1972 Dodge Charger |
1972 Dodge Charger
Again in 1972, the Charger was considered an intermediate model. In 1971, all two-door Coronets became Chargers. It's the same for 1972— if you want a two-door Coronet, you buy the Charger. Charger coupes and two-door hardtops now span a 115-inch wheelbase, as against 118 for Coronet sedans and wagons. Sheet- metal differences distinguish the Charger and leave it looking quite a bit flashier and more sporting than the Coronet.
Dodge dropped the Super Bee and 500 models and a new Rallye model was added. The Charger SE was still the top Charger and the Rallye was the high performance model. You could still get the 440-cid "Six Pack" but only on the Rallye. The Rallye had all the standard Charger equipment plus front and rear sway bars, F70-14 white sidewall tires, special instrumentation, louvered taillights, and different exterior badging.
The Charger came with Chrysler's economical slant Six as basic standard equipment, however most were ordered with the two barrel 318-c.i.d. V8 which averaged between 14 and 17 mpg.
Factory Specifications & Production
Model Number | Body/Style Number | Body Type & Seating | Factory Price | Shipping Weight | Total Production |
Charger - Six-Cyl | |||||
WL | 21 | 2 Dr Coupe | $2,652 | 3,245 lbs | Note 1 |
WL | 23 | 2 Dr Hardtop | $2,913 | 3,260 lbs | Note 2 |
Charger - V-8 | |||||
WL | 21 | 2 Dr Coupe | $2,759 | 3,318 lbs | Note 1 |
WL | 23 | 2 Dr Hardtop | $3,020 | 3,325 lbs | Note 2 |
Charger SE | |||||
WH | 23 | 2 Dr SE Hardtop | $3,249 | 3,325 lbs | 22,430 |
Model | Wheelbase | Overall Length | Width | Front Tread | Rear Tread | Tires |
Charger 6-Cyl/V-8 | 115 in | 205.4 in | 76.9 in | 59.7 in | 61.6 in | E78 x 14 |
Charger Rallye | 115 in | 205.4 in | 76.9 in | 59.7 in | 61.6 in | F70 x 14 |
Description | Description |
340-cid 4 BC V-8 | Power Steering |
400-cid 2 BC V-8 | Power Windows |
400-cid 4 BC V-8 | AM Radio |
440-cid 4 BC V-8 | Multiplex AM/FM Stereo |
440-cid "Six Pack" | Rear Speaker |
4-Speed Manual Transmission | Hood Tie Down Pins |
TorqueFlite Transmission | Chrome Dual Exhaust Tips |
Vinyl Bucket Seats | Body Side Tape Stripe |
Air Conditioning | Rear Tape Stripe |
Tinted Glass | Sill Moulding |
Cigarette Lighter | "TUFF" Steering Wheel |
Electric Clock | Full Vinyl Roof |
Console | Canopy Vinyl Roof |
Center Armrest & Cushion | Deluxe Wheel Covers |
Rear Window Defogger | Wire Wheel Covers |
Instrument Panel Mounted Hood Release | Rallye Wheels |
Headlight "ON" Warning Buzzer | Road Wheels |
Rim Blow Tilt Steering Wheel | White Sidewall Tires |
Inside Day/Night Mirror | Raised White Letter Tires |
Sun Roof | Track-Pac Package |
Tachometer | Performance Axle Package |
Upper Level Fresh Air Ventilation | Sure Grip Differential |
Bumper Guards | Trailer Towing Package |
Door Edge Protectors | Light Group |
Variable Speed Windshield Wipers | E-Z Order Package |
Undercoating & Hood Insulator Pad | Deluxe Package |
Power Front Disc Brakes | Brougham Package |
Charger Axle Ratios | |||||||||||
Engine | 6-225 | 8-318 | 8-340 | 8-400 | 8-440 | ||||||
Locking / Non-Locking | L | NL | L | NL | L | NL | L | NL | L | NL | |
Ratio | 2.45 | x | |||||||||
2.71 | x | x | x | ||||||||
2.76 | x | x | x | x | |||||||
2.94 | x | x | x | ||||||||
3.21 | x | x | |||||||||
3.23 | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | |
3.54 | x | ||||||||||
3.55 | x | x | x | x | x | x | |||||
4.10 | x |
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