These are standard specifications for the 1983 Dodge Charger, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual , 5 Manual , 3 Automatic Torque-Flite
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Front Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Unibody |
| Production Years for Series : | 1982 - 1987 |
| Price : | $6,380-$8,295 |
| Weight : | 2215 lbs | 1004.707 kg |
Performance
| Top Speed : | 200 km/h | 124.3 mph |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1716 cc | 104.7 cu in. | 1.7 L. |
| Power : | 63 HP (46.368 KW) @ 4800 RPM |
| Torque : | 83 Ft-Lbs (113 NM) @ 2400 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.1 in | 80 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.4 in | 86 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.2:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Cylinder Head : | Aluminum |
| Holley 2-barrel carburetor | |
| Turbocharged Straight 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2213 cc | 135.0 cu in. | 2.2 L. |
| Power : | 150 BHP (110.4 KW) |
| Bore : | 3.4 in | 87 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.6 in | 91 mm. |
| Valvetrain : | 8 SOHC (2 valves per cylinder) |
4 Manual , 5 Manual , 3 Automatic Torque-Flite
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 3.45:1 |
| 2nd Gear : | 1.94:1 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.29:1 |
| 4th Gear : | 0.97:1 |
Production Figures
| Total Dodge Production for 1983 : | 304,464 |
| 1983 Dodge Charger | |
| 2+2 Hatchback 2 dr. 5 P : | 10,448 |
| Hatchback 2 dr. 5 P : | 22,535 |
| Shelby 2 dr. 5 P : | 8,251 |
Handling
Recall
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Mfr Report Date | 19830201 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 83V035000 |
| Summary | THROTTLE MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE BECAUSE OF INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE FLOOR CARPET. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ROD EXTENDS BELOW THE BASE OF THE FOOT PAD AND CONTACTS THE FLOOR CARPETING WHEN PEDAL IS PUSHED ALL THE WAY DOWN. |
| Remedy | THE DEALER WILL REMOVE EXCESS ROD MATERIAL EXTENDING BELOW THE FOOT PAD AND ANY SHARP ROD END EDGES WILL BE SMOOTHED. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; ACCELERATOR PEDAL ROD.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: REPEATED PUSHING OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY CAUSE THEROD END TO PIERCE THROUGH AND SNAG ON THE CARPET, PREVENTING THE THROTTLE FROMRETURNING TO IDLE. THE CONDITION COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND ANACCIDENT COULD RESULT. |
Data updated January 2023
1983 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $21,070 |
| Avg. Home : | $82,600 |
1983 Dodge Charger FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1983 Dodge Charger?
Q: How fast is the 1983 Dodge Charger? A: The 1983 Dodge Charger has a top speed of 200 km/h. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1983 Dodge Charger? A: The 1983 Dodge Charger has a wheelbase size of 96.60 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1983 Dodge Charger? A: The 1983 Dodge Charger has a length of 173.70 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1983 Dodge Charger? A: The 1983 Dodge Charger has a width of 69.30 inches.Q: How much did the 1983 Dodge Charger cost when new?A: The 1983 Dodge Charger cost approximately $6,380 to $8,295 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1983 Dodge Charger? A: The 1983 Dodge Charger was offered as a 2+2 Hatchback, Hatchback, Shelby.Q: How many vehicles did Dodge produce in 1983? A: Dodge produced 304,464 automobiles in 1983.Q: What engines did the 1983 Dodge Charger have? A: The 1983 Dodge Charger had the following engine options: Inline 4 (1716 cc | 104.7 cu in. | 1.7 L.) with 63 HP (46.368 KW) @ 4800 RPM and 83 Ft-Lbs (113 NM) @ 2400 RPM Turbocharged Straight 4 (2213 cc | 135.0 cu in. | 2.2 L.) with 150 BHP (110.4 KW) Q: What transmissions did the 1983 Dodge Charger have? A: The 1983 Dodge Charger had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Manual, 5 speed Manual, 3 speed Automatic Torque-Flite.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1983 Dodge Charger?
How many 1983 Dodge Charger were produced?
How powerful was the 1983 Dodge Charger? Was the 1983 Dodge Charger popular? Was the 1983 Dodge Charger expensive? What was the fuel economy of the 1983 Dodge Charger?
Q: How fast is the 1983 Dodge Charger? A: The 1983 Dodge Charger has a top speed of 200 km/h. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1983 Dodge Charger? A: The 1983 Dodge Charger has a wheelbase size of 96.60 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1983 Dodge Charger? A: The 1983 Dodge Charger has a length of 173.70 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1983 Dodge Charger? A: The 1983 Dodge Charger has a width of 69.30 inches.Q: How much did the 1983 Dodge Charger cost when new?A: The 1983 Dodge Charger cost approximately $6,380 to $8,295 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1983 Dodge Charger? A: The 1983 Dodge Charger was offered as a 2+2 Hatchback, Hatchback, Shelby.Q: How many vehicles did Dodge produce in 1983? A: Dodge produced 304,464 automobiles in 1983.Q: What engines did the 1983 Dodge Charger have? A: The 1983 Dodge Charger had the following engine options: Inline 4 (1716 cc | 104.7 cu in. | 1.7 L.) with 63 HP (46.368 KW) @ 4800 RPM and 83 Ft-Lbs (113 NM) @ 2400 RPMSimilarly Sized Vehicles
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