Dodge Charger Daytona: Overview
The Dodge Charger Daytona is a Coupe produced from September 1968 through August 1969. The catalogue records one generation, one body type, and four versions: 6.8 MT, 6.8 AT, 7.2 MT, and 7.2 AT. Every version uses a naturally aspirated, carburetor-fed Gasoline engine with 8 cylinders in a V-shaped layout, a Front, longitudinal engine position, and RWD.
The Dodge Charger Daytona is a Coupe produced from September 1968 through August 1969. The catalogue records one generation, one body type, and four versions: 6.8 MT, 6.8 AT, 7.2 MT, and 7.2 AT. Every version uses a naturally aspirated, carburetor-fed Gasoline engine with 8 cylinders in a V-shaped layout, a Front, longitudinal engine position, and RWD. Power ranges from 375 hp to 425 hp, while torque ranges from 654 Nm to 664 Nm.
Dodge Charger Daytona Generations
The 1 generation ran from September 1968 to August 1969 and was offered as a Coupe. It includes four versions: 6.8 MT and 6.8 AT with 6794 cc engines, plus 7.2 MT and 7.2 AT with 7206 cc engines. The manual versions have 4-speed transmissions, while the automatic versions use 3-speed transmissions.
Dodge Charger Daytona Engine Options and Specs
All four Dodge Charger Daytona engine options are Gasoline units with 8 cylinders arranged in a V-shaped layout. Each engine is naturally aspirated, uses a Carburetor, and has 2 valves per cylinder. The engine is mounted Front, longitudinal, and every version sends power through RWD.
| Version | Power | Torque | Displacement | Fuel | Cylinders | Layout | Boost | Gearbox | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.8 MT | 425 hp (317 kW) at 5000 rpm | 664 Nm at 4000 rpm | 6794 cc | Gasoline | 8 | V-shaped | No | 4-speed Manual | RWD |
| 6.8 AT | 425 hp (317 kW) at 5000 rpm | 664 Nm at 4000 rpm | 6794 cc | Gasoline | 8 | V-shaped | No | 3-speed Automatic | RWD |
| 7.2 MT | 375 hp (279 kW) at 4500 rpm | 654 Nm at 3200 rpm | 7206 cc | Gasoline | 8 | V-shaped | No | 4-speed Manual | RWD |
| 7.2 AT | 375 hp (279 kW) at 4500 rpm | 654 Nm at 3200 rpm | 7206 cc | Gasoline | 8 | V-shaped | No | 3-speed Automatic | RWD |
The 6.8 MT and 6.8 AT share a compression ratio of 10.25 and a bore-and-stroke measurement of 107.95 × 95.25. The 7.2 MT and 7.2 AT have a compression ratio of 10.1 and a bore-and-stroke measurement of 109.73 × 95.25. All versions specify 80 fuel.
Dodge Charger Daytona Performance and MPG
The 6.8 MT provides the quickest measured acceleration, reaching 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds. The 6.8 AT takes 6 seconds. Both versions have a measured top speed of 235 km/h.
The 7.2 MT reaches 100 km/h in 6.2 seconds and has a measured top speed of 211 km/h. The 7.2 AT takes 6.9 seconds to reach 100 km/h and has a measured top speed of 228 km/h.
| Version | 0–100 km/h | Top speed | City consumption | Highway consumption | Combined consumption |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.8 MT | 5.9 seconds | 235 km/h | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| 6.8 AT | 6 seconds | 235 km/h | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| 7.2 MT | 6.2 seconds | 211 km/h | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| 7.2 AT | 6.9 seconds | 228 km/h | not measured | not measured | not measured |
Fuel consumption is not measured for city, highway, or combined driving on any of the four versions. CO2 emissions and environmental class are also not measured for every version.
Dodge Charger Daytona Dimensions and Weight
Kerb weight, ground clearance, and wheel sizes are not measured for any Dodge Charger Daytona version in this catalogue. Gross weight varies by powertrain: 1900 kg for the 6.8 MT, 1850 kg for the 6.8 AT, 1865 kg for the 7.2 MT, and 1815 kg for the 7.2 AT. Every version has a 72-liter fuel tank.
| Version | Kerb weight | Gross weight | Ground clearance | Fuel tank | Wheel sizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.8 MT | not measured | 1900 kg | not measured | 72 liters | not measured |
| 6.8 AT | not measured | 1850 kg | not measured | 72 liters | not measured |
| 7.2 MT | not measured | 1865 kg | not measured | 72 liters | not measured |
| 7.2 AT | not measured | 1815 kg | not measured | 72 liters | not measured |
Each version uses Independent, spring front suspension and Dependent, spring rear suspension. The front brakes are Disc. Rear-brake specifications are not measured.
Which Dodge Charger Daytona Version to Choose
Choose the 6.8 MT when the priority is the strongest measured performance. Its 425 hp output exceeds that of either 7.2 version by 50 hp, while its 664 Nm torque figure is 10 Nm higher. It is also the quickest version from 0 to 100 km/h at 5.9 seconds and shares the highest measured top speed of 235 km/h.
The 6.8 AT combines the same 425 hp, 664 Nm, and 235 km/h top speed with a 3-speed Automatic transmission. Its 0–100 km/h time is 6 seconds, only 0.1 second behind the 6.8 MT. Its gross weight is 1850 kg, which is 50 kg lower than the manual version’s 1900 kg.
The 7.2 MT is the quicker of the 7206 cc versions, reaching 100 km/h in 6.2 seconds versus 6.9 seconds for the 7.2 AT. However, the 7.2 AT has the higher measured top speed: 228 km/h rather than 211 km/h, a difference of 17 km/h. The 7.2 AT also has the lowest listed gross weight at 1815 kg.
Transmission preference provides the clearest final distinction. The 6.8 MT and 7.2 MT use a 4-speed Manual, while the 6.8 AT and 7.2 AT use a 3-speed Automatic. All four retain the same RWD configuration, 72-liter fuel tank, suspension types, and core engine layout. Fuel economy, kerb weight, ground clearance, wheel sizes, rear-brake details, CO2 emissions, and environmental class are not measured, so those fields cannot be used to rank the versions.