Out of the past and into the future...
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Out of the past and into the future...
- Modern coupe styling with four-door functionality hits streets and racetracks this spring
- Dodge pays homage to muscle cars of '60s, but adds 21st century performance, safety and technology
- Of course, it's got a HEMI!
It's back!
The Dodge Charger—one of the biggest names from the muscle car era—powered its way out of its storied past and onto the stage at the 2005 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The much-anticipated 2006 Dodge Charger will muscle its way back to streets and racetracks across America early this summer.
The Charger coming off the line and out of garages this year will create a new reputation for the Dodge legend, featuring a modern design to back up its 21st century muscle car power, sports car handling and cutting-edge technology.
With a 250-horsepower High Output V-6 engine or the optional 340-horsepower HEMI® engine powering large 18-inch rear wheels, the all-new 2006 Dodge Charger races into the car market with bold, provocative styling and substance without losing the convenience of a modern sedan.
"It's a car that evokes power and performance under the hood, yet provides everyday functionality and convenience," said Craig Love, Vice President—Rear-wheel-drive Product Team. "We have the proven technologies and the legendary HEMI engine that allow us to produce a modern rear-wheel-drive muscle car."
A Modern Interpretation of a Legend
The 2006 Dodge Charger races forward with modern coupe styling and four-door functionality.
A bold front, strong shoulders and fastback grab the attention of muscle car enthusiasts, while the car's performance, handling and power complete the package.
"The all-new Dodge Charger is here—with a bold and stunning design, and the performance to back it up—and it's worthy of the Charger name," said Trevor Creed, Senior Vice President - Design, Chrysler Group. "The muscular body form, bold front end and coupe-like profile make the new Charger very fresh and contemporary in its execution."
The Dodge Charger interior has a driver-oriented cockpit designed with a performance mind-set. It is sporty, functional and simple, featuring a sleek instrument panel and Viper-inspired tunneled gauges highlighted with white faces and satin silver accent rings.
A silver trim bezel surrounding the shifter and additional silver accents in the center stack add just the right touch of brightness to the comfortable interior. The two-tone interior features a darker upper color and a lighter lower color, giving the cabin an open feeling.
Yeah, It's Got a HEMI!
The 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine produces 340 horsepower (254 kW) and 390 lb.-ft. (525 Nom) of torque. It offers more power and torque than any Dodge passenger car engine since the legendary 426 HEMI of the '60s and '70s. The modern HEMI engine has been engineered to deliver outstanding performance and reduced noise, vibration and harshness, resulting in a highly refined powerplant.
Across the entire Chrysler Group product portfolio, the total HEMI engine take-rate is about 45 percent on vehicles offering the engine. More than 500,000 HEMI-equipped Chrysler Group vehicles have been sold since the new HEMI engine was introduced for the 2003 model year. Products available with the HEMI include: Dodge Ram Pickup, Dodge Durango, Dodge Magnum, Chrysler 300 and Jeep® Grand Cherokee.
~Amanda
- Dodge pays homage to muscle cars of '60s, but adds 21st century performance, safety and technology
- Of course, it's got a HEMI!
It's back!
The Dodge Charger—one of the biggest names from the muscle car era—powered its way out of its storied past and onto the stage at the 2005 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The much-anticipated 2006 Dodge Charger will muscle its way back to streets and racetracks across America early this summer.
The Charger coming off the line and out of garages this year will create a new reputation for the Dodge legend, featuring a modern design to back up its 21st century muscle car power, sports car handling and cutting-edge technology.
With a 250-horsepower High Output V-6 engine or the optional 340-horsepower HEMI® engine powering large 18-inch rear wheels, the all-new 2006 Dodge Charger races into the car market with bold, provocative styling and substance without losing the convenience of a modern sedan.
"It's a car that evokes power and performance under the hood, yet provides everyday functionality and convenience," said Craig Love, Vice President—Rear-wheel-drive Product Team. "We have the proven technologies and the legendary HEMI engine that allow us to produce a modern rear-wheel-drive muscle car."
A Modern Interpretation of a Legend
The 2006 Dodge Charger races forward with modern coupe styling and four-door functionality.
A bold front, strong shoulders and fastback grab the attention of muscle car enthusiasts, while the car's performance, handling and power complete the package.
"The all-new Dodge Charger is here—with a bold and stunning design, and the performance to back it up—and it's worthy of the Charger name," said Trevor Creed, Senior Vice President - Design, Chrysler Group. "The muscular body form, bold front end and coupe-like profile make the new Charger very fresh and contemporary in its execution."
The Dodge Charger interior has a driver-oriented cockpit designed with a performance mind-set. It is sporty, functional and simple, featuring a sleek instrument panel and Viper-inspired tunneled gauges highlighted with white faces and satin silver accent rings.
A silver trim bezel surrounding the shifter and additional silver accents in the center stack add just the right touch of brightness to the comfortable interior. The two-tone interior features a darker upper color and a lighter lower color, giving the cabin an open feeling.
Yeah, It's Got a HEMI!
The 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine produces 340 horsepower (254 kW) and 390 lb.-ft. (525 Nom) of torque. It offers more power and torque than any Dodge passenger car engine since the legendary 426 HEMI of the '60s and '70s. The modern HEMI engine has been engineered to deliver outstanding performance and reduced noise, vibration and harshness, resulting in a highly refined powerplant.
Across the entire Chrysler Group product portfolio, the total HEMI engine take-rate is about 45 percent on vehicles offering the engine. More than 500,000 HEMI-equipped Chrysler Group vehicles have been sold since the new HEMI engine was introduced for the 2003 model year. Products available with the HEMI include: Dodge Ram Pickup, Dodge Durango, Dodge Magnum, Chrysler 300 and Jeep® Grand Cherokee.
~Amanda