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Bush Tucker Man:
All we need now is for General Motors to bring out a 'retro' Dodge Charger R/T (based on the 1969 model) :D

Moose:
I wonder if they did, could you get it in Orange with a optional confederate flag on the roof  :lol:

The General was a Charger  wasn't it  ?

Bush Tucker Man:
I didn't like to mention that particular fact Chris, as people (like Andy) know I'd metaphorically 'kill' for a Charger :D

Yes 'General Lee' was a 1969 Charger, painted in 'Hugger Orange'

The stunt cars were whatever they could get hold of, but the chase cars were all R/T models (440ci =7210cc)
A proper sized V8 :D

The '69 Charger was also the assassins car in 'Bullitt'.

Moose:
I allways fancied ( still do) having a blast in a motor like the General Lee, on dirt tracks. I bet it is a total handful, fun though :D  

Arse happy me thinks  :D

Bush Tucker Man:
They're a 'big old barge' Chris, about the size of a Granada estate.
Still very quick for the age - if you're lucky enough to get one with a 440 'Magnum', or (even rarer) a 426 'Hemi'

Rough figures were
0-60mph = 6sec* (auto & leaf sprung rear, axle-tramp' is a problem
Standing quarter = 13.5sec*
Approx top speed = 135 - 150mph (dependant on engine spec & final drive fitted)
Torque = 480Ib/ft (440 'Magnum')
BHP= 375 (SAE)

Weight  & * =  about the same as Porsche 928

The 'Cars Of The Stars' museum in Keswick (Lake District) have a genuine Warner Brothers car on display

www.carsofthestars.com

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