Car of the day – 1971 Dodge Charger Super Bee 7.2-liter V8 440 1920×1080 HD

The 1971 Dodge Charger Super Bee is powered by a 7.2-liter (7206 cc) 439.7 cui V8 engine which produces 385 hp (287 kW) at 4700 rpm and torque of 490 lbs-ft (664 Nm) at 3200 rpm. The car features a rear-wheel drive system and 4-speed manual gearbox.

The acceleration numbers for this 1971 Dodge Charger are these: 0-30 km/h in 1.6 seconds, 0-40 km/h in 2.1 seconds, 0-50 km/h in 2.5 seconds, 0-60 km/h in 3.0 seconds, 0-70 km/h in 3.5 seconds, 0-80 km/h in 4.3 seconds, 0-90 km/h in 5.0 seconds, 0-100 km/h in 6.1 seconds, 0-110 km/h in 7.0 seconds, 0-120 km/h in 7.9 seconds, 0-130 km/h in 9.4 seconds, 0-140 km/h in 10.8 seconds, 0-160 km/h in 14.0 seconds, 0-180 km/h in 18.4 seconds, 0-200 km/h in 26.3 seconds.

The numbers for mph are these: 0-20 mph in 1.7 seconds, 0-30 mph in 2.5 seconds, 0-40 mph in 3.2 seconds, 0-50 mph in 4.3 seconds, 0-60 mph in 5.8 seconds, 0-70 mph in 7.2 seconds, 0-80 mph in 9.2 seconds, 0-90 mph in 11.5 seconds, 0-100 mph in 14.2 seconds, 0-110 mph in 17.7 seconds, 0-120 mph in 23.0 seconds, 0-130 mph in 35.7 seconds.

The car can do a standing quarter mile in 14.2 seconds at 161 km/h or ~100 mph. It can drive one kilometer in 25.8 seconds.

Curb’s weight is 1785 kg (3935 lbs). Car’s length is 5217 mm (205.4 inches). Width is 1953 mm (76.9 inches). Wheelbase is 2921 mm (115 inches) long. Fuel consumption average estimated at 26 L/100 km or 9 mpg (U.S.). Featuring 15 inches wheels and tires size of 205/65 R 15 at the front, and size of 215/60 R 15 at the rear.

The car was/is owned by Jeff Wickstrom. He bought this car in 1979 from a young woman in Annandale, Virginia. Later it was restored, including a new paint and a 440 Six-Pack engine. The car has already more than 325,000 miles on it but still drives pretty well. This car was driven in some long trips like from Mexico to Canada, and it was a great trip as the owner says.

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