1973 Dodge Challenger Hardtop

1973 Dodge Challenger Rallye

Historic Overview:

   A few minor cosmetic changes were introduced to the 1973 Challenger, such as new bumper guards, in order to attend the new safety standards and instead of being fiited with huge and ugly bumpers. The 225 Slant Six engine was not available anymore, leaving the 318 V8 and 340 Magnum V8 as the only engine choices and which both were available with any transmission and even with the Rallye package. However, with the impending happening of the first oil crisis, most buyers prefered to order Challengers with the 318 V8 engine. Sales increased a little in comparison to the previous year, but they wouldn't be enough to keep the Challenger in production for more years.

Chassis Data:

Available Engines:

318 V8 (VIN Code G):
Standard - Type: V8, 90-degree, 1x2 bbl carburetor; Displacement: 318 pol³ (5.2 Litres); Bore x Stroke: 3.9 x 3.3 in; Net Power: 150 HP @ 4,000 rpm; Net Torque: 265 ft-lbs.

340 Magnum V8 (VIN Code H):
Standard - Type: V8, 90-degree, 1x4 bbl carburetor; Displacement: 340 pol³ (5.6 Litres); Bore x Stroke: 4 x 3.3 in; Net Power: 240 HP @ 4,800 rpm; Net Torque: 265 ft-lbs @ 3,600 rpm.

Available Transmissions:

3-Speed Floor-Mounted Manual Transmission (Standard)
4-Speed Floor-Mounted Manual Transmission (Optional)
3-Speed Floor-Mounted TorqueFlite Automatic Transmission (Optional)
3-Speed Column-Mounted TorqueFlite Automatic Transmission (Optional)

Challenger Hardtop Standard Equipment:

All-Vinyl Front Bucket Seats with Integral Head Restraints
Rear Armrests
Wood-Grained Vinyl Door Trim Inserts
2-Spoke Steering-Wheel with Horn Button
Hubcaps
Keyless Door Locking System
Foot-Operated Windshield Washers
2-Speed Wipers
Deep Loop Pile Carpeting
Front and Rear Ashtrays
Heater/Defroster
Front and Rear Bumper Guards
Cigarette Lighter
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Outside Left Mirror
High-Speed Starter
Body Side Dual Paint Stripes
Drip Rail Mouldings
Wheel-Lip, Bright Grille Surround, and Painted Hood Front Edge Mouldings
Lower and Quarter Deck Lid Mouldings
7.35 x 14 Polyester BSW Tires
14 x 5 Wheels

Challenger Rallye Standard Equipment (all the items featured on Challenger Hardtop plus the following):

Rallye Wood-Grained Vinyl Instrument Cluster with Tachometer and Full Instrumentation
3-Speed Wipers with Electric Windshield Washers
Strobe Side Tape Stripes
Black-Out Painted Grille
Performance Hood and Fender Scoop
Heavy-Duty Rallye Suspension with Front and Rear Sway Bars
F70 x 14 WSW Bias-Belted Tires
14 x 5.5 Wheels
Heavy-Duty Shock Absorbers

Optional Equipment:

Air-Conditioning
Power Front Disc Brakes
Electric Clock
Console
Rear Window Defogger
Hood Scoop with Performance Treatment
Power Bulge Hood with Paint Treatment (Challenger Rallye Only)
Inside Hood Release
Outside Left Remote Mirrors
Dual Racing Mirrors (Left Remote Only)
Protective Body Side Vinyl or Sill Mouldings
Power Windows
Music Master AM or AM/FM Multiplex Stereo Radio
Single or Dual Rear Sear Speaker
Sure Grip Differential
Performance Side Tape Stripes (Challenger Rallye Only)
Tinted Glass
Full Vinyl Roof
Deluxe Wheel Covers
14" Chrome or Rallye Road Wheels
3-Speed Windshield Wipers
Whitewall, Steel-Belt Radial, or Raised White Letters Tires

Color Options:

Yellow Blaze (KY5)
Golden Fawn (KY4)
Parchment (HL4)
Bright Red (FE5)
Deep Sherwood Metallic (Green) (KG8)
Eggshell White (EW1)
Black (TX9)
Light Blue (HB1)