Dodge Charger
The Dodge Charger, in its current incarnation, is a rear-wheel drive full-size automobile built by the DaimlerChrysler corporation for its North American Dodge brand. The Charger name is a historical one, borne by many other Dodge Charger models in the past; they have generally been performance models. Introduced in February 2005 for the 2006 model year, this new Charger shares the LX platform of the Chrysler 300 and Dodge Magnum; in fact, the interior of the Charger is almost identical to that of the Magnum. It replaced the Dodge Intrepid as Dodge's full-size sedan. This Charger is a four-door sedan, disappointing some fans of the previous two-door Chargers. It is built at Brampton Assembly in Canada.
Engines
The Charger SE and SXT are equipped with Chrysler's 3.5L V6 and sells at a starting price of $22,995 USD. The 3.5L V6 produces 250 hp (186 kW) and 250 ft·lbf (339 N·m) of torque. (note that there is also a 2.7L available for fleet sales only, which produces 190 hp and 190 ft·lbf of torque.)
The R/T version uses the 5.7L Hemi V8 and sells for $29,995 USD. This engine produces 340 hp (254 kW) and 390 ft·lbf (475 N·m) of torque.
The SRT-8 model comes with the 6.1L Hemi V8 and has a base price of $35,320 USD. The 6.1L Hemi produces 425 hp (317 kW) and 420 ft·lbf (569 N·m) of torque.
Daytona R/T
The 2006 Charger Daytona R/T debuted at the Chicago Auto Show. It features a High Output 350 hp (261 kW) version of the 5.7 L Hemi as well as an updated suspension and tires. Visual additions include a special front fascia with a chin spoiler. In a retro touch, the Daytona R/T features black "Hemi" decals on the hood and rear fender and is only available in two retro colors: "Go ManGo!" metallic orange (from the 1970 Charger) and Top Banana yellow (also a 1970-vintage color). It is priced at US$32,495 and 8,000 will be produced for one year only. "TorRed" was announced as a new color in January 2006.
SRT-8
An SRT-8 version of the Charger debuted at the 2005 New York International Auto Show. Powered by a 425 hp (317 kW) version of the 6.1 L Hemi, it also features upgraded Brembo brakes, and interior and exterior updates. The engine produces 420 ft·lbf (569 N·m) of torque. The 425 NET horsepower of the modern 6.1L Hemi makes it even more powerful than the legendary Hemi engines of the muscle car era, the biggest of which was rated at 425 GROSS horsepower. This makes the 6.1L Hemi engine the most powerful V8 engine that Dodge/Chrysler has ever put in a production vehicle.
Super Bee
A new Super Bee version of the Charger debuted at the 2006 New York International Auto Show for the 2007 model year. It shares the SRT-8's 425 hp (317 kW) 6.1 L Hemi engine but comes in special "Detonator Yellow" paint with black decals.
Jada Toys introduced a DUB version in mid 2006.
The Dodge Charger, in its current incarnation, is a rear-wheel drive full-size automobile built by the DaimlerChrysler corporation for its North American Dodge brand. The Charger name is a historical one, borne by many other Dodge Charger models in the past; they have generally been performance models. Introduced in February 2005 for the 2006 model year, this new Charger shares the LX platform of the Chrysler 300 and Dodge Magnum; in fact, the interior of the Charger is almost identical to that of the Magnum. It replaced the Dodge Intrepid as Dodge's full-size sedan. This Charger is a four-door sedan, disappointing some fans of the previous two-door Chargers. It is built at Brampton Assembly in Canada.
Engines
The Charger SE and SXT are equipped with Chrysler's 3.5L V6 and sells at a starting price of $22,995 USD. The 3.5L V6 produces 250 hp (186 kW) and 250 ft·lbf (339 N·m) of torque. (note that there is also a 2.7L available for fleet sales only, which produces 190 hp and 190 ft·lbf of torque.)
The R/T version uses the 5.7L Hemi V8 and sells for $29,995 USD. This engine produces 340 hp (254 kW) and 390 ft·lbf (475 N·m) of torque.
The SRT-8 model comes with the 6.1L Hemi V8 and has a base price of $35,320 USD. The 6.1L Hemi produces 425 hp (317 kW) and 420 ft·lbf (569 N·m) of torque.
Daytona R/T
The 2006 Charger Daytona R/T debuted at the Chicago Auto Show. It features a High Output 350 hp (261 kW) version of the 5.7 L Hemi as well as an updated suspension and tires. Visual additions include a special front fascia with a chin spoiler. In a retro touch, the Daytona R/T features black "Hemi" decals on the hood and rear fender and is only available in two retro colors: "Go ManGo!" metallic orange (from the 1970 Charger) and Top Banana yellow (also a 1970-vintage color). It is priced at US$32,495 and 8,000 will be produced for one year only. "TorRed" was announced as a new color in January 2006.
SRT-8
An SRT-8 version of the Charger debuted at the 2005 New York International Auto Show. Powered by a 425 hp (317 kW) version of the 6.1 L Hemi, it also features upgraded Brembo brakes, and interior and exterior updates. The engine produces 420 ft·lbf (569 N·m) of torque. The 425 NET horsepower of the modern 6.1L Hemi makes it even more powerful than the legendary Hemi engines of the muscle car era, the biggest of which was rated at 425 GROSS horsepower. This makes the 6.1L Hemi engine the most powerful V8 engine that Dodge/Chrysler has ever put in a production vehicle.
Super Bee
A new Super Bee version of the Charger debuted at the 2006 New York International Auto Show for the 2007 model year. It shares the SRT-8's 425 hp (317 kW) 6.1 L Hemi engine but comes in special "Detonator Yellow" paint with black decals.
Jada Toys introduced a DUB version in mid 2006.