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EspañolDODGE CHARGER (LX)
:''This article is about the current LX platform Charger. For other cars with that name, see Dodge Charger.
The 'Dodge Charger', in its current incarnation, is a rear-wheel drive full-size automobile built by the Chrysler Group for its North American Dodge brand. The ''Charger'' name is a historical one, borne by many other Dodge Charger models in the past. Introduced in February 2005 for the 2006 model year, this new Charger shares the LX platform of the Chrysler 300 and Dodge Magnum, which borrows component parts from the Mercedes E-Class platform[1]; in fact, the interior of the Charger is almost identical to that of the Magnum. It replaced the Dodge Intrepid as Dodge's full-size sedan. This Charger is a four-door sedan, disappointing many fans of the previous two-door Chargers. It is built at Brampton Assembly in Canada.
The Charger ''SE'' and ''SXT'' are equipped with Chrysler's 3.5 L V6 and sells at a starting price of US$22,995. The 3.5 L V6 produces 250 hp (186 kW) and 250 ft·lbf (339 N·m) of torque. In Canada, the base model Charger has a 2.7 L V6, which produces 190 hp and 190 ft·lbf of torque. In 2006, the 2.7 L V6 was also available in the US for fleet sales only. For 2007, the SE package could be had with the 2.7 L engine for all buyers.
The ''R/T'' version uses the 5.7 L Hemi V8 and sells for US$29,995. This engine produces 340 hp (254 kW) and 390 ft·lb (525 N·m) of torque.
The ''SRT-8'' model comes with the 6.1 L Hemi V8 and has a base price of US$35,320. The 6.1 L Hemi produces 425 hp (317 kW) and 420 ft·lbf (569 N·m) of torque.
The 2006 'Charger Daytona R/T' debuted at the Chicago Auto Show. It features a High Output 350 hp (261 kW) version of the 5.7 L Hemi as well as an updated suspension and tires. Visual additions include a special front fascia with a chin spoiler. A black rear spoiler In a retro touch, the Daytona R/T features black "Hemi" decals on the hood and rear fender and retro high impact colors. In 2007 larger 20" chrome clad wheels were introduced.
Colors available:
'2006'
"Go ManGo!" 4000 units US and 200 Units CDN
"Top Banana" 4000 Units US and 250 Units CDN
"TorRed" 2000 Units US
'2007'
"Sublime" 1500 Units Us and 150 Units CDN
"Plum Crazy" 1400 Units Us and 100 Units CDN
'2008'
"Hemi Orange" Units Unknown
An SRT-8 version of the Charger debuted at the 2005 New York International Auto Show. Powered by a 425 hp (317 kW) version of the 6.1 L ''Hemi'', it also features upgraded Brembo brakes, and interior and exterior updates. The engine produces 420 ft·lbf (569 N·m) of torque. The 425 net horsepower of the modern 6.1 L Hemi makes it even more powerful than the legendary Hemi engines of the muscle car era, the biggest of which was rated at 425 gross horsepower. This makes the 6.1 L Hemi engine the most powerful V8 engine that Chrysler has ever put in a production vehicle.
A new 'Super Bee' version of the Charger debuted at the 2006 New York International Auto Show for the 2007 model year. It shares the SRT-8's 425 hp (317 kW) 6.1 L ''Hemi'' engine but comes in special "Detonator Yellow" paint with black decals. It is a limited edition with only 1000 being produced for the entire world .
Although NASCAR stock cars bear only a slight resemblance to actual cars, Dodge's 2005 and 2006 NASCAR entries were based on the Dodge Charger, replacing the previous Dodge Intrepid. Unlike the Intrepid, the Charger shares rear-wheel drive and a V8 engine with its NASCAR counterpart. During the 2007 NASCAR season the Dodge Charger will be used in all non Car of Tomorrow races. The Dodge Avenger will be used in all Car of Tomorrow races, and by the 2008 season the Avenger will be used exclusivley.
In early 2006, DaimlerChrysler released a new police version of the Dodge Charger. It made its debut at the 2005 New York International Auto Show.
Unlike the civilian version, the police version features upgraded heavy-duty brakes, a severe-duty cooling system, police-performance Electronic Stability Program, police performance-tuned steering, and a gear shifter that is mounted on the steering column instead of in the center console.[2] In place of the center console, Dodge has equipped the police edition with a steel plate appropriate for mounting radio equipment, computers, and controllers for lights and sirens.
The 340 hp Hemi V8 is powerful enough to accelerate the car from 0 to 60 mph in 5.4 seconds and to a top speed of 150 mph. By comparison, the 1972 AMC Matador, with its 401 in³ V8, could accelerate from rest to 60 mph in seven seconds, and took 43 seconds to reach a top speed of 125 mph.[3]. In Michigan State Police and California Highway Patrol testing, the Charger V8 easily outperformed all other pursuit vehicles in acceleration, cornering, and braking (except the Dodge Magnum, which stopped slightly faster in some tests). It does however appear to be priced somewhat higher than the Ford Police Interceptor. [4]
As of November 2006, the Chargers have been adopted by several police agencies as both marked and unmarked patrol cars. Police forces in other countries have also purchased the Charger, including police services in Canada, Mexico and even the Kingdom of Bahrain's police force.[5] Both V6 and V8 models are being adopted, with highway patrols favoring the 5.7 L Hemi V8 engine and cities more likely to purchase the base police package with the 3.5 L V6 fuel economical engine. [6]
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★ Miami Vice (film)
★ My Super Ex-Girlfriend
★ Drive
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★
★ Wanted
★ The Shield
★
★
★ To be featured in
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★ Forza Motorsport 2
★ LA Rush
1. http://www.answers.com/topic/chrysler-lx-platform
2. DaimlerChrysler Fleet Information - Dodge Charger Police, Standard Equipment
3. Allpar The history of Chrysler, Dodge, and Plymouth police cars
4. Allpar Charger MSP and CHiP testing
5. [1]
6. Allpar Charger police cars
★ Dodge Charger, official website
The 'Dodge Charger', in its current incarnation, is a rear-wheel drive full-size automobile built by the Chrysler Group for its North American Dodge brand. The ''Charger'' name is a historical one, borne by many other Dodge Charger models in the past. Introduced in February 2005 for the 2006 model year, this new Charger shares the LX platform of the Chrysler 300 and Dodge Magnum, which borrows component parts from the Mercedes E-Class platform[1]; in fact, the interior of the Charger is almost identical to that of the Magnum. It replaced the Dodge Intrepid as Dodge's full-size sedan. This Charger is a four-door sedan, disappointing many fans of the previous two-door Chargers. It is built at Brampton Assembly in Canada.
| Contents |
| Engines |
| Models |
| Daytona R/T |
| SRT-8 |
| Super Bee |
| NASCAR |
| Police Package Version |
| In Pop Culture |
| Film Appearances |
| Television |
| Video Games |
| References |
| External links |
Engines
The Charger ''SE'' and ''SXT'' are equipped with Chrysler's 3.5 L V6 and sells at a starting price of US$22,995. The 3.5 L V6 produces 250 hp (186 kW) and 250 ft·lbf (339 N·m) of torque. In Canada, the base model Charger has a 2.7 L V6, which produces 190 hp and 190 ft·lbf of torque. In 2006, the 2.7 L V6 was also available in the US for fleet sales only. For 2007, the SE package could be had with the 2.7 L engine for all buyers.
The ''R/T'' version uses the 5.7 L Hemi V8 and sells for US$29,995. This engine produces 340 hp (254 kW) and 390 ft·lb (525 N·m) of torque.
The ''SRT-8'' model comes with the 6.1 L Hemi V8 and has a base price of US$35,320. The 6.1 L Hemi produces 425 hp (317 kW) and 420 ft·lbf (569 N·m) of torque.
Models
| Year | Model | Engine | Power | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-present | SE | 2.7 L ''EER'' V6 | 190 hp | 190 ft·lbf |
| 2006-present | SE | 3.5 L ''EGJ'' V6 | 250 hp (186 kW) | 250 ft·lbf (339 N·m) |
| 2006-present | SXT | 3.5 L ''EGJ'' V6 | 250 hp (186 kW) | 250 ft·lbf (339 N·m) |
| 2006-present | R/T | 5.7 L ''Hemi'' V8 | 340 hp (254 kW) | 390 ft·lbf (529 N·m) |
| 2006-present | Daytona R/T | 5.7 L ''Hemi'' V8 | 350 hp (261 kW) | 390 ft·lbf (529 N·m) |
| 2006-present | SRT-8 | 6.1 L ''Hemi'' V8 | 425 hp (317 kW) | 420 ft·lbf (569 N·m) |
| 2007-present | SRT-8 Super Bee Package | 6.1 L ''Hemi'' V8 | 425 hp (317 kW) | 420 ft·lbf (569 N·m) |
Daytona R/T
2006 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T
Colors available:
'2006'
"Go ManGo!" 4000 units US and 200 Units CDN
"Top Banana" 4000 Units US and 250 Units CDN
"TorRed" 2000 Units US
'2007'
"Sublime" 1500 Units Us and 150 Units CDN
"Plum Crazy" 1400 Units Us and 100 Units CDN
'2008'
"Hemi Orange" Units Unknown
SRT-8
2006 Dodge Charger SRT-8
Super Bee
2007 Dodge Charger Super Bee
A new 'Super Bee' version of the Charger debuted at the 2006 New York International Auto Show for the 2007 model year. It shares the SRT-8's 425 hp (317 kW) 6.1 L ''Hemi'' engine but comes in special "Detonator Yellow" paint with black decals. It is a limited edition with only 1000 being produced for the entire world .
NASCAR
Although NASCAR stock cars bear only a slight resemblance to actual cars, Dodge's 2005 and 2006 NASCAR entries were based on the Dodge Charger, replacing the previous Dodge Intrepid. Unlike the Intrepid, the Charger shares rear-wheel drive and a V8 engine with its NASCAR counterpart. During the 2007 NASCAR season the Dodge Charger will be used in all non Car of Tomorrow races. The Dodge Avenger will be used in all Car of Tomorrow races, and by the 2008 season the Avenger will be used exclusivley.
Kasey Kahne races by in a 2006 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Dodge Charger.
Police Package Version
2006 Michigan State Police Dodge Charger
In early 2006, DaimlerChrysler released a new police version of the Dodge Charger. It made its debut at the 2005 New York International Auto Show.
Unlike the civilian version, the police version features upgraded heavy-duty brakes, a severe-duty cooling system, police-performance Electronic Stability Program, police performance-tuned steering, and a gear shifter that is mounted on the steering column instead of in the center console.[2] In place of the center console, Dodge has equipped the police edition with a steel plate appropriate for mounting radio equipment, computers, and controllers for lights and sirens.
The 340 hp Hemi V8 is powerful enough to accelerate the car from 0 to 60 mph in 5.4 seconds and to a top speed of 150 mph. By comparison, the 1972 AMC Matador, with its 401 in³ V8, could accelerate from rest to 60 mph in seven seconds, and took 43 seconds to reach a top speed of 125 mph.[3]. In Michigan State Police and California Highway Patrol testing, the Charger V8 easily outperformed all other pursuit vehicles in acceleration, cornering, and braking (except the Dodge Magnum, which stopped slightly faster in some tests). It does however appear to be priced somewhat higher than the Ford Police Interceptor. [4]
As of November 2006, the Chargers have been adopted by several police agencies as both marked and unmarked patrol cars. Police forces in other countries have also purchased the Charger, including police services in Canada, Mexico and even the Kingdom of Bahrain's police force.[5] Both V6 and V8 models are being adopted, with highway patrols favoring the 5.7 L Hemi V8 engine and cities more likely to purchase the base police package with the 3.5 L V6 fuel economical engine. [6]
A 2007 Dodge Charger Police Vehicle
In Pop Culture
Film Appearances
★ Next (film)
★ Miami Vice (film)
★ My Super Ex-Girlfriend
Television
★ Drive
★ King of Cars
★ NCIS
★
★ Wanted
★ The Shield
★
Video Games
★
★ To be featured in
★
★ Forza Motorsport 2
★ LA Rush
References
1. http://www.answers.com/topic/chrysler-lx-platform
2. DaimlerChrysler Fleet Information - Dodge Charger Police, Standard Equipment
3. Allpar The history of Chrysler, Dodge, and Plymouth police cars
4. Allpar Charger MSP and CHiP testing
5. [1]
6. Allpar Charger police cars
External links
★ Dodge Charger, official website
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