Dodge Charger (1975-1978)
In a desperate attempt to regain some semblance of popularity in the dying muscle car market, Dodge introduced the Charger as a personal luxury car in 1975. The design was identical to Chrysler’s Cordoba and was big, heavy, and slow (via Auto Evolution).
The engine choices consisted of three V8 motors; the 318, 360, and 400 CID. But power levels were pretty embarrassing. Dodge concentrated on the luxury aspects and Chargers could be had with leather interiors, T-Top roofs, and a host of other upgrades. First-year sales were pretty good at around 30,000 examples, but by 1978, sales dropped to just about 2000 automobiles.