Dodge Challenger
First generation 1970–1974
The E-body Challenger of 1970 to 1974: the R/T, the SE and the T/A in its first year, then, from 1972, a hardtop with the Rallye, and the end in the spring of 1974.
Every year
1970Dodge ChallengerThe first Challenger: Dodge's E-body pony car, as a hardtop or convertible, with the R/T, the SE and the T/A, nine engines up to the 426 Hemi, and about 83,000 built.83,032 built (disputed)
1971Dodge ChallengerThe second year: a split grille, a cheaper Coupe with fixed rear side glass, the R/T as a hardtop only, and sales down to 29,883.29,883 built (disputed)
1972Dodge ChallengerA hardtop only, the R/T replaced by the Rallye, no big-block engines, and the «sad mouth» grille.26,663 built (disputed)
1973Dodge ChallengerFive-mph bumpers, the six-cylinder dropped, the Rallye turned into a package, and sales up to about 32,600.32,596 built (disputed)
1974Dodge ChallengerThe last Challenger: 5-mph bumpers at the rear too, a 360 in place of the 340, and production stopped in the spring of 1974.16,437 built (disputed)Production by year
Cars built per model year. The bars are Consumer Guide's figures; Wikipedia's are lower in every year. See the ruling
The numbers as a table
| Year | Built | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 83,032 | Consumer Guide; Wikipedia 76,935, Over-Drive 85,431; see the ruling |
| 1971 | 29,883 | Consumer Guide (Over-Drive's table shares its rows); Wikipedia 26,299; see the ruling |
| 1972 | 26,663 | Consumer Guide; Wikipedia 22,919 |
| 1973 | 32,596 | Consumer Guide, including the Rallye package; Wikipedia 27,930 |
| 1974 | 16,437 | Consumer Guide; Wikipedia 11,354; production stopped in April 1974 |
The bodies and their dimensions12345
| Body | Wheelbase, in | Length, in | Width, in | Height, in | Weight, lb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970–1971 | 110.0 | 191.3 | 76.1 | 50.9 | — |
| 1972 | 110.0 | 191.3 | 76.3 | 50.9 | — |
| 1973 | 110.0 | 198.2 | 76.4 | 50.9 | — |
| 1974 | 110.0 | 198.6 | 77.4 | 50.9 | — |
The 1974 width, 77.4 inches, is read off the drawing in Dodge's 1974 folder; the nearly identical drawing in the 1973 catalog gives 76.4. No source explains the difference.
The totals and their sources
| Year | Built | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 83,032678 | Consumer Guide; Wikipedia 76,935, Over-Drive 85,431; see the ruling |
| 1971 | 29,883678 | Consumer Guide (Over-Drive's table shares its rows); Wikipedia 26,299; see the ruling |
| 1972 | 26,66367 | Consumer Guide; Wikipedia 22,919 |
| 1973 | 32,59667 | Consumer Guide, including the Rallye package; Wikipedia 27,930 |
| 1974 | 16,43767 | Consumer Guide; Wikipedia 11,354; production stopped in April 1974 |
Sources
- 1971 Dodge Challenger sales catalog (Canada) Dodge Division, Chrysler Corporation · read 2026-10-11
- 1972 Dodge Challenger sales catalog Dodge Division, Chrysler Corporation · read 2026-10-11
- 1973 Dodge Challenger sales catalog Dodge Division, Chrysler Corporation · read 2026-10-11
- 1974 Dodge Dart and Challenger folder Dodge Division, Chrysler Corporation · read 2026-10-11
- 1970 Dodge Challenger Fact Sheet Over-Drive Magazine · read 2026-10-11
- 1970-1974 Dodge Challenger HowStuffWorks (Consumer Guide Automotive) · read 2026-10-11
- Dodge Challenger (1970) Wikipedia · read 2026-10-11
- Dodge Challenger Production, 1970 and 1971 (two tables) Over-Drive Magazine · read 2026-10-11