1973 Dodge Challenger Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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In 1973, sales of the Dodge Challenger actually increased, the only year this happened in the first generation of Challengers. But the pony car that once hit 425 bhp and boasted a quarter mile in 14 seconds was battling growing government emission regulations at the height of the environmental movement, and the Challenger now only offered two V8 engine types -- the basically wimpy 318, 150 bhp or the 340, 240 bhp. While less power than the old Hemi, the lighter weight of the car actually improved handling, turn ratios, and was quick off the line. I wanna go fast!!!
Mid-year, the Dodge Challenger tried to compensate with a 360 V8, 245 bhp. It added more weight to the car, and only added five horsepower, but it was the best way Dodge could compromise between adding power and staying within emission control limits.
In 1973, the Rallye edition was dropped, although customers could build their own from the options list. The exterior remained virtually the same as the 1972 model.
Published Aug 9, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 1973 Dodge Challenger
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by Anonymous
Jun 22, 2011
this car is built for street or strip. the proformance is wonderful due to the 440 under the
hood backed up with a holly car. this car is nice
to drive in town , pretty cool when people break
their necks to see itJun 22, 2011
by Justin C
Jul 10, 2010
amazing car it was my dads not mine but i rode in it alot it had a 318 with hemi heads it was red and black like the picture and had air bags so u cod ride how u liked to very quick but horrible gas mileage maybe 10 miles a gallon.Jul 10, 2010
by Patryk W
Aug 14, 2009
sick carr nice bumper trus best car u can ever imagine a american muscle engine which ill smoke any one with i always double clutch like i should we can race sum time if you want just give ma a call.............Aug 14, 2009
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by Anonymous
Jun 22, 2011
this car is built for street or strip. the proformance is wonderful due to the 440 under the
hood backed up with a holly car. this car is nice
to drive in town , pretty cool when people break
their necks to see itJun 22, 2011
by Justin C
Jul 10, 2010
amazing car it was my dads not mine but i rode in it alot it had a 318 with hemi heads it was red and black like the picture and had air bags so u cod ride how u liked to very quick but horrible gas mileage maybe 10 miles a gallon.Jul 10, 2010
by Patryk W
Aug 14, 2009
sick carr nice bumper trus best car u can ever imagine a american muscle engine which ill smoke any one with i always double clutch like i should we can race sum time if you want just give ma a call.............Aug 14, 2009
by Larry P
Jul 04, 2009
Needs a restoration. Don't ask! It is not for sale. I had a '70 back when it was new. Should not have gotten rid of it. Should have stored it and taken care of it. They are fun cars to drive and enjoy. Back seat area is for small people, it gets a little cramped for adults after awhile. It is AMERICAN made! Jul 04, 2009
by Randy N
Mar 09, 2009
My car has had a rough 35 year existence and still needs lots of work. If you look beyond the pretty paint, its actually not that pretty. It has more rust than I probably even know, everything except the radiator leaks, anything electrical is a disaster, and it basically was restored very badly. Having said that, it is still a challenger. It is very fast although considering what it is I wish it was faster (and it will be soon), it handles surprisingly well although the steering is a little vague, its good and loud, and its an American Icon. It gets looks everywhere I take it, and it scares all the little kiddies and thier riced-out imports.Mar 09, 2009
by Casey S
Mar 03, 2009
its almost all original, its got posi, its mine, and its parked in phoenix!!
performance is awesome, them 340's MOVE. and the slapstick auto is pretty kewl. not as good as a 4-speed, but hey its still a muscle car!Mar 03, 2009
by Michael L
May 31, 2008
amazing car..fast from both 0-60 and 60-100..runs perfectly and
sounds greatMay 31, 2008
by Kevin G
May 09, 2008
Its slower than the '64 by a bunch. Mainly because its heavy. Fortunately, unlike the '64, it has sway bars and easly handles as well as many new cars. Even gets 20 mpg.May 09, 2008
by Drew B
Apr 04, 2008
This car belongs to my dad. It is a 3 speed 440 magnum automatic with a slapstick shifter. 1973 Top Banana Yellow. Car on the far right.Apr 04, 2008
by Anonymous
Mar 05, 2008
I have a 1973 challenger ralley,with 1969 340 thats been pooped up. The dude I got it from used to drag it.I just love the way it preforms and the way you look out the front and see that awsome rally hood.All in all I love it!!!!!!!!!!!!
I bought the 66 belvy back . I had traded my Belvy for the 73 challenger.Dude said he was going to sell Belvy ,but couldn't resist offer to buy back. I did miss this car also.Mar 05, 2008
by Myron P
Feb 10, 2008
solidly put togetherFeb 10, 2008
by Robert E
Jan 28, 2008
Good Project I bought about 3 months agoJan 28, 2008
by Robert E
Jan 28, 2008
I just bought it about 3 months ago for a good project carJan 28, 2008
by Anonymous
Aug 10, 2007
Bought this challenger off of e-bay paid 12,000 and have 22.500
in so far .I have full pictures of resto from start to finnish .
finally got it running right it sound great with 2.5 exhaust pipes
added ,and tune up this high performance 360 from the high compression
early motor runs good. it has a 727 slap stick auto matic with a 8/3/4
rear end .The burnt orange is the orginal paint and did the car like a rally RT.The numbers show a 318 orginaly .Basicly I am a corvett guy with a 07 0n your site and a 56 corvette just restored on your site .My friend LYLE talked me into mo par ,Iliked the lines on the car
This one will be on e-bay soon.Aug 10, 2007
by Anonymous
Oct 02, 2006
i love dodge challengers and i am trying torestore this one however every time i have some one do work on it i am always geting rip off i need to know were i can get body parts eg front gril and other itams for triming. My e-mail trackhunt54@aol.comOct 02, 2006
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