70 Challenger production numbers question

[Challenger6pak]

I am trying to find out how many Challenger JH 23 hardtops were built with the 383 N code and 4 speed.  I can't seem to find a breakdown on the JH Challengers.  Thanks,
Tod

[HemiOrange70]

This is the best I can do
Production:
Challenger Base: 53,337
Challenger T/A: 2,142
Challenger R/T Coupe: 12,747
Challenger R/T Convertible: 1,070
Challenger RT/SE Coupe: 3,679

Engines:
225 I6 145 bhp.
340 V8 275 bhp @ 5000 rpm, 340 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm.
T/A: 340+6 V8 290 bhp @ 5000 rpm, 345 lb-ft @ 3400 rpm.
383 V8 330 bhp.
426 Hemi V8 425 bhp @ 5000 rpm, 490 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm.
440 V8 375 bhp @ 4600 rpm, 480 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm.
440+6 V8 390 bhp @ 4600 rpm, 480 lb-ft @ 2300 rpm.

Performance:
T/A: 0-60 in 5.9 seconds, 1/4 mile in 14.5 seconds @ 99.6 mph.
R/T 440-6: 0-60 in 6.2 seconds, 1/4 mile in 13.7 seconds @ 105 mph
I know it doesn't answer your question, but maybe point in the right direction

[Challenger6pak]

Thanks.  I know less than 3000 383 4 speed R/T's were built.  A 383 magnum 4 speed non R/T Challenger has to be rare.  The numbers should be broke down somewhere. I can find the R/T breakdown but not the non R/T.

[RusTy/SE]

These Big Block production figures come from the Challenger article which appeared in the January 1985 Collectible Automobile. As old as they are, over the years they've proven to be more accurate than my centering abilities. 

[Challenger6pak]

Thanks onefornow that is what I was looking for .  I assume those are 4 bbl numbers.  My SE was a 383 2 bbl. I wonder how many of those were built?

[Katfish]

These Big Block production figures come from the Challenger article which appeared in the January 1985 Collectible Automobile. As old as they are, over the years they've proven to be accurate than my centering abilities. 

What's the difference between a hardtop & hardtop coupe?

[Challenger6pak]

The hardtop coupe has fixed (non roll down) quarter windows.

[72hemi]

coded as A93 on the fender tag.

[Challenger6pak]

Why would this have B08 as a date code?  Maybe a stamping error and it was supposed to be B09??

[RusTy/SE]

Thanks onefornow that is what I was looking for .  I assume those are 4 bbl numbers.  My SE was a 383 2 bbl. I wonder how many of those were built?

Glad to help I've always considered those to be 383-4 bbl numbers as well although there are no 383-4 SE Challengers listed. I know you could order a Gran Coupe with either a 383-4 auto or 4 speed and receive the dual scoop hood but i've not seen an SE Challenger N-coded for a 4-bbl version - with or without a dual scoop hood. I'm not saying they didn't build any - just that i've not seen one 

[RusTy/SE]

Why would this have B08 as a date code?  Maybe a stamping error and it was supposed to be B09??

If the tag is off, flip it upside down to read the date. Member Redline, among others, suggested that method a few years ago. It works 

Russ

[Challenger6pak]

It is B08 and then the sequence number on this car. 

My SE is a 2 bbl 383.  I do know of an N-code 383 SE located here in FL.  It now has it's second owner.  The original owner special ordered it to beat the higher R/T insurance rating.  He also wanted the flat hood because it is lighter than the R/T hood.

[RusTy/SE]

Very cool man

[dusty]

Hello,

I saw that someone was asking about N code  4bbl 383 SE's. Yes it was an option, yes it is pretty rare. My SE is JH29NOB******. I bought it as a barn find last year, and did some net research on them. They only built 644 N code SE's. Basically the N code SE's were like the RT's but didn't have the badging (maybe an insurance get around?).

Mine has the rallye dash too, and the date codes all match.. Other than the engine. It now has a '69 440 in it, but the transmission does match. Also included on mine was the slap stick, and performance axle package, and power front disc brakes, power steering and A/C. This SE that we are working on is just a three owner car, so I have been able to validate everything via the first owners parents (their son ordered the car and is no longer living).

I thought maybe this would help you?

I also know where another N code SE is --Limelight green-- but it is a stolen car, and was parted out, and is just sitting. The guy that supposedly owns it won't contact the last registered owner in Georgia. I wouldn't touch it with a 10 foot pole.

[RusTy/SE]

Thanks dusty. Sounds like a sweet car you have, start a thread in the Newbies areas with some pics and hang around  It's a great group of folks here