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Fourth generation · Personal-luxury B-body · 1975–1978

1975Dodge Charger

Repositioned as a personal-luxury coupe — sharing its body with the Chrysler Cordoba — with formal styling, opera windows, and plush trim rather than performance. The B-body Charger ended after 1978.

Fourth generation · Personal-luxury B-body

1975 Dodge Charger SE — personal-luxury B-body coupe, front three-quarter view

Photo: “Dodge Charger SE” by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY 2.0. Cropped to 16:9.

Quick facts

Engines
4offered318 cu in LA V8, 2-barrel → 400 cu in B V8, 4-barrel
Top output
190hp360 cu in LA V8, 4-barrel (California)
Production
30,812 Charger SE sales; 200 factory Daytona-package cars

Body styles2-door pillared hardtop

Start here

What do you need to know?

This page covers the whole 1975 Dodge Charger model year. Choose your task first; exact trims and engines are separated where the factory offered different versions.

Documented lineup

Find your exact 1975 Charger

Start with a family, body style, or engine. Every card opens the facts and maintenance information for that factory version.

7factory configurations
Exact factory pairings documentedHow this lineup was verified

These source-backed records identify published body, engine, and transmission combinations. Exact pairings do not by themselves assert that every factory option or special edition is represented.

7versions shown
Two-door pillared hardtop

Dodge Charger SE 318 V8

Body
Two-door pillared hardtop
Engine
318 cu in LA V8, 2-barrel carburetor (150 net hp / 255 lb-ft)
Gearbox
TorqueFlite automatic
Built
Regular production
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Two-door pillared hardtop

Dodge Charger SE 360 2-barrel V8

Body
Two-door pillared hardtop
Engine
360 cu in LA V8, 2-barrel carburetor (180 net hp / 290 lb-ft)
Gearbox
TorqueFlite automatic
Built
Regular production
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Two-door pillared hardtop

Dodge Charger SE 360 4-barrel V8 (California)

Body
Two-door pillared hardtop
Engine
360 cu in LA V8, 4-barrel carburetor, California calibration (190 net hp / 270 lb-ft)
Gearbox
TorqueFlite automatic
Built
Regular production
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Two-door pillared hardtop

Dodge Charger SE 400 4-barrel V8

Body
Two-door pillared hardtop
Engine
400 cu in B-series V8, 4-barrel carburetor (190 net hp / 290 lb-ft)
Gearbox
TorqueFlite automatic
Built
Regular production
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Two-door pillared hardtopA57 Daytona package

Dodge Charger Daytona 360 2-barrel V8

Body
Two-door pillared hardtop
Engine
360 cu in LA V8, 2-barrel carburetor (180 net hp / 290 lb-ft)
Gearbox
TorqueFlite automatic
Built
200 factory-package cars
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Two-door pillared hardtopA57 Daytona package

Dodge Charger Daytona 360 4-barrel V8 (California)

Body
Two-door pillared hardtop
Engine
360 cu in LA V8, 4-barrel carburetor, California calibration (190 net hp / 270 lb-ft)
Gearbox
TorqueFlite automatic
Built
Part of 200 factory-package cars
Open exact version
Two-door pillared hardtopA57 Daytona package

Dodge Charger Daytona 400 4-barrel V8

Body
Two-door pillared hardtop
Engine
400 cu in B-series V8, 4-barrel carburetor (190 net hp / 290 lb-ft)
Gearbox
TorqueFlite automatic
Built
Part of 200 factory-package cars
Open exact version

The 1975 model year

Overview

The Charger was completely recast for 1975 as a personal-luxury two-door sharing its 115-inch-wheelbase B-body architecture with the Chrysler Cordoba. The Charger SE was the sole regular model, with power steering, power front discs, TorqueFlite, bucket seats, radial-tuned suspension, and a 360 V8 standard. Dodge added the A57 Daytona appearance and handling package after a March 4 midyear launch.

Specifications

Engines
  • 318 cu in LA V8, 2-barrel150 hp
  • 360 cu in LA V8, 2-barrel180 hp
  • 360 cu in LA V8, 4-barrel (California)190 hp
  • 400 cu in B V8, 4-barrel190 hp
Transmissions
TorqueFlite 3-speed automatic
Body styles
2-door pillared hardtop
Dimensions
Wheelbase 115 in · Overall length 215.3 in · Overall height 52.6 in
Production
30,812 Charger SE sales; 200 factory Daytona-package cars

Year over year

What changed

  • A complete redesign replaced the 1971-1974 body with a Cordoba-related personal-luxury hardtop.
  • The SE became the sole regular Charger model; the former performance-oriented Rallye range disappeared.
  • A 360 two-barrel and TorqueFlite were standard, with 318 and 400 alternatives.
  • California used a separate emissions-certified 360 four-barrel calibration.
  • The A57 Daytona returned as a midyear two-tone appearance and handling package rather than an aerodynamic homologation model.

Worth knowing

Notable

  • Dodge's factory brochure lists the 360 V8 as standard and the 318 or 400 as optional.
  • The Daytona package launched March 4, 1975, and Dodge's own heritage account records 200 built.
  • Unlike the 1969 wing car, the revived Daytona was a factory-installed paint, trim, wheel, and suspension package on the Charger SE.

Living with it

Reliability & ownership notes

  • Confirm the engine code and emissions label before ordering: the regular 360 two-barrel and California 360 four-barrel use different carburetion and tune-up parts despite sharing displacement.
  • Every factory brochure power team used TorqueFlite; a manual-transmission 1975 Charger claim requires evidence of a later conversion.
  • A claimed Daytona requires its fender-tag A57 code and package-specific paint, suspension, trim, and W24 wheel evidence because the package does not create a distinct VIN series.

Maintenance & service parts

Keep your 1975 Charger on the road

Start with the service interval, then match the engine or exact version you own. Order links appear only when a catalog-backed part number is available, and every listing still needs a fitment check.

Service desk

What this car needs & when

Use this as a service-planning checklist for 1975 Dodge Charger. Start with the interval, confirm which engine or configuration you have, then use an exact ordering reference when one is verified.

Service topics
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Factory intervals
10
Fitment-scoped
11
Exact references
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Before orderingIdentify your engine, options and build date.Part numbers and sizes can change within one model year. Shopping links appear only for catalog-backed references; still verify the listing against your vehicle before ordering.

  • Engine oil and filter

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 1975 · United States, Canada · The period Esso chart is explicitly titled 1975 Dodge/Plymouth all models, which includes Charger. It is an independent service-data guide rather than a Dodge factory publication; match the installed engine, transmission, emissions equipment, and severe-use conditions before service.

    Published interval: 5,000 mi / 6 months · Change engine oil at the interval that occurs first.

    Source: Esso — 1975 Car Care Guide, 1975 Dodge/Plymouth all-model service chart (preserved by The Old Car Manual Project) · 1975 Dodge/Plymouth all-model chart — every six months or 5,000 miles · checked

    Engine oil filter

    Applies to: 1975 · United States, Canada · The period Esso chart is explicitly titled 1975 Dodge/Plymouth all models, which includes Charger. It is an independent service-data guide rather than a Dodge factory publication; match the installed engine, transmission, emissions equipment, and severe-use conditions before service.

    Published interval: 10,000 mi / 12 months · Replace at the first oil change and every other oil change thereafter.

    Source: Esso — 1975 Car Care Guide, 1975 Dodge/Plymouth all-model service chart (preserved by The Old Car Manual Project) · 1975 Dodge/Plymouth all-model chart — oil-filter instruction · checked

  • Carburetor air-cleaner element

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 1975 · United States, Canada · The period Esso chart is explicitly titled 1975 Dodge/Plymouth all models, which includes Charger. It is an independent service-data guide rather than a Dodge factory publication; match the installed engine, transmission, emissions equipment, and severe-use conditions before service.

    Published interval: 15,000 mi · Inspect and clean; replace the element every 30,000 miles.

    Source: Esso — 1975 Car Care Guide, 1975 Dodge/Plymouth all-model service chart (preserved by The Old Car Manual Project) · 1975 Dodge/Plymouth all-model chart — 15,000- and 30,000-mile rows · checked

  • Fuel filter

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 1975 · United States, Canada · The period Esso chart is explicitly titled 1975 Dodge/Plymouth all models, which includes Charger. It is an independent service-data guide rather than a Dodge factory publication; match the installed engine, transmission, emissions equipment, and severe-use conditions before service.

    Published interval: 15,000 mi · Replace at the published mileage interval.

    Source: Esso — 1975 Car Care Guide, 1975 Dodge/Plymouth all-model service chart (preserved by The Old Car Manual Project) · 1975 Dodge/Plymouth all-model chart — every 15,000 miles · checked

  • Spark plugs

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 1975 · United States, Canada · The period Esso chart is explicitly titled 1975 Dodge/Plymouth all models, which includes Charger. It is an independent service-data guide rather than a Dodge factory publication; match the installed engine, transmission, emissions equipment, and severe-use conditions before service.

    Published interval: 30,000 mi · Replace at the published mileage interval.

    Source: Esso — 1975 Car Care Guide, 1975 Dodge/Plymouth all-model service chart (preserved by The Old Car Manual Project) · 1975 Dodge/Plymouth all-model chart — every 30,000 miles · checked

  • Cooling system

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 1975 · United States, Canada · The period Esso chart is explicitly titled 1975 Dodge/Plymouth all models, which includes Charger. It is an independent service-data guide rather than a Dodge factory publication; match the installed engine, transmission, emissions equipment, and severe-use conditions before service.

    Published interval: 30,000 mi / 24 months · Initial coolant change at the interval that occurs first; thereafter every 15,000 miles or 12 months, whichever occurs first.

    Source: Esso — 1975 Car Care Guide, 1975 Dodge/Plymouth all-model service chart (preserved by The Old Car Manual Project) · 1975 Dodge/Plymouth all-model chart — first 24 months/30,000 miles and recurring 12 months/15,000 miles · checked

  • Brake linings and front wheel bearings

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 1975 · United States, Canada · The period Esso chart is explicitly titled 1975 Dodge/Plymouth all models, which includes Charger. It is an independent service-data guide rather than a Dodge factory publication; match the installed engine, transmission, emissions equipment, and severe-use conditions before service.

    Published interval: 10,000 mi · Inspect brake linings and front wheel bearings; replace linings at the chart's wear limit and clean/repack bearings as required.

    Source: Esso — 1975 Car Care Guide, 1975 Dodge/Plymouth all-model service chart (preserved by The Old Car Manual Project) · 1975 Dodge/Plymouth all-model chart — every 10,000 miles · checked

  • Drive belts, hoses, and emissions hoses

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 1975 · United States, Canada · The period Esso chart is explicitly titled 1975 Dodge/Plymouth all models, which includes Charger. It is an independent service-data guide rather than a Dodge factory publication; match the installed engine, transmission, emissions equipment, and severe-use conditions before service.

    Published interval: 5,000 mi / 6 months · Inspect and adjust belts and inspect the listed hoses at the interval that occurs first.

    Source: Esso — 1975 Car Care Guide, 1975 Dodge/Plymouth all-model service chart (preserved by The Old Car Manual Project) · 1975 Dodge/Plymouth all-model chart — every six months or 5,000 miles · checked

  • PCV system

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 1975 · United States, Canada · The period Esso chart is explicitly titled 1975 Dodge/Plymouth all models, which includes Charger. It is an independent service-data guide rather than a Dodge factory publication; match the installed engine, transmission, emissions equipment, and severe-use conditions before service.

    Published interval: 15,000 mi · Check and clean passages; replace the PCV valve every 30,000 miles.

    Source: Esso — 1975 Car Care Guide, 1975 Dodge/Plymouth all-model service chart (preserved by The Old Car Manual Project) · 1975 Dodge/Plymouth all-model chart — 15,000- and 30,000-mile rows · checked

  • Transmission and differential lubricant checks

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 1975 · United States, Canada · The period Esso chart is explicitly titled 1975 Dodge/Plymouth all models, which includes Charger. It is an independent service-data guide rather than a Dodge factory publication; match the installed engine, transmission, emissions equipment, and severe-use conditions before service.

    Published interval: 5,000 mi / 6 months · Check automatic-transmission fluid and manual-transmission/differential lubricant levels at the interval that occurs first; use the chart's separate severe/trailer-towing instructions where applicable.

    Source: Esso — 1975 Car Care Guide, 1975 Dodge/Plymouth all-model service chart (preserved by The Old Car Manual Project) · 1975 Dodge/Plymouth all-model chart — six-month/5,000-mile and severe-service rows · checked

  • Steering, suspension, and driveline inspection

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 1975 · United States, Canada · The period Esso chart is explicitly titled 1975 Dodge/Plymouth all models, which includes Charger. It is an independent service-data guide rather than a Dodge factory publication; match the installed engine, transmission, emissions equipment, and severe-use conditions before service.

    Published interval: 35,000 mi / 36 months · Lubricate the nine listed front-suspension and steering fittings at the interval that occurs first; inspect seals and universal joints every six months or 5,000 miles.

    Source: Esso — 1975 Car Care Guide, 1975 Dodge/Plymouth all-model service chart (preserved by The Old Car Manual Project) · 1975 Dodge/Plymouth all-model chart — six-month/5,000-mile inspections and 36-month/35,000-mile lubrication · checked

  • Engine oil filter

    Exact reference available

    The order numbers below establish replacement-filter fitment only; they do not establish a service interval. Confirm the installed engine, VIN, build date, and filter dimensions before ordering.

    Applies to: 1975 · United States

    318 cu in LA V8, 2-barrel carburetor (150 net hp / 255 lb-ft)

    K&N HP-2004

    K&N publishes HP-2004 for this exact year-and-engine application; confirm VIN, build date, and installed filter dimensions before ordering.

    Applies to: 1975 · 318 cu in LA V8, 2-barrel carburetor (150 net hp / 255 lb-ft) · United States · Exact 1975 Charger engine application. Confirm VIN, build date, and installed filter dimensions before ordering.

    Source: K&N Engineering — Dodge Charger replacement-oil-filter application catalog · 1975 Dodge Charger 318 cu in application row — HP-2004 · checked

    Verified ordering references

    360 cu in LA V8, 2-barrel carburetor (180 net hp / 290 lb-ft)

    K&N HP-2004

    K&N publishes HP-2004 for this exact year-and-engine application; confirm VIN, build date, and installed filter dimensions before ordering.

    Applies to: 1975 · 360 cu in LA V8, 2-barrel carburetor (180 net hp / 290 lb-ft) · United States · Exact 1975 Charger engine application. Confirm VIN, build date, and installed filter dimensions before ordering.

    Source: K&N Engineering — Dodge Charger replacement-oil-filter application catalog · 1975 Dodge Charger 360 cu in application row — HP-2004 · checked

    Verified ordering references

    360 cu in LA V8, 4-barrel carburetor, California calibration (190 net hp / 270 lb-ft)

    K&N HP-2004

    K&N publishes HP-2004 for this exact year-and-engine application; confirm VIN, build date, and installed filter dimensions before ordering.

    Applies to: 1975 · 360 cu in LA V8, 4-barrel carburetor, California calibration (190 net hp / 270 lb-ft) · United States · Exact 1975 Charger engine application. Confirm VIN, build date, and installed filter dimensions before ordering.

    Source: K&N Engineering — Dodge Charger replacement-oil-filter application catalog · 1975 Dodge Charger 360 cu in application row — HP-2004 · checked

    Verified ordering references

    400 cu in B-series V8, 4-barrel carburetor (190 net hp / 290 lb-ft)

    K&N HP-2004

    K&N publishes HP-2004 for this exact year-and-engine application; confirm VIN, build date, and installed filter dimensions before ordering.

    Applies to: 1975 · 400 cu in B-series V8, 4-barrel carburetor (190 net hp / 290 lb-ft) · United States · Exact 1975 Charger engine application. Confirm VIN, build date, and installed filter dimensions before ordering.

    Source: K&N Engineering — Dodge Charger replacement-oil-filter application catalog · 1975 Dodge Charger 400 cu in application row — HP-2004 · checked

    Verified ordering references

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Sources

  1. Dodge — 1975 Charger Special Edition factory brochure (81-205-5003)
  2. DodgeGarage — 1975 Charger Daytona A57 factory-package history
  3. Automobile-Catalog — 1975 Charger SE and Daytona powertrain specifications
  4. Mopar Muscle — Dodge Charger model history and 1974 body/engine range

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