1982 Dodge Challenger Base Auto
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Photo: 1981 Dodge Challenger - Flickr - dave 7 by dave_7 from Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Dodge Challenger 2nd Generation by TKOIII, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1982 Dodge Challenger (all original) by GalantFan, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1981 Dodge Challenger interior - Flickr - dave 7 by dave_7 from Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the Mitsubishi-based (1978–1983); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
- Photo: 1981 Dodge Challenger - Flickr - dave 7 by dave_7 from Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Dodge Challenger 2nd Generation by TKOIII, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1982 Dodge Challenger (all original) by GalantFan, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1981 Dodge Challenger interior - Flickr - dave 7 by dave_7 from Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1982 Dodge Challenger Base Auto is a 105-hp 2.6-liter inline-4 with a 3-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $8,043 MSRP.
It makes 105 horsepower.
The Challenger measures 183.1 inches long on a 99.6-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,531 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Coupe |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $8,043 ($27,088 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Inline-4 (Mitsubishi 2.6L Astron, balance-shaft "Silent Shaft") |
| Displacement | 2.6 L |
| Horsepower | 105 hp |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 183.1 in |
| Width | 66.9 in |
| Height | 53.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,531 lbs |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1982 Dodge Challenger Base Auto with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
No NHTSA data available for the 1982 Dodge Challenger.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov). US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.