Dodge Charger (1968)
Dodge wanted to give its premium muscle car unique looks and several features that would distinguish it from its competitors. So in 1968, muscle car fans were wowed by the fantastic lines of the brand-new Charger featuring the famous “Coke bottle” styling. It had a prominent grille, muscular shape, recessed rear glass, and four round rear lights. In those days of crazy designs and aggressive muscle car styling, the 1968 Charger was in a league of its own. No other model could compete with this coupe at the time. The interior was also new, featuring full instrumentation and a decent amount of space. Finally, trunk space was also generous since the 1968 Charger was one of the biggest muscle car coupes on sale (via Car and Driver).
Despite its unique design, the Charger was still based on the Coronet but added new engine choices like the 440 V8 and one new trim package – the R/T (Road and Track). The R/T package was a popular option featuring graphics, beefier suspension and steering, and a 440 engine as standard. If you wanted full power in your 1968 Charger, you could choose the Hemi, which was significantly more expensive. The 1968 Charger proved to be a massive success for Dodge and over 96,000 cars left the factory in that year alone.