1973 Dodge Charger

Again in 1973, the Charger was an intermediate model. The grille was slightly revised and the new taillights featured 22 individual lenses. The most noticeable change thought was probably the new roof line around the quarter windows. The new window line was more conservative than previous years, but was received well by the consumers. The Charger Rallye option was still available and came with a 318 standard. However you could still get the 440-cid 4 BC engine.    

1973 Dodge Charger Specification and Production

Model Number	Body/Style Number	Body Type & Seating	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Total Production
Charger - Six-Cyl
WL	21	2 Dr Coupe	$2,810	3,395 lbs	Note 1
WH	23	2 Dr Hardtop	$3,060	3,450 lbs	Note 2
Charger - V-8
WL	21	2 Dr Coupe	$2,922	3,460 lbs	Note 1
WH	23	2 Dr Hardtop	$3,171	3,480 lbs	Note 2
Charger SE
WP	29	2 Dr Hardtop Coupe	$3,375	3,540 lbs	61,908

Notes: The combined production of Models WL21 was 11,995. The combined production of Models WH23 was 45,415.

Chassis Data

Model	Wheelbase	Overall Length	Width	Front Tread	Rear Tread	Tires
Charger 6-Cyl/V-8	115 in	212.7 in	77 in	61.9 in	62 in	E78 x 14
Charger Rallye	115 in	212.7 in	77 in	61.9 in	62 in	F70 x 14

1973 Dodge Charger Options

Description	Description
340-cid 4 BC V-8	"TUFF" Steering Wheel
400-cid 2 BC V-8	Undercoating & Hood Insulator Pad
400-cid 4 BC V-8	"Halo" Vinyl Roof
440-cid 4 BC V-8	Canopy Vinyl Roof
Air Conditioning	Deluxe Wheel Covers
Sun Roof	Wire Wheel Covers
TorqueFlite Transmission	Rallye Wheels
Electric Clock	Magnum Wheels
Inside Hood Release	Day/Night Inside Rearview Mirror
Rear Window Defogger	Black Vinyl Body Side Moulding
Deluxe Bumper Guards	"Gradated" Body Side Tape Stripe
Power Disc Brakes	Bucket Seats
Dual Outside Racing Mirrors	Rallye Instrumentation
Multiplex AM/FM Stereo Radio	Special Suspension
Multiplex AM/FM Stereo Tape Cassette	4-Speed Manual Transmission
AM/FM Monaural Radio	Light Package
Music Master AM Radio	Rallye Package
Rear Seat Speaker	E-Z Order Package
Front Armrest w/ Center Seat Cushion	Deluxe Package
Floor Console	Heavy-Duty Package
Sure Grip Differential	Trailer Wiring Package
Tinted Glass	Trailer Towing Package
Power Steering	Luxury Equipment Package
Power Windows

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. 400-cid - Right front of block, near distributor. 440-cid - Left front of block, near tappet rail.

Letter Code	Engine	Horsepower	Torque	Transmission	Carburetor
C	6-225	105	185	TorqueFlite, 3-Speed Manual	1 BC
G	8-318	150	265	TorqueFlite, 3 & 4-Speed Manual	2 BC
H	8-340	240	295	TorqueFlite, 3 & 4-Speed Manual	4 BC
M	8-400	175	310	TorqueFlite, 3 & 4-Speed Manual	2 BC
P	8-400 *	260	340	TorqueFlite, 3 & 4-Speed Manual	4 BC
U	8-440 *	280	340	TorqueFlite, 3 & 4-Speed Manual	4 BC

* 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.

Charger Axle Ratios
Engine		6-225		8-318		8-340		8-400		8-440
Locking / Non-Locking		L	NL	L	NL	L	NL	L	NL	L	NL
Ratio	2.71				x			x	x
	2.76			x	x			x	x
	2.94		x		x			x	x
	3.21	x	x	x	x
	3.23	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x
	3.55		x		x	x		x	x	x