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Dodge ... installed a small lip spoiler on the trunk lid improving traction at speeds above 150 mph. The total production of the 1966 Dodge Charger was approximately 37,344 units, a successful number then. The 1966 Dodge Charger became the first US produced vehicle on to win the NASCAR Grand National championship in 1966; during the race it was driven by David Pearson. Due to the 1966 Charger’s enormous success, only limited modifications were made in the 1967 Charger. The most distinctive alteration was introduction of the new fender-mounted turn signals.
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Police Package Version: The police version of Dodge Charger made it first appearance in New York International Auto Show in 2005.This vehicle has been equipped with all features to suit the requirements of the police force. Its 340 Hp Hemi V8 engine can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in less than 6 sec. It can ... attain a maximum speed of about 150 mph easily. There is also a provision for mounting police radio equipment, radio and computers in the vehicle. Various up gradations have been made in brakes, steering, and gear shifter to suit the police requirements. The Dodge Charger has been adopted not only by the American police but also by other police forces in the world including Canada Mexico and Bahrain.
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"Dodge Charger police vehicles are turning heads everywhere in the community; officers have been approached by curious Shenandoah residents to discuss the new ride," Chancellor said. "All in all, the public's response to the vehicle has been very positive."
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Chrysler Group's MDS-equipped lineup ... includes the HEMI-powered Chrysler 300C, Jeep(R) Grand Cherokee, Dodge Charger, Dodge Magnum and Dodge Durango, with the all-new 2007 Jeep Commander arriving in showrooms this fall. By 2007, Chrysler Group will have nearly 1 million vehicles on the road with MDS.
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Shenandoah considered purchasing Dodge Charger police vehicles after a positive vehicle reception at the Michigan State Police Vehicle Evaluation Program. This benchmark program sets the standard for police departments across the U.S. when ordering new fleet vehicles.
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Visteon and Boston Acoustics ... provide the sound systems in Chrysler’s 2006 PT Cruiser and PT Cruiser Convertible models, the Chrysler 300, the Jeep Commander and Jeep Grand Cherokee, as well as the Dodge Charger, Magnum and Caliber. Later this year, Visteon and Boston Acoustics will bring The Boston Sound to the Jeep Patriot, another highly anticipated vehicle.
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