Dodge Charger (1981)

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See also Dodge Charger for other models using this name.

Dodge Charger (Chrysler L-body cars)
Dodge Charger (L-body)
Overview
Manufacturer	Dodge (Chrysler)
Also called	Plymouth Turismo
Production	October 1981–1987
Model years	1982–1987
Assembly	United States: Belvidere, Illinois (Belvidere Assembly)
Body and chassis
Class	Subcompact car
Body style	3-door fastback/hatchback
Layout	Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive
Platform	L-body
Related	Dodge Omni Dodge Rampage Plymouth Horizon Plymouth Scamp Shelby GLHS Shelby Charger Charger 2+2 Omni / Charger DeTomaso Talbot Horizon / Alpine / Solara (Europe)
Powertrain
Engine	1.6 L Peugeot 6J I4 1.7 L VW EA827 I4 2.2 L K I4 2.2 L Turbo I I4 2.2 L Turbo II I4
Transmission	4-speed Volkswagen manual 5-speed A525 manual 3-speed A413 automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	96.5 in (2,451 mm)
Length	174.8 in (4,440 mm)
Width	66.1 in (1,679 mm)
Height	50.7 in (1,288 mm)
Chronology
Predecessor	Dodge 024 / Plymouth TC3 Dodge Charger (4th generation)
Successor	Dodge Charger (6th generation)

The Dodge Charger (L-body) is a subcompact two-door hatchback/fastback built by Dodge from 1981 until 1987. It is based on Chrysler's front-wheel drive L platform. A companion model, the Plymouth Turismo, was also marketed.