Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1982 Challenger.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 179.9 in |
| Overall width | 65.7 in |
| Overall height | 52.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.6 in |
| Curb weight | 2332 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.
Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.