It is the high-performance version of the Dodge Charger and has been in production since 1968. The R/T stands for "Road/Track" and signifies that the car has been designed for both street and track performance.
History
1968-1973
First generation (B-body): The first generation Charger R/T was introduced in 1968. It was built on the Chrysler B-body platform, shared with the Dodge Coronet, Plymouth Belvedere, and Plymouth GTX. It featured a distinctive fastback roofline and came standard with a 375 horsepower (280 kW) 440 cubic-inch Magnum V8 engine. Optional engines included the 426 Hemi V8, which produced 425 horsepower (317 kW) and the 440 Six Pack V8, which produced 390 horsepower (291 kW).
1974-1978
Second generation (B-body): The second generation Charger R/T was introduced in 1974. It was still built on the Chrysler B-body platform but was smaller than its predecessor. It was offered with a variety of engines, including a 360 cubic-inch V8, a 400 cubic-inch V8, and a 440 cubic-inch V8. The 440 cubic-inch engine was the most powerful, producing 235 horsepower (175 kW).
1979-1983
Third Generation (E-body): The third generation Charger R/T was introduced in 1979. It was built on the Chrysler E-body platform, shared with the Dodge Mirada. The Charger R/T was only offered with a 318 cubic inch V-8 engine.
Revival
2006-Present
Fourth Generation ( LX-platform) : The Charger R/T was revived for the 2006 model year. It is built on the Chrysler LX platform, shared with the Dodge Magnum and Chrysler 300C. The Charger R/T is powered by a 5.7-liter (345 cubic inch) HEMI V-8 engine. The current model year Charger R/T has produced up to 370 horsepower (276 kW) and 395 lb-ft (536 N-m) of torque.
The Charger R/T has been a popular muscle car for its entire production run. It offers excellent performance, style, and comfort, and it is one of the most recognizable cars on the road.
Features
Some of the features of the Dodge Charger R/T include:
* 5.7-liter (345 CID) HEMI V-8 engine
* 370 horsepower (276 kW) and 395 lb-ft (536 N-m) of torque
*Eight-speed automatic transmission
*Rear-wheel drive
*19-inch alloy wheels
*Brembo front brakes
*Performance suspension
*Dual-zone automatic climate control
*Power windows and locks
*Cruise control
*AM/FM radio with CD player and MP3 support
*SiriusXM satellite radio
*Bluetooth connectivity
*Navigation system (optional)
*Sunroof (optional)
Price
The 2023 Dodge Charger R/T has a starting price of $37,495 (including destination). The price can vary depending on the options selected.
