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1974 Dodge Charger V8 Series WL
Hardtop
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $3,331.00
No. Produced 2,698
Body Maker Dodge
No. Doors 2
Passengers
Model Number WL23
Weight 3,565lbs
Wheelbase 115 inches
Length 214 inches
Width 77 inches
Height 52.2 inches
Front Tread 61.9 inches
Rear Tread 62 inches
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
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 150@4000
Rated Horsepower 48.83
Torque 255@2200
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material Cast Iron
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location Stamped on front of block just below left cylinder head.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Dual downdraft
Make Carter
Type Fully synchronized
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 3.08
2nd 1.7
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 2.9
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 10.5 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 2.94 to 1
Front Independent torsion bar
Rear Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Recirculating ball and nut
Service Front disc, rear self-adjusting drum
Front Size 10.98 inches
Rear Size 10 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 10 inches
Exhaust System Single
Ignition System Electronic
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Water pump
Radiator Tube and spacer
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size F78 x 14
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 19.5 Gallons
Oil 4 Quarts
Transmission 4.75 Pints
Cooling System 15 Quarts
Rear Differential 4 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting WL23G4a100001
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.
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Additional Information
No. produced is all 8 cyl Coronets & Chargers.

Dodge Passenger Car Service Manual 1974Los Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
1974 DodgeDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
Standard Catalog of American Cars 1946-1975 Krause Pub.Los Angeles Public Library
Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Automotive Industries April 1 1974Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Ward's Automotive Yearbook for 1974Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Automotive News (1974 Almanac Issue)Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Paint Type
Colors All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Powder Blue
Lucerne Blue
Starlight Blue Metallic
Frosty Green Metallic
Deep Sherwood Metallic
Avocado Gold Metallic
Dark Moonstone Metallic
Sienna Metallic
Dark Chestnut Metallic
Golden Fawn
Yellow Blaze
Dark Silver Metallic
Bright Red
Parchment
Aztec Gold Metallic
Eggshell White
Black
Yellow
Gold Metallic
Dark Gold Metallic
Standard/Optional Equipment
440 cu. in. V8 engineOpt
360 cu. in. V8 engineOpt
400 cu. in. V8 engineOpt
Power windowsOpt
Air conditioningOpt
Power brakesOpt
Power steeringOpt
RadioOpt
Speed control deviceOpt
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