1985 Dodge Charger Specifications

Specifications

1983 1984 1985 1986

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Front Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Unibody
Production Years for Series :	1982 - 1987
Price :	$6,585-$9,550
Weight :	2160 lbs \| 979.76 kg

Engine & Transmission

Inline 4
Displacement :	1594 cc \| 97.3 cu in. \| 1.6 L.
Power :	64 HP (47.104 KW) @ 4800 RPM
Torque :	87 Ft-Lbs (118 NM) @ 2800 RPM
Bore :	3.2 in \| 81 mm.
Stroke :	3.1 in \| 78 mm.
Compression :	8.8:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Cylinder Head :	Aluminum
Holley 2-barrel carburetor

Inline 4
Displacement :	2212 cc \| 135.0 cu in. \| 2.2 L.
Power :	96 HP (70.656 KW) @ 5200 RPM
Torque :	119 Ft-Lbs (161 NM) @ 3200 RPM
Bore :	3.4 in \| 87 mm.
Stroke :	3.6 in \| 92 mm.
Compression :	9.0:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Cylinder Head :	Aluminum
Holley 2-barrel carburetor

Inline 4
Displacement :	2212 cc \| 135.0 cu in. \| 2.2 L.
Power :	110 HP (80.96 KW) @ 5600 RPM
Torque :	129 Ft-Lbs (175 NM) @ 3600 RPM
Bore :	3.4 in \| 87 mm.
Stroke :	3.6 in \| 92 mm.
Compression :	9.6:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Cylinder Head :	Aluminum
Electronic fuel injection

Turbocharged Inline 4
Displacement :	2212 cc \| 135.0 cu in. \| 2.2 L.
Power :	146 HP (107.456 KW) @ 5200 RPM
Torque :	168 Ft-Lbs (228 NM) @ 3600 RPM
Bore :	3.4 in \| 87 mm.
Stroke :	3.6 in \| 92 mm.
Compression :	8.8:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Cylinder Head :	Aluminum
Electronic fuel injection

Transmission:
4 Manual Floor lever

Production Figures

Total Dodge Production for 1985 :	500,835
Total 1985 Charger production :	56,557
1985 Dodge Charger
2.2 Hatchback 2 dr. 5 P :	10,645
Hatchback 2 dr. 5 P :	38,203
Shelby Hatchback 2 dr. 5 P :	7,709

Handling

Recall

Component	SUSPENSION
Manufacturer	FEDERAL-MOGUL CHASSIS PRODUCTS
NHTSA Campaign ID	08E033000
Summary	FEDERAL MOGUL IS RECALLING 6,903 AFTERMARKET BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES SHIPPED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 9, 2007 AND MARCH 26, 2008, WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS. THE PART NUMBERS PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS ARE: K7147, K7329, K8683, AND 104353. THESE PARTS WERE MADE FOR USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.
Consequence	THE NUTS INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGING FOR THESE BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES ARE MISSING THE INTENDED PREVAILING TORQUE (SELF-LOCKING) FEATURE. IF THE INCORRECT ***** WAS TO BECOME LOOSE, THE JOINING MEMBERS MAY LOOSEN LEADING TO A SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT. THIS MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy	FEDERAL MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 22, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL MOGUL AT 877-489-6659.
Notes	THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV.

Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Manufacturer	CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Mfr Report Date	19831201
NHTSA Campaign ID	84V147000
Summary	THE POTENTIAL FOR FUEL LEAKAGE EXISTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE FUEL RESERVOIR SEAM AND ITS HOSE CONNECTIONS. THE FUEL RESERVOIR IS A SILVER COLORED CAN MOUNTED TO THE AIR CLEANER.
Remedy	THE HOSES AND THE METAL TUBE THAT ATTACHES TO THE FUEL RESERVOIR WILL BE REPLACED WITH NEW COMPONENTS. THE DEALER WILL ALSO REPLACE OR RESEAL THE RESERVOIR.
Notes	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES AND LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 2.2LITER CARBURETED ENGINES.SYSTEM: FUEL SYSTEM; FUEL RESERVOIR.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF FUEL LEAKAGE DEVELOPS, A FIRE COULD OCCUR IN THEENGINE COMPARTMENT AND COULD CAUSE INJURY TO OCCUPANTS.NOTE: THE DEALER SHOULD BE CONTACTED IMMEDIATELY IF FUEL ODOR IS PRESENT IN THEENGINE COMPARTMENT OR IF THE FUEL RESERVOIR IS LEAKING.

Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
Manufacturer	CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Mfr Report Date	19840801
NHTSA Campaign ID	84V116000
Summary	AN EMISSIONS SYSTEM VALVE MAY ALLOW AN OVERLY RICH MIXTURE (EXCESSIVE FUEL) IN THE ENGINE DURING DECELERATION. THE MIXTURE OF AIR AND EXCESSIVE FUEL CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL WHILE STOPPING, COASTING, OR TURNING.
Remedy	ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES WILL BE CORRECTED BY REMOVING THE EMISSIONS SYSTEM VALVE AND INSTALLING A VACUUM LINE CONNECTOR IN ITS PLACE.
Notes	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.2 LITER CARBURETEDENGINES.SYSTEM: FUEL; EMISSION CONTROL VAPOR CANISTER VACUUM PURGE DELAY VALVE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: A STALLED VEHICLE MAY PRESENT A HAZARD TO TRAFFIC ANDCOULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

1985 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$9,005
Avg. Household Income :	$22,100
Avg. Home :	$89,330
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$1.09
Avg. Stamp :	$0

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1985 Dodge Charger? A: The 1985 Dodge Charger has a wheelbase size of 96.50 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1985 Dodge Charger? A: The 1985 Dodge Charger has a length of 174.80 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1985 Dodge Charger? A: The 1985 Dodge Charger has a width of 66.70 inches.

Q: How much did the 1985 Dodge Charger cost when new?A: The 1985 Dodge Charger cost approximately $6,585 to $9,550 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1985 Dodge Charger? A: The 1985 Dodge Charger was offered as a 2.2 Hatchback, Hatchback, Shelby Hatchback.

Q: How many vehicles did Dodge produce in 1985? A: Dodge produced 500,835 automobiles in 1985.

Q: How many 1985 Chargers were produced? A: Dodge produced 56,557 examples of the Charger in 1985.

Q: What engines did the 1985 Dodge Charger have? A: The 1985 Dodge Charger had the following engine options: Inline 4 (1594 cc | 97.3 cu in. | 1.6 L.) with 64 HP (47.104 KW) @ 4800 RPM and 87 Ft-Lbs (118 NM) @ 2800 RPM

Inline 4 (2212 cc | 135.0 cu in. | 2.2 L.) with 96 HP (70.656 KW) @ 5200 RPM and 119 Ft-Lbs (161 NM) @ 3200 RPM

Inline 4 (2212 cc | 135.0 cu in. | 2.2 L.) with 110 HP (80.96 KW) @ 5600 RPM and 129 Ft-Lbs (175 NM) @ 3600 RPM

Turbocharged Inline 4 (2212 cc | 135.0 cu in. | 2.2 L.) with 146 HP (107.456 KW) @ 5200 RPM and 168 Ft-Lbs (228 NM) @ 3600 RPM

Q: What transmission did the 1985 Dodge Charger have? A: The 1985 Dodge Charger had a 4 speed Manual Floor lever gearbox.