History of the Dodge Charger at Suburban CDJR of Garden City

When you enter the showroom at Suburban Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAMof Garden City, one of the first things you'll get is an eyeful of the 2015 Dodge Charger. When you look at its powerful stance and aggressive lines, what you're actually seeing is a genuine piece of history. The iconic American sports car, the Dodge Charger, made its debut in 1966, and has been a roadway centerpiece ever since, featuring in NASCAR races, film, and television.

Although the Dodge Charger first appeared on American roads in 1966, it first debuted as a concept car in 1965. The reality was better than the concept. It was introduced as the "Leader of the Dodge" rebellion during the 1966 Rose Bowl, and the top trim featured a mammoth 7.0-liter V-8 Hemi engine, capable of putting out 433 horsepower. Of that particular variant, only 468 Chargers were built. In order to improve traction during NASCAR races, Dodge made a small change to the rear end of the vehicle. This change carried over to the production model, making the 1966 Dodge Charger the first commercial vehicle with a spoiler. The 1969 Dodge Charger made drastic changes to the car's body, giving it a sleeker, curvier look and adding the split grille and racing stripes. This model re-ignited customer interest in the Dodge Charger over a decade later, as it was featured in the long-running TV series, The Dukes of Hazzard.

In 2006, the Dodge Charger was re-introduced as a high performance sedan after a nineteen-year break from American roads. The 2015 Dodge Charger is now a four-door vehicle, with styling, such as the stamped hood, grille, and tail lights, which recreates the feel of its 1960's predecessor. While the top trim on that original version had a truly powerful output, even for the modern day, the 2015 Dodge Charger Hellcat can practically put you in orbit. It contains a 6.2-liter V-8 engine with 707 horsepower. Even at lower trims, the 2015 Dodge Charger contains a great deal of power, enough for speed enthusiasts in Romulus to have devastating amounts of fun. Additionally, the modern version helps you keep much better control of the beast under the hood, with automatic braking, collision warning features, and a lane-assist package.

The 2015 Dodge Charger has come a long way from its origins. Not only does its highest-tier engine nearly double that of the earlier model, but it contains safety features, such as airbags, seatbelts, and radar-assisted collision avoidance, that weren't even thought of when the car was first produced. If you're a sports-driving enthusiast near 32850 Ford Road, run, don't walk, to Dodge dealership serving Dearborn, and get your hands on a brand-new 2015 Dodge Charger, or one of the dozens of high-quality new and used Dodge Vehicles on our lot.