The Compliment Accessory for Dodge Charger

by Kathy Austin

The Dodge Charger is one car that has a long and colorful history. Made famous by NASCAR and TV advertisements, shows and movies, the Dodge Charger is one of the icons of the muscle car era. Today it has been reincarnated as an affordable vehicle without losing its character that has endeared it to countless automobile enthusiasts worldwide.

The original Dodge Charger came out of the assembly line in the mid 1960s. Immediately, it has caught the attention of car fanatics as well as the general public. The original Dodge Charger is a two-door coupe that features a fastback style and a large V8 power engine. Like its contemporaries though, the Dodge Charger lost its popularity in the 1970s mostly due to an increases in the price of fuel and car insurance.

Its second generation model of the Dodge Charger was considered to be the most recognizable among the model. It was due to the fact that the popular 80′s TV Show “The Dukes of Hazard” was inspired by Dodge Charger to create its fictional cars known as Charger Daytona and General Lee.

The succeeding generations of Dodge Chargers were not as popular as the first two. During the mid-80s though, Dodge Charger came out with an economy hatchback that later mutated into the recognizable Shelby Charger named after its designer Carroll Shelby.

The latest version of the Dodge Charger adopted the sedan-type bodies with the inclusion of four doors. This would surely make the whole family to ride on it and at the same time enjoy the ride. With the interior having enough space and its standard features, the new Dodge Charger has made improved a lot from the original one. The iconic car’s changes were credited to auto industry’s shift to a more lucrative utility vehicle market.

With its many changes though, its latest model still has the Mercedes Benz platform that has been used also in the Dodge Magnum and Chrysler 300. Comparing to the other middle-sized sedan, the Dodge Charger is larger. The most attention-grabbing detail of the new Dodge Charger is the front portion that with its aggressive appearance that is reminiscent of its original version. Though having a sedan-type body, the new Dodge Charger still has a sloping back like that of a coupe.

The SE model of the Dodge Charger features with its impressive 3.5 liter, 250 horsepower V6 engine. Its performance model R/T is loaded with 340 hp, 5.7 liter V8 hardware. The leading SRT-8 (Street and Racing Technology) includes an impressive 425 hp, 6.1 liter, V8 engine. Aside from the powerful engine, the SRT model is stuffed with bigger brakes, stiffer suspension and other design features.

Its disappointment has to do with its bulk size. Because of this, the Dodge Charger is not as dexterous as its much smaller counterparts. Yet, handling remains to have the same security. Its spacious interior and comfortable leg room has earned some points among old and new Dodge Charger fans. Dodge Charger fanatics would be enthralled to explore the new series of Dodge Charger keychains released in the market. The Dodge Charger keychain completes the sporty and tough outlook of the automobile. It would surely a must for all Dodge Charger fans.

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