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

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 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. 1971 Dodge Interior Paint Codes