Dodge Charger 1968–1969 car dimensions: 5281 mm long, 1948 mm wide and 1351 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,499 kg. Braked towing is 1,814 kg.
Vinyl bucket seats are standard with map pockets on the doors and a rallye instrument panel with gauges slanted to the driver. A clock comes standard and a tachometer is optional. Heater and defroster are included. Air conditioning and automatic speed control are available options on V8 models. The SE package adds leather-vinyl seats and woodgrain accents.
Trunk space holds a good amount of luggage for a sports hardtop though the semi-fastback roofline and near-vertical rear glass limit the opening size for bulkier items.
A trailer-towing package is offered for the Charger and includes a high-capacity radiator, heavy-duty suspension, larger oil cooler and other components. With the package the maximum braked trailer weight is 4000 pounds. The package is required above 2000 pounds gross trailer weight.
Heavy-duty suspension is standard on R/T models and available otherwise. Heavy-duty cooling elements appear in the towing and performance axle packages.
The cabin has all-vinyl front bucket seats and deep-pile carpeting as standard. Special Edition models add leather-and-vinyl foam-padded buckets plus simulated wood-grain steering wheel and instrument panel trim. A custom-comfort six-way manually adjustable driver's seat is optional along with a center console or fold-down armrest cushion. Full-width padding covers the instrument panel above and below. Heater-defroster is standard while air conditioning and a tilting steering wheel are optional.
19-gallon fuel tank
Dual master cylinder braking system with warning light standard
Energy-absorbing steering column and wheel standard
Front lap and shoulder belts standard
Rear lap belts standard
Side marker reflectors and backup lights standard
Engines range from the 225 slant six or 318 V-8 standard to optional 383, 440 Magnum and 426 Hemi. The 383 two-barrel version runs on regular fuel. The fuel tank holds 19 gallons.
Unibody construction includes rust protection. Improved automatic brake adjusters are standard. Owner's manuals supply the maintenance schedule and fluid capacities.
Standard safety kit covers energy-absorbing steering column, padded instrument panel top and bottom, padded sun visors, dual braking system, front shoulder belts, front and rear lap belts, hazard flashers, side marker reflectors, backup lights, safety-action door handles and front seat-back latches. Head restraints became standard after January 1 1969. Front disc brakes are optional.
Optional heavy-duty suspension and Sure-Grip differential aid handling. Vinyl interiors hold up to daily use.
Length 5281 mm, Width 1948 mm, Height 1351 mm, Wheelbase 2972 mm (Charger 1968–1969)
Sources: manufacturer data, 1969 Dodge dealer product-facts specifications, 33, tires p, 37, engines p.