Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1971 Challenger.
The 1971 Dodge Challenger Overview examines a vehicle whose documented model complaint history spans 2008 to 2023. Within that window, complaints peaked at 298 in 2010 and reached their lowest recorded level of 9 in 2022. Because this dataset covers only those later years, the 1971 model year sits outside the recorded reliability history, leaving its standing in the broader model lineage unmeasured by these figures.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 191.3 in |
| Overall width | 76.4 in |
| Overall height | 50.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3146 lb |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Challenger of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | R/T SE 440-6 Coupe 7.2L V8 | 5.80 sec | 14.00 sec | 390 hp | RWD |
| 1970 | T/A Coupe 5.6L V8 | 7.10 sec | 15.40 sec | 290 hp | RWD |
| 1981 | Coupe 2.6L I-4 | 11.70 sec | 18.20 sec | 105 hp | RWD |
Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.
| Tool required | DRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith) |
| Why | Transmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module |
| When needed | After Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement |
| Tool required | DRBIII scan tool |
| Also required | The vehicle's four-digit PIN code |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
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The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
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