{"product_id":"classiccarlectables-chrysler-e49-charger-vintage-red-1-18","title":"ClassicCarlectables Chrysler E49 Charger - Vintage Red - 1\/18","description":"\u003cp\u003e18874\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in June 1972, the E49 was the ultimate Charger. The E49 was the most powerful six-cylinder production car in the world at the time of its release, incorporating a 302 horsepower Hemi 6 engine with a newly developed four-speed Borg Warner gearbox. Chrysler built 149 E49 R\/T Chargers making them the most collectible Chrysler R\/T (Road and Track) vehicle produced. Determining whether a vehicle is an original E49 is a relatively simple process. E49 Chargers could only be ordered with Charger R\/T, the A95 ‘interior pack’, the Sure Grip axle and either the A84 or A87 ‘Track Pack’. A ‘4’ on the black fender stripe distinguished the E49 from the E38. The six-cylinder Chrysler ‘Hemi’ engine was conceived in the US as a truck engine, before significant improvements were made prior to production in Australia. The E49 ‘six-pack’ engine has triple 45DCOE Weber carburettors, a special camshaft, valve springs and tuned length exhaust extractors. For durability, a special shot-peened crankshaft, conrods, competition pistons and rings, a baffled sump and twin plate heavy-duty clutch, completed the package. With its 265 cubic inch capacity, 10:1 compression ratio and 302 brake horsepower, it was an awesome engine. Chargers accounted for more than 50% of Valiant sales. A new Borg Warner designed four-speed manual gearbox was made available in June 1972 for Chargers. With the arrival of the four-speed, the E48 replaced the E37 as the road going version and the E49 replaced the E38 as the competition model. This new four-speed gearbox was well suited to the high power output of the Hemi. Item includes certificate with individual production number.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CLASSIC CARLECTABLES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49262626210036,"sku":"9311818188745","price":299.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0542\/0197\/4959\/files\/18874.jpg?v=1787819483","url":"https:\/\/andrewshobbies.com.au\/products\/classiccarlectables-chrysler-e49-charger-vintage-red-1-18","provider":"Andrew's Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}