The Dodge Charger 1968

The 1960s were filled with powerful performance cars. But the redesigned styling of the 1968 Charger made this muscle car stand out. Developed by Chrysler to enter the car segment between pony car and personal luxury, the Dodge Charger came to life in 1965. The original Dodge Charger featured a fast back body style, that is, a body style whose roofline slopes continuously down at the back. 

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Designer Richard Sias was brought to the team to redesigned the Charger for the 1968 model. Sias developed a double-diamond coke bottle profile. Indeed, one could argue that this restyling was the main reason for the Dodge Charger's sales success. Indeed, the new Charger was one of the best looking muscle cars. The sales figures for the Charger were projected at 20,000 units, but actual number of units produced that year was over 96,000. 

The Charger featured a 318 cubic inch standard engine, which was then replaced by a 225 cubic unit slant-six. In addition, a high-performance package known as the R/T (for Road, Track) was offered, featuring a 440 Magnum engine, heavy duty suspension and brakes. Indeed, the Dodge Charger retained its performance image and gotten a new and better outer look.