That the tall wing prevents interference with operation of the trunk lid can be considered a fortunate coincidence. A "Silent Shaft" (balance shaft) version of this engine along with a five-speed manual transmission (instead of the standard four-speed) were part of a "Freeway Cruise" package, which also included a maroon/white paintjob. At some point claimed power dropped to 64 and 72 hp respectively for the small and large engines, while the 1.6 was only available with the automatic transmission. While the wheelbase was slightly shorter than that of the second generation Colt, overall length was down from 171.1 to 162.6 inches (4346 to 4130 mm). [14] They also featured a sporty appearance with uprated suspension, blacked out trim details, and a sizable front air dam.[12]. Style-wise it was "a complete departure from the Dodge's mainstream cars. The Dodge Brothers Motor Car Company is Formed 3. The 383 engine was replaced with a lower compression 4-barrel 400, while the 440 engine was still available, with lowered compression and downrated to net 280 hp (209 kW; 284 PS) instead of the previous 350 hp (261 kW; 355 PS) gross. Learn how and when to remove this template message, "Dodging the Issue: The Original Dodge Charger", "Birth and death of the original Dodge Charger: Dodge's Burt Bouwkamp speaks", https://www.racing-reference.info/season-stats/1966/W/, "One Of 906! For 1973, a GT hardtop coupe model was added featuring rally stripes, sport wheels, and a center console amongst other features. In the film, a black Dodge Charger R/T 440 is chased by Steve McQueen's Ford Mustang GT, jumping on the San Francisco slopes. It shared the chassis as well as the engine options of the Colt wagon. The 1968 film Bullitt helped popularize the Charger R/T for its notable car chase sequence alongside the titular character's 1968 Ford Mustang GT through the streets of San Francisco, which has been regarded as one of the most influential car chase scenes in movie history. The dash housed a 0 to 6000 rpm tachometer, a 0 to 150 mph (240 km/h) speedometer, as well as alternator, fuel, and temperature gauges as standard equipment. As usual, the 426 Hemi was painted "Street Hemi Orange". Newer model years from 2012 to 2018 include 6.4L engines and navigation display systems. Only 468 Chargers were built with the 426.[10]. As usual, they were all simply badge-engineered versions of the Mitsubishi Mirage/Lancer. The hidden headlights were now optional. Burt Bouwkamp, Chief Engineer for Dodge during the 1960s and one of the men behind the Dodge Charger, related his experience during a speech in July 2004. In Canada, only the Eagle Vista, a carryover model that replaced the Colt sedan continued when the Colt underwent a redesign. 1980 Dodge LeBaron (Brochure). The Colt was initially a rebadged variant of the rear-wheel drive Galant and Lancer families before shifting to the smaller front-wheel drive Mitsubishi Mirage subcompacts in 1979. [3], Based on the platform of the first generation model, the Galant sedans and coupes received a new, somewhat rounder body in 1973, while wagons continued with the old body with a facelifted front end. The Charger Daytona's nose made 1,200 pounds of downforce and the wing made 600 pounds of downforce. For 1977 a five-speed manual became available (standard in the GT and Carousel coupes). (Small quarter panel extensions were added in 1967.) 1980 Dodge Aspen (Brochure). Exterior changes included a new grille with a center divider and new longitudinal taillights, both designed by Harvey J. Winn. The car performed spectacular jumps in almost every episode, and the show's popularity produced consumer interest in the car. The car was not enough to beat the other aerocars on the NASCAR circuit. A 1974 bodied Charger driven by Neil Bonnett scored Dodge's last NASCAR victory (until 2001) at the December 1977 Los Angeles Times 500. Though the 440+6 (designating a triple 2-barrel carb setup and 310 bhp (231 kW; 314 PS) was listed in the early 1972 sales literature, it was found in the August 1971 testing that this engine would not meet the new and more stringent 1972 emissions laws, although some early Dodge literature (August 1971 press) stated that this engine was available for 1972, and a few (six is the accepted number) factory installed six-pack Chargers were built, the engine was dropped out of production by September 1971. In 1966, Dodge took the Charger into NASCAR in hopes that the fastback would make their car a winner on the high-banks. Rebadged variants include the Plymouth Champ and Plymouth Colt, both were marketed by Plymouth.. The base engine also remained the same, but a larger G52B "Astron" engine became optionally available, originally only in combination with the automatic transmission. The 1969 model year brought few modifications. Dodge painted the hood scallop inserts black and put the silver engine callouts on top. A first for FWD Colts was the availability of a three-box four-door sedan body; it and the 3-door hatchback were available in the US from 1985-88; the 5-door hatchback only in 1985 (and only in base E trim) and the wagon not until 1988. The worst complaints are engine, accessories - interior, and steering problems. The "Hi-Impact" colors were discontinued after the 1971 model year; with a 1971-only "Citron Yella". From 1971, all four-door B-bodies were badged as Coronets and all two-door B-bodies as Chargers. [8] "The Charger didn't begin with the performance/ muscle car image, though you could get a Hemi with it. It was driven by Herschel and Doug McGriff and sponsored by Olympia Beer, earning the nickname "Oly Express"[20]. The previous Colt Wagon (Mitsubishi RVR) continued to be sold until 1996, while the Dodge Colt was replaced by the new Neon after the 1994 model year.[18]. The 1971-74 Charger based cars were campaigned in NASCAR, with Buddy Baker, Bobby Isaac, Dave Marcis, and Richard Petty scoring several wins. The full size Charger Daytona was tested with an 18 in (460 mm) nose at the Lockheed-Martin Georgia facility. Originally available in Base and GL versions, the ES (with supposedly more sporting intentions) was added later. 1.5 and 1.8 litre four-cylinder engines were used, with the larger engine originally only available to four-door Colts. For the 1973 model year, Chargers received new sheet metal (though at first glance only the rear roof "C-Pillars" looked different) and were in fact longer, wider, and slightly taller than the 1971-72 cars. The stripes were standard on the R/Ts and came in red, white, or black, but could be deleted at no extra cost. After the fair ended the car went via a Dodge dealer lottery to a Dodge dealer in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Top speed was 160 km/h (99 mph).[17]. The nose piece was only part of the innovation. The Charger Daytona finally received an 18 in (460 mm) nose. The Dodge Colt product line of sub-compact cars offered great fuel economy from about 1970 to 1994. The company was founded in 1900, but didnât begin producing cars until 1914. It was also the final year for the Dana 60 differential, and was available only in combination with the 440/4 speed, heavy duty suspension, and the 3.54:1 rear axle ratio. The 1975 model year had the Dodge Charger and Chrysler Cordoba share the same new body based on the B platform. The Chrysler Corp. offered the vehicles under the⦠Dodge Dakota Engine The Charger retained its full-width hidden headlight grille, but a vacuum operated cover replaced the electric motor rotating headlights. Outside, new fender-mounted turn signals were introduced and this would serve as the main external identifier between a 1966 and 1967 Charger. While the sporting variants offered in the sixth generation were not renewed, the two-door ES was available with the more powerful sixteen-valve SOHC 1.8 for the 1994 model year. In the rear the fastback design ended over a full-width six-lamp taillight with chromed "CHARGER" lettering. A mere 118 Chargers were built with the 426 engines in 1967, 58 cars were built with a four speed transmission and 59 cars were built with the automatic transmission. The conventional trunk area included a vinyl mat, rather than the previous model's carpeted cargo area. Early cars have small rectangular headlights in black inserts, while later models received more aerodynamic, flush-fitting units. [15] While the hatchback Colts were replaced for 1989, the Colt wagon continued to be available until the 1991 introduction of the Mitsubishi RVR-based Colt wagon, which also replaced the Colt Vista. A rear spoiler and a "Ramcharger" hood were new options. The Charger Daytona was introduced as an appearance package with either the 360 or 400 engine. However the car proved difficult to handle on the faster tracks because its body generated lift. While this engine was available with an un-silenced air cleaner option, it differed internally from the 335-hp 383 "Magnum". He noted that one of the Dodge Dealer Council requests was for a Barracuda type vehicle. The Carousel, introduced in 1975 along with larger bumpers, was more luxurious and carried a blue and white paint job. The fastback roof was gone, in favor of a "flying buttress" similar to that of the 1966-67 Pontiac GTO. [8], For 1978 a new Dodge Colt wagon was the larger, rebadged Mitsubishi Galant Sigma. The Plymouth Arrow was offered from 1976 to 1980 as a rebadged version of the Mitsubishi Lancer Celeste, not to be confused with the rebadged Mitsubishi truck sold as the Plymouth Arrow starting in 1979. The SE models had a new roof treatment that had a "triple opera window" surrounded by a canopy-style vinyl roof. Haynes Dodge repair manuals cover your specific vehicle with easy to follow pictures and text, save thousands on maintaining your vehicle. The bumble bee stripes returned as well, but were changed slightly. The television series The Dukes of Hazzard (1979â1985) featured an orange 1969 Dodge Charger that was named The General Lee. The lowest-priced model was the "E" (for economy), followed by the "DL" and topped by the turbocharged (but short-lived) Premier and GTS Turbo. The engine was only offered in the Mirage and the Colt GT Turbo, which were distinguished by their ground effects and spoilers (although these parts were also available for a price as add-ons to other model ranges) and by their extra features not normally found on base model ranges such as power seats, power windows, power locks, and power mirrors, special colored interior and seats, as well as a 150 mph/9000 rpm gauge cluster. A new engine option made the Charger's list for the first time, the 440 Six Pack. In the middle of the stripe, an R/T cutout was placed. Wind tunnel tests showed the tunneled rear window caused lift and the gaping mouth induced drag. The Plymouth Cricket nameplate was used (in addition to Dodge Colt) on Galants sold in Canada between mid-1973 and 1975, after Chrysler stopped using the Plymouth Cricket name for a rebadged Hillman Avenger-based model sourced from the United Kingdom (and sold across North America between 1971 and 1973). Driven by Charlie Glotzbach and Buddy Baker, it was clocked at 205 mph (330 km/h) with a small 4-bbl. "We built a Charger 'idea' car which we displayed at auto shows in 1965 to stimulate market interest in the concept. The two-door coupe bodystyle was unique to the North American market. 1980 Dodge St Regis (Canadian brochure). The tachometer was now optional instead of standard and the electroluminescent gauges disappeared in favor of a conventional design. The rear seats and rear center armrest pad also folded forward while the trunk divider dropped back, which allowed for generous cargo room. The Dodge/Plymouth Colt, Eagle Summit, and Mitsubishi Mirage of this generation used a 1.5 or 1.6-litre inline-four engine. From 1971 to 1974, Charger models used the Coronet's VIN prefix of "W". Dodge Charger: The first Charger, a 1965 Dodge Dart GT has a fastback body with a base 318 cubic inches in V-8 engine. The SE "Special Edition" trim option added luxury features and was available in as the 500 SE and R/T SE models. carb. Since the demise of the Dodge Omni/Plymouth Horizon in 1990, the Colt was the only subcompact in the Dodge and Plymouth lineups. The addition of the spoiler helped David Pearson, driving the #6 Cotton Owens-prepared Dodge cars, to win the NASCAR Grand National championship in 1966 with 15 first-place finishes, though only one, the Capital City 300 in Richmond, VA, was achieved using the Charger[11]. The interiors were like those of the E-body and were now shared by the Plymouth B-body, the Plymouth Satellite Sebring and Road Runner. The 1972 Charger introduced a new "Rallye" option to replace the R/T version. It was pre-ordained that they would like it." [2] As a captive import from Mitsubishi, the Colt competed directly with other Japanese imports, such as the Toyota Corolla, Honda Civic and Datsun 1200. Even the model's engine options ended up reduced midyear, when the standard 318 cu in (5.2 L) 2-bbl V8, was replaced with Chrysler's basic 225 cu in (3.7 L) slant-six. The first letter is the mysterious Dodge "Year Code" which regardless of what the intent was, it just makes for confusing color codes. The intention was to create a fastback look ⦠Total production was around 89,199 units. 1980 Dodge Aspen (Canadian brochure). Instead of four stripes, it now consisted of a wide stripe framed by two smaller stripes. A new 440 or HEMI hood cutout made the option list for this year only. Differences between the 330-hp 383 4-barrel and 335-hp 383 magnum were mostly internal. Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 SRT-10 in Des Moines, IA 1.00 listings starting at $19,950.00 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 SRT-10 in El Paso, TX 1.00 listings starting at $19,995.00 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 SRT-10 in Englewood, CO 1.00 listings starting at $25,000.00 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 SRT-10 in Fairless Hills, PA 1.00 listings starting at $24,900.00 The windows were always open, as the doors were supposedly welded shut for racing, and the actors would do a window slide to get in and out. The 1971 model year was also the last for the 440 Six-Pack engine, which could still be mated to a Hurst 4-speed transmission, as well as the automatic. On January 1, 1966, viewers of the Rose Bowl were first introduced to the new "Leader of the Dodge Rebellion", the 1966 Charger. The Six Pack was previously used on the mid-year 1969 Dodge Super Bee and Plymouth Road Runner. Buddy Baker, driving the blue #88 Engineering Daytona, was the first and only legal car to run over 200 mph in 1970. The 383 Magnum motor was used in Road Runners and Super Bees, but did not appear in a Charger body until 1971. In 1968, Chrysler Corporation began an ad campaign featuring a cartoon bee with an engine on its back promoting models called the "Scat Pack". Lately, Dodge has been wising up and just listing the color codes as BS. The very first 1969 Charger Daytona was a hand build by the Chrysler engineers and was on display at the 1969 World fair in New York. This model was also sold as the Dodge Colt 1600 GS in South Africa, only as a two-door hardtop coupé. In 1976 a Dodge Charger was one of two NASCAR stock cars to compete in the 24hrs at LeMans, having been modified with head-lamps, tail-lamps and windshield wipers. Rebadged variants include the Plymouth Champ and Plymouth Colt, both were marketed by Plymouth. The R/T package was also introduced in 1967. Inside, the full length console was eliminated to satisfy customer complaints about the difficulty for entry and exit from the back seats. The Charger Daytona also received a 23 in (580 mm) tall wing in rear. Standard engine was the 440 Magnum, but factory literature claims the 426 Hemi was standard. The 1971 model year introduced the third generation Charger, characterized by a new split grille and more rounded "fuselage" bodystyle. There was also the option of a KM119 five-speed manual transmission or a TorqueFlite three-speed automatic transmission. The R/T came standard with the previous year's 440 "Magnum", with the 426 Hemi optional. The Colt was initially a rebadged variant of the rear-wheel drive Galant and Lancer families before shifting to the ⦠The names of the equipment levels changed to "E" and "DL". The Chrysler Cordoba had replaced the Plymouth Satellite Sebring. In 1968, the NASCAR inspired Charger R/T failed to beat the Ford cars (the Ford Torino Talladega and the Mercury Cyclone Spoiler II) on the high-banks oval-tracks. 1. The Charger Daytona came standard with the 440 Magnum Engine with 375 hp (280 kW) and 480 lbâ ft (650 Nâ m) of torque, A727 Torqueflite Automatic Transmission, and a 3.23 489 Case 8 3/4 Chrysler Differential. The rear end featured a "kick up" spoiler appearance, inspired by Group 7 racing vehicles. The 2-barrel was rated at 290 hp. In 1977, the Charger Sport (which dated back to the former Coronet 2-door, which had appeared for just the 1975 model year only) and the base Charger were dropped as this body style became part of the newly named B-body Monaco line, and only the Charger SE and Charger Daytona were offered. Later, the 2-liter engine became available with a manual transmission as well and was made standard fitment in the GT coupe. The Dodge Colt is a subcompact car that was manufactured by Mitsubishi Motors and marketed by Dodge for model years 1971 to 1994 as captive imports. The number "01" is painted on both doors. Richard Petty won 35 races with this body style between 1972 and 1977 as NASCAR allowed the Chargers to run a few years longer than normal, as Chrysler did not have anything else to replace it. The wagon was also available with an "Estate" package that included woodgrain applique on the body sides and adjustable reclining front seats. This was made a dealer-installed option in late-1966 and in 1967 because of NASCAR rules, making the '66 Charger the first U.S. production vehicle to offer a spoiler. For 1982 a five-door hatchback joined the lineup. While Daytonas were raced through the 1970 season, only one Daytona was raced until 1971 (in the 1971 Daytona 500) when NASCAR decreed that engine displacement of wing cars would be limited to 305 cu in (5.0 L). In 1966, four engines were offered: the base-model 318 cu in (5.2 L) 2-barrel, the 361 cu in (5.9 L) 2-barrel, the 383 cu in (6.3 L) 4-barrel, and the new 426 Street Hemi. A new trim line called the Special Edition (SE) was added. Several performance rear-end ratios, including a 3.23 "Sure Grip" rear end were still available. If the stripe was deleted, a metal R/T emblem was placed where the R/T cutout was. The overall dealer product recommendation theme was the same - we want what Plymouth has. Interior changes included new high-back bucket seats, the door panels were also revised and the map pockets were now optional instead of standard. It was the approved design but we told the press and auto show attendees that it was just an "idea" and that we would build it if they liked it. A four-speed transmission was still an option except with the 440 engine. The taillights were similar to those used in 69, but 500 and R/T models came with a new more attractive taillight panel. The standard engine was the 360 cu in (5.9 L) 2-bbl small block, along with the code E58 4-bbl and dual exhaust high performance version (225 hp) being available as an option. [9] While the last year for the Lancer-based Colts was 1979, the wagon was continued alongside the front-wheel drive Mirage-based fourth generation models until 1981 when it was effectively replaced by the domestic Dodge Aries K wagon. We would like to show you a description here but the site wonât allow us. In 1984, the fifth generation Dodge/Plymouth Colt appeared (model year 1985). [9] Numerous interior features were exclusive to the Charger including door panels, courtesy lights, as well as premium trim and vinyl upholstery. The unibody layout was traditional, front engine and rear-wheel drive with MacPherson struts in front and a live rear axle. A model powered by the 1.6-litre 4G61T 135 hp (101 kW) turbocharged four-cylinder was produced for the 1989 model year only. 1980 Dodge Mirada (Brochure). [1] The Dodge Colt was Chrysler's response to the AMC Gremlin, Ford Pinto, and Chevrolet Vega. [4] Ratings varied from 79–83 hp (59–62 kW) for the smaller one and 89–96 hp (66–72 kW) for the larger engine in different publications and across the years.[5][6]. 1980 Dodge Power wagons (Brochure). The engine was initially rated for 100 hp, but dropped to 83 in 1972 when manufacturers revised the method of measuring horsepower from gross to SAE net. A sunroof was added to the option list, but was ordered on only 260 Chargers. The instrument panel did not use regular bulbs to light the gauges, but rather electroluminescence lit the four chrome-ringed circular dash pods, needles, radio, shifter-position indicator in the console, as well as clock and air conditioning controls if equipped. Available as a two-door pillared coupe, two-door hardtop coupe, 4-door sedan, and 5-door wagon, the Colt had a 1,597 cc (97.5 cu in) four-cylinder engine. The Colt wagon, while never available with the turbocharged engine, did receive a more powerful 1,755 cc engine in the four-wheel-drive version. In 1989, Eagle began marketing its Summit as another rebadged Mitsubishi Mirage. Because of the extreme squareness of the bodystyle, NASCAR teams were forced to rely on the previous years (1974) sheet metal for race-spec cars. "The General" sported the Confederate battle flag painted on the roof and the words "GENERAL LEE" over each door. Sales increased slightly to 65,900 units in 1976. The Charger Daytona engineering model was tested on the Chelsea, Michigan Chrysler Proving Grounds on July 20, 1969. The SE was differentiated from other 1972 Chargers by a unique formal roof treatment and hidden headlights. A vinyl roof became available. There was no hatchback version of the seventh generation Dodge/Plymouth Colt. 1980 Dodge Police cars (Brochure). Introduced in 1970 as model year 1971, the first generation Dodge Colt was a federalized first-generation Mitsubishi Colt Galant. On the R/T, new rear-facing scoops with the R/T logo were mounted on the front doors, over the door scallops. Media related to Dodge Colt at Wikimedia Commons The Charger Daytona introduced to the public had a fiberglass nose without real headlamps and a wing without streamlined fairings. There was also a five-door minivan/station wagon called the Dodge/Plymouth "Colt Vista"; this was simply a rebadged Mitsubishi Chariot. It was replaced with a regular sized console. A total of 63 Hemi RTs were built that year, marking its last appearance in any production car, and 2,659 with other engines. The second-generation 2-door hardtops and wagons continued to be offered alongside the new 2- and 4-door "Mileage Makers". Chrysler made many attempts at improving the aerodynamics of the 500 by adding noses rumored to be up to 23 in (580 mm) long. There were two different 383 engines available for the 1969 model year: 2-barrel and 4-barrel. [9], From late-1978 for model year 1979, the Dodge Colt and Plymouth Champ nameplates were applied to the front-wheel-drive Mitsubishi Mirage imports into North America. Richard Petty has proclaimed this body style as his favorite car that he ran during his career because it was balanced. The Colt sedan was not sold in the United States for the sixth generation (though it was sold in Canada), as it would be replaced by the Dodge Shadow/Plymouth Sundance liftbacks in the Dodge/Plymouth lineup for 1989. On Plymouth Road Runners it was called the "Air Grabber" hood, and it was previously used on the Coronet R/T and Super Bee. It quickly received over 1,000 orders. "[7], The Charger's interior was different from all other cars with its pseudo-bucket back seats folded down to interior space accessible via the rear hatch. 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