VIN Decoder for classic cars & trucks (1950-1980)
Decoded:
Basic
Model Year 1973
Make Dodge
Series Challenger V8
Trim Level Hardtop
Original Base Price $2,924.00
No. Produced 27,930
Body
Body Maker Dodge
No. Doors 2
Model Number JH23
Weight 3,155lbs
Dimension
Wheelbase 110 inches
Length 198.2 inches
Width 76.4 inches
Height 50.9 inches
Front Tread 60.2 inches
Rear Tread 60.7 inches
Engine
Type Own, V8, OHV
Displacement 317.58 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 3 29/32 & 3 5/16 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 8.6 to 1
Brake Horsepower 150@3600
Rated Horsepower 48.83
Torque 265@2000
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material Cast Iron
Engine No. Location Stamped on front of block just below left cylinder head.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Carburetor
Type Dual downdraft
Make Holley
Transmission
Type Fully synchronized
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
1st 3.08
2nd 1.7
3rd 1 to 1
Reverse 2.9
Clutch Type
Clutch Type Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 10.5 inches
Axle Type
Axle Type Semifloating
Differential
Differential Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.23 to 1
Suspension
Front Independent torsion bar
Rear Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Steering Gear
Steering Gear Recirculating ball and nut
Brakes
Service Front disc, rear self-adjusting drum
Front Size 11.75 inches
Rear Size 10 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 10 inches
Other Systems Specifications
Exhaust System Single
Ignition System Electronic
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Water pump
Radiator Tube and spacer
Wheels, Rims & Tires
Tire Size 7.35 x 14
Spare Location Trunk
Capacities
Fuel 19 Gallons
Oil 4 Quarts
Transmission 4.75 Pints
Cooling System 15 Quarts
Rear Differential 4 Pints
Classic Rating
Classic Rating Not Rated
VIN/ID
VIN/Serial no. Starting JH23G3a100001
VIN Description Total Digits: 13 Digits 1-2: Series Digits 3-4: Body style Digits 5: Engine Digits 6: Model year Digits 7: Assembly plant Digits 8-13: Production number
VIN Location On plate on top of left side of dashboard, visible through windshield.