1971 Dodge Mid-Size Car Facts, Figures, and Specifications
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1971 Dodge Charger R/T Coupe
1971 Dodge Super Bee Coupe
1. Interior and Dash Changed
2. Coupe Styling All New
3. Hemi and 6-pack Still Available
4. Coronet Becomes 4-Door & Wagon Only
5. Two Front Bumpers Available on Super Bee.
Dodge for 1970 – Refinement
With a Little Change
The Charger was completely restyled for 1971 to further segregate it from the Coronet Series. Chargers rode on a new 115 inch wheelbase chassis and were the only 2-door coupe in the line. The Super Bee was moved to the Charger line. To segregate the Coronet from the Charger, an all new Coronet was designed which had a wheelbase of 118 inches. All Coronets were 4-door models.
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1971 Dodge Mid-Size Car
| A4 Light Gunmetal | |
| A8 Gunmetal Gray | |
| B5 Bright Blue | |
| B7 Dark Blue | |
| C7 Plum Crazy | |
| C8 Indigo | |
| E5 Bright Red | |
| E7 Burgundy | |
| F3 Medium Green | |
| F7 Dark Green | |
| J3 Light Green | |
| J4 Moss (Lime) Green | |
| J6 Green Go | |
| K6 Dark Bronze | |
| L5 Butterscotch | |
| Q5 Turquoise | |
| T2 Tan | |
| V2 Hemi Orange | |
| W1 White | |
| W3 Bright White | |
| X9 Black | |
| Y1 Top Banana | |
| Y3 Citron Yella | |
| Y4 Light Gold | |
| Y7 Heritage Gold | |
| Y8 Gold | |
| Y9 Dark Gold |
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1971 Dodge Mid-Size Car Facts and Specifications
General Year Information – 1971 Dodge Mid-Size Car
Beginning in 1971, Dodge merged its Coronet and Charger coupe lines, with the Coronet nameplate moving to the 4-door bodies. From 1971, all four-door B-models were badged as Coronets and all two-door models as Chargers. The Super bee, formerly a Coronet, was now a Charger. Coronets now rode on a 118 wheelbase and Chargers on a new 115 inch wheelbase.
Dodge Charger
The third generation Charger debuted for the 1971 model year with the new “fuselage” sheet metal and a new split grille. The interiors were like those of the E-body Challenger and were also shared by the Plymouth Satellite Sebring, GTX, and the Road Runner. The hidden headlights were now optional. A rear spoiler and a “Ramcharger” hood were new options. This hood featured a pop-up scoop mounted above the air cleaner controlled by a vacuum switch under the dash.
Several other models were carried over from 1970, including the 500, R/T, and SE. Sales of the R/T declined due in part to higher insurance costs and gasoline prices. A total of 63 Hemi RTs were built that year, marking its last appearance in any production car, and 2,659 with various other V-8 engines. The 1971 model year was also the last for the 440 Six-Pack engine, which could still be mated to a 4-speed manual transmission with an optional Hurst shifter and the Torqueflite 3-speed automatic. In the Super Bee’s final year, the 340 became a $44 option over the standard, low-compression 383 V8, both of which were intended to fall under the horsepower insurance surcharges.
The “Hi-Impact” colors were discontinued after the 1971 model year. However, new for this year was a 1971-only “Citron Yella”.
Dodge Coronet
The new Coronet was a twin of the four-door Plymouth Satellite and featured more flowing styling, those not radial as seen on the Charger. It was offered as a sedan and wagon. Slight alterations of the front grille, headlights, and taillights would follow in 1972 and 1973.
Historical
Sales of the Coronet were continued to fall from this point onwards, with around 80–90,000 produced each year through 1973, compared with over 196 thousand as recently as 1968, due mostly a proliferation of Dodge and Plymouth models, and these overlapping with the other Chrysler Corporation brands. Coupe sales also fell, mostly due to the loss of performance models that were now tacked with insurance surcharges.
1971 Dodge Mid-Size Car Factoids
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- Coupe Model Gets Unique Styling and Uses Charger name Only
- Hemi and Six-Pack Still Available
- Super Bee Received Two Bumper Options
All two-door models were now badges as Chargers. The Super bee, formerly a Coronet, was now a Charger. Chargers were now set on a new 115 inch wheelbase.
The Hemi and Six Pack were still available, though this would be the last year as sales plummeted due to new insurance surcharges. In a smart move, the Dodge offered the 340 CID V-8 as an option and reduced the 383 Hi-Po horsepower rating to put both Super Bee engines under the surcharge threshold.
The Super bee could be had with either body-color or chrome front Bumper. Not shown, the Charger could be had with either fixed or hidden headlights. Few body color and few hidden headlight front fascias were sold.
1971 Dodge Mid-Size Car Facts – Models Offered
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- Coronet
- Coronet Custom
- Coronet Brougham & Crestwood wagon
- Charger
- Super Bee
- Charger 500
- Charger S/E
- Charger R/T
Coronet. The Coronet was the base trim level and included all Federally mandated safety and pollution equipment; 225 cubic inch Slant Six or 318 cubic inch V-8 engine; color-keyed rubber floor mats; a single horn and no exterior moldings (except on windshield and rear window) . Also included were three spoke steering wheel; rear ash tray and extra-thick foam seat cushions. Station wagons added heavy-duty brakes; drip rail moldings and three-way tailgate.
The Coronet model designation was carried, in script, on the front fenders, just behind the wheel well Models available as an I-6 or V-8 in the following bodies: 4-door Sedan (WL-41), and 2-seat station wagon (WL-45).
Coronet Custom. The Custom was the intermediate trim level in the Coronet Series and included all the standard Coronet features; plus color-keyed carpeting; dual note horns; wheel opening, bodyside and drip rail moldings and three-spoke steering wheel (with padded horn bars).
The following body styles were available: 4-door Deluxe Sedan (WH-41), and 2-seat (WH-45) and 3-seat station wagon (WH-46,V-8 only).
Coronet Brougham & Crestwood Wagon. The Brougham was the top trim level sedan, and the Crestwood was the top trim level station wagon in the Coronet Series. These cars included all Custom features. The Brougham sedan added folding front seat center arm rest; ash tray; glove box light; ignition with time delay lamp; map and courtesy lights; pedal dress-up kit; upper door frame moldings; rear door automatic entrance light and Deluxe wheel covers.
The Crestwood station wagon also included wheel opening moldings; bright upper door frame and quarter window moldings; wood-grained side panels (with bright moldings) and, in its nine-passenger form, a tailgate inside safety latch.
The Coronet Brougham was available as a V-8 only 4-door Sedan (WP-41). The Coronet Crestwood was available as 2-seat station wagon (WP-45), and 3-seat station wagon (WP-46).
Charger. Charger was the base trim level and included all Federally mandated safety and pollution equipment plus the 225 cubic inch Slant Six (or 318 V-8), cigarette lighter, dual horns, color-keyed carpeting, inside day/night mirror, roof drip rail and wheel well moldings, and two-speed windshield wipers. Both 383 CID V-8s were optional.
The Charger was only available as a 2-door coupe, models WH-21 (I-6) & WH23 (V-8).
Super Bee. The new Charger Super Bee continued to be patterned after the Coronet Super Bee – offering the buyer a low-cost, high-performance coupe. In addition to the standard Charger features, Super Bees also included a 59 amp per hour battery; heavy-duty brakes; shock absorbers; Rallye Suspension; Rallye instrument cluster; floor-mounted three-speed manual transmission and 383 CID V-8 engine standard, with the 340 CID and both 440 CID V-8s available as well as the 426 CID Hemi V-8.
Charger 500. The Charger 500 was the intermediate trim level Charger and included all the standard Charger features plus ash tray lights; glove box, map and courtesy lights; pedal dress-up kit; sail moldings; bucket seats; Deluxe wheel covers and “500” exterior designation.
The Charger 500 was only available with V-8 power. The 318 CID V-8 was standard with both the 2-barrel and 4-barrel non-performance V-8s as optional.
Charger S/E. The Charger S/E was a Charger 500 with a deluxe interior & exterior trim.
The Charger S/E was only available with V-8 power. The 318 CID V-8 was standard with both the 2-barrel and 4-barrel non-performance V-8s as optional.
Charger R/T. The R/T was the more luxurious high-performance version of the Charger and included all the features of the Charger 500, plus 70 amp per hour battery; heavy-duty brakes and shock absorbers; pedal dress-up kit; extra heavy duty Rallye suspension; Torqueflite automatic transmission or four-speed manual transmission; 440 cubic inch Magnum V-8 engine and the R/T designation on the exterior of the body.
The R/T came standard with the 440 CID 370 HP V-8 with the 385 “Six-Pack” and the 426 CID Hemi as optional.
1971 Dodge Mid-Size Car Facts – Engines
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- 145 HP 225 CID I-6
- 230 HP 318 CID V-8
- 275 HP 383 CID V-8 AMT
- 275 HP 340 CID Road Runner V-8
- 300 HP 383 CID Hi-Po V-8
- 370 HP 440 CID V-8
- 385 HP 440 CID V-8
- 425 HP 426 CID Hemi V-8
225 CID I-6. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Four main bearings.
Displacement: 225 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 3.400 x 4.125 inches.
Compression ratio: 8.40:1.
Horsepower: 145 @ 4000 RPM.
Torque: 215 @ 2400 RPM.
Camshaft: Solid valve lifters.
Camshaft Duration: Intake: 244°, Exhaust: 244°, Overlap: 26°. Valve Lift: Intake 0.406″, Exhaust 0.414″.
Carburetor: Holley (manual transmission) R-4655A; (automatic transmission) Holley R-4656A.
318 CID 2-Barrel V-8. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 318 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 3.91 x 3.31 inches.
Compression ratio: 8.6:1.
Horsepower: 230 @ 4400 RPM.
Torque: 320 @ 2000 RPM.
Camshaft: Hydraulic valve lifters.
Camshaft Duration: Intake 240°, Exhaust 248°, Overlap: 26°. Valve Lift: (Intake) 0.372″, (Exhaust) 0.400″.
Carburetor: Two barrel: (manual transmission) Carter BBD-4957S; (automatic transmission) Carter BBD-4958S or Rochester 7041180.
383 CID 2-Barrel V-8 – Automatic Transmission Only. Overhead valves. Cast iron block.
Displacement: 383 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 4.250 x 3.375 inches.
Compression ratio: 8.5:1.
Horsepower: 275 @ 4400 RPM.
Torque: 375 @ 2800 RPM.
Valve Lifters: Hydraulic .
Camshaft Timing: Intake 260°, Exhaust 268°, Overlap: 38°; Lift: (intake) 0.425″; (exhaust) 0.437″.
Carburetor: Carter Two-barrel (automatic transmission) BBD-4962S.
340 CID 4-Barrel V-8. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 340 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 4.04 x 3.31 inches.
Compression ratio: 10.3:1.
Horsepower: 275 @ 5000 RPM.
Torque: 340 @ 3200 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic. 268°, Exhaust 276°, Overlap: 44°. Valve Lift: (Intake) 0.430″, (Exhaust) 0.445″.
Carburetor: 4-barrel: (manual transmission) Carter Thermoquad TQ-4972S; (automatic transmission) Carter Thermoquad TQ-4973S.
NOTE: Available on Road Runner Only.
383 CID High Performance 4-barrel V-8 – All Transmissions. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 383 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 4.250 x 3.375 inches.
Compression ratio: 8.5:1.
Horsepower: 300 @ 4800 RPM.
Torque: 410 @ 3400 RPM.
Valve Lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft Timing: Intake 268°, Exhaust 284°, Overlap: 46°; Lift: (intake) 0.450, (exhaust) 0.465″.
Carburetor: Holley Four-barrel Model (manual transmission) R-6191A, w/Outside Air R-6193A, (automatic transmission) R-4668A, w/Outside Air R-4739A.
440 CID 4-Barrel V-8. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 440 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 4.32 x 3.75 inches.
Compression ratio: 9.5:1.
Horsepower: 370 @ 4600 RPM.
Torque: 480 @ 3200 RPM.
Valve Lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft Timing: Intake 268°, Exhaust 284°, Overlap: 46°; Lift: (intake) 0.450″; Lift: (exhaust) 0.465″.
Carburetor: One Carter Four-barrel Model (manual transmission) AVS-4967S, (automatic transmission) AVS-4968S.
NOTE: Standard in GTX.
440 CID Three 2-barrel V-8 – Road Runner and GTX Only. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 440 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 4.32 x 3.75 inches.
Compression ratio: 10.3:1.
Horsepower: 385 @ 4700 RPM.
Torque: 490 @ 3200 RPM.
Valve Lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft Timing: Intake 268°, Exhaust 284°, Overlap: 46°; Lift: (intake) 0.450″; Lift: (exhaust) 0.465″.
Carburetor: Three Holley 2-barrels Model (Front) R-4671A, (Center – manual transmission) R-4669A, (Center – automatic transmission) R-4670A (Rear) R-43672A.
426 CID Dual 4-Barrel Hemi V-8 – Road Runner and GTX Only. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Hemispherical heads. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 426 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 4.25 x 3.75 inches.
Compression ratio: 10.2:1.
Horsepower: 425 @ 5000 RPM.
Torque: 490 @ 4000 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft Timing: Intake 284°, Exhaust 284°, Overlap: 60°; Lift: (intake) 0.490″, (exhaust) 0.480″.
Carburetors: Carter Two 4-barrel Model (Front) AFB-4971S, (Rear) manual transmission: AFB-4969S automatic transmission (Rear) AFB-4970S.
1971 Dodge Mid-Size Car Facts – Chassis Features
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- Wheelbase: 2-doors – 115.o0 inches, 4-doors – 118.0 inches.
- Overall length: Charger – 205.4 inches, Coronet – 207.0 inches, Wagons – 213.4 inches.
- Overall width: Charger – 76.9 inches, Coronet – 77.7 inches, Wagons – 78.7 inches.
- Overall height: I-6 2-door – 52.3 inches, V-8 2-door – 52.6, Super Bee- 52.7 inches, R/T – 53.0 inches. I-6 4-door – 53.8 inches, V-8 4-door – 54.1 inches, Wagons – 56.4 inches, Wagons w/wind deflector – 57.4 inches.
- Front tread: 2-door & 4-door – 59.7 inches, Super Bee, R/T & Wagons – 60.1 inches, .
- Rear tread: I-6 2-door & 4-door – 61.6 inches, V-8 2-door & 4-door – 62.0 inches, Wagons – 63.4 inches.
- Tires: I-6 & 318 CID V-8 – E78 x 14, 340-383 CID V-8 Performance – F-70 x 14, 340-383 CID V-8 Non- Performance – F-78 x 14, Super Bee & R/T 440-426 CID V-8 – G70 x 14, Wagons – H78 x 14.
- Optional tires: See page 19 in 1971 Dodge Mid-Size AMA Specifications Sheets HERE.
1971 Dodge Mid-Size Car Facts – Powertrains
- Three Speed Automatic Transmission Ratios
- All: 1st – 2.45:1, 2nd – 1.45:1, 3rd – 1:1, Reverse – 2.20:1.
- Three Speed Manual Transmission Ratios
- I-6: 1st – 2.95:1, 2nd – 1.83:1, 3rd – 1:1, Reverse – 3.80:1.
- 318 CID V-8: 1st – 3.08:1, 2nd – 1.70:1, 3rd – 1:1, Reverse – 2.90:1.
- 340- 383 CID V-8: 1st – 2.55:1, 2nd – 1.49:1, 3rd – 1:1, Reverse – 3.34:1.
- Four Speed Manual Transmission Ratios
- 383 CID Hi-Po V-8: 1st – 2.47:1, 2nd – 1.77:1, 3rd – 1:34, 4th – 1.00:1, Reverse – 2.40:1.
- 426 & 440 CID V-8: 1st – 2.44:1, 2nd – 1.77:1, 3rd – 1:34, 4th – 1.00:1, Reverse – 2.35:1.
- Rear Gear Standard Ratios
- I-6: 3-Speed SMT – 3.21:1, Optional – available w/Sure Grip -3.23:1, 3.55:1.
- I-6: 3-Speed AMT – 2.94:1, Optional – 3.21:1, 3.55:1, available w/Sure Grip -3.23:1.
- V-8: 318 CID 3-Speed SMT – 2.94:1, Optional – 3.21:1, 3.55:1, available w/Sure Grip -3.23:1.
- V-8: 318 CID 3-Speed AMT – 2.71:1, Optional – 3.21:1, available w/Sure Grip -3.23:1, 2.94:1 Sure Grip Only.
- V-8 383 CID 2-bbl 3-Speed AMT – 2.45:1, Optional – 2.76:1, available w/Sure Grip -3.23:1, 2.94:1 Sure Grip Only.
- V-8 383 H-Po CID 3-Speed, 4-speed SMT & 3-Speed AMT – 3.23:1, Optional available w/Sure Grip – 3.55:1, 3.91:1.
- V-8 426 CID Hemi 4-Speed SMT – 3.54:1, Optional 4.10:1, both available with Sure Grip Only.
- V-8 426 CID Hemi 3-Speed AMT – 3.23:1, Optional 3.54:1 and 4.10:1, both available with Sure Grip Only.
- V-8 440 CID All: 4-Speed SMT 3.54:1, Optional 4.10:1, both available with Sure Grip Only.
- V-8 440 CID All: 3-Speed AMT 3.23:1, Optional 4.10:1, both available with Sure Grip Only.
NOTE: Optional – dealer installed gear ratios ranged from 2.45:1 to 5.10:1. Sure Grip available in all ratios. See 1971 Dodge Mid-Size AMA Specifications Sheets for all actual ratios HERE.
1971 Dodge Mid-Size Car Facts – Powertrain Options
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- 340 CID 275 HP V-8 Optional in Super Bee ($44) and Charger ($253).
- 383 CID 275 HP V-8 ($71).
- 383 CID V-8 335 HP High Performance V-8. Optional in all Coronet, Charger, Charger 500, Charger S/E and standard in Super Bee ($145).
- 3-speed manual transmission with floor mount.
- 426 CID 425 HP “Street Hemi” V-8 in Charger R/T ($707), in Super Bee ($837).
- 440 CID 370 HP “Magnum” V-8, Standard In Charger R/T, Optional in Super Bee & Charger S/E ($198).
- 440 CID 390 HP “Six Pack” V-8, Optional in Charger R/T ($295), and Super Bee ($395).
- 4-speed manual transmission with Hurst shifter (available with 383 4-bbl 440 Magnum, 440 Six Pack and 426 Hemi only).
- Firm Ride shock absorbers (standard on R/T models).
- Front disc brakes (requires power brakes option).
- Heavy-duty drum-type brakes (standard on R/T models).
- Performance Axle Packages available – See AMA Specifications Sheets.
- Sure Grip differential available – See AMA Specifications Sheets.
- Torque Flite 3-speed automatic transmission (standard in R/T models).
- Trailer-Towing Package.
- XHD Rallye Suspension (standard on R/T models).
1971 Dodge Mid-Size Car Facts – Significant Options
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- Adjustable driver’s seat, 6-way manual with bucket seats).
- Air conditioning ($380).
- Automatic speed control.
- Front center fold-down armrest.
- Head lamp time delay with lamp-on reminder.
- Hood Insulation.
- Locking gas cap.
- Luggage rack on rear deck.
- Mirror, left, outside, remote-control.
- right. Outside.
- Power brakes ($45).
- Power disc brakes ($66).
- Power steering ($85).
- Power windows.
- Radio AM/FM ($145).
- Radio, AM with 8-track tape and three instrument panel mounted speakers ($207).
- Radio, Music Master AM ($62).
- Rear window defogger.
- Speaker, rear seat.
- Sport steering wheel ($35).
- Tachometer and electric clock.
- Tinted windshield and windows ($35).
- Tinted windshield only.
- Two-tone paint ($28).
- White sidewall tires ($37).
- Windshield wipers, 3-speed electric (standard on R/T models).
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1971 Dodge Charger RT
The 1971 Dodge Charger RT was the top performance model for Dodge this year with its base engine the 440 CID V-8. 3,118 found happy customers.
1971 Dodge Charger Super Bee
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1971 Dodge Charger SE
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1971 Dodge Charger 500
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1971 Dodge Charger Hardtop
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1971 Dodge Charger Coupe
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1971 Dodge Coronet Brougham
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1971 Dodge Coronet Custom
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1971 Dodge Coronet
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1971 Dodge Coronet Crestwood Station Wagon
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1971 Dodge Coronet Custom Station Wagon
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1971 Dodge Coronet Station Wagon (Base)
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