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

1977Dodge 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

1977 Dodge Charger Midnight Special — personal-luxury B-body coupe, front three-quarter view

Photo: “1977 Dodge Charger Midnight Special” by Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY 2.0. Cropped to 16:9.

The 1977 model year

Overview

For 1977 the Charger catalog contracted to two personal-luxury hardtops: Charger Special Edition and Charger Daytona. Both used the 318 two-barrel V8 and TorqueFlite automatic as standard equipment. Outside California and high-altitude markets, buyers could select a 360 two-barrel or Electronic Lean Burn 400 four-barrel; those emissions markets instead listed a 360 four-barrel. The Daytona combined its own two-tone color break and striping with dual sport mirrors, radial tires, and front and rear sway bars.

Specifications

Engines
  • 318 cu in LA V8, 2-barrel
  • 360 cu in LA V8, 2-barrel (not California/high altitude)
  • 360 cu in LA V8, 4-barrel (California/high altitude)
  • 400 cu in B V8, 4-barrel with Electronic Lean Burn (not California/high altitude)
Transmissions
TorqueFlite 3-speed automatic
Body styles
2-door pillared hardtop (Charger SE and Charger Daytona)
Dimensions
Length 215.3 in · Wheelbase 115 in · Width 77.1 in · Height 52.6 in · Fuel tank 25.5 U.S. gallons

Year over year

What changed

  • The 1976 base Charger and Charger Sport bodies left the Charger catalog; only SE and Daytona remained.
  • A removable tinted-glass T-bar roof became a new option.
  • The Daytona received a new horizontal grille treatment, revised striping, and new two-tone combinations.
  • Engine availability became emissions-market-specific: 360 two-barrel and 400 four-barrel generally, but 360 four-barrel in California and high-altitude markets.

Worth knowing

Notable

  • The factory brochure names only Charger Special Edition and Charger Daytona for 1977.
  • Both models used the 318 V8 and TorqueFlite as standard equipment.
  • The brochure's engine table explicitly separates regular, high-altitude (N96), and California (N95) availability.
  • Factory form 81-205-7003 was printed in August 1976.

Living with it

Reliability & ownership notes

  • Confirm the emissions label and sales market before ordering carburetor, ignition, exhaust, or tune-up parts; the brochure assigns a different 360 carburetion package to California and high-altitude cars.
  • Every factory-listed power team uses TorqueFlite, so a manual-transmission 1977 Charger requires evidence of a later conversion rather than a catalog configuration.
  • Inspect T-bar roof seals, drains, latch hardware, and surrounding roof structure for leaks or corrosion on equipped cars.

Maintenance & service parts

Keep your 1977 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 1977 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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Applicability stated
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Exact references
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Before ordering Identify 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 filter — catalog fitmentView intervals, applicability and sources

    Engine oil filter — catalog fitment

    Exact reference available

    This catalog evidence establishes replacement-filter fitment only; it does not establish an oil-change interval or a complete maintenance schedule.

    318 cu in engine

    Baldwin B233

    Applies to: 1977 · 318 cu in · United States

    Source: Baldwin Filters — Automotive Applications catalog, Pre-1980 Applications · Printed catalog page 641, 1977 Dodge Charger 318 row — Lube — B233 column · checked

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    360 cu in engine

    Baldwin B233

    Applies to: 1977 · 360 cu in · United States

    Source: Baldwin Filters — Automotive Applications catalog, Pre-1980 Applications · Printed catalog page 641, 1977 Dodge Charger 360 row — Lube — B233 column · checked

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    400 cu in engine

    Baldwin B233

    Applies to: 1977 · 400 cu in · United States

    Source: Baldwin Filters — Automotive Applications catalog, Pre-1980 Applications · Printed catalog page 641, 1977 Dodge Charger 400 row — Lube — B233 column · checked

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  • Engine air filter — catalog fitmentView intervals, applicability and sources

    Engine air filter — catalog fitment

    Exact reference available

    Match the installed air-cleaner housing and dimensions before ordering; the catalog publishes housing-dependent alternatives where applicable.

    318 cu in engine

    Baldwin PA615

    Applies to: 1977 · 318 cu in · United States

    Source: Baldwin Filters — Automotive Applications catalog, Pre-1980 Applications · Printed catalog page 641, 1977 Dodge Charger 318 row — Air — PA615 column · checked

    Verified ordering references

    • Validated equivalentBaldwin PA615

      Qty. 1 · Engine air-filter element; 10 1/4-inch outside diameter · catalog-listed

      Baldwin's application table lists PA615 for the 1977 Charger 318 application. Confirm the installed engine, filter housing, emissions equipment, and dimensions before ordering.

      Catalog: Baldwin Filters — Automotive Applications catalog, Pre-1980 Applications · Printed catalog page 641, 1977 Dodge Charger 318 row — Air — PA615 (10 1/4 OD) · checked

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    360 cu in engine

    Baldwin PA2010

    Applies to: 1977 · 360 cu in · United States

    Source: Baldwin Filters — Automotive Applications catalog, Pre-1980 Applications · Printed catalog page 641, 1977 Dodge Charger 360 row — Air — PA2010 column · checked

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    400 cu in engine

    Baldwin PA2010 or PA693

    The catalog prints alternative elements distinguished by air-cleaner dimensions; measure the installed housing before ordering.

    Applies to: 1977 · 400 cu in · United States · The catalog prints alternative elements distinguished by air-cleaner dimensions; measure the installed housing before ordering.

    Source: Baldwin Filters — Automotive Applications catalog, Pre-1980 Applications · Printed catalog page 641, 1977 Dodge Charger 400 row — Air — PA2010 or PA693 column · checked

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    • Validated equivalentBaldwin PA2010

      Qty. 1 · Engine air-filter element; 2 3/4-inch height · catalog-listed

      Baldwin's application table lists PA2010 for the 1977 Charger 400 application. Confirm the installed engine, filter housing, emissions equipment, and dimensions before ordering.

      Catalog: Baldwin Filters — Automotive Applications catalog, Pre-1980 Applications · Printed catalog page 641, 1977 Dodge Charger 400 row — Air — PA2010 (2 3/4 high) · checked

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    • Validated equivalentBaldwin PA693

      Qty. 1 · Engine air-filter element; 3 1/2-inch height · catalog-listed

      Baldwin's application table lists PA693 for the 1977 Charger 400 application. Confirm the installed engine, filter housing, emissions equipment, and dimensions before ordering.

      Catalog: Baldwin Filters — Automotive Applications catalog, Pre-1980 Applications · Printed catalog page 641, 1977 Dodge Charger 400 row — Air — PA693 (3 1/2 high) · checked

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  • Crankcase oil-vapor filter — V8 catalog fitmentView intervals, applicability and sources

    Crankcase oil-vapor filter — V8 catalog fitment

    Exact reference available

    The catalog lists this oil-vapor element for the V8 applications shown; it does not list the 225 six-cylinder application.

    318 cu in V8

    Baldwin SA4141

    Applies to: 1977 · 318 cu in · United States

    Source: Baldwin Filters — Automotive Applications catalog, Pre-1980 Applications · Printed catalog page 641, 1977 Dodge Charger 318 row — Oil Vapor — SA4141 column · checked

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    360 cu in V8

    Baldwin SA4141

    Applies to: 1977 · 360 cu in · United States

    Source: Baldwin Filters — Automotive Applications catalog, Pre-1980 Applications · Printed catalog page 641, 1977 Dodge Charger 360 row — Oil Vapor — SA4141 column · checked

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    400 cu in V8

    Baldwin SA4141

    Applies to: 1977 · 400 cu in · United States

    Source: Baldwin Filters — Automotive Applications catalog, Pre-1980 Applications · Printed catalog page 641, 1977 Dodge Charger 400 row — Oil Vapor — SA4141 column · checked

    Verified ordering references

  • Automatic-transmission filter — catalog fitmentView intervals, applicability and sources

    Automatic-transmission filter — catalog fitment

    Exact reference available

    This is a catalog fitment reference, not a fluid specification or replacement interval. Confirm that the car retains the cataloged automatic transmission before ordering.

    318 cu in application

    Baldwin 18032

    Applies to: 1977 · 318 cu in · United States

    Source: Baldwin Filters — Automotive Applications catalog, Pre-1980 Applications · Printed catalog page 641, 1977 Dodge Charger 318 row — Trans — 18032 column · checked

    Verified ordering references

    360 cu in application

    Baldwin 18032

    Applies to: 1977 · 360 cu in · United States

    Source: Baldwin Filters — Automotive Applications catalog, Pre-1980 Applications · Printed catalog page 641, 1977 Dodge Charger 360 row — Trans — 18032 column · checked

    Verified ordering references

    400 cu in application

    Baldwin 18032

    Applies to: 1977 · 400 cu in · United States

    Source: Baldwin Filters — Automotive Applications catalog, Pre-1980 Applications · Printed catalog page 641, 1977 Dodge Charger 400 row — Trans — 18032 column · checked

    Verified ordering references

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Sources

  1. Dodge — 1977 Charger SE and Daytona factory brochure (81-205-7003)
  2. Mopar Muscle — Dodge Charger model history and 1974 body/engine range

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Two-door pillared hardtop

Dodge Charger SE 318 V8

Body
Two-door pillared hardtop
Engine
318 cu in LA V8, 2-barrel carburetor
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
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 with Electronic Lean Burn
Gearbox
TorqueFlite automatic
Built
Regular production
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Two-door pillared hardtop

Dodge Charger SE 360 4-barrel V8 (California/high altitude)

Body
Two-door pillared hardtop
Engine
360 cu in LA V8, 4-barrel carburetor
Gearbox
TorqueFlite automatic
Built
Regular production
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Two-door pillared hardtopCharger Daytona appearance and handling model

Dodge Charger Daytona 318 V8

Body
Two-door pillared hardtop
Engine
318 cu in LA V8, 2-barrel carburetor
Gearbox
TorqueFlite automatic
Built
Regular production
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Two-door pillared hardtopCharger Daytona appearance and handling model

Dodge Charger Daytona 360 2-barrel V8

Body
Two-door pillared hardtop
Engine
360 cu in LA V8, 2-barrel carburetor
Gearbox
TorqueFlite automatic
Built
Regular production
Open exact version
Two-door pillared hardtopCharger Daytona appearance and handling model

Dodge Charger Daytona 400 4-barrel V8

Body
Two-door pillared hardtop
Engine
400 cu in B-series V8, 4-barrel carburetor with Electronic Lean Burn
Gearbox
TorqueFlite automatic
Built
Regular production
Open exact version
Two-door pillared hardtopCharger Daytona appearance and handling model

Dodge Charger Daytona 360 4-barrel V8 (California/high altitude)

Body
Two-door pillared hardtop
Engine
360 cu in LA V8, 4-barrel carburetor
Gearbox
TorqueFlite automatic
Built
Regular production
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