Dodge Challenger Specs

Since 1971 the Challenger has grown 6.3″ in length and gained 875 lb: weight rose 27%, length only 3%.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 4 generations · 1971–2024 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

The 2024 Dodge Challenger, the latest model year on record, is 197.6″ long, 75.6″ wide and 57.1″ tall on a 116.1″ wheelbase, and weighs 4,076 lb. At 16.5 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 1.5 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.

Every Dodge Challenger generation, measured

The biggest change in length came in 1973, when the new car was 6.7″ longer than the 1971–1972 one.

FIG.01·Dodge Challenger dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
1971–1972191.3″76.4″50.8″109.8″3,201 lb
1973198″76.4″50.8″109.8″3,245 lb
1978–1982183.1″65.7″52″98.8″2,509 lb
2009–2024197.6″75.6″57.1″116.1″4,041 lb
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

Challenger year by year

FIG.02·Dodge Challenger dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
2024197.6″75.6″116.1″4,076 lb4
2023197.6″75.6″116.1″4,076 lb4
2022197.6″75.6″116.1″4,076 lb4
2021197.6″75.6″116.1″4,076 lb4
2020197.6″75.6″116.1″4,076 lb4
2019197.6″75.6″116.1″4,076 lb4
2018197.6″76.4″116.1″4,116 lb5
2017197.6″75.6″116.1″4,076 lb4
2016197.6″75.6″116.1″4,063 lb3
2015197.6″75.6″116.1″4,063 lb3
2014197.6″75.6″116.1″4,028 lb3
2013197.6″75.6″116.1″4,028 lb3
2012197.6″75.6″116.1″4,028 lb3
2011197.6″75.6″116.1″4,026 lb3
2010197.6″75.6″116.1″3,968 lb3
2009197.6″75.6″116.1″4,010 lb3
1982179.9″65.7″99.6″2,332 lb1
1981179.9″65.7″99.6″2,835 lb1
1979181.9″65.7″98.8″2,509 lb1
1978183.1″65.7″98.8″2,509 lb1
1973198″76.4″109.8″3,245 lb1
1972191.3″76.4″109.8″3,194 lb2
1971191.3″76.4″109.8″3,303 lb3
ROWS 23·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Challenger on the used market

In 1,278 Challenger listings we have collected since June 2026, the 2009–2024 car is the most common: 1,274 of them (100%), at an average asking price of $21,813. ForCar visitors have decoded 652 Challenger VINs; the most checked model years are 2023, 2022 and 2016.

FIG.05·Dodge Challenger generations on the used market
GenerationListingsShareAverage asking priceAverage mileage
2009–20241,274100%$21,81383,229 mi
ROWS 1·SOURCE ForCar, US used-car listings collected since June 2026

Will a Challenger fit

FIG.02·Dodge Challenger — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep16.5 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft16.5 ftFits comfortably
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide6.3 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

FIG.03·Dodge Challenger against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical of 858 cars within 10″ of its lengthDifference
Width75.6″74″+1.6″
Wheelbase116.1″113.8″+2.3″
Curb weight4,076 lb4,140 lb−64 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 Challenger bigger than the 2023?

No. The 2024 and 2023 Challenger are the same size and weight.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 23 Challenger model years, 1971 to 2024. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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