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2018 Dodge Challenger R/T specifications

Build 3C3CDZBT-J · 5.7L 8cyl · Rear-wheel drive · Coupe

Explore the specifications recorded for VIN pattern 3C3CDZBT-J. Start here to understand this version, then check the full VIN for an individual car.

NHTSA vPIC decode · Pattern-level specifications

  • Decoded Sep 9, 2026
  • 1 known VINs
Stylized illustration of a coupe body type
Coupe body style · generic illustration, not this exact model
Engine
5.7L 8cyl V-Shaped
Power
375 hp
Transmission
Manual/Standard
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Body
Coupe, 2-door
Seats
5
Weight class
Class 1

The essentials, explained

Engine, transmission & body specifications

As filed by Dodge with NHTSA for this VIN pattern. Fields the filing does not record are left out entirely — a missing row means no recorded value, not a missing feature.

Engine

Displacement
5.7 L
Cylinders
8
Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine manufacturer
FCA
Horsepower
375 hp
Fuel type
Gasoline

Drivetrain

Drive type
Rear-wheel drive
Transmission
Manual/Standard
Forward speeds
6

Body & chassis

Body class
Coupe
NHTSA body type
PASSENGER CAR
Doors
2
Seats
5
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER DE MEXICO TOLUCA

Weight rating

GVWR class
Class 1
GVWR
6,000 lb or less

Gross vehicle weight rating is the loaded ceiling set by the manufacturer, not the car's own weight.

Driver assistance in the recorded decode

  • Blind spot warning Optional

Systems the filing does not record are not listed above. Check the window sticker of the exact car before you rely on any single feature.

How this VIN pattern is read

A 17-character VIN carries two kinds of information: what was built, and which one it is. This page is the first kind — the nine highlighted positions.

VIN positions 1 through 8 read 3C3CDZBT and position 10 reads J. Those nine characters define this build. Position 9 and positions 11 through 17 describe the check digit, assembly plant and production sequence; they are not part of this pattern.

Positions Characters What they encode
1–3 3C3 CHRYSLER DE MEXICO TOLUCA · World manufacturer identifier
4–8 CDZBT Model, body style, engine and restraint system
9 × Check digit — computed per vehicle, not part of the build
10 J Model year — 2018
11 × Assembly plant
12–17 ×××××× Production sequence number, unique to each vehicle

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History of the exact car

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Recall status

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Condition & equipment

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Manuals & reference documents

2018 Dodge Challenger PDF Brochure

2018 · US · Model-year brochure. Equipment can vary by vehicle.

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1 known VINs for this pattern

Every VIN we have decoded to 3C3CDZBT-J is associated with this pattern in our records. Shared specifications do not mean shared history, condition or installed options.

  • 1 Known VINs

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Useful answers, without the guesswork

2018 Dodge Challenger: specification questions

Is this an original window sticker?

No. This page summarizes decoded VIN-pattern specifications. An original sticker or build record is needed to verify the optional equipment of a particular car.

Are the known VINs a production total?

No. These are VINs observed in our records. The count does not establish total production or rarity.

Does a missing specification mean the feature is absent?

No. Missing fields mean that a value is not recorded in this decode. Check the individual vehicle and its manufacturer documentation.

Where this data comes from

Specification fields are decoded from the manufacturer's filings in the NHTSA vPIC database, keyed on VIN positions 1–8 and 10. We publish the filed values as they stand and leave out anything the filing does not record.

Vehicle counts come from the 1 VINs of this build we have seen in dealer inventory. They are a sample of the road population, not a production figure.

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Pattern decode updated September 9, 2026.