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Dodge Charger (1981)
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The Dodge Charger (L-body) is a subcompact two-door hatchback/fastback built by Dodge from 1981 until 1987. It is based on Chrysler's front-wheel drive L platform. A companion model, the Plymouth Turismo, was also marketed.
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Dodge Charger (Chrysler L-body cars) | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Dodge (Chrysler) |
Also called | Plymouth Turismo |
Production | October 1981–1987 |
Model years | 1982–1987 |
Assembly | United States: Belvidere, Illinois (Belvidere Assembly) |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Subcompact car |
Body style | 3-door fastback/hatchback |
Layout | Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive |
Platform | L-body |
Related | Dodge Omni Dodge Rampage Plymouth Horizon Plymouth Scamp Shelby GLHS Shelby Charger Charger 2+2 Omni / Charger DeTomaso Talbot Horizon / Alpine / Solara (Europe) |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 1.6 L Peugeot 6J I4 1.7 L VW EA827 I4 2.2 L K I4 2.2 L Turbo I I4 2.2 L Turbo II I4 |
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Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 96.5 in (2,451 mm) |
Length | 174.8 in (4,440 mm) |
Width | 66.1 in (1,679 mm) |
Height | 50.7 in (1,288 mm) |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | Dodge 024 / Plymouth TC3 Dodge Charger (4th generation) |
Successor | Dodge Charger (6th generation) |
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