1971 Dodge Challenger Convertible
Muscle Car Era
JH27B1B287238
198 I6 1-bbl
Engine
Convertible
Body
Hamtramck, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1971 Dodge Challenger
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Make Code | J | J |
| Series Code | H | Challenger |
| Body Style | 27 | 27 |
| Engine Code | B | B |
| Year Code | 1 | 1971 |
| Plant Code | B | Hamtramck, MI |
| Serial Number | 287238 | Unit #287238 |
Basic Information
MakeDodge
ModelChallenger
Year1971
Body StyleConvertible
ManufacturerChrysler Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine198 I6 1-bbl
Cylinders6
Displacement198 CID
Carburetor1-barrel
Assembly PlantHamtramck, MI
Plant CodeB
Pattern SourceDodge
Confidence95%
Specifications
Dimensions
Production83
Weight3150
Length191.3
Height50.8
Wheelbase110
Front Tread60.2
Rear Tread60.7
Width76.3
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission4.75
Rear Axle Ratio2
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.23
Steering GearRecirculating ball and nut
2nd Gear Ratio1.83
1st Gear Ratio2.95
DriveRear wheel drive
3rd Gear Ratio1
Gears3
Reverse Ratio3.8
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent torsion bar
Rear SuspensionSemi-elliptic leaf springs
Tire Size7.35 x 14
Brakes
Brake Drum Size10
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity18
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
IgnitionDistributor and coil
CoolingWater pump, 12 Quarts
ExhaustSingle
RadiatorTube and spacer
Battery12
Fuel TypeRegular
Equipment
EquipmentPower steering, Power windows, Air conditioning, Radio, Power brakes, Torque Flite automatic transmission, Front disc rear drum brakes, Power vent windows
Colors
Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models., Black, Bright Red, Brite Blue Metallic, Brite White, Burgandy Metallic, Butterscotch, Citron Yella, Dark Blue Metallic, Dark Bronze Metallic, Dark Gold Metallic, Dark Green Metallic, Dark Tan Metallic, Gold, Gold Metallic, Green Go, Hemi-Orange, Indigo Metallic, Light GunMetallical Metallic, Medium Green Metallic, Moss Green Metallic, Plum Crazy Metallic, Tan Metallic, Turquoise Metallic, Two Tone Colors Available, White
Pricing
MSRP$3105.00
Body
Doors2
Body and chassis specifications are from period Chrysler data for this model. The exact engine is decoded from the VIN (position 4), shown separately, so the representative engine figures from the period data sheet are omitted here to avoid contradicting the VIN.