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1966 Dodge Charger Photos, engines & full specs

Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Coupe
Production years: 1966, 1967, 1968

DODGE Charger 1966-1968 33 Photos
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Chrysler unveiled the first generation of the Charger in January 1966, but the official sales started almost half a year later, in July, and things could have gone better than the automaker had hoped.

Ford was already competitive with its Mustang and became the car to beat on the market, but it was smaller than the Charger. Dodge tried to fit its new creation between the original pony car and the personal luxury coupe Thunderbird. But there were some flaws in the car's design that made it difficult to sell. Almost 40,000 people bought the Charger by the end of 1966, which was not that impressive.

Based on the Dodge Coronet, the Charger sported a fastback shape, even though it was a three-box vehicle. Its front fascia featured rotating headlights, which was a first for Dodge. Its grille with vertical and horizontal thin slats also looked unusual for a time when most cars boasted massive chromed elements. The Charger's profile revealed a sporty-looking hard-top shape with a retractable B-post. Finally, at the back, the rear fascia featured a six-lamp system, three on each side, with the chromed "Charger" nameplate between them.

Inside, Dodge opted for an unusual layout with a full-length center console that divided the cabin into four individual seats. Yet, the rear ones were folding to enlarge the trunk area. At the front, the automaker installed bucket seats and a four-dial instrument panel. The center ones were for the speedometer and tachometer. In contrast, the outer ones were used to fit several gauges in them for fuel level, water temperature, oil pressure, and the ammeter.

Under the hood, the Charger featured only V8 engines, with the base model powered by a 5.2-liter powerplant. The top-spec version was powered by the so-called Street Hemi 426 V8, rated at 425 hp.

DODGE Charger 1966, 1967, 1968
  9 gasoline engines
  • 5.2L V8 3AT (230 HP)
  • 5.2L V8 3MT (230 HP)
  • 5.2L V8 4MT (230 HP)
  • 5.9L V8 3AT (265 HP)
  • 5.9L V8 4MT (265 HP)
  • 6.3L V8 3AT (325 HP)
  • 6.3L V8 4MT (325 HP)
  • 7.0L V8 3AT (425 HP)
  • 7.0L V8 4MT (425 HP)
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DODGE Charger
5.2L V8 3AT (230 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 5.2L V8 3AT (230 HP)
Cylinders:V8
Displacement:5210 cm3
Power:171.5 KW @ 4400 RPM
233 HP @ 4400 RPM
230 BHP @ 4400 RPM
Torque:340 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM
461 Nm @ 2400 RPM
Fuel System:Carburetor
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:19 gallons (71.9 L)
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:3-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:7.75 - 14
DIMENSIONS
Length:203.6 in (5171 mm)
Width:75.3 in (1913 mm)
Height:53 in (1346 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.5/58.5 in (1,511/1,486 mm)
Wheelbase:117 in (2972 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.47
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3693 lbs (1675 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:12.6 mpg US (18.7 L/100Km)

DODGE Charger
5.2L V8 3MT (230 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 5.2L V8 3MT (230 HP)
Cylinders:V8
Displacement:5210 cm3
Power:171.5 KW @ 4400 RPM
233 HP @ 4400 RPM
230 BHP @ 4400 RPM
Torque:340 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM
461 Nm @ 2400 RPM
Fuel System:Carburetor
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:19 gallons (71.9 L)
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:3-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:7.75 - 14
DIMENSIONS
Length:203.6 in (5171 mm)
Width:75.3 in (1913 mm)
Height:53 in (1346 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.5/58.5 in (1,511/1,486 mm)
Wheelbase:117 in (2972 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.47
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3638 lbs (1650 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:13.4 mpg US (17.6 L/100Km)

DODGE Charger
5.2L V8 4MT (230 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 5.2L V8 4MT (230 HP)
Cylinders:V8
Displacement:5210 cm3
Power:171.5 KW @ 4400 RPM
233 HP @ 4400 RPM
230 BHP @ 4400 RPM
Torque:340 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM
461 Nm @ 2400 RPM
Fuel System:Carburetor
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:19 gallons (71.9 L)
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:7.75 - 14
DIMENSIONS
Length:203.6 in (5171 mm)
Width:75.3 in (1913 mm)
Height:53 in (1346 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.5/58.5 in (1,511/1,486 mm)
Wheelbase:117 in (2972 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.47
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3704 lbs (1680 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:13.9 mpg US (16.9 L/100Km)

DODGE Charger
5.9L V8 3AT (265 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 5.9L V8 3AT (265 HP)
Cylinders:V8
Displacement:5913 cm3
Power:197.6 KW @ 4400 RPM
269 HP @ 4400 RPM
265 BHP @ 4400 RPM
Torque:380 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM
515 Nm @ 2400 RPM
Fuel System:Carburetor
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:19 gallons (71.9 L)
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:3-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:7.75 - 14
DIMENSIONS
Length:203.6 in (5171 mm)
Width:75.3 in (1913 mm)
Height:53 in (1346 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.5/58.5 in (1,511/1,486 mm)
Wheelbase:117 in (2972 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.47
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3803 lbs (1725 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:11 mpg US (21.4 L/100Km)

DODGE Charger
5.9L V8 4MT (265 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 5.9L V8 4MT (265 HP)
Cylinders:V8
Displacement:5913 cm3
Power:197.6 KW @ 4400 RPM
269 HP @ 4400 RPM
265 BHP @ 4400 RPM
Torque:380 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM
515 Nm @ 2400 RPM
Fuel System:Carburetor
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:19 gallons (71.9 L)
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:7.75 - 14
DIMENSIONS
Length:203.6 in (5171 mm)
Width:75.3 in (1913 mm)
Height:53 in (1346 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.5/58.5 in (1,511/1,486 mm)
Wheelbase:117 in (2972 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.47
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3792 lbs (1720 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:12.9 mpg US (18.2 L/100Km)

DODGE Charger
6.3L V8 3AT (325 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 6.3L V8 3AT (325 HP)
Cylinders:V8
Displacement:6277 cm3
Power:242.4 KW @ 4800 RPM
330 HP @ 4800 RPM
325 BHP @ 4800 RPM
Torque:425 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM
576 Nm @ 2800 RPM
Fuel System:Carburetor
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:19 gallons (71.9 L)
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:3-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:7.75 - 14
DIMENSIONS
Length:203.6 in (5171 mm)
Width:75.3 in (1913 mm)
Height:53 in (1346 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.5/58.5 in (1,511/1,486 mm)
Wheelbase:117 in (2972 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.47
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3825 lbs (1735 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:10.5 mpg US (22.4 L/100Km)

DODGE Charger
6.3L V8 4MT (325 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 6.3L V8 4MT (325 HP)
Cylinders:V8
Displacement:6277 cm3
Power:242.4 KW @ 4800 RPM
330 HP @ 4800 RPM
325 BHP @ 4800 RPM
Torque:425 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM
576 Nm @ 2800 RPM
Fuel System:Carburetor
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:19 gallons (71.9 L)
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:7.75 - 14
DIMENSIONS
Length:203.6 in (5171 mm)
Width:75.3 in (1913 mm)
Height:53 in (1346 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.5/58.5 in (1,511/1,486 mm)
Wheelbase:117 in (2972 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.47
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3814 lbs (1730 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:12 mpg US (19.6 L/100Km)

DODGE Charger
7.0L V8 3AT (425 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 7.0L V8 3AT (425 HP)
Cylinders:V8
Displacement:6974 cm3
Power:316.9 KW @ 5000 RPM
431 HP @ 5000 RPM
425 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque:490 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM
664 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System:2 Carburetors
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:19 gallons (71.9 L)
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:3-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:7.75 - 14
DIMENSIONS
Length:203.6 in (5171 mm)
Width:75.3 in (1913 mm)
Height:53 in (1346 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.5/58.5 in (1,511/1,486 mm)
Wheelbase:117 in (2972 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.47
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:4156 lbs (1885 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:8.5 mpg US (27.7 L/100Km)

DODGE Charger
7.0L V8 4MT (425 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 7.0L V8 4MT (425 HP)
Cylinders:V8
Displacement:6974 cm3
Power:316.9 KW @ 5000 RPM
431 HP @ 5000 RPM
425 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque:490 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM
664 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System:2 Carburetors
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:19 gallons (71.9 L)
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:7.75 - 14
DIMENSIONS
Length:203.6 in (5171 mm)
Width:75.3 in (1913 mm)
Height:53 in (1346 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.5/58.5 in (1,511/1,486 mm)
Wheelbase:117 in (2972 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.47
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:4145 lbs (1880 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:9.6 mpg US (24.5 L/100Km)
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