Dodge Charger (1981)
- See also Dodge Charger for other models using this name.
| Dodge Charger (Chrysler L-body cars) | |
|---|---|
Dodge Charger (L-body) | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Dodge (Chrysler) |
| Also called | Plymouth Turismo |
| Production | October 1981–1987 |
| Model years | 1982–1987 |
| Assembly | United States: Belvidere, Illinois (Belvidere Assembly) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Subcompact car |
| Body style | 3-door fastback/hatchback |
| Layout | Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive |
| Platform | L-body |
| Related | Dodge Omni Dodge Rampage Plymouth Horizon Plymouth Scamp Shelby GLHS Shelby Charger Charger 2+2 Omni / Charger DeTomaso Talbot Horizon / Alpine / Solara (Europe) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.6 L Peugeot 6J I4 1.7 L VW EA827 I4 2.2 L K I4 2.2 L Turbo I I4 2.2 L Turbo II I4 |
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| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 96.5 in (2,451 mm) |
| Length | 174.8 in (4,440 mm) |
| Width | 66.1 in (1,679 mm) |
| Height | 50.7 in (1,288 mm) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Dodge 024 / Plymouth TC3 Dodge Charger (4th generation) |
| Successor | Dodge Charger (6th generation) |
The Dodge Charger (L-body) is a subcompact two-door hatchback/fastback built by Dodge from 1981 until 1987. It is based on Chrysler's front-wheel drive L platform. A companion model, the Plymouth Turismo, was also marketed.