The “Charger” nameplate has proven to be one of Dodge’s ultimate model names. The image of a horse that has no fear of battle might be lost on the buying public, but make no mistake, if they saw a 1969 example sitting in front of them, even the most car-illerate would recognize it as the Dukes of Hazzard car, or the car from The Fast and the Furious, or Blade, or any of the other Hollywood roles it has played over the years. They might not remember the fastback Coronet or the Cordoba with the different grille, but the 1968-74 cars and the modern four-door sedan get plenty of love. The one Charger that really doesn’t get any love, however, is the front-wheel-drive version. Let’s call it as it is: it was a sporty but heavier Omni…originally the “Charger 2.2” name was stuck onto a visual package for the Omni 024 three-door coupe, only to become it’s own model in 1983. Between 1983 and 1987, they were nothing more than tape-stripe eco-coupes, and unless you have the keys to a Shelby Charger, you have nothing more. Period.
Unless you are willing to pony up the dough for this bad boy right here. 
In a car that would be a wild little bastard with a small-block sits a blown 440, hooked to a 727 with a reverse manual valve body and trans brake. Go ahead and say the 1980s Chargers suck…this evil little freak might have something for your doubting mind. A narrowed Chrysler 8.75 rear end and a Mustang II rack and pinion take care of the wrong-wheel-drive situation once and for all, and the cage has been certified to 8.90 in the past. At that point, it would take see-through floors or the car breaking in half to pry us away from getting behind the wheel. Call it a warped thought if you must, but could you imagine seeing this little pocket rocket idling at a stoplight in the early evening in any small town?
eBay Link: 1986 Dodge Charger
If I saw this evil little pocket rocket idling at a stop light in my home town I’d run like hell as with that vast blower scoop the driver couldn’t possibly have a clear view ahead. It would look so much better with two turbos and maybe a smaller hood scoop.
But it is still a beautiful take on one of The Pentastar’s worst ever offerings.
Not thinking they were concerned with ergonomics or how practical it would be.
Love the car – hate the scoop.
Flat hood with a hole,just a pair of filters on the carbs and it would be fine.