Dodge Charger 5.6 Manual RWD (240 hp)

Generation 3 · 1971–1974

General

Car class
S
Steering wheel position
Left

Body

Number of doors
2
Number of seats
4
Body type
Coupe

Dimensions

Length
5207 mm
Width
1948 mm
Height
1346 mm
Wheelbase
2921 mm
Curb weight
1661 kg

Engine

Engine type
Petrol
Engine layout
Front-wheel drive, longitudinal
Engine capacity
5,563 cm³
Boost type
None
Maximum torque
393 Nm
Max torque RPM
3,600 rpm
Cylinder layout
V
Number of cylinders
8
Valves per cylinder
2
Aspiration
Carburetor
Compression ratio
8.2
Bore
102.62 mm
Stroke
84.1 mm
Engine code
LA 340
Engine model
LA-series 340
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine power
240 hp
Max power (kW)
179 kW
Max power RPM
4,800 rpm

Transmission

Gearbox type
Manual
Number of gears
4
Drive wheels
Rear-wheel drive

Suspension & Brakes

Front suspension
Independent, Leaf spring
Rear suspension
Dependent, leaf spring
Front brakes
Drum
Rear brakes
Drum

Performance

Maximum speed
182 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h
7.8 s

Fuel Economy

Fuel tank capacity
80 L
City fuel consumption
21.4 l/100 km
Highway fuel consumption
14.5 l/100 km
Combined fuel consumption
18.7 l/100 km
Fuel grade
92 octane

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