What is the best Dodge Charger generation of all time?

From thunderous HEMI-powered muscle icons to a reinvented electric coupe, these generations swing between raw analog power and modern reinvention. Which era wins your loyalty?

1

Second Generation (1968-1970)

The coke-bottle-shaped icon made famous by the General Lee and the R/T's 440 Magnum and 426 HEMI options.

1000pts

2

Seventh Generation (2011-2023)

The Hellcat era, delivering a supercharged 707-horsepower V8 in America's last mainstream muscle sedan.

636pts

3

Fifth Generation (1982-1987)

A front-wheel-drive hatchback Charger, including the turbocharged Shelby Charger performance variant.

372pts

4

Sixth Generation (2006-2010)

The Charger's rear-wheel-drive sedan revival, offered with the 5.7L HEMI V8 and SRT8 trim.

372pts

5

First Generation (1966-1967)

The original fastback Charger, built on the Coronet platform with hidden headlights and full-width taillights.

273pts

6

Eighth Generation (2024-present)

The Charger Daytona, reborn as an electric and turbocharged coupe with a synthetic exhaust note.

273pts

7

Third Generation (1971-1974)

A restyled, more aggressive Charger offering the 426 HEMI and 440 Six Pack in the muscle car era's twilight.

151pts

8

Fourth Generation (1975-1978)

A personal-luxury-oriented Charger built on the Chrysler Cordoba platform as muscle cars faded.

151pts