What engines were in 68 Charger R/T's

[john108]

Did the  Charger R/T's also come with 383's or only 440's?

[A383Wing]

only 440 or Hemi....no other engine offered in the R/T group

[Troy]

There is generally some confusion from people mixing up facts...

• An R/T was generally an upscale, top of the line performance car.
• The R/T version of most Dodge vehicles from 66-69 only came with a 440 or Hemi.
• Superbees and Roadrunners had a base 383 4bbl with Hemi as the only option. In 1969 the 440 Six Pack was available in these cars only.
• The base engine for the Challenger R/T (starting in 1970) was a 383 4bbl Magnum (440 4bbl, 440 Six Pack, and Hemi as options). Further confusion because you could get a 383 2bbl OR 4bbl on a non-R/T.

So, some people see other Dodge performance cars with a 383 OR hear a similar sounding name in conversation and assume they all came that way.

Things were reasonably simple in 1968 compared to later years. Slant Six for some unknown reason (they only made a handful), small block (318) and big block (383 2bbl) V8s for the masses, a slightly hotter 383 4bbl for some performance, and then the 440 and Hemi R/Ts for the racer and big spenders (some people just liked to have a huge engine in their big, expensive car). 

Troy

[john108]

The reason I asked, is that a friend of mine was at a local car meet and saw a 1968 charger.
He called me and said that it had the R/T designation but had a 383 engine under the hood.
That didn't sound right to me so I asked the question here.
Thank you for the answers and explanation.

[Troy]

Was it an R/T VIN or did it just have R/T badges? It's easy - and common - to add a stripe and emblems. A real R/T will have a VIN number starting with "XS29" and the 5th digit will either be "L" for a 440 or "J" for a Hemi. If it's a factory 383 car with replaced emblems the VIN would start with "XP29" and the 5th digit will either be "G" for a 2bbl or "H" for a 4bbl. Looking closer, there's a whole mess of other changes underneath between and R/T and standard models (bigger brakes, torsion bars, rear springs, exhaust, etc.).

Troy

[ACUDANUT]

Was it an R/T VIN or did it just have R/T badges? It's easy - and common - to add a stripe and emblems. A real R/T will have a VIN number starting with "XS29" and the 5th digit will either be "L" for a 440 or "J" for a Hemi. If it's a factory 383 car with replaced emblems the VIN would start with "XP29" and the 5th digit will either be "G" for a 2bbl or "H" for a 4bbl. Looking closer, there's a whole mess of other changes underneath between and R/T and standard models (bigger brakes, torsion bars, rear springs, exhaust, etc.).

Troy

X2

[moonman29]

This is my first post here, but i have been a long time looker and longer time Charger owner.  68 Chargers R/T did come with a 383, I have one and the VIN does say its an R/T with a 383. I didn't believe it at first, but its true. Just my 2 cents.

[doctor4766]

 
Well this is gonna get interesting

[Mopar Nut]

This is my first post here, but i have been a long time looker and longer time Charger owner.  68 Chargers R/T did come with a 383, I have one and the VIN does say its an R/T with a 383. I didn't believe it at first, but its true. Just my 2 cents.

Welcome aboard!

Could you post a picture of your fender tag?

[DC_1]

This is my first post here, but i have been a long time looker and longer time Charger owner.  68 Chargers R/T did come with a 383, I have one and the VIN does say its an R/T with a 383. I didn't believe it at first, but its true. Just my 2 cents.

Troy is bang on with his post outlining what was available. I believe you are mistaken. XS29 cars in 68 were either 440 or Hemi. No other choice 

[Bob T]

Yep, X2.

[Ghoste]

Absolutely, unequivocably and without a doubt there were NO 68 Charger RT's that came from the factory with 383's.  You can calim you owned a couple but I guarantee you can't prove it.

[RallyeMike]

This is my first post here, but i have been a long time looker and longer time Charger owner.  68 Chargers R/T did come with a 383, I have one and the VIN does say its an R/T with a 383. I didn't believe it at first, but its true. Just my 2 cents.

Sasquatch once took my original 318 69 RT convertible Charger for a joy ride. I'll see if I can find the photo...   

[Bob T]

This is my first post here, but i have been a long time looker and longer time Charger owner.  68 Chargers R/T did come with a 383, I have one and the VIN does say its an R/T with a 383. I didn't believe it at first, but its true. Just my 2 cents.

Sasquatch once took my original 318 69 RT convertible Charger for a joy ride. I'll see if I can find the photo...   

I used to see it around a bit, well, until that damn flipper Yoda messed with it and got rid of the factory lift off hood and mod top...

[DC_1]

This is my first post here, but i have been a long time looker and longer time Charger owner.  68 Chargers R/T did come with a 383, I have one and the VIN does say its an R/T with a 383. I didn't believe it at first, but its true. Just my 2 cents.

Sasquatch once took my original 318 69 RT convertible Charger for a joy ride. I'll see if I can find the photo...   

I used to see it around a bit, well, until that damn flipper Yoda messed with it and got rid of the factory lift off hood and mod top...

Was it the 6 pack one? My cousin's, neighbour's, step-father's, mail-man's, dentist had one of those....Yep, sweet car

[A383Wing]

This is my first post here, but i have been a long time looker and longer time Charger owner.  68 Chargers R/T did come with a 383, I have one and the VIN does say its an R/T with a 383. I didn't believe it at first, but its true. Just my 2 cents.

post the VIN and we can tell you what it is...guarantee it's not an R/T car

[indreams84]

He will obviously not, just some guy trying to stir needless conversation 

[Challenger340]

This is my first post here, but i have been a long time looker and longer time Charger owner.  68 Chargers R/T did come with a 383, I have one and the VIN does say its an R/T with a 383. I didn't believe it at first, but its true. Just my 2 cents.

I see this is your first post, welcome aboard !

I think this may be your last post here as well ?
unless of course,
you can post your fender tag proving your Factory "one of one" 1968 Charger R/T with a 383 Engine?

[c00nhunterjoe]

Im pretty sure that was an option. Guy at a car show had one with one of those 440 hemi motors, ya know.

[Kern Dog]

This is my first post here, but i have been a long time looker and longer time Charger owner.  68 Chargers R/T did come with a 383, I have one and the VIN does say its an R/T with a 383. I didn't believe it at first, but its true. Just my 2 cents.

Sasquatch once took my original 318 69 RT convertible Charger for a joy ride. I'll see if I can find the photo...   

Sasquach was after that Jack Links jerky you bought at the 7-11 store. He was Messing with you.

[1974dodgecharger]

oh its moonman making his rounds.....so did you get bored over at chevytalk? 

[Ghoste]

So you know this guy?  I see he has been back on to check in but no reply.

[69wannabe]

LOL, I love this place!!!! never a dull moment