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Dodge Charger

1968 – 1970 United States

The Dodge Charger dates from the 1960s: Dodge built it from 1968 to 1970. All 9 variants use petrol engines, from 147 to 380 hp. Compared with the previous generation (1966 – 1968), peak power fell from 431 to 380 hp, and minimum weight went down by 160 kg.

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
3.7L 3AT RWD (145 HP)
3.7 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 147 hp — — 3-speed automatic
3.7L 3MT RWD (145 HP)
3.7 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 147 hp — — 3-speed manual
5.2L V8 3AT RWD (230 HP)
5.2 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 233 hp — — 3-speed automatic
5.2L V8 3MT RWD (230 HP)
5.2 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 233 hp — — 3-speed manual
6.3L V8 3AT RWD (290 HP)
6.3 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 294 hp — — 3-speed automatic
6.3L V8 4MT RWD (290 HP)
6.3 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 294 hp — — 4-speed manual
6.3 V8 4MT RWD (330 HP)
6.3 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 335 hp — — 4-speed manual
6.3L V8 3AT RWD (330 HP)
6.3 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 335 hp — — 3-speed automatic
7.2L V8 3AT RWD (375 HP)
7.2 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 380 hp — — 3-speed automatic

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
3687 cm3 (225 ci)
Power
108.1 KW @ 4000 RPM147 HP @ 4000 RPM145 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque
215 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM292 Nm @ 2400 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
3-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
7.35 - 14

Dimensions

Length
208 in (5283 mm)
Width
76.6 in (1946 mm)
Height
53.2 in (1351 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.5/58.5 in (1,511/1,486 mm)
Wheelbase
117 in (2972 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.9 in (124 mm)

Weight

Unladen Weight
3285 lbs (1490 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
15.8 mpg US (14.9 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
3687 cm3 (225 ci)
Power
108.1 KW @ 4000 RPM147 HP @ 4000 RPM145 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque
215 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM292 Nm @ 2400 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
3-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
7.35 - 14

Dimensions

Length
208 in (5283 mm)
Width
76.6 in (1946 mm)
Height
53.2 in (1351 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.5/58.5 in (1,511/1,486 mm)
Wheelbase
117 in (2972 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.9 in (124 mm)

Weight

Unladen Weight
3285 lbs (1490 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
15.5 mpg US (15.2 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
V8
Displacement
5211 cm3 (318 ci)
Power
171.5 KW @ 4400 RPM233.2 HP @ 4400 RPM230 BHP @ 4400 RPM
Torque
340 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM461 Nm @ 2400 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
3-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
7.35 - 14

Dimensions

Length
208 in (5283 mm)
Width
76.6 in (1946 mm)
Height
53.2 in (1351 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.5/59.2 in (1,511/1,504 mm)
Wheelbase
117 in (2972 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.1 in (130 mm)

Weight

Unladen Weight
3424 lbs (1553 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
12.7 mpg US (18.5 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
V8
Displacement
5211 cm3 (318 ci)
Power
171.5 KW @ 4400 RPM233.2 HP @ 4400 RPM230 BHP @ 4400 RPM
Torque
340 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM461 Nm @ 2400 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
3-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
7.35 - 14

Dimensions

Length
208 in (5283 mm)
Width
76.6 in (1946 mm)
Height
53.2 in (1351 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.5/59.2 in (1,511/1,504 mm)
Wheelbase
117 in (2972 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.1 in (130 mm)

Weight

Unladen Weight
3461 lbs (1570 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
13 mpg US (18.1 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
V8
Displacement
6277 cm3 (383 ci)
Power
216.3 KW @ 4400 RPM294 HP @ 4400 RPM290 BHP @ 4400 RPM
Torque
390 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM529 Nm @ 2800 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
3-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
7.35 - 14

Dimensions

Length
208 in (5283 mm)
Width
76.6 in (1946 mm)
Height
53.2 in (1351 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.5/59.2 in (1,511/1,504 mm)
Wheelbase
117 in (2972 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.1 in (130 mm)

Weight

Unladen Weight
3567 lbs (1618 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
11.6 mpg US (20.3 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
V8
Displacement
6277 cm3 (383 ci)
Power
216.3 KW @ 4400 RPM294 HP @ 4400 RPM290 BHP @ 4400 RPM
Torque
390 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM529 Nm @ 2800 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
7.35 - 14

Dimensions

Length
208 in (5283 mm)
Width
76.6 in (1946 mm)
Height
53.2 in (1351 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.5/59.2 in (1,511/1,504 mm)
Wheelbase
117 in (2972 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.1 in (130 mm)

Weight

Unladen Weight
3613 lbs (1639 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
12.2 mpg US (19.3 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
V8
Displacement
6277 cm3 (383 ci)
Power
246.1 KW @ 5000 RPM334.6 HP @ 5000 RPM330 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque
425 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM576 Nm @ 3200 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
7.35 - 14

Dimensions

Length
208 in (5283 mm)
Width
76.6 in (1946 mm)
Height
53.2 in (1351 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.5/59.2 in (1,511/1,504 mm)
Wheelbase
117 in (2972 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.1 in (130 mm)

Weight

Unladen Weight
3633 lbs (1648 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
12 mpg US (19.6 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
V8
Displacement
6277 cm3 (383 ci)
Power
246.1 KW @ 5000 RPM334.6 HP @ 5000 RPM330 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque
425 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM576 Nm @ 3200 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
3-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
7.35 - 14

Dimensions

Length
208 in (5283 mm)
Width
76.6 in (1946 mm)
Height
53.2 in (1351 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.5/59.2 in (1,511/1,504 mm)
Wheelbase
117 in (2972 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.1 in (130 mm)

Weight

Unladen Weight
3583 lbs (1625 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
10.4 mpg US (22.6 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
V8
Displacement
7206 cm3 (440 ci)
Power
279.6 KW @ 4600 RPM380.2 HP @ 4600 RPM375 BHP @ 4600 RPM
Torque
480 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM651 Nm @ 3200 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
3-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
7.35 - 14

Dimensions

Length
208 in (5283 mm)
Width
76.6 in (1946 mm)
Height
53.2 in (1351 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.5/59.2 in (1,511/1,504 mm)
Wheelbase
117 in (2972 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.1 in (130 mm)

Weight

Unladen Weight
3803 lbs (1725 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
9.5 mpg US (24.8 L/100Km)
Length5,283 mm
Width1,946 mm
Height1,351 mm
Wheelbase2,972 mm
Curb weight1,490 – 1,725 kg
Torque292 – 651 Nm

Ranges across all 9 variants of this generation.