Didn’t he have a little say in the designs? I also thought they were the first cars for production that were wind tunnel tested? Idk for sure but I’d love to hear his stories...
This solidifies my love of the 3rd Gen Chargers and Plymouth RR/GTX's. The chargers looked like they were flying even when standing still.The 71-74 B-bodies, both Dodge and Plymouth, were better in so many different ways than their predecessors. If only they were able to keep the previous higher compression/performance engines.
Strictly aerodynamics, Chrysler had to do extensive mods to the prior gen bricks-on-wheels to attempt to render them competitive. And succeeded with the Daytona and Superbird. Subsequently, the aerodynamics resulted in the next gen styles. Hence, 71,72,74,75 championships for Mr. Petty.This solidifies my love of the 3rd Gen Chargers and Plymouth RR/GTX's. The chargers looked like they were flying even when standing still.
I’ll agree. The ‘71-‘74 2 door Coronet (Charger) was better aerodynamically than the ‘68-‘70 Charger but… most cars built today are more aerodynamic. And just look at them.
The 71-74 B-bodies, both Dodge and Plymouth, were better in so many different ways than their predecessors. If only they were able to keep the previous higher compression/performance engines.
Strictly aerodynamics, Chrysler had to do extensive mods to the prior gen bricks-on-wheels to attempt to render them competitive. And succeeded with the Daytona and Superbird. Subsequently, the aerodynamics resulted in the next gen styles. Hence, 71,72,74,75 championships for Mr. Petty.
He had Charger Envy since Pearson blew past him in '66! Smart man!
Nice set of wheels!