217 Dodge Charger (2nd Gen) 440 R.T (1968) XAL 79 G
Dodge Charger (2nd Gen) 440 RT (1968-70) Engine 440 cu in (7200cc) RB V8 4bbi
Registration Number XAL 79 G (Nottinghamshire)
DODGE ALBUM
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The entire B-body lineup for 1968 was redesigned and the Charger was further differentiated from the Dodge Coronet models. Designer Richard Sias developed a double-diamond coke bottle profile with curves around the front fenders and rear quarter panels. Front and rear end sheet metal was designed by Harvey J. Winn. The rear end featured a "kick up" spoiler appearance, inspired by Group 7 racing vehicles. On the roof, a "flying buttress" was added to give the rear window area a look similar to that of the 1966-67 Pontiac GTO. The Charger retained its full-width hidden headlight grille, but the fully rotating electric headlights had been replaced by a simple vacuum operated cover. The full-width taillights were gone as well. Instead, dual circular taillights were added at the direction of Styling Vice President, Elwood P. Engel. Dual scallops were added to the doors and hood to help accent the new swoopy lines.
The standard engine was the 318 cu in (5.2 L) 2-bbl V8, until it was replaced in mid-year with a 225 cu in (3.7 L) slant-six. The 383-2 and 383-4 remained unchanged. A new high-performance package was added, the R/T ("Road/Track" with no 'and' between Road and Track). The R/T came standard with the previous year's 440 "Magnum" and the 426 Hemi was optional With either, the Charger had evolved into possibly the top Chrysler-made muscle car.
The 1968 film Bullitt helped popularize the Charger R/T for its notable car chase sequence, with a black RT. chased by Steve McQueen, Bullitt, in his Mustang in reality the Charger would have eaten the Mustang for breakfast. A black 1970 Charger is driven by Vin Diesel throughout the Fast and the Furious series of movies,
Diolch am 82,042,951 o olygfeydd anhygoel, mae pob un yn cael ei werthfawrogi'n fawr.
Thanks for 82,042,951 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated.
Shot 05.06.2021. at Bicester Heritage Centre, Bicester, Oxon. 146-217
217 Dodge Charger (2nd Gen) 440 R.T (1968) XAL 79 G
Dodge Charger (2nd Gen) 440 RT (1968-70) Engine 440 cu in (7200cc) RB V8 4bbi
Registration Number XAL 79 G (Nottinghamshire)
DODGE ALBUM
www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623789157832...
The entire B-body lineup for 1968 was redesigned and the Charger was further differentiated from the Dodge Coronet models. Designer Richard Sias developed a double-diamond coke bottle profile with curves around the front fenders and rear quarter panels. Front and rear end sheet metal was designed by Harvey J. Winn. The rear end featured a "kick up" spoiler appearance, inspired by Group 7 racing vehicles. On the roof, a "flying buttress" was added to give the rear window area a look similar to that of the 1966-67 Pontiac GTO. The Charger retained its full-width hidden headlight grille, but the fully rotating electric headlights had been replaced by a simple vacuum operated cover. The full-width taillights were gone as well. Instead, dual circular taillights were added at the direction of Styling Vice President, Elwood P. Engel. Dual scallops were added to the doors and hood to help accent the new swoopy lines.
The standard engine was the 318 cu in (5.2 L) 2-bbl V8, until it was replaced in mid-year with a 225 cu in (3.7 L) slant-six. The 383-2 and 383-4 remained unchanged. A new high-performance package was added, the R/T ("Road/Track" with no 'and' between Road and Track). The R/T came standard with the previous year's 440 "Magnum" and the 426 Hemi was optional With either, the Charger had evolved into possibly the top Chrysler-made muscle car.
The 1968 film Bullitt helped popularize the Charger R/T for its notable car chase sequence, with a black RT. chased by Steve McQueen, Bullitt, in his Mustang in reality the Charger would have eaten the Mustang for breakfast. A black 1970 Charger is driven by Vin Diesel throughout the Fast and the Furious series of movies,
Diolch am 82,042,951 o olygfeydd anhygoel, mae pob un yn cael ei werthfawrogi'n fawr.
Thanks for 82,042,951 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated.
Shot 05.06.2021. at Bicester Heritage Centre, Bicester, Oxon. 146-217