Beginning The Legend Of Dodge Charger : 1966-1967
Dodge Charger is a car model produced by Dodge. The Chargers 1966-1974 is a high-performance model based on the platform and Chrysler. Chargers 1975-1978 is based on the Chrysler Cordoba. Dodge Charger R / T is one of the largest muscle cars available in 1970.In 1964, when the era of American muscle cars Pontiac GTO begins with strong sales, other GM divisions were quick to jump on the band of muscle cars. Followed by the Buick Grand Sport and Oldsmobile to be done by 442. Dodge, despite having made a car that may or overcome these cars on the street or strip, it does not produce an image of your muscle car own.Burt Bouwkamp, Dodge chief engineer in 1960 and one of the people behind the Dodge charger.
The First Generation: 1966-1967
1966 charger
Carl "CAM" Cameron will be the new vehicle exterior designer logo Dodge, and January 1, 1966, viewers of the Rose Bowl was first introduced to the "leader of the uprising of Dodge" new 1966 charger. Charger introduction coincided with the introduction of a new version of the 426 Street Hemi (7.0 L). Recently, Dodge produce images to go along with the performance of this machine.From 1966 1942 DeSoto, when opening or closing the grid makes the appearance of the piece. Inside, the transmitter uses four bucket seats with a front console full length back. The rear seats and console pad also folded forward and down another trunk divider, which has greatly facilitated the load in the room. Many other things that are unique to the charger, such as door panels, courtesy lights and instrument panels.
The instrument panel is very interesting as regular bulbs do not use light metering. Not four electroluminescent dash pods remain gauges tachometer, speedometer, alternator, fuel and temperature. At the rear the full length taillight read Uploader.
The selection of the V8's all. The six-cylinder engine does not make the list of options until 1968. In 1966, the four engines on offer, the basic 318 model in ³ (5.2 L) V8 2 Barrel, houses 361 trucks in ³ (5.9 L ) 2 barrel 383 in³ (6.3 L) four-barrel, and the new 426 Hemi. Most shippers in 1966 was ordered by the 325 hp (242 kW) 383.
Total production in 1966 reached 37,344 units, which is a success for introduction in mid-year.
1966 Dodge Charger 426 Hemi
1964 Plymouth Barracuda fastback is the first modern America, surpassing Ford Mustang'65 2 + 2 on the market for about two weeks. He Dodge waited until 1966 to join the fray, then jump on the 426 Hemi Charger - Muscle Car Fastbacks others can only dream of.To make the first boot, especially for medium-sized Dodge Coronet two stiffer doors graceless fastback roof, recessed lighting, and all taillights wide. With a base price of $ 3,122 $ 417 500 costs more rigid corona charger. Part of the operation within the state of the art 60 years: a lot of chrome four bucket seats (bending down breeding), the center console has a front and rear, and full gauges.
A 318-cid V-8 is normal. The most common is the optional upgrade performance 325 horsepower four-barrel 383, requesting the sender through a quarter in the low 16-85 mph. But 1966 was also the year of the 426-cid Chrysler Hemi V-8 came on the road, and that makes for a weekend magazine.
Real close to 500 horsepower, but said Hemi Dodge Street to 425 horsepower at 1025: 1. A detuned version 12.5 l compression Hemi-compression stroke, a new version of customer elevation remained strong, but cam has a smooth lower rpm for smooth operation and heating the chamber so that it can warm up properly. Thigh installed two lines is not diversified through the ram. 1000 engine dollar added to the price of a crown, or $ 880 porters, and includes stiffer springs and larger brakes (11 inches). The front discs are optional.
Beauty and the Beast "is how to start a new Dodge Charger with hot water 426." Hemi was no better, "he boasted. 37,344 chargers built at'66, however, only won the 468 Hemi. Rather it is because it has a Hemi buyers one year / 12,000 Dodge bond instead of the usual 5/50000 . that Chrysler warned it will be canceled if the vehicle was "experiencing any extreme operation" God forbid "
1967 charger
As for the engine options, 440 "Magnum" and 361 cid engine was replaced by a 383 cid engine is added. 440 was conservatively rated at 375 hp (280 kW), with single four-barrel carburetor. Two barrel motor 318 is maintained, but now Chrysler engine, unlike the design polysphere 1966 "poly". 4 383 barrels and 426 Hemi Street stored as an option.
Despite the success of Formula One racing Chargers in 1966, sales fell by half. In 1967, only 15 788 were sold boots. Chargers face competition Chevrolet Camaro Ford Mustang Trans-Am Series, and has just been introduced. Dodge decided that the new design has been a staple in the order, not a minor facelift.