Dodge1973 Charger 340 V8 Specs

1973 Dodge Charger 340 V8 Specs & Performance

1973

Tech Specs Summary


5.6 L V8

115 mph

8.2 seconds

240 hp

10 mpg

2 Doors

5 Seats

14.5 ft3
lb
3,770 lbs
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
115 mph
0-62 mph
8.2 seconds
0-60 mph
7.9 seconds
Power-to-Weight
15.72 lb/hp
Power
240 hp
Torque
290 lb·ft

Gas Mileage

Gas Mileage
Combined
10 mpg
Total Range
208 Miles
Tailpipe CO2
789 g/Mile

Gasoline Engine

Gasoline Engine
Capacity
5.6 Liter
340 in3
Layout
V8
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
240 hp @ 4,800 RPM
243 ps @ 4,800 RPM
Peak Torque
290 lb·ft @ 3,600 RPM
393 N·m @ 3,600 RPM
Valvetrain
OHV
Valves/Cylinder
2 (16v Total)
Fuel Delivery
Carburetor
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.9 Gallons

More Engine Specs

More Engine Specs
Engine Name
Chrysler LA Series (340)
Compression Ratio
8.5:1
Bore x Stroke
4.039 x 3.311 in
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.22:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
0.7 hp/in3
Power/Cylinder
30 hp
Cylinder Volume
42.4 in3
BMEP
128.6 PSI
8.9 Bar

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Transmission (MT)
4 Speeds
Transmission (AT)
3 Speeds
Tyre Sizes
225/70R14
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Live Axle
Front Brakes
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body
Large Sports Coupé
Door Count
2
Seat Count
5
Luggage Space
14.5 ft3
Turning Radius
41 ft
Curb Weight
3,770 lbs
Length
212.7 in
Width
77.1 in
Height
53 in
Wheelbase
115 in
Front Track
59.7 in
Rear Track
62 in
★★★★★
★★★★★
2.5

Performance Rating1.9
Environment Rating1
Practicality Rating2.2

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
City Driving
Road Trips

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