1972 Dodge Challenger

Drivetrain Specs

1972 Dodge Challenger

Drivetrain Specifications:

Braking systems:

•	The Standard base model Challengers came with 10 X 2.5 inch drum brakes in the front and rear.
•	Optional front vented disc brakes measured 10.75 inches with single piston, floating, pin type callipers, and they were known to warp under heavy braking. When equipped with the front discs, 10 X 2.5 inch rear drums were standard.

Engines

Slant Six Options:

• 225 cubic inch, 1 barrel carb, making 110 bhp

Small Block V8 Options:

• 318 cubic inch, 2 barrel carb, making 150 bhp 340 cubic inch, 4 barrel carb, making 240 bhp

Transmission Options:

•	All models were equipped with standard A-230 3 speed manual, with the option of the the A-833 4 speed manual or A-727 automatic transmission

Differential Options:

•	All models came standard with a 8.75 inch housing with 3.23 :1 and 3.55:1 ratios, were the only ratios offered, and an option of "SureGrip" limited slip was available.

Option Packages:

• Light Group (A01), included Ashtray lamp, trunk lamp, glove box lamp, map/courtesy lamp, ignition switch lamp w/time delay, time delay instrument panel floodlight, fender mounted turn signals except the R/T or 340 models, headlight-on reminder buzzer.
• Basic Group (A04), included AM radio (upgrades could be ordered at differential price), power steering, left remote mirror, upgrades could be ordered at differential price, variable speed wipers and electric washers.
• Performance Axle Package (A36), available on cars with 4bbl or multiple carburettors. Included 3.55:1 axle gears with Sure Grip in a 8.75 inch axle, heavy duty cooling and heavy duty suspension.
• Floor Console (C16), two different center consoles were used on manual and automatic cars although they were very similar, and the automatic shift handle was changed to the "T" shaped shifter over the 1970 round shifter.
• Rear Window Defroster (H31), 2dr hardtop models only. Included an electric heater and blower motor mounted under the rear shelf panel and blew up onto the rear window through a duct and vent.
• Air Conditioning (H51), Belt driven R12 freon system, not available on 340 six pack, 440 six pack, or Hemi models.
• Body Sill Mouldings (M25), wide sill mouldings.

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