2006 Dodge Charger Overview

Introduction

The Dodge Charger is a throwback to the famous two door muscle car of the late 1960's; however, it is a four door full size sedan. It takes aggressive styling cues from the past and combines it with the standard features and functionality that car buyers are looking for in a car today.

The Charger is made with four doors and five seats and wide variety of engines and options. The vehicle comes with Dodge's Electronic Stability Program and antilock breaks. Side curtain airbags are options. Under the hood, the new Charger can be powered by a 250-horsepower, 3.5-liter V6; a 340-hp, 5.7-liter V8; and a 350-hp, 5.7-liter V8. Each engine comes standard with a 5-speed automatic transmission with AutoStick, a clutchless, semiautomatic transmission.

For 2006, the model is brand new from the ground up, so no previous changes could be made.

The Dodge Charger is a full-size, four-door sedan that makes a bold design statement and backs it up with serious horsepower.

The Charger comes with a choice of engines. A 190-hp 2.7-liter V6 comes standard on the Base with an available 250-hp 3.5-liter V6. A 340-hp 5.7-liter V8 comes on R/T models, which can be upgraded to 350 horsepower by ordering the Road/Track or Daytona packages; and the 425-hp 6.1-liter V8 exclusive to the SRT8. Safety features that come standard on all Charger models include antilock brakes, all-speed traction control and electronic stability control with brake assist.

For 2007, all-wheel drive is available for Base and R/T models.

The Base model comes standard with a 178-hp, 2.7-liter V6 mated to a four-speed automatic transmission. A 250-hp 3.5-liter V6 comes standard on the SXT; a 340-hp 5.7-liter V8 comes on R/T models, which can be upgraded to 350 horsepower by ordering the Road/Track or Daytona packages; and the 425-hp 6.1-liter V8 exclusive to the SRT8. All-wheel drive is available for Base, SXT and R/T models. Otherwise, rear-wheel drive is standard. Safety features that come standard on all SXT, R/T and SRT8 Charger models include antilock brakes, all-speed traction control and electronic stability control with brake assist.

For 2008, the Charger receives minor styling and trim changes.

The Dodge Charger is a boldly designed full-size four-door sedan which can be factory equipped from mild to wild to suit virtually any buyers needs or desires.

The Base model comes standard with a 178-hp, 2.7-liter V6 mated to a four-speed automatic transmission. A 250-hp 3.5-liter V6 comes standard on the SXT; a 370-hp 5.7-liter V8 comes on R/T models; and a 425-hp 6.1-liter V8 is exclusive to the SRT8. All-wheel drive is available for Base, SXT and R/T models. Otherwise, rear-wheel drive is standard. Safety features that come standard on all SXT, R/T and SRT8 Charger models include anti-lock brakes, all-speed traction control and electronic stability control with brake assist.

The Charger carries-over for 2010 with minimal changes.