Dodge Charger V (L-body) gallery (1983–1987)
A compact front-wheel-drive hatchback that radically changed the famous model's philosophy.
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510
I (B-body)
7
1966–1967
II (B-body)
4
1968–1970
III (B-body)
2
1971–1974
IV (B-body)
0
1975–1978
V (L-body)
2
1983–1987
VI (LX)
13
2006–2010
VII (LD)
446
2011–2023
VIII (LB)
23
2024
The fifth-generation Charger came as a complete surprise to fans: it was a compact front-wheel-drive hatchback built on the L-body platform. Despite the modest performance of base versions, the model was offered in sportier trims, including the turbocharged Shelby Charger, which showcased decent performance. This car was the company's attempt to survive in the era of fuel crises and shifting market priorities, completely breaking with the legacy of the powerful V8s of previous decades.
