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Dodge Charger

From Daytona's 322-km/h NASCAR breakthrough to a 707-hp Hellcat sedan.12

Researched October 23, 2026 from 37 sources

Also called

  • General LeeTV name for the orange 1969 Charger in The Dukes of Hazzard; it refers to Confederate general Robert E. Lee.3
  • Winged WarriorsCollective nickname for the Charger Daytona and Plymouth Superbird NASCAR aero cars.1

At a glance

Engine
Classics: I6/V8; L-body: I4; sedans: V6/V8; new: EV or 3.0 L twin-turbo I691314
Layout
B-body RWD; L-body FWD; LX/LD RWD/AWD; STLA Large AWD491013
Gearbox
Classic 3/4-speed manual, 3-speed auto; L-body 5-speed; sedans 4/5/8-speed auto45914
Built at
Sedans: Brampton Assembly, Canada; new: Windsor Assembly, Canada101113

The story

Created to sit between the Ford Mustang and Ford Thunderbird, the 1966 Charger turned Coronet hardware into a fastback with hidden headlights, four bucket seats and a console stretching to the rear.45

1964: From show car to Charger II19641966: Fastback debut with four bucket seats19661968: Coke-bottle curves meet the 440 R/T19681970: Daytona laps Talladega at 322.6 km/h19701987: 1,000 GLHS Chargers, 175 hp19872015: Hellcat: 707 hp and 328 km/h claimed20152023: December ends the LX/LD sedan run20232024: Electric Daytona debuts on STLA Large2024 Dodge Charger show car: 1964Dodge Charger II concept: 1965Dodge Charger (first generation) (B-body): 1966–1967Dodge Charger (second generation) (B-body): 1968–1970Dodge Charger (third generation) (B-body): 1971–1974Dodge Charger (fourth generation) (B-body): 1975–1978Dodge Charger (fifth generation) (L-body): 1982–1987L-bodyDodge Charger (seventh generation) (LD): 2011–2023LDDodge Charger (eighth generation) (LB): 2024–present 197019801990200020102020
GenerationsBefore and afterMilestones145791013
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YearWhat happened
1964Dodge Charger show car
1965Dodge Charger II concept
1966–1967Dodge Charger (first generation) (B-body)
1968–1970Dodge Charger (second generation) (B-body)
1971–1974Dodge Charger (third generation) (B-body)
1975–1978Dodge Charger (fourth generation) (B-body)
1982–1987Dodge Charger (fifth generation) (L-body)
2011–2023Dodge Charger (seventh generation) (LD)
2024–presentDodge Charger (eighth generation) (LB)
1964From show car to Charger II
1966Fastback debut with four bucket seats
1968Coke-bottle curves meet the 440 R/T
1970Daytona laps Talladega at 322.6 km/h
19871,000 GLHS Chargers, 175 hp
2015Hellcat: 707 hp and 328 km/h claimed
2023December ends the LX/LD sedan run
2024Electric Daytona debuts on STLA Large
  1. 1964

    From show car to Charger II

    A 1964 show car preceded the 1965 Dart Charger trim and Charger II concept, which previewed the 1966 production design.5

  2. 1966

    Fastback debut with four bucket seats

    Coronet hardware gained a fastback body and hidden headlights; V8s included the 230-hp 318, 325-hp 383 and 425-hp Hemi.56

  3. 1968

    Coke-bottle curves meet the 440 R/T

    Richard Sias's redesign added a 145-hp slant-six to the range; R/Ts packed a standard 375-hp 440 Magnum or optional 425-hp 426 Hemi.457

  4. 1970

    Daytona laps Talladega at 322.6 km/h

    Buddy Baker drove a Charger Daytona to the first officially timed closed-course lap above 322 km/h at Talladega, then pushed it to 322.6 km/h.18

  5. 1987

    1,000 GLHS Chargers, 175 hp

    Shelby turned the last 1,000 L-body Chargers into GLHS models; the intercooled 2.2-liter turbo delivered 175 hp and 237 Nm.59

  6. 2015

    Hellcat: 707 hp and 328 km/h claimed

    The supercharged 6.2-liter V8 sedan ran 0–60 mph in a tested 3.4 seconds; Dodge claimed 328 km/h flat out.2

  7. 2023

    December ends the LX/LD sedan run

    December ended sedan production: V6s offered up to 300 hp; V8s included the 370-hp R/T, 485-hp Scat Pack and 300-car, 807-hp King Daytona.101112

  8. 2024

    Electric Daytona debuts on STLA Large

    The eighth generation brought STLA Large and standard AWD; electric Daytona R/T and Scat Pack launch outputs were 496 hp and 670 hp.1013

Every generation

  • Dodge Charger II concept
    Dodge Charger II concept1965
  • Dodge Charger (first generation)
    B-body1966–1967
  • Dodge Charger (second generation)
    B-body1968–1970
  • Dodge Charger (third generation)
    B-body1971–1974
  • Dodge Charger (fourth generation)
    B-body1975–1978
  • Dodge Charger (fifth generation)
    L-body1982–1987
  • Dodge Charger (seventh generation)
    LD2011–2023
  • Dodge Charger (eighth generation)
    LB2024–present

Power over the years

From 425 hp to 807 hp in 56 years.

02505007501,000 197019801990200020102020 hp 1966 · 425 hp · 7.0 L Hemi (SAE gross)1970 · 390 hp · R/T 440 Six Pack1987 · 175 hp · Shelby Charger GLHS2006 · 340 hp · R/T 5.7 L Hemi2011 · 292 hp · 3.6 L Pentastar V62012 · 470 hp · Super Bee 6.4 L2015 · 707 hp · SRT Hellcat2021 · 797 hp · Hellcat Redeye Widebody2022 · 807 hp · Redeye Widebody Jailbreak2024 · 670 hp · Daytona Scat Pack (Stage 2)2026 · 420 hp · SIXPACK R/T S.O., 8-speed automatic2026 · 550 hp · SIXPACK Scat Pack (AWD/RWD) 807 hp Redeye Widebody Jailbreak 425 hp 7.0 L Hemi (SAE gross)
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YearHorsepowerModel
19664257.0 L Hemi (SAE gross)
1970390R/T 440 Six Pack
1987175Shelby Charger GLHS
2006340R/T 5.7 L Hemi
20112923.6 L Pentastar V6
2012470Super Bee 6.4 L
2015707SRT Hellcat
2021797Hellcat Redeye Widebody
2022807Redeye Widebody Jailbreak
2024670Daytona Scat Pack (Stage 2)
2026420SIXPACK R/T S.O., 8-speed automatic
2026550SIXPACK Scat Pack (AWD/RWD)

Versions

12 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • Standard

    SE, SXT and GT

  • Special

    Pursuit

    2021

  • R/T, SRT8, Super Bee and Scat Pack

    Performance

    R/T, SRT8, Super Bee and Scat Pack

  • Shelby Charger

    Performance

    Shelby Charger

    1983–1987

  • SRT Hellcat, Widebody, Redeye and Jailbreak

    Performance

    SRT Hellcat, Widebody, Redeye and Jailbreak

  • Daytona R/T and Daytona 392

    Special

    Daytona R/T and Daytona 392

    2006–2009, 2013, 2017–2023

  • Special

    Swinger

    2023

  • Shelby Charger GLHS

    Limited

    Shelby Charger GLHS

    1987

    175 hp

    1,000 built

  • Super Bee (Last Call)

    Limited

    Super Bee (Last Call)

    2023

  • Charger Daytona

    Racing

    Charger Daytona

    1969

  • Charger 500

    Racing

    Charger 500

    1969

    392 built

  • Limited

    King Daytona

    2023

    807 hp

How to spot one

Look for

  • 1966–1967: a full-width grille conceals the headlights.5
  • 1968–1970: Coke-bottle curves swell over the front and rear fenders.4
  • 2006–2010 sedans: Dodge's crosshair grille dominates the nose.14
  • 2011–2023 sedans: wraparound LED taillamps stretch across nearly the whole trunk.5
  • New-generation Charger: full-width white front LEDs center on an illuminated Fratzog badge.13

Year by year

  1. 1968

    Four round taillamps, small round side markers and hidden headlights; R/Ts add bumblebee tail stripes.367

  2. 1969

    Grille gains a center divider, taillamps become long bars and side markers grow; R/T tail stripes gain an R/T cutout.3419

  3. 1970

    Chrome loop front bumper; R/T doors gain rear-facing scoops with R/T badges.7

  4. 2015

    LED headlights, a slimmer grille and a curved nose around the headlamp housings reshape the sedan's face.520

  5. 2020

    Hellcat's Widebody becomes standard to accommodate the upgraded tires and suspension.5

  6. 2024 Daytona / 2026 SIXPACK

    Electric Daytona has an R-Wing hood pass-through; gas SIXPACK deletes it, enlarges the grille and adds twin 100-mm exhaust tips.1315

Don’t confuse it with

  • Photo of a Dodge Charger
    Charger
    Photo of a Plymouth Turismo
    Plymouth Turismo

    Plymouth Turismo

    Regular 1984 Charger and Turismo share the four-headlight nose; check the badges.9

Against its rivals

  • Lucid Air Touring

    Charger vs Lucid Air Touring

    Power

    Charger670 hp
    Lucid Air Touring620 hp
    22
  • Ford Mustang GT

    Charger vs Ford Mustang GT

    Power

    Charger550 hp
    Ford Mustang GT480 hp
    15

Prices

Value today $15.5K–$88.4K2627

Price when newAuction saleValue todayPrices on a log scale
$1K$10K$100K$1M 197019801990200020102020 Value today: $15,500–$88,440 1968 · $3,506 · US R/T, base1969 · $5,903 · US Daytona, base1985 · $9,200 · US Shelby Turbo, estimated base2006 · $33,380 · US Daytona R/T, base2012 · $34,835 · US SXT Plus, as tested2015 · $64,990 · US SRT Hellcat, base2023 · $34,240 · US SXT RWD, incl. destination2024 · $78,680 · US Daytona Scat Pack, base2026 · $51,990 · US SIXPACK R/T 2dr, incl dest.2026 · $56,990 · US SIXPACK Scat Pack 2dr, incl dest. 1968 · $3506 · US R/T base price, 1968 model year 2012 · $121,000 · 1969 General Lee LEE 1, incl. premium, Barrett-Jackson2018 · $74,800 · 1969 Charger 500, 440, 4-speed, Auburn Fall2024 · $12,750 · 1987 Shelby GLH-S, 88k miles shown, BaT2024 · $86,000 · 2023 Redeye Widebody Jailbreak Last Call, 2,400 mi, BaT2025 · $15,500 · 1966 318 V8, modified, BaT2025 · $23,000 · 1987 Shelby Charger GLH-S, 37k miles, BaT2025 · $13,750 · 1974 440 hardtop, 80k miles shown, BaT2025 · $98,000 · 1968 R/T 440, 79k miles shown, BaT2026 · $88,440 · 1968 R/T, refurbished, BaT2026 · $77,500 · 2023 Hellcat Widebody Jailbreak, 1,700 miles, BaT2026 · $20,250 · 2007 R/T Daytona, 298 miles, BaT $121.0K Barrett-Jackson, 2012
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YearPriceAmountDetail
1968Launch price$3,506US R/T base price, 1968 model year
1968Price when new$3,506US R/T, base
1969Price when new$5,903US Daytona, base
1985Price when new$9,200US Shelby Turbo, estimated base
2006Price when new$33,380US Daytona R/T, base
2012Price when new$34,835US SXT Plus, as tested
2015Price when new$64,990US SRT Hellcat, base
2023Price when new$34,240US SXT RWD, incl. destination
2024Price when new$78,680US Daytona Scat Pack, base
2026Price when new$51,990US SIXPACK R/T 2dr, incl dest.
2026Price when new$56,990US SIXPACK Scat Pack 2dr, incl dest.
2012Auction sale$121,0001969 General Lee LEE 1, incl. premium, Barrett-Jackson
2018Auction sale$74,8001969 Charger 500, 440, 4-speed, Auburn Fall
2024Auction sale$12,7501987 Shelby GLH-S, 88k miles shown, BaT
2024Auction sale$86,0002023 Redeye Widebody Jailbreak Last Call, 2,400 mi, BaT
2025Auction sale$15,5001966 318 V8, modified, BaT
2025Auction sale$23,0001987 Shelby Charger GLH-S, 37k miles, BaT
2025Auction sale$13,7501974 440 hardtop, 80k miles shown, BaT
2025Auction sale$98,0001968 R/T 440, 79k miles shown, BaT
2026Auction sale$88,4401968 R/T, refurbished, BaT
2026Auction sale$77,5002023 Hellcat Widebody Jailbreak, 1,700 miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$20,2502007 R/T Daytona, 298 miles, BaT
2026Value today$15,500–$88,440

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 12 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 14 stories from its legend
    • “Buddy Baker's officially timed 322-km/h breakthrough”
    • “Pearson's 1966 title included one Charger win”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 9 generations

  • Market

    • 5 things to check before buying one
    • Where prices are heading, and why
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  32. 1,700-Mile 2023 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Widebody Jailbreak for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $77,500 on March 20, 2026 (Lot #234,218) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  33. No Reserve: 298-Mile 2007 Dodge Charger R/T Daytona for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $20,250 on April 6, 2026 (Lot #236,565) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  34. No Reserve: 40-Years-Family-Owned 1974 Dodge Charger Hardtop 440 for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $13,750 on October 31, 2025 (Lot #217,457) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
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  37. 2023 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody Jailbreak Last Call for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $86,000 on May 1, 2024 (Lot #145,164) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
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