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"Win on Sunday, sell on Monday" was a Detroit mantra in the late 1960s. With Chysler being trounced by Ford on the super speedways, it needed a worthy contender. The result was the high-performance, limited-production Dodge Charger 500.
Specifications:
Engine
Type: V8
Construction: cast-iron block and cylinder heads
Valve gear: 2 valves per cylinder operated by a single camshaft, pushrods and rockers
Bore & Stroke: 4.25in x 3.75in
Displacement: 426 cubic inch
Compression Ratio: 10.25:1
Induction System: Twin Carter AFB 4-barrel carbs
Maximum Power: 425 bhp at 5,000 rpm
Maximum torque: 490 lb-ft at 4,000 rpm
Transmission
4-speed manual
Body/Chassis
Unitary steel chassis with 2 door fastback body
Running Gear
Steering: Recirculating ball
Front suspension: A arms wth longitudinal torsion bars, telescopic shock absorbers and anti-roll bar
Rear suspension: Live axle with semi-elliptic leaf-springs, telescopic shock absorbers and stabilizer bar
Brakes: Discs front and Drums rear
Wheels: Steel discs 14x5
Tires: F-70 14
Dimensions
Length: 208 inches
Width: 76.5 inches
Height: 53.1 inches
Wheelbase: 116.0 inches
Track: 59.5 inches (front), 59.2 inches (rear)
Weight: 4,100 lbs.
Production Years: 1969
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