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Challenger
1979 Dodge Challenger
United States
Gasoline
2WD
Coupe
Updated Aug 26, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Engine & Performance
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Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1979
Make
Dodge
Model
Challenger
Body Style
Coupe
Generation
2nd Generation (A130)
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3
5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
1.6
Power (hp)
78 hp
Power (kW)
57 kW
Torque
118 Nm (87 lb-ft)
Displacement
1,597 cc
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,200 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
3,000 rpm
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3
5-speed
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Coupé
Other
Car Classification
Australian Classification
Sports Car
European Segment
S-Segment
Car.info Classification
Sports Car
Dodge
918 vehicles
Challenger
Model
10 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Coupe
Variant
Challenger Standard
1970–2023
Challenger Coupe Generations
3 of 6
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2nd Generation (A130)
1978–1980
Year
1979
Powertrain
1.6
Horsepower
78 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 3 | 5-speed
Gasoline
Coupe
2WD
Automatic | Manual, 3 | 5-speed
Gasoline
