All-New 2006 Dodge Charger SRT8

Flexing Modern Muscle

March 24, 2005 8:07 PM
Filed Under: American, Dodge

Press Release

Safety and Security Features

Following are safety and security features in the 2006 Dodge Charger SRT8:

Advanced Multi-stage Air Bag System: This system inflates with a force appropriate to the severity of the impact. It includes the occupant classification system (OCS)
Anti-lock Brake System: Electronic sensors help prevent wheel lockup. The ABS system offers improved steering control under extreme braking and/or slippery conditions
Electronic Stability Program (ESP): This feature aids the driver in maintaining vehicle directional stability, providing oversteer and understeer control to maintain vehicle behavior on various road surface.
Energy-absorbing Steering Column: Manual-adjust telescoping steering column includes two hydroformed coaxial tubes that move relative to each other, which allows the column to move forward and provide more energy absorption during an impact
Occupant Classification System (OCS): The OCS measures the conditions for activation or deactivation of the passenger-side front air bag based upon the weight of the occupant

The 2006 Dodge Charger SRT8 will be assembled at Brampton Assembly Plant in Brampton, Ontario, Canada.

Preliminary specifications

GENERAL INFORMATION

Body Style Sedan

Assembly Plant Brampton, Ontario, Canada

EPA Vehicle Class Large car

Introduction Date Fall 2005 as 2006 model

ENGINE: 6.1-LITER, HEMI^® V-8

Availability Std. – Charger SRT8

Type and Description 90-degree V-type, liquid-cooled

Displacement 370 cu. in. (6059 cu. cm)

Bore x Stroke 4.06 x 3.58 (103.0 x 90.9)

Valve System Pushrod-operated overhead valves, 16 valves, eight conventional hydraulic lifters, all with roller followers

Fuel Injection Sequential, multi-port, electronic, returnless

Construction Deep-skirt cast-iron block with cross-bolted main bearing caps, aluminum alloy heads with hemispherical combustion chambers

Compression Ratio 10.3:1

Power (estimated SAE net) 425 bhp (318 kW) @ 6200 rpm, (69.8 bhp/L)

Torque (estimated SAE net) 420 lb.-ft. (569 N•m) @ 4800 rpm

Max. Engine Speed 6400 rpm (electronically limited)

Fuel Requirement Premium 91 octane (R+M)/2—recommended,

Oil Capacity 7 qt. (6.6L)

Coolant Capacity 14 qt. (13.25L)

Emission Controls Dual close-coupled three-way catalytic converters, quad heated oxygen sensors and internal engine features

Max. Gross Trailer Weight not rated for trailer tow

EPA Fuel Economy (mpg City/Hwy) N/A

TRANSMISSION: W5A580 FIVE-SPEED AUTOMATIC

Availability Std. – Charger SRT8

Description Adaptive electronic control, Performance tuned AutoStick® driver-interactive manual control and electronically modulated torque converter clutch

Gear Ratios

1st 3.59

2nd 2.19

3rd 1.41

4th 1.00

5th 0.83

Reverse 3.17

Final Drive Ratio 3.06

Overall Top Gear 2.54

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Alternator 160-amp

Battery H7 Case, 730 CCA, maintenance-free

DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES¹

Wheelbase 120.0 (3048)

Track, Front 63.0 (1600)

Track, Rear 63.1 (1604)

Overall Length 200.1 (5082)

Overall Width 74.5 (1891)

Overall Height 58.2 (1479)

With SDAR Antenna 58.8 (1494)

Estimated Curb Weight, lb. (kg). 4160 (1887)

Weight Distribution, percent F/R 54/46

Fuel Tank Capacity, gal. (L) 19 (72)

1 All dimensions measured at curb weight with standard tires.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Seating Capacity, F/R 2/3

Front Seat

Head Room 38.7 (983)

Leg Room 41.8 (1061)

Shoulder Room 59.3 (1505)

Hip Room 56.2 (1427)

Seat Travel Driver – 10.6 (270), passenger – 8.66 (220)

Recliner Angle Range, deg. Driver – up to 112, passenger – 69

SAE Front Volume Index, cubic ft. (cu. m) 55.5 (1.57)

Rear Seat

Head Room 36.2 (919.5)

Leg Room 40.2 (1020)

Knee Clearance 4.5 (114.2)

Shoulder Room 57.6 (1464)

Hip Room 55.5 (1409)

SAE Rear Seat Volume Index, cubic ft. (cu. m) 50.5 (1.43)

Total Interior Volume, cu. ft. (cu. m) 104.0 (2.94)

SAE Cargo Volume, cu. ft. (cu. m) 16.2 (0.46)

EPA Interior Volume Index, cu. ft. (cu. m) 120.2 (3.4)

Trunk Liftover Height 30.1 (765.1)

BODY

Layout Longitudinal front engine, rear-wheel drive

Construction Unitized steel body

SUSPENSION

Front Independent SLA with high upper “A” arm, coil spring over gas-charged shock absorbers and stabilizer bar
Lateral and diagonal lower links

Rear Five-link independent with coil springs, link-type stabilizer bar, gas-charged shock absorbers and isolated suspension cradle
Nivomat™ self-leveling shock absorbers

STEERING

Type Rack and pinion with hydraulic power assist

Overall Ratio 16.1:1

Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb) 38.9 ft. (11.9 m)

Steering Turns (lock-to-lock) 2.75

TIRES

Standard – Charger SRT8

Size and type P245/45R20 - Front

P255/45R20 - Rear

Mfr. and model 3 Season Goodyear F1 Supercar

Revs per mile (km) 729 (452) Front , 720 (447) Rear

Optional – Charger SRT8