| L | 8-383 | 290 | 390 | TorqueFlite | 2 BC |
| N | 8-383 | 330 | 425 | 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 |
| T | 8-440 | 350 | 480 | TorqueFlite, 3 & 4-Speed Manual | 4 BC |
| U | 8-440 * | 375 | 480 | TorqueFlite, 3 & 4-Speed Manual | 4 BC |
| V | 8-440 | 390 | 480 | TorqueFlite, 3 & 4-Speed Manual | 3 - 2 BC |
| Z | 8-Special Order | Not Available | Not Available | TorqueFlite, 3 & 4-Speed Manual | Not Available |
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.
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| Engine | 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 | |
| Ratio | 2.45 | x | |||||||||||
| 2.71 | x | ||||||||||||
| 2.76 | x | x | x | ||||||||||
| 2.93 | x | ||||||||||||
| 2.94 | x | x | x | x | x | x | |||||||
| 3.21 | x | ||||||||||||
| 3.23 | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | |
| 3.54 | x | x | |||||||||||
| 3.55 | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | |||||
| 3.91 | x | x | |||||||||||
| 4.10 | x | x | x | ||||||||||
Interior and Exterior Paint Chips
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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 |
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