2012 Dodge Charger
All new Charger will again get a little of makeover this time, though this time it will not be a muscle car mascara from the Chrysler’s Street & Racing Technology team. It is the new 2012 Dodge Charger, which is more powerful than last go quick rendition, however according to the preliminary test data tells us that it is efficient, as well.
New SRT8 Dodge Charger has improved competence attained in a part by addition of the Chrysler’s adaptive control device system and the Fuel Saver technology. Latter switches new 6.4liter Hemi V8 in the four cylinder mode, which is activated over the wider rpm range, and thus minimizing the consumption. The high-lift camshaft and active intake manifold on 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 optimize the low end grunt for more of speed when required.
SRT8 comes this fall as the 2012 Dodge Charger model and is priced a little higher than 2010 car. There are some significant changes to the body that gets the grille with the blacked out parts; 2012 Dodge crosshair fades slightly, and it is the hint of things come for a brand. Car rides on flashy 20inch wheels, and hood scoop is been replaced up by more of the domed set up. Inside is been marked by the heavily bolstered seats, the flat steering wheel with electronic goodies, which track 0 – 60mph times or lateral gforces in a center touch screen.
Five speeds automatic is a carryover, however for first time, the SRT car can get the paddle shifters. There is the active suspension with sport and auto settings and the active exhaust feature, which helps in fuel economy. The car will as well drop down from 8cylinders to 4cylinders when required to conserve the fuel. City EPA figures are been expected to improve around 15percent and highway figures 26percent.
All this adds up to the estimated top speed 175mph, 0 to 60 mph time in high fours and quarter mile go deep in 12s. Brakes are sized around 14.2inches front and 13.8inches in rear, with the new front fascia, 4inch dual exhausts and LED tail amps rounding out exterior mods.
2012 Dodge Charger SRT8
Base price: $41,000 (est)
Vehicle layout: Front-engine, RWD, 5-pass, 4-door, sedan
Engine: 6.4L/465-hp/465-lb-ft OHV 16-valve V-8
Transmission: 5-speed automatic
Curb weight: 4300 lb (EST)
Wheelbase: 120.2 in
EPA city or hwy fuel econ: 15/21 mpg (est)
CO2 emissions: 1.13 lb/mile (est)
On sale in U.S.: Fall 2011
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