B-body Charger (muscle era, 1966–1974)
1966–1974
The B-body Charger (1966–1974) is the muscle-era Charger the nameplate is famous for. It launched as a 1966 fastback, was reborn with the iconic 1968 'Coke-bottle' redesign, and spawned the R/T, the Super Bee, and the aero 1969 Daytona that broke 200 mph in NASCAR. By 1971 it had been restyled into the 'fuselage' body as the muscle era wound down.
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1966–1974
Overview
The B-body Charger (1966–1974) is the muscle-era Charger the nameplate is famous for. It launched as a 1966 fastback, was reborn with the iconic 1968 'Coke-bottle' redesign, and spawned the R/T, the Super Bee, and the aero 1969 Daytona that broke 200 mph in NASCAR. By 1971 it had been restyled into the 'fuselage' body as the muscle era wound down.
Milestones
Highlights
- 1966 launch as a fastback B-body two-door with the 426 Hemi available.
- 1968 'Coke-bottle' redesign — the definitive Charger shape — and the R/T.
- 1969 Daytona aero car: 503 built; first stock car past 200 mph in NASCAR.
- Restyled to the rounded 'fuselage' body for 1971 before the muscle era faded.
Model years in this generation