How far did the General Lee jump?
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82 feet long
On November 11, 1978, a stuntman on the Georgia set of “The Dukes of Hazzard” launches the show’s iconic automobile, a 1969 Dodge Charger named the General Lee, off a makeshift dirt ramp and over a police car. That jump, 16 feet high and 82 feet long (its landing totaled the car), made TV history.
What was the General Lee’s top speed?
135 MPH
The Dukes of Hazzard The most memorable scenes from this show are the chases through the countryside with nearly impossible car jumps across rivers and gorges. The 375 horsepower engine with a top speed of 135 MPH and 0-60 in 5.4 seconds enabled the Charger to live up to its name.
Did John Schneider jumps the General Lee?
Actor John Schneider never actually jumped the General Lee himself. That was “The Dukes of Hazzard” stunt team at work. But back in 2018, the TV star decided to change that. After years of asking whether or not he performed the stunt, Schneider wanted to jump the General Lee himself for his 58th birthday.
Why does the General Lee have a Confederate flag?
The car’s name is a reference to Robert E. Lee, general of the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. It bears a Confederate battle flag on its roof, and also has a horn which plays the first 12 notes of the song “Dixie”.
Where is the original General Lee?
the Volo Auto Museum
The Dodge Charger car, known as the General Lee after the head of the southern forces during America’s civil war, is in the Volo Auto Museum about 50 miles (80km) north-west of Chicago.
How much does a 1969 Dodge Charger General Lee cost?
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| Vehicle: | 1969 Dodge Charger “General Lee” |
|---|---|
| Years Produced: | 1969 |
| Number Produced: | 89,200 total. 309 General Lees were built for the original TV show. At least 26 were built for the 2005 remake. |
| Original List Price: | $3,839 |
| SCM Valuation: | $30k–$45k (Charger R/T), $55k–$70k (this car) |
Did the General Lee doors open?
The General Lee, except in the beginning of the movie, does not have opening doors. In the TV series, it is explained that racing cars have their doors welded shut for safety reasons. In the movie, the car has been repaired after being trashed, but the doors could not be fixed fast enough.
What kind of car was the original General Lee?
Dodge Charger
The 1969 orange Dodge Charger has been an increasingly controversial pop culture icon over the years, given it was named after Civil War general Robert E. Lee and was decorated with a confederate flag on its roof.
Where is the original General Lee located?
The car used during the first season of the CBS series, which ran from 1979 to 1985, currently resides at the Volo Auto Museum in Crystal Lake, Illinois. The 1969 Dodge Charger known as “The General Lee” sports the Confederate flag.
How much horsepower does the General Lee have?
The car has been extensively modified since then. “I do something nice for the General about once a year,” said Schneider. The car now has a 725 horsepower Hemi motor, Dodge Viper brakes and a roll cage, all of which allow it to race at over 200 miles per hour.