VIN Decoder for classic cars & trucks (1950-1980)
Decoded:
Basic
Model Year 1971
Make Dodge
Series Challenger 6
Trim Level Hardtop*
Original Base Price $2,848.00
No. Produced 1,672
Body
Body Maker Dodge
No. Doors 2
Model Number JH23
Weight 3,065lbs
Dimension
Wheelbase 110 inches
Length 191.3 inches
Width 76.3 inches
Height 50.8 inches
Front Tread 60.2 inches
Rear Tread 60.7 inches
Engine
Type Slant 6, overhead valve
Displacement 225.54 cu. in.
Cylinders 6
Bore & Stroke 3 13/32 & 4 1/8 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 8.4 to 1
Brake Horsepower 145@4000
Rated Horsepower 27.85
Torque 215@2400
Main Bearings 4
Valve Lifters Mechanical
Block Material Cast Iron
Engine No. Location Stamped on joint face at right corner, adjacent to number 1 cylinder bore.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Carburetor
Type Single downdraft
Make Holley
Transmission
Type Synchronous in 2nd & 3rd
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
1st 2.95 to 1
2nd 1.83
3rd 1 to 1
Reverse 3.8
Clutch Type
Clutch Type Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 9.25 inches
Axle Type
Axle Type Semifloating
Differential
Differential Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.23 to 1
Suspension
Front Independent torsion bar
Rear Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Steering Gear
Steering Gear Recirculating ball and nut
Brakes
Service Hydraulic, self-adjusting drums
Front Size 10 inches
Rear Size 10 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 10 inches
Other Systems Specifications
Exhaust System Single
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Water pump
Radiator Tube and spacer
Fuel Type Regular
Wheels, Rims & Tires
Tire Size 7.35 x 14
Spare Location Trunk
Capacities
Fuel 18 Gallons
Oil 4 Quarts
Transmission 4.75 Pints
Cooling System 12 Quarts
Rear Differential 2 Pints
Classic Rating
Classic Rating Not Rated
VIN/ID
VIN/Serial no. Starting JH23C1a100001
VIN Description Total Digits: 13 Digits 1-2: Series Digits 3-4: Body style Digits 5: Engine Digits 6: Model year Digits 7: Assembly plant Digits 8-13: Production number
VIN Location On plate on top of left side of dashboard, visible through windshield.