Few changes for the 1977 Dodge Charger, which was a two-door mid-sized coupe built on a Cordoba frame. The 1977 Charger dropped its base and Sport models, whose body was basically absorbed into the new Monaco line. The SE and Daytona models remained, with either a standard 318 V8, TorqueFlite auto transmission, or the optional 360, 5.9-liter, 180-hp or 200-hp engine (depending on either the 2-barrel or 4-barrel carburetor), and the top of the line 400, 6.6-liter, 190-hp engine. Cosmetically, the 1977 Charger got a redesigned grille. Though not as attractive, and frankly more boring than the old Chargers, owners liked the dependability of the new Charger line, particularly the quiet ride provided by its strong suspension system.