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1971 Dodge Charger R/T 426 Hemi
The Charger was completely redesigned for 1971, with a longer, lower body, a split-loop grille, and a sweeping fastback roofline. R/T remained the top factory performance model for one final year, and the E74 426 Street Hemi was its most powerful engine choice.
The Street Hemi kept its 425-horsepower gross rating, dual four-barrel carburetors, 10.2:1 compression, and 490 lb-ft of gross torque. Buyers could pair it with the heavy-duty A833 four-speed or TorqueFlite automatic. Factory axle packages added Sure-Grip, 3.55, 3.54, or 4.10 gearing, and the heavy-duty 9.75-inch Dana axle in four-speed Track Pak applications.
Hemmings reports 63 Hemi Charger R/Ts built for the United States: 30 four-speeds and 33 automatics, plus 12 additional Canadian cars. Those numbers make documentation especially important. An original Hemi claim should be supported by the E74 engine code, VIN and fender tag, broadcast sheet, body numbers, and matching engine and transmission stampings rather than badges or hood hardware alone.
The gallery separates what each image can prove. Licensed Charger R/T stills show the 1971 body and trim, the engine image shows the 426 Hemi family, and the exact-model video follows a documented Hemi four-speed car. Paint and stripe combinations still need to be checked against the individual car's tag and records.