These are standard specifications for the 1974 Dodge Challenger, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual Floor-mounted shifter , Automatic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
Engine Location : | Front |
Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
Production Years for Series : | 1970 - 1974 |
Price : | $3,145 |
Weight : | 3220 lbs | 1460.567 kg |
Engine & Transmission
Straight 6 | |
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Displacement : | 3245 cc | 198.0 cu in. | 3.2 L. |
Power : | 95 BHP (69.92 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
Bore : | 3.4 in | 86 mm. |
Stroke : | 3.6 in | 92 mm. |
Compression : | 8.4:1 |
Main Bearings : | 4 |
Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
Carter 1-barrel carburetor |
Straight 6 | |
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Displacement : | 3687 cc | 225.0 cu in. | 3.7 L. |
Power : | 105 BHP (77.28 KW) @ 4000 RPM |
Bore : | 3.4 in | 87 mm. |
Stroke : | 4.1 in | 105 mm. |
Compression : | 8.4:1 |
Main Bearings : | 4 |
Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
Carter 1-barrel carburetor |
V 8 | |
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Displacement : | 5211 cc | 318.0 cu in. | 5.2 L. |
Power : | 150 BHP (110.4 KW) @ 4000 RPM |
Bore : | 3.9 in | 99 mm. |
Stroke : | 3.3 in | 84 mm. |
Compression : | 8.6:1 |
Main Bearings : | 4 |
Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
Carter 2-barrel carburetor |
V 8 | |
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Displacement : | 5899 cc | 360.0 cu in. | 5.9 L. |
Power : | 200 BHP (147.2 KW) @ 4000 RPM |
Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
Stroke : | 3.6 in | 91 mm. |
Compression : | 8.4:1 |
Main Bearings : | 5 |
Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
4-Barrel Carburetor |
V 8 | |
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Displacement : | 6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L. |
Power : | 205 BHP (150.88 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
Bore : | 4.3 in | 110 mm. |
Stroke : | 3.4 in | 86 mm. |
Compression : | 8.2:1 |
Main Bearings : | 5 |
Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
4-Barrel Carburetor |
V 8 | |
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Displacement : | 7210 cc | 440.0 cu in. | 7.2 L. |
Power : | 230 BHP (169.28 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
Bore : | 4.3 in | 110 mm. |
Stroke : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
Compression : | 8.2:1 |
Main Bearings : | 5 |
Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
4-Barrel Carburetor |
V 8 | |
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Displacement : | 5899 cc | 360.0 cu in. | 5.9 L. |
Power : | 245 BHP (180.32 KW) @ 4000 RPM |
Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
Stroke : | 3.6 in | 91 mm. |
Compression : | 8.4:1 |
Main Bearings : | 5 |
Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
2-barrel carburetor |
V 8 | |
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Displacement : | 6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L. |
Power : | 250 BHP (184 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
Bore : | 4.3 in | 110 mm. |
Stroke : | 3.4 in | 86 mm. |
Compression : | 8.2:1 |
Main Bearings : | 5 |
Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
4-Barrel Carburetor |
V 8 | |
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Displacement : | 7210 cc | 440.0 cu in. | 7.2 L. |
Power : | 275 BHP (202.4 KW) @ 4800 RPM |
Bore : | 4.3 in | 110 mm. |
Stroke : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
Compression : | 8.2:1 |
Main Bearings : | 5 |
Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
4-Barrel Carburetor |
3 Manual Floor-mounted shifter , Automatic
Production Figures
Total Dodge Production for 1974 : | 477,728 |
Total 1974 Challenger production : | 16,437 |
1974 Dodge Challenger | |
Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 2 P : | 16,437 |
Handling
Recall
Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING |
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Manufacturer | CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
Mfr Report Date | 19730801 |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 73V231000 |
Notes | CHRYSLER CAMPAIGN NO 158.POSSIBILITY THAT THE FRONT WHEEL INNER BEARINGS MAYHAVE BEEN INADEQUATELY LUBRICATED.IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, AND IS NOTCORRECTED IT COULD LEAD TO WHEEL SPINDLE DAMAGE AND FAILURE WITH SUBSEQUENTROAD WHEEL SEPARATION.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING BEARING IFNECESSARY AND PROPERLY LUBRICATE.) |
Data updated January 2023
1974 Averages
Avg. Car Cost : | $3,750 |
Avg. Household Income : | $13,900 |
Avg. Home : | $34,900 |
Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.55 |
1974 Dodge Challenger FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1974 Dodge Challenger?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1974 Dodge Challenger? A: The 1974 Dodge Challenger has a wheelbase size of 110.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1974 Dodge Challenger? A: The 1974 Dodge Challenger has a length of 199.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1974 Dodge Challenger? A: The 1974 Dodge Challenger has a width of 77.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1974 Dodge Challenger cost when new?A: The 1974 Dodge Challenger had a base price of approximately $3,145 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1974 Dodge Challenger? A: The 1974 Dodge Challenger was a Hardtop Coupe.Q: How many vehicles did Dodge produce in 1974? A: Dodge produced 477,728 automobiles in 1974.Q: How many 1974 Challengers were produced? A: Dodge produced 16,437 examples of the Challenger in 1974.Q: What engines did the 1974 Dodge Challenger have? A: The 1974 Dodge Challenger had the following engine options: Straight 6 (3245 cc | 198.0 cu in. | 3.2 L.) with 95 BHP (69.92 KW) @ 4400 RPM Straight 6 (3687 cc | 225.0 cu in. | 3.7 L.) with 105 BHP (77.28 KW) @ 4000 RPM V 8 (5211 cc | 318.0 cu in. | 5.2 L.) with 150 BHP (110.4 KW) @ 4000 RPM V 8 (5899 cc | 360.0 cu in. | 5.9 L.) with 200 BHP (147.2 KW) @ 4000 RPM V 8 (6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L.) with 205 BHP (150.88 KW) @ 4400 RPM V 8 (7210 cc | 440.0 cu in. | 7.2 L.) with 230 BHP (169.28 KW) @ 4400 RPM V 8 (5899 cc | 360.0 cu in. | 5.9 L.) with 245 BHP (180.32 KW) @ 4000 RPM V 8 (6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L.) with 250 BHP (184 KW) @ 4400 RPM V 8 (7210 cc | 440.0 cu in. | 7.2 L.) with 275 BHP (202.4 KW) @ 4800 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1974 Dodge Challenger have? A: The 1974 Dodge Challenger had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual Floor-mounted shifter, Automatic.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1974 Dodge Challenger?
How many 1974 Dodge Challenger were produced?
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1974 Dodge Challenger? A: The 1974 Dodge Challenger has a wheelbase size of 110.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1974 Dodge Challenger? A: The 1974 Dodge Challenger has a length of 199.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1974 Dodge Challenger? A: The 1974 Dodge Challenger has a width of 77.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1974 Dodge Challenger cost when new?A: The 1974 Dodge Challenger had a base price of approximately $3,145 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1974 Dodge Challenger? A: The 1974 Dodge Challenger was a Hardtop Coupe.Q: How many vehicles did Dodge produce in 1974? A: Dodge produced 477,728 automobiles in 1974.Q: How many 1974 Challengers were produced? A: Dodge produced 16,437 examples of the Challenger in 1974.Q: What engines did the 1974 Dodge Challenger have? A: The 1974 Dodge Challenger had the following engine options: Straight 6 (3245 cc | 198.0 cu in. | 3.2 L.) with 95 BHP (69.92 KW) @ 4400 RPMSimilar Vehicles
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