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How much horsepower does a 1986 Shelby Charger have?

Around 110 horsepower.


The 1986 Shelby Charger was the performance-tuned version of Dodge's Omni/Horizon lineup. In stock form, the 2.2-liter inline-four engine employed multi-point fuel injection and produced about 110 horsepower on SAE net ratings, though exact figures can vary slightly by emission-spec and testing method. Turbocharged variants in the same family offered higher output, but the base Shelby Charger itself was NA and around 110 hp.


Context and Variants


Note on how horsepower differs across related models helps place the figure in context. The Shelby Charger lineup existed alongside significantly more powerful turbo models from the same platform, which is why horsepower figures can vary widely depending on which model you’re looking at.


Non-turbo vs turbo variants


As a point of comparison, Turbo-equipped versions such as the Dodge Omni GLH used the same 2.2-liter engine with a turbocharger, delivering ~146 horsepower in the mid-1980s, while the high-performance GLHS variant offered about 175 horsepower in 1987.


Key numbers for the Shelby Charger family are summarized below to illustrate the range of outputs from related variants.



  • 1986 Shelby Charger (NA 2.2L, MPFI): approximately 110 hp (SAE net).

  • Related turbo models (not the Shelby Charger itself): Dodge Omni GLH — ~146 hp (turbo 2.2L).

  • Highest-performance variant in the same family: Dodge Omni GLHS — ~175 hp (turbo 2.2L) in 1987.


Across the Shelby Charger family, a non-turbo 2.2L car in 1986 typically delivered around 110 hp, with the main differences coming from emission specs and measurement standards.


Summary


The 1986 Shelby Charger had about 110 horsepower in stock form. Turbocharged relatives in the same platform carried significantly more power, with 146 hp in the GLH and up to 175 hp in the GLHS version, highlighting the range of performance within the Dodge Omni/Horizon Shelby lineup.

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1986 Dodge Charger Reviews, Pricing & Specs
The 2.2 hatchback is available with the optional sports-tuned 107-hp engine from the old Shelby Charger. The 1986 Shelby Charger throws you back in its supportive seats with a turbocharged 2.2, 4-cylinder engine at 146-hp.



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