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2011 Dodge Charger

The 2011 Dodge Charger was released in October 2010; Chrysler claims that the Charger is "spiritually inspired by the iconic second-generation Charger from the late 1960s, featuring a design that is sure to strike an emotional chord with Dodge performance enthusiasts of all generations."


The base engine is now a 292 horsepower V6, with 260 lb-ft of torque, mustering an estimated 19 mpg city, 26 mpg highway. While somewhat less than the same engine in the 2011 Dodge Challenger, it is far more powerful and quieter than the 250 horsepower 3.5 liter. with better gas mileage; and should result in better acceleration than most of the "original Dodge Charger" V8 cars could provide. 0-60 is in the low 6 seconds with the Hemi; 60-0 braking is done in less than 134 feet for either engine.

The aluminum hood has dual "scallops," while body-side scallops deliver an undulating A-line across the doors. Running front to rear is the iconic horizontal "coke bottle" or "double-diamond" body-side styling that creates a tapering silhouette accented with muscular front and rear fenders, giving the Dodge Charger a distinct profile. Defining the fastback's wide stance is a new taillamp design that incorporates 164 illuminating LEDs to form its signature "racetrack" graphic and gives the new Charger its unmistakable character from blocks away.

Using its world-class structural stiffness, Dodge Charger engineers were able to tune the cabin for sound quality (rather than sound level) by isolating powertrain, road, and wind noise. Charger's unibody includes dual-pane acoustic windshield and front-door side glass, body-cavity silencing foam, under-flush roll-framed doors with triple seals, and acoustic wheel-well liners to absorb road noise and quiet the cabin. The result is among the best sound quality in the E-size segment.

As the Dodge brand's flagship, the chassis of the 2011 Charger was engineered and tuned to deliver "a level of quality, capability and refinement that rivals the very best European, Asian and North American E-segment sedans." The suspension has a new geometry making for a nimble, balanced chassis.

The 2011 Dodge Charger SE and Charger Rallye feature the new 3.6-liter Pentastar engine; for more thrills, with efficiency and best-in-class power, the new Dodge Charger R/T lineup features the legendary 5.7-liter HEMI™ V-8 engine with four-cylinder mode FuelSaver Technology.

The 2011 Dodge Charger R/T with all-wheel-drive (AWD) has a revised stance and 19-inch wheels, with a segment-exclusive active transfer case and front-axle disconnect system to improve fuel economy by up to 5%. No other major automotive manufacturer sells the combination of these two independent technologies.

Dodge Charger's innovative AWD system seamlessly transitions between RWD and AWD with no driver intervention. When all-wheel drive is not required, the system automatically disconnects the front axle to maximize fuel economy while still providing the outstanding performance and handling inherent in rear-wheel drive vehicles.

The 2011 Dodge Charger's interior has premium materials throughout, and a new thick-rimmed three-spoke Dodge steering wheel for enhanced performance feel and grip. Four available distinct interior color combinations (one apparently including red seats) feature soft touch surfaces. Electronics include Garmin® navigation, dual-zone climate controls, and the ability to check fuel prices with the integration of available SIRIUS Travel Link. 

 The 2011 Dodge Charger features more than 65 safety and security features, including standard Keyless Enter-N-Go and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with segment-exclusive Ready-alert Braking and Rainy Day Brake Support safety features to improve overall vehicle handling and performance both on and off the track. Safety and security features available for the first time on the Dodge Charger include adaptive-cruise control (ACC) with forward-collision warning (FCW), blind-spot monitoring (BSM) with rear cross path (RCP) detection and ParkView™ rear back-up camera with grid lines, all designed to provide the driver with added confidence while behind the wheel. 

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