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If history has taught us anything, it’s to respect those that came before us and to never
forget where we came from. Charger abides by these golden rules. Throughout its storied
history, it has never lost sight of its iconic roots and never sacrificed the performance
enthusiasts thrive on.
1966 – 1967
Introduced to the American public
mid-year 1966, the all-new Charger was a sure-fire win with dealers and customers. With
styling cues like sharp, crisp lines and full-width taillamps taken from the 1965 Charger
concept, it was impossible not to admire.
1968 – 1970
Charger was
given its first restyling and, with it, the designers and engineers were charged with
developing a vehicle that looked as if it could run on the high banks of Daytona, but still be
driven on the streets. With this success also came fame, and in 1968 the Charger made its
film debut. For the
1969
model year, Charger changes were characterized as
a “Natural Evolution in Design,” as both exterior and interior changes were minimal.
The 1969 Dodge Charger also gained fame, as the feature vehicle of choice in a popular
TV series. For the 1970 model year, Charger only received minor interior and exterior changes
again. From an exterior standpoint, Charger now sported a full-width single-opening grille,
accented by a scripted Charger badge.
2006
Accelerating forward after a 19-year
absence, Charger bolted back on the scene with a bold dose of modern muscle. The icon was
fortified with the latest in automotive technology, twenty-first century performance, and
modern safety and security features.
2015
Drawing inspiration from the famed
1969 model, the legend is born again with a major exterior revamp. The lines are cleaner,
the profile lighter and the front end fiercer. The restyled interior focuses on the driver and
offers the latest technology. Staying true to its muscle car roots, the new Charger lets
drivers command the road with a brilliant combination of power, control and responsiveness.
With the launch of the SRT
®
Hellcat, Charger becomes the most powerful, quickest and
fastest sedan ever
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with 707 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque.
