Product Overview
Brand New/Never Used/Original Packaging
P143 Pioneer Dodge Charger R/T Hemi 426 'Black Widow' Street Racers, White 1:32 Slot Car
'68 DODGE CHARGER R/T
In 1968, Dodge's styling department succeeded gloriously in developing an automobile that combined a fresh, sleek design with some very serious horsepower. They had created the company's first real supercar. Recognized by many then and now as the meanest, sexiest, best-looking ride on the road, the '68 Charger was available with a wide range of performance, trim, and paint options to suit all tastes.
Sport optioned as the R/T (Race/Track), it could be ordered with the legendary 426 Hemi, an engine that, when tuned right, was nearly unbeatable on the road or track - but out of reach for most buyers with its $605 price tag premium. The more popular and more manageable performance option was the 440ci Magnum. With a conservative estimate of 375hp, it delivered more than enough serious street power. As the Car & Diver road test stated, "Here is an automobile that is all guts and purpose.”
Turning heads and stealing the show came easily with a Charger. Eye-catching exterior colors, contrasting vinyl roofs, and bold 'bumble bee' rear stripes guaranteed many a second glance from passers-by. Add a high-styled racing-type fuel filler cap, dual chrome exhausts, stock wheel covers, or Mag-style chrome rims, and the resulting ride demands instant attention.
The all-new hidden headlamp grill, afterburner tall lights, and 'coke bottle' body, coupled with restrained use of chrome, established this Charger as a styling high point for the year. A race-inspired instrument cluster, sporty center console, and groovy pleated seats created one of Dodge's studios' zingiest cabin designs ever.
At its debut, Dodge boasted, "You wouldn't change a line if you could." The '68 Charger R/T was a seriously cool ride fully worthy of its 'Muscle Car Icon' status.
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The 'Black Widow' Hemi Charger continues Pioneer's series of Street Racer models. Its performance and design (fitted with the Typhoon 18k 'SS; motor, MAG 500 style wheels, and Supathane tires, make this model a superior track performer. Will a 'Black Widow' live amongst your slot car collection?
TECH SPEC & RACE HISTORY
Tech Spec (R/T):
- Engine: 440ci Magnum V8
- Compression ratio: 10.1:1
- Power: 375bhp @ 4600rpm
- Torque: 480 ft-lb @ 3200rpm
- Top speed: 126mph
- 0-60mph: 6.8secs
- Transmission: 4-speed manual/Torqeflite Auto box
- Quarter mile: 14.85 secs @ 95.5mph
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- Ice white and black in color with 'Black Widow' graphics
- Includes small 'Black Widow' clip-on figure (note: this comes attached to the product sleeve - carefully remove from the sleeve to avoid tearing)
- 18K ‘TYPHOON’ QS motor, sidewinder configuration
- Fully detailed interior
- QuickChange braids
- Scalextric Digital DPR ready
- ‘PurePower’ wiring loom
- 'Supathane' tires
- Model complete with display case and custom ‘Street Muscle’ packaging
- Spare parts bag included under base
