1973 Dodge Charger Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Most of the changes for the 1973 Dodge Charger are cosmetic this year, as the engine offerings remained the same. Base models featured a 225 slant six (rated at 105-hp) or a 318, 150-hp. SE trims featured a 318, 400, and 440 with the 400 available in 2 or 4 barrel carbs while the Rallye trim offered a 340 magnum as well as the previous assortment of powerplants. All 1973 Charger models featured an enlarged rear quarter-window, but the SE trim had a specially designed rear triple "opera" window enveloped in a canopy style vinyl roof, giving the appearance of gills. Also new this year in Rallye models were optional reflective side stripes. Taillights became vertical slats and the hidden headlight option was discontinued. A suspension redesign in the 1973 Dodge Charger resulted in an apparently quieter and smoother ride. Owners of this car, who admittedly buy it either to retune the engines for speed or just for its awesome look, are also pleased with its dependability and durability on the road.
Published Aug 9, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 1973 Dodge Charger
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by Benjamin W
Jan 04, 2012
This isnt my fastest car but the 440 makes a wonderful sound! I built this car to be a nice cruiser so it has a highway friendly rear diff-The build quality is improving with every restoration I do-the paint and bodywork are nearly flawless as are the interior and pretty much everything else on the car.
This particular Charger is the smoothest riding muscle car Ive ever had-even more so than the other Chargers Ive owned.Jan 04, 2012
by Chad P
Nov 19, 2011
needs restoration its a really fun car to drive has a standard 318ci v8 with a a908 torqueflite transmission also has general lee wheels 19.5 gallon tank and new heads and new radiator also has new engine gaskets it will protect u in event of a crash its built like a tankNov 19, 2011
by Benjamin W
Oct 23, 2011
Performance wise this car is heavy and large-Despite this it 0-60's in 6 flat thanks mostly to the built 340 that will get replaced with a 440 next summer
Disc brakes stop the car very well-ride is smooth and comfortable-Ive had to rebuild nearly everything on the car over the last ten years but I shouldnt have to do much mechanically unless I want to for another 10 years:0)Oct 23, 2011
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by Benjamin W
Jan 04, 2012
This isnt my fastest car but the 440 makes a wonderful sound! I built this car to be a nice cruiser so it has a highway friendly rear diff-The build quality is improving with every restoration I do-the paint and bodywork are nearly flawless as are the interior and pretty much everything else on the car.
This particular Charger is the smoothest riding muscle car Ive ever had-even more so than the other Chargers Ive owned.Jan 04, 2012
by Chad P
Nov 19, 2011
needs restoration its a really fun car to drive has a standard 318ci v8 with a a908 torqueflite transmission also has general lee wheels 19.5 gallon tank and new heads and new radiator also has new engine gaskets it will protect u in event of a crash its built like a tankNov 19, 2011
by Benjamin W
Oct 23, 2011
Performance wise this car is heavy and large-Despite this it 0-60's in 6 flat thanks mostly to the built 340 that will get replaced with a 440 next summer
Disc brakes stop the car very well-ride is smooth and comfortable-Ive had to rebuild nearly everything on the car over the last ten years but I shouldnt have to do much mechanically unless I want to for another 10 years:0)Oct 23, 2011
by Jim F
Jan 06, 2011
Its a 1973 dodge charger r/t 400 magnum.bored 40 over 440 cam 750 carb,15 inch rally wheels it has all of its orignal interior hemi orange paint with black, new front and rear spoilers , turn signals and hood pins.Jan 06, 2011
by Anonymous
Apr 24, 2010
I like the 73 charger, It has legroom up the wazoo! I'm 6'4" and that means a lot to me. The 440 pads the package.Currently has a 12.5:1 906 heads,509 292 108' 727 with 411 gears. can't pick a paint for it though and that part is getting closer Apr 24, 2010
by Derick W
Sep 04, 2009
They dont build em like they used to this was a great car had a 318 wasnt the best on gas but a great car overall the most fun car I have ever driven especially the looks you get when your rollin through townSep 04, 2009
by Anonymous
Mar 14, 2008
1973 dodge charger that looks like a 71 charger R/T colored bumpers a 400 magnum 727 tranny with 8 1/4 rear axle with 3:55 gears looks and drives great.Mar 14, 2008
by Michael L
Jan 08, 2008
Very reliable - When new it handled great.Jan 08, 2008
by Anonymous
Dec 13, 2007
there really isent much to say only that the 1973 charger had many pros, the conventional system has yet not failed in the mighty image of the charger. Although the image of a charger is usually a 1968 charger body style, but the 1973 body is much more complex and more so understand. handling is much more persise and its a much more comfortable ride. It is definatly worth of being a dream car to many car enthusiasts, its mine!Dec 13, 2007
by Anonymous
May 23, 2007
have owned the SE for approx 20 yrs.It is fast and furious.Body style is 2dr coupe.Nice car thats fun to drive.May 23, 2007
