Dodge Shelby ChargerCarroll Shelby, famous for his work on Ford's Shelby Mustangs in the 1960s, teamed up with Dodge in the 1980s to create something truly special to revive Chrysler's market presence. The first Shelby Charger, introduced in 1983, was designed with a clear objective. It needed to be a front-wheel-drive car that was just as capable as the competition, distinct in design, and powered by a turbocharger. He wanted to match the performance of the Porsche 924 and even surpass the Volkswagen GTI. However, Shelby didn't want to create a race car; he just wanted a fun, affordable performance vehicle priced around $8,000. His philosophy was that buyers could always customize the car as they pleased after purchase.Unlike traditional muscle cars with big V8 engines, the Shelby Charger was evidence that great performance could come from a smaller, more efficient design. Completed in just 90 days, the car featured a front-wheel-drive setup and a 2.2-liter naturally aspirated engine. It produced 107 horsepower at 5,600 rpm, 13 more than the standard version of the engine. This was thanks to small upgrades, like raising the compression ratio and adjusting the camshaft for better high-speed performance. The car also handled well, with excellent steering that some drivers considered better than cars like the Camaro Z28 or Mustang. However, the front-wheel-drive layout did occasionally produce torque steer when you hit the gas hard.By 1987, the Shelby Charger had evolved into a turbocharged version capable of producing 175 horsepower and 175 pound-feet of torque, allowing the car to go from zero-to-60 mph in just 6.7 seconds. There was barely any lag between pressing the accelerator and the engine responding. Overall, the 1987 model was the fastest and most powerful Charger of the 1980s.