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Dodge Shelby Charger

Dodge Shelby Charger
Photo: Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

The official data lists 2 versions of the Dodge Shelby Charger (1987), in the United States. Each market publishes its own figures, measured on its own test procedure.

At a glance

Years in the data
1987
Markets
United States
Engines
2.2 L
Fuels
Petrol
Lowest consumption (United States)
11.2 L/100 km (EPA)

What is the Dodge Shelby Charger?

The Shelby Charger was a sporty version of Dodge’s compact, front-wheel-drive Charger hatchback. Carroll Shelby’s collaboration with Dodge began with the Shelby Charger, bringing a performance-minded version of the small car to Dodge’s range.

Engine

The 1987 US versions use a 2.2 L petrol engine. The EPA listing covers two versions but gives no power rating.

How economical is the Shelby Charger?

The best combined EPA rating is 21 MPG, equivalent to the lowest listed consumption of 11.2 L/100 km. EPA testing differs from the WLTP and NEDC procedures used in Europe and Canada’s five-cycle test.

Where was it sold?

In the United States, the Shelby Charger was listed for the 1987 model year, with two petrol versions. It was a compact hatchback with Shelby’s performance treatment.

Questions and answers

What body style is the Shelby Charger?

It is a sporty version of Dodge’s compact, front-wheel-drive hatchback.

What engine does it have?

The US versions use a 2.2 L petrol engine.

What is its EPA fuel-economy figure?

The best combined EPA rating is 21 MPG, equivalent to the lowest listed consumption of 11.2 L/100 km.

All Shelby Charger versions

United States 2 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
1987(FFS,TRBO) (MPFI)2.2 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
1987(FFS,TRBO) (MPFI)2.2 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.