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How much horsepower does a 1982 Dodge 400 have?

The 1982 Dodge 400 had a standard engine that produced 84 horsepower. This compact car was available with a choice of two engine options, both of which were four-cylinder units.


Engine Specifications


The base engine for the 1982 Dodge 400 was a 2.2-liter inline four-cylinder that generated 84 horsepower and 105 pound-feet of torque. This engine was paired with a standard four-speed manual transmission or an optional three-speed automatic.


An optional 2.6-liter inline four-cylinder engine was also available, which produced 92 horsepower and 132 pound-feet of torque. This engine could be paired with either the four-speed manual or three-speed automatic transmission.


Performance Characteristics


With the base 2.2-liter engine, the 1982 Dodge 400 had a top speed of around 95 mph and could accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in approximately 12 seconds. The optional 2.6-liter engine improved the 0-60 mph time to around 10 seconds and increased the top speed to roughly 100 mph.


While the 1982 Dodge 400 was not known for its high-performance capabilities, it offered decent fuel efficiency for the time, with an EPA-estimated 25 mpg in the city and 35 mpg on the highway for the base engine configuration.

How many miles per gallon does a 1983 Dodge 400 get?


For Dodge 400 two-door: 28 EPA EST MPG;* 44 estimated highway.



How much horsepower does a 400 Dodge engine have?


With a relatively low 8.2:1 compression ratio, the final 400 V8 version produced a mere 195 horsepower and 305 lb-ft of torque. Earlier takes on the same design delivered more performance in a smaller package.



Was the Dodge 400 a good engine?


The 400 is a great engine for a lot of reasons. Big bore helps not to shroud the valves. Very strong engine blocks. In fact they are the strongest stock block ever made outside the hemi. Low deck is easy to live with in a tight a body. Great rod ratio. For example: A 318 and 340 have a 6.123 rod and a 3.31 stroke.



What was the true HP of the 426 Hemi?


As suspected, the big orange beast cranked out 494 hp at 5,900 rpm, significantly more than Chrysler's advertised claims. Let's watch as R.A.D. Auto Machine reveals the 426 Street Hemi's true power potential.



What year was the Dodge 400 made?


Dodge 400
ManufacturerChrysler Corporation
Production1981–1983
Model years1982–1983
AssemblySaint Louis Assembly, Fenton, Missouri



How much horsepower does a 400 V8 have?


The massive motor produced up to 410 hp, a monumental amount of power for this time. It was a popular motor found in the Dodge Charger Rallye.



How much HP does a stock 400 have?


From the factory 165 hp and 200hp. Depending on the year, in the 1970s 265 hp to 300 hp depending on how it was configured, 4 barrel, compression ratio ect.



How many miles per gallon does a 426 Hemi get?


426 Hemi Gets 18 MPG On Eighth Power Tour.



How much horsepower did the 440 really have?


And while the Mopar 440 does several things very well, we've always felt that with a few tweaks the engine was capable of well over the 375 horsepower rating it got from the factory.



How many miles per gallon does a 1982 Dodge D150 get?


Based on data from 2 vehicles, 221 fuel-ups and 55,150 miles of driving, the 1982 Dodge D150 gets a combined Avg MPG of 15.33 with a 0.31 MPG margin of error. Below you can see a distribution of the fuel-ups with 1 outliers (0.45%) removed.


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