69 Charger with a 361?

[hatersaurusrex]

While skimming through a Wikipedia article on B/RB engines, I came across this:

Vehicles using the B 361 [hide]
1965–1974 Chrysler Newport
1964–1971 DeSoto
1963-1965 Dodge Custom 880
1968–1979, 1965–1966 Dodge Coronet
1969 Dodge Charger
1963–1976 Plymouth Belvedere
Facel Vega HK 500
Jensen CV8
1973-1983 Cadillac Gage V-100 Commando APC (M75 Chrysler industrial engine, waterproof)
1973-1988 Cadillac Gage V-150 Commando APC (M75 Chrysler industrial engine, optional)
1966-1974 Food Machinery Corp. M-113 APC, (M75 Chrysler industrial engine, waterproof)

Did the 69 Chargers ever come with a 361, or is this just a typo?  I've never heard of it.

Here's the link:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrysler_RB_engine

[Ghoste]

It's an error.  They did not.  There are several other mistakes in there including the later Newport and the DeSoto wasn't even made from 64-71.  So much for Wikipedia huh?

[hatersaurusrex]

I was 99% sure they didn't, because they'd be in a class by themselves, like the /6 cars are.   This is how urband legends are born in the internet age...

[A383Wing]

probably fat fingered the numeral keyboard...the 361 came in the 66 Charger...and the 6 is just above the 9 on the keypad

[lloyd3]

If you read closely, Wikipedia also says that the 361s were only used as a truck motor in the later years, which I believe is correct. Wikipedia isn't perfect but it is damn convenient when you need a quick answer. For really deep research, you need to work a bit harder.

[ws23rt]

There still may be some interesting oddball things left to be answered about the 2nd gen chargers.
Is it possible that all the urban legends have been answered?

A dealer sometimes made changes for the customer but I think that is no different than a change made in the garage at home.

[hatersaurusrex]

Is it possible this article covers other markets than North America?  What do those Brazilian and Aussie Chargers have under the hood, and when did they go into production?   I seem to remember a 6cyl, but could be wrong.

I admit I know next to nothing about them.   Other than they're pretty cool looking.

[fy469rtse]

if any of you do a have an incorrectly installed 361 in your chargers, i will take it off your hands for my 58 plymouth thank you lol ,

[Ghoste]

The article is wrong, the 361 wasn't available in the Charger in other markets, just 1966 in North America.  The DeSoto division was non existent in the time period the article states the 361 was available in that marque.

[wingcar]

Wikipedia is complied by individuals without any real oversight as to content, which is why College Professors continue to caution students about using it as a source.  However, it is a place to start IF you know your subject somewhat and verify the information.  I once responded to Wikipedia regarding incorrect information posted about the wingcars and the author actually contacted me, which is how I found out that basically anyone can post the information...................


The question would be why would Chrysler use a "dated" engine when they just introduced the 440 a few years earlier, and they still had the unbeatable 383........................no '69 Charger ever had a 361.