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Specifications

Dodge Charger

Dodge Charger factory specifications: 255 sourced across 30 model years, 1966–2026.

255 specifications · 179 sources

White 1966 Dodge Charger fastback from the front three-quarter, showing the full-width grille with hidden headlamps
1966 Dodge Charger fastback hardtop in white Photo: Sicnag, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

1966

MeasureValueApplies to
Wheelbase 117 in Charger BW2-P-29
Overall length 203.6 in Charger BW2-P-29
Overall width 75.3 in Charger BW2-P-29
Overall height 53.1 in Charger BW2-P-29
Track, front 59.5 in all Coronet and Charger models
Track, rear 58.5 in all Coronet and Charger models
Curb weight (estimated), 318 V-8 3,755 lb Charger special 2-door hardtop, standard equipment
Curb-weight addition, 426 Hemi versus 318 303 lb Charger: Hemi differential (+366) less the 318 correction factor (+63), per note (a)
Shipping weight 3,499 lb Charger BWP-29 as tabulated by Over-Drive
Standard tyres 7.35 x 14 Charger with 318, 361 or 383; 7.75 x 14 Blue Streak with the 426 Hemi
Standard axle ratio, 3-speed manual and TorqueFlite 2.94 :1 Charger with standard 318

1967

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Wheelbase 117 in Charger CW2-P-29
Overall length 203.6 in Charger
Overall width 75.3 in Charger
Overall height 54.5 in Charger
Track, front / rear 59.5 / 58.5 in all Coronet and Charger models
Curb weight, 318 V-8 3,625 lb Charger special 2-door hardtop
Shipping weight 3,475 lb Charger special 2-door hardtop
Shipping weight (Over-Drive table) 3,480 lb Charger CWP-29
Standard tyres 7.35 x 14 Charger
Standard axle ratio, 3-speed manual / automatic 2.94 / 2.94 :1 Charger with 318; 4-speed 3.23 (3.54 with Hemi)

1968

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Shipping weight, Charger XP29 3,305 lb base Charger hardtop
Shipping weight, Charger R/T XS29 3,575 lb R/T
Overall length 207.9 in Charger XP29 and Charger R/T XS29
Overall width 76.6 in Charger XP29 and XS29
Overall height 53.2 in Charger XP29 (R/T XS29: 53.0)
Wheelbase 117 in all Coronet and Charger
Track, front / rear 59.5 / 59.2 in V-8 Charger
Curb weight, 318 V-8 3,415 lb Charger special 2-door hardtop
Shipping weight, 318 V-8 3,255 lb Charger special 2-door hardtop (Flory tabulates 3,305)
Curb weight, Charger R/T with automatic 3,675 lb Charger R/T (440 Magnum, TorqueFlite)
Shipping weight, Charger R/T with automatic 3,520 lb Charger R/T (Flory tabulates 3,575)
Curb-weight addition, 426 Hemi versus 440 with automatic 128 lb Charger R/T
Overall length (catalogue) 208 in Charger
Standard tyres 7.35 x 14 (Charger); F70 x 14 Red Streak (Charger R/T) Charger and Charger R/T

1969

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Shipping weight, Charger R/T XS29 3,646 lb R/T 2-door hardtop
Shipping weight, Charger 500 XX29 3,710 lb Charger 500
Daytona rear wing height above the base of the trunk 58 in Charger Daytona
Shipping weight, Charger XP29 V-8 (Over-Drive table) 3,256 lb base Charger V-8
Shipping weight, Charger XP29 six (Over-Drive table) 3,103 lb base Charger six
Overall length 207 in Charger (Over-Drive chassis features)
Overall height 53.5 (318) / 53.0 (others) in Charger
Wheelbase 117 in all mid-size
Overall length / width / height (catalogue) 208.0 / 76.6 / 53.2 in Charger
Track, front / rear (catalogue) 59.5 / 59.2 in Charger
Standard tyres (catalogue) 7.35 x 14 (six); 7.75 x 14 (318); F70 x 14 Red Line (R/T) Charger and Charger R/T

1970

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Shipping weight, Charger 500 XP29 3,228 lb Charger 500
Shipping weight, Charger R/T XS29 3,638 lb R/T
Shipping weight, Charger XH29 six 3,228 lb base Charger, 225 six
Shipping weight, Charger XH29 V-8 3,363 lb base Charger, V-8
Shipping weight, Charger 500 XP29 V-8 3,362 lb Charger 500, V-8
Wheelbase 117 in all Charger models
Curb weight, Charger hardtop (with automatic) 3,455 lb Charger WH29 V-8
Curb weight, Charger 500 hardtop (with automatic) 3,440 lb Charger 500 WP29 V-8
Curb weight, Charger R/T hardtop (with automatic) 3,765 lb Charger R/T WS29
Curb-weight addition, 4-speed manual on Charger R/T 103 lb Charger R/T versus automatic

1971

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Shipping weight, Charger hardtop WH23 3,240 lb base hardtop
Shipping weight, Charger coupe WL21 3,215 lb base coupe
Shipping weight, Charger 500 WP23 3,350 lb Charger 500
Shipping weight, Charger SE WP29 3,375 lb SE
Shipping weight, Super Bee WM23 3,640 lb Super Bee
Shipping weight, Charger R/T WS23 3,685 lb R/T
Standard tyres, Charger R/T G70 x 14 wide-tread raised-white-letter bias-belted Charger R/T
Brakes, Charger R/T (heavy-duty) 11 x 3 in front; 11 x 2.5 in rear Charger R/T

1972

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Shipping weight, Charger coupe 3,245 lb WL21
Shipping weight, Charger hardtop 3,260 lb hardtop
Shipping weight, Charger SE 3,325 lb SE hardtop

1973

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Overall length increase over 1972 7 in all bodies (rear quarter panels)
Shipping weight, Charger coupe WL21 3,395 lb WL21
Shipping weight, Charger hardtop WH23 3,450 lb WH23
Shipping weight, Charger SE WP29 3,540 lb WP29

1974

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Shipping weight, Charger coupe WL21 3,470 lb WL21
Shipping weight, Charger hardtop WH23 3,490 lb WH23
Shipping weight, Charger SE WP29 3,625 lb WP29

2006

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SRT8 brake rotors (Brembo four-piston) 360 x 32 mm front, 350 x 26 mm rear, vented mm SRT8
SRT8 tires Goodyear Supercar F1 245/45R20 front, 255/45R20 rear SRT8
Wheelbase 120 in all 2006 Charger
Track, front 63 in all 2006 Charger (standard tires)
Track, rear 63.1 in all 2006 Charger (standard tires)
Overall length 200.1 in all 2006 Charger
Overall width 74.5 in all 2006 Charger
Overall height 58.2 in all 2006 Charger (58.8 in with SDARS antenna)
Curb weight (estimated) 3,820 lb SE and SXT package, 3.5L
Curb weight (estimated) 4,100 lb R/T, 5.7L
Weight distribution, front/rear 53/47 percent SE, SXT package, R/T
Fuel tank capacity 18 gal SE and SXT package
Fuel tank capacity 19 gal R/T
Drag coefficient 0.33 Cd SE
Drag coefficient 0.336 Cd SXT package
Drag coefficient 0.345 Cd R/T
Final drive ratio 2.87 ratio 3.5L
Final drive ratio 2.82 ratio 5.7L
W5A580 gear ratios (1st/2nd/3rd/4th/5th/R) 3.58/2.19/1.41/1.00/0.83/3.17 ratio all 2006 Charger in this sheet
Steering overall ratio 16.1:1 ratio all
Turning diameter, curb to curb 38.9 ft all
Front brake rotor 12.6 x 1.1 vented in SE and SXT package
Front brake rotor 13.6 x 1.1 vented in R/T
Rear brake rotor 12.6 x 0.87 vented in R/T
Standard tire P215/65R17 98T Goodyear Integrity size SE and SXT package
Standard tire P225/60R18 99H Continental CH95 size R/T
Estimated EPA fuel economy, city/highway 19/27 mpg 3.5L High Output V-6
Estimated EPA fuel economy, city/highway 17/25 mpg 5.7L HEMI
Compression ratio 10.0:1 ratio 3.5L High Output V-6
Compression ratio 9.6:1 ratio 5.7L HEMI
Compression ratio 10.3:1 ratio 6.1L SRT HEMI (SRT8)
Introduction date May 2005 as 2006 model date Charger (spec sheet)

2007

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Wheelbase 120 in all 2007 Charger
Overall length 200.1 in all 2007 Charger
Overall height 58.2 in SE, SXT, R/T
Overall height 57.7 in SRT8
Curb weight 3,740 lb RWD SE, 2.7L
Curb weight 3,820 lb RWD SE and SXT package, 3.5L
Curb weight 4,100 lb RWD R/T, 5.7L
Curb weight 4,095.9 lb AWD SXT, 3.5L
Curb weight 4,288.8 lb AWD R/T, 5.7L
Curb weight (estimated) 4,160 lb SRT8
Weight distribution, front/rear 54/46 percent SRT8
Final drive ratio 3.9 ratio 2.7L, four-speed
Final drive ratio 2.87 ratio 3.5L RWD
Final drive ratio 2.82 ratio 5.7L RWD
Final drive ratio 3.07 ratio 3.5L and 5.7L AWD
Final drive ratio 3.06 ratio SRT8
AWD transfer case torque split, front/rear 38/62 percent SXT and R/T AWD
EPA fuel economy, city/highway 21/28 mpg 2.7L V-6
EPA fuel economy, city/highway 19/27 RWD; 17/24 AWD mpg 3.5L V-6
EPA fuel economy, city/highway 17/25 RWD; 17/24 AWD mpg 5.7L HEMI
EPA fuel economy, city/highway 14/20 mpg SRT8 6.1L
Fuel tank capacity 18 (RWD SE, SXT package); 19 (RWD R/T, AWD SXT and R/T, SRT8) gal all
Ground clearance 5.17 (2.7L) / 5.12 (3.5L, 5.7L 18-in) / 5.31 (5.7L 20-in) in SE, SXT, R/T
SRT8 brakes, front / rear 360 x 32 mm vented with Brembo four-piston / 350 x 28 mm vented with Brembo four-piston mm SRT8
SRT8 standard tires P245/45R20 front, P255/45R20 rear Goodyear F1 Supercar three-season (optional in Canada) size SRT8
SRT8 trailer towing not rated for trailer tow rating SRT8

2008

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Curb weight 3,728 lb RWD SE
Curb weight 3,783 lb RWD SXT
Curb weight 4,085 lb RWD R/T
Curb weight 4,062 lb AWD SXT
Curb weight 4,268 lb AWD R/T
Curb weight (estimated) 4,160 lb SRT8
Weight distribution, front/rear 53/47 SE/SXT RWD; 54/46 R/T RWD and SRT8; 55/45 SXT and R/T AWD percent all
EPA fuel economy, city/highway (2008 methods) 18/26 mpg 2.7L
EPA fuel economy, city/highway (2008 methods) RWD 17/24; AWD 15/22 mpg 3.5L
EPA fuel economy, city/highway (2008 methods) RWD 15/23; AWD 15/22 mpg 5.7L
EPA fuel economy, city/highway 14/20 mpg SRT8
Final drive ratio 2.7L 3.90; 5.7L RWD 2.82 ratio as stated
Overall height / drag coefficient 57.7 in / 0.345 mixed SRT8

2009

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Final drive ratio 2.7L 3.90; 3.5L 3.64 ratio four-speed models
Final drive ratio 2.65 ratio R/T (RWD)
Final drive ratio 3.06 ratio AWD models
AWD system active transfer case with automatic front-axle disconnect type SXT and R/T AWD
EPA fuel economy, city/highway 18/26 mpg 2.7L
EPA fuel economy, city/highway RWD 17/25; AWD 17/23 mpg 3.5L
EPA fuel economy, city/highway RWD 16/25; AWD 16/23 mpg 5.7L
EPA fuel economy, city/highway 13/18 mpg SRT8
Curb weight (estimated) 4,160 lb SRT8

2010

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Curb weight range 3,728-4,268 lb all 2010 Charger (varies by model)
Curb weight (estimated) 4,160 lb SRT8
EPA fuel economy, city/highway 18/26 mpg 2.7L
EPA fuel economy, city/highway RWD 17/25; AWD 17/23 mpg 3.5L
EPA fuel economy, city/highway RWD 16/25; AWD 16/23 mpg 5.7L
EPA fuel economy, city/highway 13/19 mpg SRT8
Turning diameter, curb to curb 38.9 RWD; 38.8 AWD ft all

2011

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Mopar '11 final drive 3.91 ratio Mopar '11
Wheelbase 120.2 in all 2011 Charger
Overall length 199.9 in all 2011 Charger
Overall width 75 in all 2011 Charger
Overall height 58.4 in all 2011 Charger
Drag coefficient 0.297 Cd as listed
Curb weight 3,961 lb SE (RWD)
Curb weight 4,253 lb R/T (RWD)
Curb weight 4,450 lb R/T (AWD)
Weight distribution, front/rear SE 52/48; R/T RWD 53/47; R/T AWD 55/45 percent as stated
Fuel tank capacity 19.1 gal all
W5A580 gear ratios (1st/2nd/3rd/4th/5th/R) 3.59/2.19/1.41/1.00/0.83/3.16 ratio SE and R/T
Final drive ratio 2.65 (SE RWD, R/T RWD); 3.06 (R/T Road & Track, R/T AWD) ratio as stated
AWD transfer case active, fully variable, with front-axle disconnect type R/T AWD
EPA fuel economy, city/highway 18/27 mpg 3.6L SE
EPA fuel economy, city/highway 16/25 mpg 5.7L R/T RWD
Turning diameter, curb to curb 37.7 ft SE (RWD)

2012

MeasureValueApplies to
Wheelbase 120.2 in all 2012 Charger
Overall length / width / height 199.9 / 75.0 / 58.4 in Charger (non-SRT)
Drag coefficient 0.297 Cd Charger (non-SRT)
Curb weight 3,961 lb SE (RWD)
Curb weight 3,996 lb SXT and SXT Plus (RWD)
Curb weight 4,365 lb SRT8
EPA fuel economy, city/highway 18/27 (five-speed); 19/31 (ZF 8HP45 eight-speed) mpg 3.6L RWD
EPA fuel economy, city/highway 16/25 RWD; 15/23 AWD mpg 5.7L
EPA fuel economy, city/highway 14/23 mpg SRT8
Final drive ratio 3.06, Getrag limited-slip differential ratio SRT8
Final drive ratio 2.65 ratio SE, SXT, SXT Plus RWD; R/T, R/T Plus, R/T Max RWD

2013

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Daytona rear axle ratio 3.06 ratio Daytona
Curb weight 4,365 lb SRT8
EPA fuel economy, city/highway 14/23 mpg SRT8

2014

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Axle ratio 2.65 standard; 3.07 with AWD and R/T Blacktop; R/T Road & Track 3.07 ratio as stated
Curb weight 4,358 lb SRT
EPA fuel economy, city/highway 14/23 mpg SRT
Fuel tank capacity 19.1 gal all

2015

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EPA fuel economy, city/highway 19/31 RWD; 18/27 AWD mpg 3.6L with 845RE
EPA fuel economy, city/highway 16/25 mpg 5.7L R/T
Final drive ratio 2.62 (SE, SXT RWD; R/T) ratio as stated
Engine assembly plant Saltillo Engine Plant, Mexico (3.6L and supercharged 6.2L) text as stated
Wheel availability 14 wheel options, 10 of them 20-inch; 20-inch standard on R/T count 2015 Charger

2016

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EPA fuel economy, city/highway 19/31 RWD; 18/27 AWD mpg 3.6L
EPA fuel economy, city/highway 16/25 mpg 5.7L
EPA fuel economy, city/highway 15/25 mpg 6.4L
EPA fuel economy, city/highway 13/22 mpg SRT Hellcat
Wheel availability 15 wheel options, 11 of them 20-inch count 2016 Charger

2017

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EPA fuel economy, city/highway/combined 19/30/23 RWD; 18/27/21 AWD mpg 3.6L
EPA fuel economy, city/highway 16/25 mpg 5.7L
EPA fuel economy, city/highway 15/25 mpg 6.4L
EPA fuel economy, city/highway 13/22 mpg SRT Hellcat
Final drive ratio 2.62 SE/SXT RWD; 3.07 SE/SXT AWD ratio as stated

2018

MeasureValueApplies to
EPA fuel economy, city/highway/combined 19/30/23 RWD; 18/27/21 AWD mpg 3.6L
EPA fuel economy, city/highway 16/25 mpg 5.7L
EPA fuel economy, city/highway 15/25 mpg 6.4L
EPA fuel economy, city/highway 13/22 mpg SRT Hellcat

2019

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EPA fuel economy, city/highway/combined 19/30/23 RWD; 18/27/21 AWD mpg 3.6L
EPA fuel economy, city/highway 16/25 mpg 5.7L
EPA fuel economy, city/highway 15/25 mpg 6.4L
EPA fuel economy, city/highway 13/22 mpg SRT Hellcat
Final drive ratio 2.62 SXT; 3.07 SXT AWD and GT ratio 845RE models

2020

MeasureValueApplies to
EPA fuel economy, city/highway/combined 19/30/23 RWD; 18/27/21 AWD mpg 3.6L
Destination charge (excluded from listed prices) 1,495 USD 2020 Charger

2021

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EPA fuel economy, city/highway/combined 19/30/23 RWD; 18/27/21 AWD mpg 3.6L
Widebody added width 3.5 in SRT Hellcat Widebody and Redeye

2022

MeasureValueApplies to
EPA fuel economy, city/highway/combined 19/30/23 RWD; 18/27/21 AWD mpg 3.6L
EPA fuel economy, city/highway/combined 16/25/19 mpg 5.7L
EPA fuel economy, city/highway/combined 15/24/18 mpg 392
EPA fuel economy, city/highway/combined 12/21/15 mpg SRT Hellcat and Redeye
Engine assembly plants 3.6L Trenton South (Michigan); 5.7L and supercharged 6.2L Saltillo (Mexico) text as stated

2023

MeasureValueApplies to
EPA fuel economy, city/highway/combined 19/30/23 RWD; 18/27/21 AWD mpg 3.6L
EPA fuel economy, city/highway/combined 16/25/19 mpg 345 HEMI (5.7L)
EPA fuel economy, city/highway/combined 15/24/18 mpg 392 HEMI
EPA fuel economy, city/highway/combined 12/21/15 mpg SRT Hellcat and Redeye
Engine assembly plants 3.6L Trenton South (Michigan); 5.7L and supercharged 6.2L Saltillo (Mexico) text as stated

2024

MeasureValueApplies to
Wheelbase 121 in Charger Daytona R/T and Scat Pack (two-door)
Overall length 206.6 R/T; 206.5 Scat Pack in two-door
Width without mirrors 79.8 in two-door
Maximum height 58.9 R/T; 59.0 Scat Pack in two-door
Curb weight 5,698 R/T; 5,767 Scat Pack lb two-door
Battery capacity, total / usable 100.5 / 93.9 kWh both
Peak battery voltage 442 V both
EPA range (top range) 308 R/T; 241 Scat Pack miles as stated
Destination charge (excluded from listed prices) 1,995 USD 2024 Charger Daytona

2025

MeasureValueApplies to
Body / driveline two-door full-size car, all-wheel drive text 2025 Charger Daytona
Wheelbase 121 in R/T and Scat Pack
Overall length 206.6 R/T; 206.5 Scat Pack in two-door
Width without mirrors 79.8 in two-door
Curb weight 5,698 R/T; 5,767 Scat Pack lb two-door
Battery capacity, total / usable 100.5 / 93.9 kWh both
EPA range (top range) 308 R/T; 241 Scat Pack miles as stated

2026

MeasureValueApplies to
Curb weight 4,741 R/T; 4,865 Scat Pack lb SIXPACK Charger
Weight distribution, front/rear 55/45 percent SIXPACK Charger
Fuel tank capacity 17.5 gal SIXPACK Charger
Wheelbase / overall length 121.0 / 206.6 in SIXPACK Charger
Engine assembly plant Saltillo Engine Plant, Mexico text SIXPACK S.O. and H.O.

Each year's heading links to that model year's full fact sheet. Specification labels are carried as recorded and not normalized across years, so the same measure may be worded differently from one year to the next.