Dodge Charger (LX / LD)

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Dodge Charger
Production period: since 2005
Class : upper middle class
Body versions : limousine
Previous model: Dodge Intrepid

The Dodge Charger LX is a full-size sedan from the US manufacturer Dodge .

First generation LX (2005-2010)

First generation
06-07 Dodge Charger SXT.jpg
Production period: 2005-2010
Engines:
Gasoline engines : 2.7–6.1 liters
(132–317 kW)
Length: 5083 mm
Width: 1892 mm
Height: 1478 mm
Wheelbase : 3048 mm
Empty weight : 1724-1884 kg

Presented in mid-2005 and sold since the end of 2005, 2006 is officially the first model year of the new Charger. This is a four-door sedan with minor similarities with previous Charger models. Only the introduction of a few paint colors, logos and engine variants to promote sales allows for deliberate comparisons. This time there are also variants with the well-known names R / T and Daytona (the latter also with the addition R / T).

The charger is based on the DaimlerChrysler LX platform , which was also used by the Chrysler 300 and the Dodge Challenger and was also used in the Dodge Magnum . Many parts of the interior of the Magnum could also be found in the interior of the Charger. Production of the Magnum model was finally discontinued in 2008 after a facelift.

Below are the models with the engine outputs, the displacement of which is now also given in liters in the USA:

  • SE: 2.7 L V6, 132 kW (180 PS) / 257 Nm
  • SXT: 3.5 L V6, 186 kW (253 PS) / 339 Nm
  • R / T: 5.7 L Hemi V8 engine , 254 kW (345 hp) / 475 Nm
  • Daytona R / T: 5.7 L Hemi-V8, 261 kW (355 PS) / 529 Nm
  • SRT8 : 6.1 L Hemi-V8, 317 kW (431 PS) / 569 Nm

  • Rear view of the Charger (2005-2010)

  • Dodge Charger SRT-8 (2005-2010)

Second generation LD (since 2011)

Second generation
2011 Dodge Charger - 02-17-2011 1.jpg
Production period: since 2011
Engines:
Petrol engines : 3.6–6.4 liters
(218–594 kW)
Length: 5039-5077 mm
Width: 1905 mm
Height: 1482 mm
Wheelbase : 3052 mm
Empty weight :

For the 2011 model year there was a major restyling with a completely new body for aerodynamic optimization. The most striking difference is the elimination of the upright rear wheel arches. In addition, there is a flatter windshield, a new radiator grille, new headlights and completely modified rear lights. These are now designed as a continuous strip of light using LED technology, similar to those on the Dodge Challenger . The wheelbase has also been slightly extended. The interior has been completely redesigned with higher quality materials and larger touchscreens for navigation and audio functions. In addition, there were performance increases on the engine side with simultaneously reduced consumption. The HEMI-V8 of the SRT8 variant (internally called "Apache") now has 6.4 l displacement.

  • SE / Rallye: 3.6 L V6, 218 kW (296 PS) / 353 Nm
  • R / T: 5.7 L Hemi-V8, 274 kW (373 hp) / 535 Nm
  • SRT8 : 6.4 L Hemi-V8, 351 kW (477 PS) / 637 Nm

Facelift (2015)

For the 2015 model year, the Charger got another facelift, which was rather cautious compared to the first. The front bumper, the radiator grille and the headlights have been changed, now with LED daytime running lights, which makes the front look much flatter. In addition, the car received a new rear section based on the Dodge Dart . In the side view, the lifted Charger remains unchanged except for new rim designs.

In the interior, the charger received a new steering wheel, new instrumentation including a fully configurable 7 "information display and new uconnect infotainment systems. The uconnect 5.0 basic system offered in the SE model received a larger display than its predecessor.

Comfort access , a touchscreen for the audio system and LED daytime running lights are standard in all Charger models . On request, however, the Charger can be ordered with a Beats audio system , adaptive cruise control , bi-xenon headlights with cornering lights, a lane change warning system and high beam assistant.

Furthermore, the Charger is now also available with the 717 hp " Hellcat " engine known from the Dodge Challenger , all other engines remained constant and are now coupled with a modern 8-speed automatic as standard.

  • SE / SXT: 3.6 L V6, 218 kW (296 PS) / 353 Nm
  • R / T: 5.7 L Hemi-V8, 275 kW (375 hp) / 535 Nm
  • SRT 392 / R / T Scat Pack: 6.4 L Hemi-V8, 362 kW (492 PS) / 644 Nm
  • SRT Hellcat : 6.2 L Supercharged Hemi-V8, 527 kW (717 PS) / 881 Nm
  • SRT Hellcat Redeye : 6.2 L Supercharged Hemi-V8, 594 kW (808 PS) / 959 Nm

  • Rear view (2011-2014)

  • Front view of SRT8 (2012-2014)

  • Rear view of the SRT8 (2012-2014)

  • Dodge Charger (since 2015)

  • Rear view (since 2015)

  • inside view

Authority version

Dodge Charger with bull bar and LED rotating beacon from the Haines City Police

The Charger is a Charger Pursuit as authorities vehicle has offered and on the American continent previously distributed at state and local authorities, tried and true service vehicles such as the Ford Crown Victoria replaced and as a police vehicle in the United States, the Canadian provinces of Quebec and Ontario as well as in Chile in action.

Web links

Commons : Dodge Charger  - Collection of pictures, videos and audio files

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Official website , accessed May 5, 2019