<P> The name was also carried by a 1999 concept car that differed substantially from the Charger eventually placed into production for the 2006 model year . A similar name plate, the Ramcharger, was used for the truck - type vehicle . </P> <P> The name Charger was also used in Brazil as a performance model based on the Dart (A-Body) (1971--80). </P> <P> The Dodge Charger was introduced during the 1966 model year . It featured a two - door fastback body design and a four bucket seat interior . The intermediate - sized Charger shared components with the Coronet that also used the Chrysler B platform . The base engine was a 318 cu in (5.2 L) V8 with a three - speed floor shifter . Larger and more powerful engines were also available . Sales were low . </P> <P> The Charger was redesigned for 1968, and sales increased . Based on the Chrysler B platform, the model years received various cosmetic changes to the exterior and interior including: an undivided grill, rounded tail lights, and hidden headlights . The powertrains were the same as the ones used in the 1967 Charger . The model was not successful in stock car racing such as NASCAR . A more aerodynamic shape formed the Charger 500 model that became the basis for the 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona . </P>

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