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In 1971, designers made subtle styling
changes to the Dodge Challenger, providing new treatments to the
taillamps and grille. The single-taillamp design from 1970 became
two distinct lights for 1971, and a new-for-1971 twin-inlet
Challenger grille was painted silver on standard models and black on
R/Ts.
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1971 Dodge Challenger R/T. |
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Challenger R/T models also received a
set of fiberglass quarter-panel louvers. An additional coupe model
with fixed quarter windows was added to the lineup.
As in 1970, a wide range of trim levels, exterior colors and
striping options made the Dodge Challenger easy for customers to
create a special car. However, for 1971, Dodge dropped the T/A (it
was no longer racing in Trans-Am), SE models and R/T convertible. |
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New EPA emission standards led to some powertrain changes; the
optional 375-horsepower 440-cubic-inch was eliminated, as was the
Six Pack-equipped 340-cubic-inch powerplant. The 383-cubic-inch
Magnum engine was detuned to 300 horsepower by lowering the
compression ratio for improved emissions. However, a 390-horsepower
six-pack 440 V-8 was available, and the 425-horsepower
426-cubic-inch HEMI still topped the vast engine offerings. |
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A Dodge Challenger paced the Indianapolis 500 race in 1971. Dodge
produced 50 Challenger convertible pace car replicas; all painted
HEMI Orange with white tops and interiors. |
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With escalating insurance rates and
new EPA emissions mandates, more changes came to the Dodge
Challenger in 1972. Also, SAE revised the torque and horsepower
rating test from a “gross” to a “net” as installed in the cars.
This reduced all ratings 20–30
percent, making them non-comparable to previous ratings.
Left:
1972 Dodge Challenger. |
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Only three engines
were available in the 1972 Dodge Challenger: the 225-cubic-inch
Slant Six with 110 horsepower, the 318-cubic-inch V-8 with 150
horsepower and the 340-cubic-inch V-8 with 240 horsepower. All were
equipped to use the then-new unleaded fuel. |
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