1971 Dodge Challenger R/T: Start Up, Exhaust, Test Drive, POV and Review

[@claudioferreirapaz3462]

what a car.... what a sound.... what an interior.... what an engine....

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

It’s a cool classic muscle car!

[@kbw.rvwhntr]

When I was about 8, a guy I was introduced to became a friend of the family and he had this same car except it was the non RT and I'll never forget how smooth he was using the manual! A very nice antique from the early 70s. Hope you all have a great Christmas!🌲

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

It was an interesting car to drive and check out for sure!! Clutch was super stiff compared to modern manuals I’ve been in! Have a great Christmas too!

[@lKingRichardl]

The new Dodge Challenger deserves a reward. They did such an amazing job of recreating the original it's second to none on that measure. And it's one of the best looking modern cars to boot.

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Yeah they really did!

[@davidnilles3117]

Wow, this one takes me back. I was in high school when this model came out. You can definitely see today’s Challenger lines in this 71 model. My first car was a 1973 Plymouth Satellite Sebring. Those were the true muscle car days…..the Challenger, the Mustang Mach 1, the Chevy Camaro and Malibu SS. Pedal to the medal! Good video! 🔥

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Very cool! I have a comparison coming with the modern Challenger. A ton of similarities. Great looking car for sure and it was something else to drive for sure!

[@ArthurMorgan-rdr2gta]

this is literally my dream car, I love these cars

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

It was a cool challenger to check out! Way different from modern cars!

[@davidhypes5228]

That is a beautiful car! I have a 2020 50th Anniversary Challenger R/T in F8 Green and you can definitely see the resemblance. Dodge does the best job of making a cool older design look modern. Awesome cars and great video!

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Oh that's so cool! I agree I think the current Challenger shares a lot with this one. I love the lines!

[@bnghjtyu767]

Your knowledge of this car and things on it shows your age.

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

I didn’t realize going over the specs of a car could show my age!? Just showing what the car has to offer.

[@ramonkrieg4852]

This is now my favourite video on the whole internet. Thank you for that! :)

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Wow thanks! Glad you enjoyed it! Super cool checking out this classic Challenger

[@patrickmatias746]

The performance is very impressive considering it’s age, good old American iron gotta love it.

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

It is! Always interesting to see where modern vehicles came from and how it was for the older models!

[@billdowhower335]

When I was 19 back in 1983 I was a Chevy guy, until I went to look at a 70 R/T 383Magnum!As I approached the car from the back and saw four chrome exhaust tips sticking out through the valance panel and full lengh tail lights and walking around the side of the car seein 1971 tail stripe and upper body R/T stripes,white on B5 medium metallic with white bucket seat/ console - slap stick automatic and then what really blew me away was seeing that bulg hood,hood pins 383Magnum on the sides of the mean as hell hood scoops and then the beautifully mean ass grill! Good bye Camaro, Chevelle etc.!! I bought that car and a 73 318 challenger and had to put the R/T hood,grill wheels etc.on the 73 as the 79 R/T had been undercoated right over the salt from Pa winters! The entire car was held together with bondo! But someone was awesome with that bondo cuz it looked great 😅 still think about how I was moved by the racecar look and beauty of the 70 challengers! Wish I could have another 79 or 71 R/T!! Thiught I'd share a little nostalgia with you!

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Thanks for sharing!

[@awesomecomet3577]

Yes bring on the classics! Love the factory Plum Crazy!! If I lived near you guys I'd love for you guys to do a video on my 1966 AMC Marlin!

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Best color for sure on the Challenger! AMC sounds pretty cool too!

[@bcuzican_gaming]

Great job again and great idea to have some retro videos of the past! Definitely brings back some nostalgia to some and that's a good thing!

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Glad you enjoyed it! We have an old Mach 1 coming soon too! Cool checking out these old school cars! So much different then the new cars we are used too

[@haydenformica8571]

That challenger actually does have shoulder belts as well, they are on the ceiling; you un hook it and connect to the lap belt

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

I noticed those after I was done filming lol! Not used to that area for a seatbelt!

[@lsmola]

Im European and this is one of my dream cars...Ever since i saw the Vanishing point movie (original one of course not the remake) i have a huge love for the 70s Challenger. It has so much soul and it literally defines a word muscle in muscle car...It just feels like its coming from a better era where you still had freedom. Plus this one being a manual is just a huge plus for me..

[@Nate-iy8dv]

Hell yeah plum crazy metallic best color in car industry❤❤❤

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Super cool spec!

[@terribleTed-ln6cm]

I love it when these young guy's get in these old muscle cars, and don't have a clue what their driving, or how to drive it right! 😂

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Can you be more specific? Just going over the specs and I couldn’t drive it far, but not sure why you think I can’t drive it right.

[@carguyns4348]

love it, have a good Christmas.

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Thank you! You too!

[@paperboymike5313]

The fun level alone makes this worth it. Awesome video!

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Yeah it’s a completely different experience then a modern car. Very cool!

[@theguy4615]

My first car was a 1973 charger with 318 two barrel. It was a rusted out POS with 150 hp but I thought it was cool. Lol.

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

lol sounds pretty cool!

[@robertscarff8454]

Wow a fantastic car. Love the videos. Happy Christmas and a happy new year to you

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Thanks man same for you!

[@mileslynch]

The Charger and Challenger are the most true muscle cars

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

Agree buddy. :) They definitely are. Merry Christmas. Drop by. :)

[@mileslynch]

@@RRRRefuelRideRace Merry Christmas to you too!

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Yeah they are very muscular cars for sure!

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

OH yeah!

[@applejuice9468]

What does that even mean 💀

[@kevv202]

I think the removable louvers function is to clean the window

[@bhuvan3025]

bring vintage cars more

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

We got an old Mach One coming too!

[@mypronouniswtf5559]

These cars drive and handle great,funny thing you have to get used to them for people who are not used to old cars...I can fly around corners and basically drive it the same speed around corners/canyon roads as newer performance cars...Each car has its own feel and line you need to take in the road... I had a 70 Challenger RT 440 Magnum 4bbl and ran low 12's in the 1/4 mile,this car was stock I only tuned it up,adjusted timing and replaced the 750 carter with a 850 carter carb.. Old standard transmissions are different than modern ones,but once you know you can really hammer them upshift,downshift and powershift!

[@JamesMoore-un3cu]

I own one of these and the clutch is definitely "heavy". But a BLAST to drive, ab-so-lute-ly.... And you'll never see a better looking domestic made car on the road than the 70 Challengers.

[@AGO_412]

Wow! Such a wonderful car! I drew a Challenger with almost the same specs for an Illustrator project in school! Plum Crazy is the best

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Oh fun! Best color for sure! Especially with all the white

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

Agree, so classy, so stylish. :) Would say a dream car for a lot of car lovers. Drop by when have time. :) Merry Christmas.

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

For sure man!

[@oreally8605]

Merry Christmas everybody! Excellent Christmas gift 🎁 of a Challenger review! Thanks guys!!! ( Also a fan favorite is the 1969 Dodge Charger with the 426 Hemi)

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Merry Christmas to you too! Got some goodies to wrap up the year on YT! This Challenger was super cool!

[@ariyax-zajato4438]

Best challenger year 👌

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

This was a neat Challenger to check out and see where it started!

[@69Kowalski]

Nop..1970 is the Best Challenger Year,,, Because about the Best Looking Front Grill, Deeply and in Fully Aluminium and the Back Lights are also mutch Sweeter. Stylisch in the Making..No More ore Less Just like That ;-))) But is a Nicely Car for a Clone...it was Original Suerly a A-727 Automatic Transmission, because about the Key Lock. And 5 Speed with Back Gear in the Right is not Original, The Original A-833 Transmissions are 4 Speed with the Back Gear from Middel to the Left Push in the Back,,that,s woud be Original,,So it makes also Clear for me Why You have a Clutch that is SO HARD to Push because they Chance the Transmission Components and did i think not so a Good Jop ore is not Correct Set, with the Original A-833 it is a Dream to Shift if is all Correct and a Power Hammer as Well ;-))) but all in all is a Nicely Car and Suerly a Challenger and Worthy to be take Sweet Care on IT ;-)) Love it also and Say ThankYou for You,r Clip .. Howdy Maik

[@waic1639]

Absolutely beautiful car! Love the crazy plum purple! This video made me crave for some tuna sandwiches with no crust. 🤗

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

lol no crust! This was a sweet spec for sure. Love the purple for a Challenger

[@waic1639]

@@BrosFOURRSpeed These cars go for crazy prices too! Don't let Dominic Toretto destroy this one! 😆

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

@@waic1639 Yeah really! Awesome classic car for sure!

[@waic1639]

@@BrosFOURRSpeed Have a Merry Christmas guys! Don't drive too hard. 🤗

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

@@waic1639 You too man! We’re just chilling 😅

[@ChargerusPrime]

I'm looking at getting a 70 or 71 for myself. I'm gonna restomod it just so I can drive it every day.

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Sweet! Sounds like fun!

[@LegacyIvyTerascale]

this and the '72 Challenger 340 i regard as the best looking cars ever made by USA

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Yeah these have a super cool style for sure!

[@ROGERHAY-x7d]

Really nice, my first car was dodge duster.

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

That’s cool!

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

Piece of 4-wheel history here. Amazing. In Europe would consider the drive with this "days of thunder". :) This is so realistically said. :) A very detailed video. I like it. Keep goin. p.s. Merry Christmas to all. Drop by when have time. Appreciate it.

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Glad you enjoyed the video! Super cool checking out the old school cars! Merry Christmas to you as well!

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

@@BrosFOURRSpeed Thanks. :)

[@Damndude1]

I like this car bro

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

It was pretty cool! Love the purple on the old Challenger

[@Damndude1]

@@BrosFOURRSpeed yeah bro

[@archerandrew315]

The best part of the seatbelt is tucked in near the trim right above your head.

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

I saw that after I was finished filming!

[@mileslynch]

For the same price would you get this or a new Hellcat

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Personally I'd get the new car since it's way faster, more practical and has the tech

[@mileslynch]

@@BrosFOURRSpeed I’d get the new car too but this is really cool

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Yeah an old car like this isn't too practical for daily use. Unlike the modern cars. But cool to see what these kinds of cars have to offer

[@mileslynch]

@@BrosFOURRSpeed this is still cool

[@waic1639]

If those two cars were same price I would pick this vintage Dodge Charger. The exhaust note sounds really good and it goes about as fast a C5 Corvette in the quarter mile. But the reality is that this car costs a lot more than a new Hellcat Challenger or Charger. I have seen anothet of the same model and trim listed about 4 years ago for around 400K USD. That car probably has a different motor than the one in this video though.

[@winstonl7814]

If only i can afford it now :(

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

It’s a pretty penny for sure for a nice classic!

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

What’s 440 cubic inches in cm3?

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

7,210 cm3. I believe I stated this was about a 7.2L V8 as well

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

@@BrosFOURRSpeed All right.

[@williamdouglass7864]

Is this a real factory U code 440 and is it matching numbers?

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

I have no idea on that! It was sold a long time ago as well, so not sure on that.

[@blackice7408]

The 440 (7.2L) I remember was factory gross rated at 390 hp and 490 tq

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Those are the numbers I was told and researched.

[@commentaccount49]

The 390hp rating is correct for 69-70 440-6bbl cars, for 71 440-6bbl cars the rating was 385hp. This car has a 440-4bbl which would have been rated at 370hp stock for 1971... except Challengers weren't even available with the 440-4bbl anymore. This engine obviously isn't stock so why bother quoting an HP rating at all? Do you guys have a technical advisor to make sure your research is correct because there was actually a LOT in this video that was inaccurate. Nothing worth being overly pedantic about it though since the point of the video is "look at the neat car" @@BrosFOURRSpeed

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

@@commentaccount49 Based on my research and talking with the dealer who had information from the owner of the car. That’s where I got everything, that’s why I stated the info I did. What else do you think was wrong?

[@danabrahams7892]

beautiful

[@rafaelahumadaruiz3209]

Un joya de la carretera! Por cierto ¿Cuanto mides? Yo mido 6,2 y creo que cambiandole el volante mas pequeño no estaria mal para mi.. ¿Me podrias decir tu experiencia? Saludos desde Spain. Gracias

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

I’m 5’10’’. This was a cool car to check out. I couldn’t drive it far but it was neat. Not a vehicle I would purchase but I can appreciate these.

[@1phildefer323]

NICE

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Thanks! Super cool Challenger to check out!

[@javion-r1j]

the cudas brother i have a model of the 1971 cuda hemi

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

That’s cool.

[@javion-r1j]

and a 1969 dodge daytona model car

[@Nickowar]

i mean, don't get me wrong...i love my modern 6spd Challenger but....woah...

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

I love the modern way more! Very cool to check out this classic though!

[@69Kowalski]

1970 is the Best Challenger Year,,, Because about the Best Looking Front Grill, Deeply and in Fully Aluminium and the Back Lights are also mutch Sweeter. Stylisch in the Making..No More ore Less Just like That ;-))) But is a Nicely Car for a Clone...it was Original Suerly a A-727 Automatic Transmission, because about the Key Lock. And 5 Speed with Back Gear in the Right is not Original, The Original A-833 Transmissions are 4 Speed with the Back Gear from Middel to the Left Push in the Back,,that,s woud be Original,,So it makes also Clear for me Why You have a Clutch that is SO HARD to Push because they Chance the Transmission Components and did i think not so a Good Jop ore is not Correct Set, with the Original A-833 it is a Dream to Shift if is all Correct and a Power Hammer as Well ;-))) but all in all is a Nicely Car and Suerly a Challenger and Worthy to be take Sweet Care on IT ;-)) Love it also and Say ThankYou for You,r Clip .. Howdy Maik

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Glad you like them! It was cool to check out!

[@westvirginiaandmontana9022]

😍😍😍

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Thanks for checking out the Challenger video!

[@JerryDey]

From the way you put the hood pins down, I guess nobody drives it.

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

What?

[@IonIPopa]

Nice ! Too far away from pedals.

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

What's too far away? It was cool to check out this old school Dodge!

[@IonIPopa]

@@BrosFOURRSpeed Almost cried seeing it. It's superb. You strech the leg too much when using the clutch. It will be easier to use if you get closer a few inches.

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

@@IonIPopa But that’s comfortable for me! Any closer and my knee would touch the steering wheel and I wouldn’t be able to shift, so I had the seat in a comfortable position for myself.

[@mauriceedwards9676]

This just got me so wet I MEAN, nice car

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Thanks for checking out the 71 Challenger video

[@SoulBrother_1]

Video to sell a 1971 Challenger, Pretty Interesting to see that. 😂🤣😅

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Just doing a review on the car! Not trying to sell it, just making a cool review!

[@caelanreeves9760]

Chrysler cars only had a 3 speed and for HP engines a 4 speed back then, might want to recheck your script lol

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

I’m not sure what your sentence means, might need to reword that.

[@that69charger13]

@@BrosFOURRSpeed so basically Chrysler (dodges parent company) when putting manual transmissions into cars, if it was your bare bones type of car it got a 3 speed manual, but for performance they got a 4 speed. So that challenger in your review had a modern 5 speed manual probably a tremec still a nice car and transmission

[@joesantana5704]

Don't like the white seats!! I'd go black!! My 70 RT and my 70 CUDA black interior with a tricked out 383 and tranny. Wish I still had my cars, I still have nightmares!!!! Engine started in a 66 charger paid 500$ for it in 82 when I was 18. Wrecked it. Bought the Challenger for 400$ with no engine in 85. Bought the Cuda for 500$ in 87.

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Thanks for sharing! Sounds like a good deal for some project cars or just to get one cheap! I'm not sure how the white is still in that good of condition unless it was restored not too long ago, but I'd go black too. It does match the white on the exterior though!

[@joesantana5704]

@@BrosFOURRSpeed They weren't project cars, they were complete. From 82 to 92 you could've had your pick of the litter? I remember seeing those ugly ass SUPERBIRDS for 1,500 dirt cheap? But, who knew??? Fast and the furious movies is what really made classic cars blow up!!!

[@mckou1547]

330 lb ft? In a 440? Please check your references.

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

What do you think that number is?

[@mckou1547]

@@BrosFOURRSpeed The Chrysler 440 was typically rated as between 375-390ghp and 470-490 lb-ft.

[@racehemi426425]

My definition of performance engines is different than yours. The 71 Challenger had at least five performance motors 340 383 440 426. Don't forget six pack options

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

What’s the difference options have to do with the definition of a performance engine?

[@racehemi426425]

@@BrosFOURRSpeed the 440 six pack had more horsepower than the 440 4 barrel.

[@olafthiemer5759]

It's Plum Crazy, not "Plum Purple"

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Ok.

[@haydenrichardp3712]

Engine specs are wrong.

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

What are they then?

[@haydenrichardp3712]

A 440 4 bbl was not offered in 1971. Just the tri carb 6 pack. The 4 bbl version was available in 1970 only. Someone has done some swapping on that car. The torque on a 440 4 bbl was 480 in 1970. The 6 pack torque was 490 on the 1971. There was no 440 Magnum in a 1971 Challenger.

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

@@haydenrichardp3712 I just went off the owners specs for it.

[@jrb37300]

5 speed manual transmission? You just lost all credibility, especially since your called Bros four speed.

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

Excuce me?? At approximately 6:40 you can see the shift knob with the pattern. 1-2-3-4-5-R This symbol (5) is the number five. Which indicates a 5 speed transmission. And since there was a clutch pedal and a manual shifter. This was in fact a 5 speed manual. Your comment confuses me? Unless it's the wrong shift knob. But I'm used to new cars, so perhaps in 1971, way before I was born they put wrong shift knobs on, or its aftermarket. I'm not old enough to remember when these were at dealers.

[@manuelmuelller3535]

They only came with a 4 speed, but it’s pretty common to swap a 5 speed in for the over drive.

[@jrb37300]

@@BrosFOURRSpeed If that's correct, and it now has a 5 speed manual transmission, then the original tranny was definitely swapped at some point, which decreases the overall value of the car, as 5 speeds were not available as factory equipment until the 1980's on American vehicles.

[@KcufThePopulati0n]

Shits pretty rice imo not a good look

[@BrosFOURRSpeed]

How can an old school muscle car be rice? The JDM cars weren't even here back then as anything other then econoboxes lol. This was before ricers fled the scene in the US

[@jamesunger8433]

Man I love the Challenger. I think it's the best proportioned and most attractive muscle car. Okay love the 69 Boss 302... The challenger evokes style of the Hemi Cuda but you're gonna dish out three to four times the price for a Hemi Cuda. The Challenger ticks all the boxes for me. Also it's not a huge muscle car it's sort of the midsize muscle car AKA Pony car which is actually for me the ideal size because the Charger and GTX and Coronets are massive four-door cars with two doors...... so yeah the Challenger RT has my vote and you're not forking out 200,000!