Peter Bouchard, a fan of muscle cars, shares the different generations of the Dodge Charger.

1. Evolution of the Dodge
Charger
Peter Bouchard

2. Evolution of the Dodge
Charger
• The Dodge Charger is one of the most iconic and
raw muscle cars that is still very popular to this day
• Since the very creation of the Charger in 1966
Dodge knew it had a winner and knew it would be a
model that would stick around and appeal to
generations down the line
• Since I love the car so much I wanted to take this
opportunity to give you all a brief history on the
Dodge Charger

3. Generation 1
• The Charger was brought into production in 1966 with their first
generation model
• The first generation model featured a two-door body with bucket
seats on the interior
• The car comfortably seat four people with high quality upholstery
and vintage designs
• The engine was a whopping 318 cu in, 5.2 L V8 with a 3-speed
floor shifter
• This was the base model but there were others produced at this
time that featured larger and more powerful engines

4. Generation 2
• The Dodge Charger underwent a slight change in
its design for its second generation model
• The new model cause an increase in sales for
Dodge due to its interior and exterior design
changes, including a new grill, round tail lights,
and almost invisible headlights
• Generation 2 was a definite improvement and
one of my personal favorite models

5. Generation 3
• In 1971 Dodge rolled out the third generation
Charger that was available in 6 different packages
with even more changes than generation 2
• The grill was split, there was a semi fastback rear
window, and featured a ducktail spoiler that added
to the aerodynamics of the car
• Again Dodge saw an increase in sales from the
new model and the third generation Chargers
lasted in production from 1971-1974

6. Generation 4
• The fourth generation of Chargers were mass
produced by Dodge during 1975 and went until
1978
• Another re-styling of the iconic muscle car was
made in an attempt to dip into the luxury car
market and appeal to a new audience
• Dodge also saw the money in the luxury market
and produced another new model to help out
known as the Magnum

7. Generation 5
• One of the longest lasting production periods for the Charger
allowed for some of the most interesting and diverse versions of
the original Chargers
• In 1982 the Charger resurfaced as a hatchback coupe with front-
wheel-drive and had a five-speed manual or three-speed
automatic transmission
• In 1983 the Shelby Charger was offered and then a turbo version
was made available in 1984 which produced 148 horsepower and
160 pound-feet with a torque of 3200 rpm
• Towards the end of the generation the electronics were given an
overhaul however the power output remained the same

8. Today
• Since 2006 the Dodge Charger was rolled out to the public as a sedan
• The car currently is offered as a four-door or a two-door coupe style
automobile and has undergone major cosmetic changes
• There are currently multiple versions of the Charger available including
ones with hemis, the R/T version, and the Charger SRT8 to name a few
• The Dodge Charger has become a staple car for many people that have
grown up with them throughout the years and continue to drive them
• I personally have loved the evolution of the car and really enjoyed
experiencing the different generations one after another