The 1986 Dodge Shelby Charger, the latest model year on record, is 174.8″ long, 66.1″ wide and 50.4″ tall on a 96.5″ wheelbase, and weighs 2,452 lb. At 14.6 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 3.4 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every Dodge Shelby Charger generation, measured
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983–1986 | 173.2″ | 66.5″ | 50.4″ | 96.5″ | 2,339 lb |
Shelby Charger year by year
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 174.8″ | 66.1″ | 96.5″ | 1 | |
| 1985 | 174.8″ | 66.1″ | 96.5″ | 1 | |
| 1984 | 173.2″ | 66.5″ | 96.5″ | 1 | |
| 1983 | 173.2″ | 66.5″ | 96.5″ | 1 |
Will a Shelby Charger fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 14.6 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 14.6 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 5.5 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
Against cars of the same length
Among the 864 cars within 10″ of its length, the Shelby Charger is lighter than 91% and narrower than 89%, and has a shorter wheelbase than 90%.
| Measure | This car | Typical of 864 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 66.1″ | 70.5″ | −4.4″ |
| Wheelbase | 96.5″ | 103.1″ | −6.6″ |
| Curb weight | 2,452 lb | 3,252 lb | −800 lb |
Shelby Charger against its rivals
Next to the Chevrolet Citation, Cadillac Cimarron and Chrysler LASER, the Shelby Charger is the lightest of the four.
| Model | Model year | Length | Width | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge Shelby Charger (this car) | 1986 | 174.8″ | 66.1″ | 2,452 lb |
| Chevrolet Citation | 1985 | 176.8″ | 68.5″ | 2,538 lb |
| Cadillac Cimarron | 1986 | 172.8″ | 65″ | 2,575 lb |
| Chrysler LASER | 1986 | 175.2″ | 69.3″ | 2,639 lb |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 1986 Shelby Charger bigger than the 1985?
No. The 1986 and 1985 Shelby Charger are the same size, within half an inch and 4 lb of each other.
Which is bigger, the Shelby Charger or the Chevrolet Citation?
The 1985 Chevrolet Citation is 2.0″ longer and 86 lb heavier than the 1986 Shelby Charger.
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