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WAS THERE ANY EARLY 1972 DODGE CHALLENGER R/T BUILT
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1972 Dodge Challenger Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Better handling, low popularity, and a need to meet government regulations probably drove the disappearance of the big block engines starting with the 1972 Dodge Challenger. The 440 and Hemi were out (few Hemis were ever produced due to its expense), leaving the 340, 240-horsepower as the largest engine. It now reached 0-40 in 8.5 seconds and hit a quarter mile in 16, but unlike the heavier engines, the 340 came with a rear stabilizer bar for better handling. The standard engine was now the 318, 150-horsepower. At that rating, can it really still be called a pony car?
The R/T was replaced with the Rallye and the SE package was no longer available. Also gone were the convertible, and the shaker scoop options. As for its appearance, the grille was redesigned with downturned edges, giving it the appearance of a sad mouth, perhaps in response to its ever-decreasing sales or its limited horsepower in the standard model.
Owners feel the 1972 and later models of the Challenger not only have great handling and tackle curves better, but also that they get just as much power because they are not encumbered by the heavier engine blocks.
Published Aug 9, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 1972 Dodge Challenger
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by Wes L
Jan 19, 2024
These cars were so reliable especially the 318 engine..but Im really into the larger engine more so with the 6pack...I will find a cuda or a challenger eventually...I have the money but just waiting on the right carJan 19, 2024
by Anonymous
Mar 28, 2014
bought car when i was nineteen all of my friends had muscle cars i was working at a parking garage when car pulled in looked and sounded awesome 340 pistol grip 4speed blue with white top original cassette player no positraction rear though would take off at line and rev to 8000 RPM all day long what a fun car to drive wish i still had it but at least i can say that i didMar 28, 2014
by Edward H
Feb 27, 2013
Started the restoration / build started one year ago, 360/4 matched to a 727 Torqueflite linked to an 8 3/4 SureGrip Differential, Factory Rallye with A/C in Light Gunmetal Metallic topped by White vinyl. Pioneer hu, Amp and 6 Boston Accoustics. Speakers.
still dating........Feb 27, 2013
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by Wes L
Jan 19, 2024
These cars were so reliable especially the 318 engine..but Im really into the larger engine more so with the 6pack...I will find a cuda or a challenger eventually...I have the money but just waiting on the right carJan 19, 2024
by Anonymous
Mar 28, 2014
bought car when i was nineteen all of my friends had muscle cars i was working at a parking garage when car pulled in looked and sounded awesome 340 pistol grip 4speed blue with white top original cassette player no positraction rear though would take off at line and rev to 8000 RPM all day long what a fun car to drive wish i still had it but at least i can say that i didMar 28, 2014
by Edward H
Feb 27, 2013
Started the restoration / build started one year ago, 360/4 matched to a 727 Torqueflite linked to an 8 3/4 SureGrip Differential, Factory Rallye with A/C in Light Gunmetal Metallic topped by White vinyl. Pioneer hu, Amp and 6 Boston Accoustics. Speakers.
still dating........Feb 27, 2013
by Slayton F
Nov 05, 2012
Love the look, rareity, and performance of this car. I am a first time mopar owner and so far it has been fun. I drove the car for about a month and now is getting disassembled in my garage for the restoration. Removed all interior to get a good look at the floor in which it was all solid. Just put down all of the sound deadner and waiting for carpet to come in the mail.
Update: car is done!Nov 05, 2012
by Anthony C
Oct 09, 2011
hard to keep clean black on black,no a/c very hot in the summer to power steering but handles very good,could have done to chevys but did one dodge,not sorry about it.cant wait to take it out again ,gets evey bodys head turning Oct 09, 2011
by Tracy L
Jul 04, 2011
Just bought my dream car! Top Banana yellow with the rallye edition black stripes, has a 340, 600 edelbrock carb, 10 1/2 to 1"s, balanced and blue printed, 521 lift cam, aluminum rad, manual valve body, reverse pistol grip shifter, 727 trans with shift kit, 8 3/4 posii with 323 gears, restored to origingal. The interior is all there in nice shape, the clock even works, it's the best Challenger I have ever had... Indy 500 firehawk tires that I just purchased makes it hook up nice... I love this car, it handles like a Challenger, so it is a bit sloppy on the ass end, but over all I have to say it's awesome! I am a die hard Mopar girl, and the challenger has always been my favorite car.. I LOVE IT!Jul 04, 2011
by Nikoletta Klára M
Aug 03, 2010
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Aug 03, 2010
by Bryan C
Sep 13, 2009
i love this car 1972 Dodge Challenger beacause this is so cool i love it so much of the coolness and BMW beacause the part of the top can be open and 1922 austin 7 beacause it has cool part"sSep 13, 2009
by Mathieu R
Aug 27, 2009
un des bon vieux char sais bien ce lui la! rapide, solide, belle apparance exterieur et interieur j aime bien cette voiture sour tout de lexterior car elle a en beau style des vieille année 70 a 80 sais une tres bonne voiture!!!!Aug 27, 2009
by Justin L
May 08, 2008
very good, well maintained, head turner.May 08, 2008
by Dylan G
May 08, 2008
Its a Dodge Challenger. Need I say more?May 08, 2008
by Jon A
Apr 11, 2008
This was my plum crazy Challenger. I had to sell her due to a crappy manager at QSL messing with my hours. I miss this car, which now is in Sweden.Apr 11, 2008
by Anonymous
Jan 31, 2007
i own a 1959 vette, 67 Oldsmobile Cutlass S convertable (330 Ultra High Compression) 1966 Chrysler 300 and a few other junkers (per my wife) and while the Olds is the eye opener, the Dodge is the most fun to drive. It has Mopar dependibilty, (where else can you buy a "junked car with chunks missing from the cam and 3 cam bearings missing which still runs great and carries oil-pressure). For me at least I bought the Dodge in 1985 and still drive it. It is time for some motor work as the cylinder heads need work with only 389,000 miles on the original 318. With the Crane cam and the Wieand intake and a Thermoquad, it still runs the quarter in 14.37 @92.6 on pump (87)gas. Now if I can just get it to stop rusting around the rear window.Jan 31, 2007
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