1969
Dodge Charger R/T

The 1968–1970 Dodge Charger is the most iconic muscle car of the muscle car era, immortalised as the General Lee in The Dukes of Hazzard. The 440 Magnum and 426 Hemi engines made it a legitimate quarter-mile weapon.

Muscle Car

Shared Parts

Technical Specifications

Engine7.2L 440 Magnum V8 / 7.0L 426 Hemi V8
Displacement7,211 cc / 6,980 cc
Horsepower375 hp (440) / 425 hp (426 Hemi)
Torque644 Nm (440) / 610 Nm (Hemi)
Transmission4-Speed Manual / TorqueFlite 727 Automatic
DrivetrainRWD
Fuel TypeGasoline (high-octane)
Fuel Economy22.0 L/100km
0–60 mph5.3 sec (Hemi)
Top Speed225 km/h
Length5,285 mm
Width1,956 mm
Height1,359 mm
Wheelbase2,997 mm
Curb Weight1,724 kg
MSRP Range$3,020 (1969 US base)

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