Powertrains and PerformanceThe 2008 Dodge Charger has three primary engine options and a choice of rear-wheel- or all-wheel-drive versions. The base 2.7-liter V6 produces 178 horsepower and 190 pound-feet of torque and drives through a four-speed automatic transmission. The larger optional 3.5-liter V6 is good for 250 horses and 250 lb-ft of torque. The R/T's 5.7-liter V8 delivers 340 hp and 390 lb-ft of torque. Both the larger V6 and the V8 are backed by a five-speed automatic transmission with Auto Stick. The high-performance rear-drive-only
SRT8 features an even stouter 6.1-liter V8 that cranks out 425 horses and 425 lb-ft of torque, and propels the car from zero to 60 mph in the low 5-second range. It drives through a five-speed automatic transmission with a specially calibrated Auto Stick automanual. EPA-estimated fuel economy ranges from 18 mpg city and 26 mpg highway for the 2.7-liter V6 to 13/18 mpg for the SRT8.
Exterior Length: 200.1 in.
Width: 74.5 in.
Height: 58.2 in.
Wheel Base: 120 in.
Ground Clearance: 5.1 in.
Curb Weight: 3728 lbs.
Interior Front Head Room: 38.7 in.
Front Hip Room: 56.2 in.
Front Shoulder Room: 59.3 in.
Rear Head Room: 36.2 in.
Rear Shoulder Room: 57.6 in.
Rear Hip Room: 57.6 in.
Front Leg Room: 41.8 in.
Rear Leg Room: 40.2 in.
Luggage Capacity: 16.2 cu. ft.
Maximum Cargo Capacity: 16 cu. ft.
Maximum Seating: 5
Performance DataBase Number of Cylinders: 6
Base Engine Size: 2.7 liters
Base Engine Type: V6
Horsepower: 186 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque: 191 ft-lbs. @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Towing Capacity: 1000 lbs.
Drive Type: RWD
Turning Circle: 38.9 ft.
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