Press Release
???????????????????????????????????The MDS was designed into the engine from the onset,???????????????????????????????? said Bob Lee, Vice President ?????????????????????????????????????? Powertrain, Chrysler Group. ???????????????????????????????????This allowed us to develop a cylinder deactivation system that is elegantly simple and completely integrated into the engine design, which means fewer parts, maximum reliability and lower cost.????????????????????????????????Factors contributing to the success of MDS include fast electronic controls, sophisticated algorithms to control the system and the use of Electronic Throttle Control, all of which allow the Charger??????????????????????????????????????s HEMI engine to transparently transition from eight cylinders to four in 40 milliseconds (0.04 seconds).
Other leading-edge technologies such as ESP, All-speed Traction Control and ABS, which come standard on every Dodge Charger model, create a safer and better handling muscle car than ever before possible, in a manner not intrusive to Charger drivers.
- Electronic Stability Program (ESP), which includes an Emergency Brake Assist feature, is standard on all 2006 Dodge Charger models. The ESP system enhances driver control and helps maintain directional stability in turns, even on uneven surfaces, patchy snow, ice or gravel. If there is a discernible difference between what the driver asks through the steering and the vehicle??????????????????????????????????????s path, ESP applies selective braking and throttle input to put the car back onto the driver??????????????????????????????????????s intended path.
Emergency Brake Assist detects when maximum braking is required through sensing the rate of brake application. By applying full brake pressure to all four brakes, this system improves stopping distance.
- All-speed Traction Control enhances mobility and prevents wheel slip when accelerating on slippery surfaces. It also provides a measure of directional stability control and helps keep the car on its intended course. The system works by braking the slipping wheel in low-traction situations. However, it also can adjust the throttle control, making the vehicle less reliant on brake applications alone. State-of-the-art electronics provide a quick response time for the Charger??????????????????????????????????????s Traction Control system.
- Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) keeps the vehicle straight and retains steering capability while braking on slippery surfaces by preventing wheel lock-up. The state-of-the-art electronics featured on the Dodge Charger also provide a faster response time for this system.
Safety and Security Behind the Charger Wheel
The 2006 Dodge Charger??????????????????????????????????????s advanced technologies not only improve handling and accident avoidance, but also provide excellent crash protection.With the use of emerging technologies, the Chrysler Group is able to incorporate both passive and active safety features into the new Dodge Charger including:
- Rear Structure
Dodge Charger engineers used simulations to optimize the rear sill reinforcement for consistent impact performance. The rear structure, including the sill reinforcement, was designed so that the spare tire rotates out of the way during a rear impact. - Energy-absorbing Steering Column
The Dodge Charger??????????????????????????????????????s manual-adjust steering column features two hydroformed coaxial tubes that move relative to each other, which allows the column to move forward for enhanced energy absorption during a crash.
Preliminary Features
2006 Dodge Charger SE is equipped with a 3.5-liter High Output V-6 engine mated to a five-speed fully automatic transmission with AutoStick????????????????????.The following standard features are included:
- 17-inch tires and steel wheels with bolt-on wheel cover
- 18-gallon fuel tank
- Accessory delay
- AM/FM/CD radio system with four-speakers
- Body side moldings
- Driver and passenger lumbar support seating
- Electric rear window defroster
- Electroluminescent cluster technology
- Enhanced battery saver
- Manual tilt and telescoping steering column
- Outside temperature display
- Power mirrors
- Power trunklid release
- Power windows (driver one-touch) and locks with auto-reverse sensing system
- Remote keyless/illuminated entry
- Sentry Key???????????????????? engine immobilizer
- Speed control
- 17-inch tires and machined-face aluminum wheels
- 60/40 split folding rear seat with center armrest
- 8-way power adjustable driver??????????????????????????????????????s seat
- Fog lamps
- Illuminated visor mirrors
- 18-inch aluminum wheels and all-season touring tires
- 19-gallon fuel tank
- Boston Acoustics Speakers (6) with 276-watt digital amplifier
- Dual-exhaust pipes
- Heated mirrors
- Leather seats
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Tire pressure monitor
- 18-inch polished aluminum wheels
- 6-way power adjustable passenger seat
- 8-way power adjustable driver??????????????????????????????????????s seat
- Air filtration system
- AM/FM/6-CD radio with DVD-based GPS navigation and MP3
- AM/FM/Cass/6-CD radio with MP3 capability
- Automatic temperature control, dual-zone with infrared sensing
- Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) with steering wheel audio controls
- Heated driver and front passenger seats
- HomeLink???????????????????? universal garage door opener
- Performance Handling Group
- Power adjustable pedals
- Power sunroof with express open and close
- Rear-seat DVD video entertainment system with 7-inch screen integrated into center console
- Self-sealing tires with 4-year road hazard warranty
- SIRIUS Satellite Radio???????????????????????????????? with one-year subscription provided by SIRIUS
- Steering wheel and column-mounted controls
- UConnect???????????????????????????????? hands-free communication system
