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Basic Specs
| Base Price | $45,795 |
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Curb Weight (lbs) | 4365 |
| City (MPG) | 14 |
| Hwy (MPG) | 23 |
| Horsepower | 470@6000 |
| Torque (lb-ft) | 470@4300 |
| Wheelbase | 120.2 |
| Length (in.) | 200.33 |
| Width (in.) | 74.24 |
| Height (in.) | 58.26 |
This menacing new full-size sedan marks the triumphant return of the SRT namesake to the Charger lineup, and does so with a big 6.4-liter bang.
The new mill adds 0.3-liters to the top SRT offering, and with that increased displacement comes 465 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque - that's an 80 horsepower bump at 2,900 rpm compared to the outgoing range-topper. Fuel economy is rated at 14 mpg in the city and 23 mpg on the highway.
Dodge has also added some new tech to the 392, including an all-new active valve exhaust system that provides for improved efficiency, as well as Fuel Saver technology that drops the engine down to four cylinders for improved fuel economy when cruising. An active intake manifold and high-lift camshaft with cam phasing also provide improved low-end torque.
But That's Not All
Of course the big engine is the big news for the new Charger SRT8, but Dodge has also added other exciting tidbits and firsts, such as standard paddle-shift technology for those who opt for the AutoStick five-speed automatic transmission.
Also new for the latest SRT Charger is an adaptive damping suspension that measures a myriad of inputs such as vehicle speed, steering angle, steering speed, brake torque, throttle position and lateral acceleration to automatically tune and adjust the suspension for optimal handling on the fly. For added control, drivers can also pre-select from either "Auto" or "Sport" modes, which quickly adjust the vehicle to pre-set conditions based on driver demands.
The performance SRT-tuned, fully hydraulic steering system is also improved with a new, heavy-duty pump and revised gearing to give drivers more direct feel and on-center response.
New, split five-spoke, 20-inch lightweight forged and polished aluminum wheels with black painted pockets provide help get the power to ground while giving the SRT8 a menacing style, along with available three- or four-season tires.
Stop It!
Of course with all that power the Charger SRT8 is capable of some serious performance figures, such as: zero-to-60 in under five seconds, quarter miles in under 13 seconds, .88g skidpad performance and a top speed of 175 miles per hour.
Naturally, something capable of that much speed needs substantial stopping power to keep from leaving the road, so Dodge's SRT division equipped this sedan with four-piston Brembo calipers and vented and slotted rotors measuring 14.2-inches up front and 13.8-inches in the rear.
Step Inside This Hot Saloon
The SRT8's sporty style continues in the cabin with a race-inspired touches such as a leather-wrapped, SRT-exclusive steering wheel with a flat bottom design and SRT logo. Standard paddle shifters flank both sides of the new steering wheel behind the new contoured palm rests.
Continuing the high-performance look and feel are carbon-weave, fiber aluminum interior trim pieces that are integrated into the new instrument panel and shifter bezel.
The front seats have aggressive bolstering and perforated suede insert fabric to help keep the driver and passengers planted firmly in their (standard) heated and ventilated seats during spirited driving.
Said standard seats also feature reactive headrests and an SRT logo that is embroidered into the seat backs. Rear seats are also heated.
The door trim panels have been modified from the standard Charger and feature unique bolster material and accent stitching on arm rests to match the seats. Also new is a 900-watt, 19-speaker premium SRT performance audio surround-sound system from Harmon Kardon.
Controlling this high-power stereo is the state-of-the-art Uconnect Touch system with the largest standard touchscreen display in the segment at 8.4-inches.
SRT8 and Uconnect Exclusives
Exclusive Performance Pages are new for this Charger and are included within the touchscreen display. The instrument panel display can be customized to view driver preferences and expanded to include instant feedback on steering input measurements, horsepower, torque, expanded engine information, along with zero-to-60 times, 60-to-zero braking, g-forces and one-eighth mile and quarter-mile times. The color graphic Electronic Vehicle Information Center also includes the Performance Pages timers and added engine information.
Don't Forget the Safety
With so much power and performance on hand, sooner or later someone is bound to take things a little too far, and for such occasions dodge has equipped the latest SRT Charger with a slew of safety features.
Included in that list are standard front-row reactive head restraints, standard full-length side-curtain air bags, driver's knee airbag and standard front seat-mounted side-thorax air bags.
Also included are adaptive-cruise control with Forward Collision Warning and Blind-spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Path Detection. the Charger also features three-mode electronic stability control with segment-exclusive Ready Alert Braking and Rain Brake Support safety features.
Key Competitors
Rivals to the Charger SRT8 include the Ford Taurus SHO and the Hyundai Genesis 5.0 R-Spec as well as more expensive luxury machines like the BMW 550i and Mercedes-Benz E550.
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- General
- Body Style: Sedan
- Size: Fullsize
- Market Segment: Performance
- Weight: 4365 lbs
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- Exterior
- Length: 200.33 in.
- Width: 74.24 in.
- Height: 58.26 in.
- Wheelbase: 120.2 in.
- Ground Clearance: 4.37 in.
- Front Track: 63.4 in.
- Rear Track: 63.1 in.
- Weight Distribution: 54/46
- Drag Coefficient: 0.34
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- Interior - General
- Seats: 5
- Passenger Volume: 106.3 cu. ft.
- Cargo Volume: 16.3 cu. ft.
- Cargo Volume (Seats Folded): TBD
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- Interior - Front Row
- Volume: 55.6 cu. ft.
- Leg Room: 41.8 in.
- Head Room: 38.6 in.
- Shoulder Room: 59.5 in.
- Hip Room: 56.2 in.
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- Interior - Second Row
- Volume: 50.7 cu. ft.
- Leg Room: 40.1 in.
- Head Room: 37.9 in.
- Shoulder Room: 57.7 in.
- Hip Room: 56.1 in.
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- Propulsion
- Fuel Type: Gas
- Engine Type: 6.4L V8
- Power: 470 hp @ 6000 rpm
- Torque: 470 lb-ft @ 4300 rpm
- Transmission: 5-Speed Automatic
- Highway Fuel Economy: 23 mpg
- City Fuel Economy: 14 mpg
- Forced Induction: None
- Direct Injection: No
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- Chassis
- Layout: Rear Wheel Drive
- Front Suspension: Double Wishbone
- Rear Suspension: Multi-Link
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- Wheels
- Front: 20" Aluminum
- Front Tires: 245/45R20
- Rear: 20" Aluminum
- Rear Tires: 245/45R20
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- Trailering & Hauling
- Trailer Weight: TBD
- Payload: N/A
- Tongue Weight: TBD
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