1971 Challenger

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The 1971 Challenger was a pony car from Dodge. Properly equipped, it was capable of zero to sixty in 6.2 seconds and could do the quarter mile in about 13.7 seconds. The top engine available was the 426 cubic inch Hemi engine with 426 horse power. In the muscle car segment it competed with the AMC javelin, Camaro, Firebird, Mustang and Barracuda.

Performance Statistics

Model	0-60 mph	Quarter Mile Time	Engine	Source
1971 Challenger T/A	5.9 sec	14.5 sec @ 99.6 mph	426ci/425hp	Estimate
1971 Challenger R/T	6.2 sec	13.7 sec @ 105.0 mph	440hp/385hp	Estimate

Production Numbers

Model	Quantity Built
1971 Challenger Convertibles	2165
1971 Challenger R/T Hardtop	3907
1971 Challenger Hardtop	23088
1971 Challenger Total	25553

Available Engines

Code	Engine Size	Fuel	Horsepower	Torque
Base Slant Six	198ci	1x1bbl	125 hp @ 4000 rpm	180 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm
Optional Slant Six	225ci	1x1bbl	145 hp @ 4000 rpm	215 lb-ft @ 2400 rpm
Base V8	318ci	1x2bbl	230 hp @ 4400 rpm	320 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm
340	340ci	1x4bbl	275 hp @ 5000 rpm	340 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm
383	383ci	1x2bbl	275 hp @ 4400 rpm	375 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm
383	383ci	1x4bbl	300 hp @ 4800 rpm	410 lb-ft @ 3400 rpm
440 Six Pack	440ci	3x2bbl	385 hp @ 4700 rpm	490 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm
426 Hemi	426ci	2x4bbl	425 hp @ 5000 rpm	490 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm