Dodge Charger R/T

1968–1971 (B-body); 2006–present (modern)

R/T (Road/Track) is the Charger's core performance badge. It debuted on the 1968 Coke-bottle car with big-block power and ran through the early-'70s muscle era, then returned on the modern Charger as the Hemi-powered R/T trim.

1968–1971 (B-body); 2006–present (modern)

Overview

R/T (Road/Track) is the Charger's core performance badge. It debuted on the 1968 Coke-bottle car with big-block power and ran through the early-'70s muscle era, then returned on the modern Charger as the Hemi-powered R/T trim.

Collectibility

Classic 1968–1971 Hemi/440 R/T Chargers are highly sought; values track engine, documentation, and originality. Modern R/Ts are enthusiast cars rather than blue-chip collectibles. Qualitative by design.

Every production run

Years & eras

Years Engine HP Production Notable
1968–1971 440 Magnum (426 Hemi optional)
2006–present 5.7L Hemi V8

1968–1971

The classic muscle R/T — standard 440 Magnum with the 426 Hemi optional, plus performance suspension and trim. The 1968 R/T launched the badge.

2006–present

The modern R/T is the Hemi V8 Charger sedan — the volume performance trim below the SRT/Hellcat cars.

Worth knowing

Notable

Model years featuring the R/T

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — "Dodge Charger"