Taillights:
• Four lenses, paired at opposite sides, with the backup indicators
mounted within the center of the inside taillights lenses.
Hoods offered:
• Standard flat hood with low rising
center molded peak.
• Power Bulge Hood. Contained a raised
center section which ran almost the width of the hood towards the
rear, containing 2 air vents, with the engine designation on each
outer side of the bulge, and a chrome Dodge logo along the front
of the bulge, now with the option of the large R/T log on the front.
Gas Caps: • Body color, flush mounted
filler cap.
Exterior Mirrors:
• Standard manually controlled chrome mirror. • Optional chrome
or body colored remote controlled "racing mirror".
• Passenger side chrome or body colored manually controlled
"racing mirror".
Exterior Striping Offered: • Rallye
cars had "borken" effect stripes leading out of the non-functional
fender vents, running down the doors. Roofline Options:
• Vinyl roof was offered on all hardtops
Challengers. The offered vinyl roof colors were black, white, or
green.
• A power sunroof (option code M51)
was available in conjunction with the vinyl roof, and worked both
by a switch or by hand.
"Cooling Ducts":
• The rear cooling ducts were removed, but non-functional front
fender vent scoops were added.
Exterior
Colors Offered
•
Light Gunmetal Metallic (A4)
• Blue Sky (B1)
• Basin Street Blue (B3)
• Bright Blue Metallic (B5)
• Bright Red (E5)
• Med. Green Metallic (F3)
•
Dark Green Metallic (F7)
• Tan (T6)
• Dark Tan Metallic (T8)
• Hemi-Orange (V2)
• White (W1)
•
Black (X9)
• Top Banana (Y1)
• Gold (Y4)
• Gold Metallic (Y8)
• Dark Gold Metallic (Y9)
Wheel
Options:
Tire
Options:
•
Standard steel wheels came one of two ways, painted
to match the body color until March of 1971 at
which point they were all painted black, with
a small "dog dish hubcap" which only covered the
lug area; or they came painted black with a full
rim cover. The full rim cover came in three styles,
a simulated wire wheel (W15), deep dish (W13),
or deluxe (W11). On Challengers equipped with
a slant six or 318, the stock rim size was 14x5
inch.
• The Chrome Road wheel (option code W23)
was one optional wheel, and came in 14x5.5 inch.
This was also known as the Magnum 500 wheel.
• The slotted Rallye Wheel (option code W21),
which has become one of the most popular "Stock
wheels for restroration projects, and they came
as 14 X 5.5. They came with a plated center cap,
larger than before, and no beauty ring.
•
For slant six models 7.35x14 Firestone were optional,
unless it was equipped with disc brakes, at which
point E78x14 Goodyears were standard. F70x14 Goodyears
were an option, but only with with heavy duty
suspension.
• 318ci models came standard with F78x14
Goodyears, whether disc brakes were chosen or
not. F70x14 Goodyears were an option, but only
with with heavy duty suspension.
• 340 models came standard with F70x14 Goodyear
Polyglas GTs, whether disc brakes were chosen
or not, with optional E60x15 Goodyear Polyglas
GTs.
Unlike the 1970 Challenger, the nameplate was
now a stick on piece as opposed to being embossed on the dash.
•
The dash held one center mounted speaker with
the AM-mono radio, and if the stereo radio was chosen, it had
the center mounted speaker, as well as one mounted in each end
of the dashboard.
•
The dashpad was color coded to match the interior
trim color.
•
Manual transmission cars had a reverse warning
light fitted on the dash between the ashtray and glove box.
Gauge Cluster:
•
The standard cluster had a large 120mph speedometer
wth four smaller gauges to the right, with those gauges being
fuel, engine temp, alternator and, the clock.
•
An optional 'Rallye' instrument cluster contained
four large equal sized pods. From left to right, they were a
150 mph speedometer, 8,000 rpm tachometer, clock and one pod
containing four gauges, being oil pressure, alternator, engine
temperature and fuel.
Steering
Wheel:
Door
Panels:
Seats:
•
The standard steering wheel was the same on all
models, and there was no optional wheel offered.
The standard wheel was a brushed silver two spoke
wheel, with a black grip and center horn button.
•
The standard door panel was one piece molded plastic,
in the interior trim color.
• The option door panel came with the power
window option, and included a strip of matching
carpet along the bottom and a reflector on the lower
end of the door.
•
Standard seating consisted of a front and rear bench
seat.
• High back bucket seats in the front were
optional on all models, and standard in the R/Ts.
• The seats all came standard in vinyl, leather
or cloth inserts could no longer be ordered.
This page details
nearly all of the specifications and various options offered for
the 1972 Dodge Challenger, if you see something that we have excluded,
feel free to let us know!
The 1972 Challenger
offered four models
•
Two door
hardtop
•
Rallye
two door hardtop
Body Dimensions:
Length:
191.5 inches
Width:
76.5 inches
Height:
51 inches
Weight (Dry Weight, Varies
by model and engine chosen):
The Standard base model Challengers came with
10 X 2.5 inch drum brakes in the front and rear.
•
The R/T models came standard with 11 X 3 front
drums and 11 X 2.5 rear drums.
•
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:
• 198 cubic inch, 1 barrel carb, making 125
bhp - offered on the Deputy only.
• 225 cubic inch, 1 barrel carb, making 145
bhp
Small Block V8 Options:
• 318 cubic inch, 2 barrel carb, making 230
bhp
• 340 cubic inch, 4 barrel carb, making 275
bhp
Big Block V8 Options:
• 383 cubic inch, 2 barrel carb, making 275
bhp
• 383 cubic inch, 4 barrel carb, making 300
bhp - Challenger R/T only
• 440 cubic inch, 3x2 barrel carbs, making
390 bhp - Challenger R/T only
The 426 Hemi
• 426 cubic inch, 2x4 barrel carbs, making
425 bhp - Challenger R/T only
Transmission Options:
•
Slant six models were equipped with either an
A-903 3 speed manual or the A-904-G automatic.
•
318ci models came with either an A-904-LA automatic
or theA-230 3 speed manual.
•
340ci and bigger came with the A-727 automatic
transmission or the option of either an A-230 3 speed manual
or the A-833 4 speed manual, which was standard in the T/A models.
Differential Options:
•
Low Performance models came standard with a 7.25
inch housing with either 2.76:1 or 3.23:1 ratio gearing.
•
High Performance models came standard with a
8.75 inch housing with 2.76:1, 3.23 :1, 3.55:1, and 3.91:1 ratios,
and an option of "SureGrip" limited slip. The 3.23 and 3.55
were the most common, with the 3.55:1 being standard in the
T/A with an optional 3.91:1.
•
Hemi models with a manual transmission came with
a 9.75 inch Dana 60 "SureGrip" axle standard offering either
3.54:1 or 4.10:1 gearing, and in 440 and Hemi automatic models,
this rear differential was optional, in place of the 8.75 housing.
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.
• Protection Group (A05) included vinyl insert body side moulding,
bumper guards (f&r w/rubber inserts), door edge protectors.
• High Performance Axle Package (A31) Available on 340 or 383
4bbl cars. Included 3.91 axle gears with Sure Grip, high cool radiator
with seven blade fan and heavy duty suspension.
• Super Performance Axle Package (A32) Available on the 440
and 426 powered cars with automatic transmission. Included 4:10
geared Dana 9.75inch axle with Sure Grip, seven blade fan, and high
cool radiator. Not available with A/C.
• Track Pack (A33) Available on 440 and mandatory on 426 powered
cars with 4-speed manual transmission. Included 3.54 gears with
Sure Grip in a Dana 9.75 inch axle, seven blade fan, high cool radiator
and a dual point distributor.
• Super Track Pack (A34) Same as Track Pack but with 4.10 gears
and power front disc brakes.
• Trailer Tow Package (A35), included high flow cooling system,
heavy duty brakes with auto adjusters, heavy duty suspension, heavy
duty turn signal flasher and stop lamp switch, heavy duty wheels,
heavy duty performance axle (3.23 ratio). This was not available
with 440 six pack or 426 engines.
• 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.
• Backlite Louver Group (A44), included backlite louvers, black
backlite moulding, body colored racing mirrors on both sides, and
a black vinyl roof, if chosen. Not available with convertible.
• Aerodynamic Spoiler Package (A45), included front chin spoiler,
T/A type aerodynamic rear spoiler.
• Rallye Instrument Cluster (A62), included variable speed wipers
withelectric washers, tachometer, electric clock, heater control floodlight,
150 mph speedometer, woodgrain cluster applique, oil pressure gauge.
Available on V8 models only, standard on the R/T models.
• Moulding Group A (A63), belt molding, front splash pan scoop,
cowl moulding, rear Astrotone-painted applique.
• Challenger 340 Performance Package (A66), 340 engine (E55),
E60x15 inch raised white letter tires (U82), performance hood, heavy
duty brakes, heavy duty suspension (S13), Bumble Bee paint stripe,
Scat Pack (bee) decal, wheel lip moulding deleted.
• Seat Belt Group (C15), included instrument panel "fasten
seat belt" light with time delay, high styled push button buckles
(color keyed), loop guides on belt ends, buckle stowage brackets.
• 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.
The Standard base model Challengers came with
10 X 2.5 inch drum brakes in the front and rear.
•
Optional front vented disc brakes were still
available, but this option now featured one piece rotors, which
measured 10.75 inches with single piston, floating, pin type
callipers, and these new rotors would not fit older models.
When equipped with the front discs, 10 X 2.5 inch rear drums
were standard.
Engines
Engine
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.
Taillights:
• Two lenses at opposite sides, with the backup indicators
mounted within the center of the taillights.
Bumpers offered:
• The standard chrome 197 bumper
returned for 1971, but only for a brief time, due to new safety
requirements. Elastomeric front and rear bumpers were offered in
1971, and were color coded,but were only offered in five colors,
B5 blue, Y3 yellow, V2 hemi orange, C7 plum crazy, or J6 green.
Starting in April 1971 all painted bumpers were cancelled except
for Y3 yellow.
Hoods offered:
• Standard flat hood with low rising center molded peak.
• Power Bulge Hood. Contained a raised
center section which ran almost the width of the hood towards the
rear, containing 2 air vents, with the engine designation on each
outer side of the bulge, and a chrome Dodge logo along the front
of the bulge, now with the option of the large R/T log on the front.
• Shaker Hood. This hood system,
unlike the Power Bulge Hood, did feed air directly into the engine.
Hood scoop was actually affixed to the carburators, and moved with
the engine while poking through the large hole cut in the hood.
Gas Caps: • Body color, flush mounted
filler cap. • Chrome, raised, flip open race style cap
with "FUEL" in raised chrome letters on the black background.
Exterior Mirrors:
• Standard manually controlled chrome mirror. • Optional chrome
or body colored remote controlled "racing mirror".
• Passenger side chrome or body colored manually controlled
"racing mirror".
Exterior Striping Offered: • A thick
vinyl stripe was offered on all models, and standard on the R/T,
and like the prior T/A model, it ended above the rear wheel well.
Roofline Options:
• Vinyl roof was offered on all hardtops
Challengers. The offered vinyl roof colors were black, white, green
or gold.
• The Deputy came with a white vinyl
roof, and it was a brighter white than what was offered on non-Deputy
models.
• A power sunroof (option code M51) was available in conjunction
with the vinyl roof, and worked both by a switch or by hand.
"Cooling Ducts":
• On the 1971 R/T models, a non-functional brake cooling duct
was mounted in front of the rear tires on the quarter panel.
Exterior
Colors Offered
•
Light Gunmetal Metallic (A4)
• Light Blue Metallic (B2)
• Brite Blue Metallic (B5)
• Dark Blue Metallic (B7)
• Plum Crazy Metallic (C7)
• Bright Red (E5)
• Med. Green Metallic (F3)
•
Dark Green Metallic (F7)
• Green Go (J6)
• Dark Bronze Metallic (K6)
• Burnt Orange (K3)
• Butterscotch (L5)
• Tan Metallic (T2)
• Hemi-Orange (V2)
•
Brite White (W3)
• Black (X9)
• Top Banana (Y1)
• Citron Yella (Y3)
• Gold Metallic (Y8)
• Dark Gold Metallic (Y9)
Wheel
Options:
Tire
Options:
•
Standard steel wheels came one of two ways, painted
to match the body color until March of 1971 at
which point they were all painted black, with
a small "dog dish hubcap" which only covered the
lug area; or they came painted black with a full
rim cover. The full rim cover came in three styles,
a simulated wire wheel (W15), deep dish (W13),
or deluxe (W11). On Challengers equipped with
a slant six or 318, the stock rim size was 14x5
inch. Big block cars came with 14x6 inch steel
wheels, or an optional 15x7 inch steel wheel.
Hemi cars came with the 15x7 inch steel wheel,
standard.
• The Chrome Road wheel (option code W23)
was one optional wheel, and came in 14x5.5 inch.
This was also known as the Magnum 500 wheel.
• The slotted Rallye Wheel (option code W21),
which has become one of the most popular "Stock
wheels for restroration projects, and they came
as either 14 X 5.5 or 15 X 7 inch. They came with
a grey painted seperate center cap and painted
"beauty ring".
•
For slant six models and 318ci models, E78x14
Goodyear was standard. F70x14 Goodyears were an
option, but only with with heavy duty suspension,
and E60x15 Goodyears were also optional, but only
with heavy duty suspension and disc brakes, or
heavy duty brakes.
• For 383ci models, the E78x14 Goodyear Polyglas
GTs were standard, with a F70x14 Goodyear Polyglas
GTs option (standard on the R/T), but only with
with heavy duty suspension, and E60x15 Goodyear
Polyglas GTs were also optional, but only with
heavy duty suspension and disc brakes, or heavy
duty brakes.
• 340 models came standard with F70x14 Goodyear
Polyglas GTs, with optional F78x14 or E60x15 Goodyear
Polyglas GTs.
• 383 R/T models came standard with F70x14
Goodyear Polyglas GT with an optional F78x14 Goodyear
Polyglas GTs.
• 440ci and 426 Hemi R/Ts came standard with
F70x14 Goodyear Polyglas GTs, but as as option
E60x15 Goodyear Polyglas GTs were offered.
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