Dodge Challenger
Mitsubishi-based · 1978–1983 · 6 model years · 4 trims
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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
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
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | ||||||
| Base Auto · Coupe | Inline-4 (Mitsubishi 2.6L Astron, balance-shaft "Silent Shaft") | 105 | — | 3-speed automatic | RWD | $8,341 |
| Base MT · Coupe | Inline-4 (Mitsubishi 2.6L Astron, balance-shaft "Silent Shaft") | 105 | — | 5-speed manual | RWD | $8,341 |
| 1982 | ||||||
| Base Auto · Coupe | Inline-4 (Mitsubishi 2.6L Astron, balance-shaft "Silent Shaft") | 105 | — | 3-speed automatic | RWD | $8,043 |
| Base MT · Coupe | Inline-4 (Mitsubishi 2.6L Astron, balance-shaft "Silent Shaft") | 105 | — | 5-speed manual | RWD | $8,043 |
| 1981 | ||||||
| Base Auto · Coupe | Inline-4 (Mitsubishi 2.6L Astron, balance-shaft "Silent Shaft") | 105 | — | 3-speed automatic | RWD | $7,947 |
| Base MT · Coupe | Inline-4 (Mitsubishi 2.6L Astron, balance-shaft "Silent Shaft") | 105 | — | 5-speed manual | RWD | $7,947 |
| 1980 | ||||||
| Base Auto · Coupe | Inline-4 (Mitsubishi 2.6L Astron, balance-shaft "Silent Shaft") | 105 | — | 3-speed automatic | RWD | — |
| Base MT · Coupe | Inline-4 (Mitsubishi 2.6L Astron, balance-shaft "Silent Shaft") | 105 | — | 5-speed manual | RWD | — |
| 1979 | ||||||
| 5MT · Coupe | 2.6L Inline-4 SOHC | 105 | — | 5-speed manual | RWD | — |
| Auto · Coupe | 2.6L Inline-4 SOHC | 105 | — | 3-speed automatic | RWD | — |
| 1978 | ||||||
| 5MT · Coupe | 2.6L Inline-4 SOHC | 105 | — | 5-speed manual | RWD | — |
| Auto · Coupe | 2.6L Inline-4 SOHC | 105 | — | 3-speed automatic | RWD | — |
Safety & recalls by model year
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.