1. 1969 Dodge Charger R/T-SE
The 1969 Charger R/T-SE was a muscle-luxury combo that offered peak performance and all the comforts available at the time. This is recognized by most to be one of the greatest muscle cars of all time.
Many remember the charger with a bit of a different look – specifically a confederate flag on the door and painted Hemi Orange. As the featured car in The Dukes of Hazard television show, the Charger was the king of muscle cars for two decades. Inspiring muscle car owners to slide in through the window and across the hood, The General Lee had its doors welded shut, just like a stock car. In fact, this year of Charger models included the Charger Daytona and the Charger 500, which would overtake Ford as the king of stock cars, winning 22 races in their debut season.
The ’69 Charger R/T didn’t slack in performance either. With a 426 Hemi, this beast had 425 gross horse power at 5000 RPM. It featured a new look from the first generation of Chargers, including a new grille with a center divider and newly designed brake lights. The Special Edition included leather front seats, a faux wood grain steering wheel, and chrome rocker moldings.
Without a doubt, the ’69 Charger R/T is the epitome of the American Muscle car!
Engine: 426 Hemi V-8 – Top speed: 143 mph –
Quarter mile time: 13.9 seconds – 0-60 mph time: 5.4 seconds
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