The all new 2010 Dodge Charger made a huge splash with it's Super Bowl 44 commercial, but other than being one of (of not the) most recognizable vehicles on the road, what is the Charger? Let me help you out here....American muscle is back and better than ever with the 2010 Dodge Charger
entering the new model year with a few minor updates. The refreshed
Charger will feature changes like color matching side sills and a fresh
chrome grill with black inserts as well as a few leading edge
technologies, starting at $25,140 and climbing all the way up to
$40,630 for the top of the line SRT8 version.
In addition to the legendary 5.7 Liter HEMI V8 powered Charger R/T, Dodge
will offer a Super Track Pack handling package that offers owners even
more driving excitement with a set of sticky 20 inch Goodyear Eagle F1
Super Car tires, front and rear Nivomat self leveling shock absorbers,
a larger rear stabilizer bar, a quicker 3.06 rear gear and a less
intrusive Electronic Stability Control allowing the driver to have a
bit more on throttle enjoyment.
The modern
technologies include the
ESC and the new All
Speed Traction Control which makes it possible to bring a 21st century
muscle car to market with the ride and handling characteristics
inherent of a rear wheel drive sports car thanks to outstanding
performance and handling, a nearly 50/50 weight distribution over the
front and rear axles as well as some unique suspension tuning to ensure
driving excitement.
All-wheel-drive Dodge Charger models feature an active transfer case
and front-axle disconnect. No other major manufacturer offers these two
independent technologies together. The unique system seamlessly
transitions between rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive with no driver
intervention. When all-wheel drive is not required, the system
automatically disconnects the front axle to maximize fuel economy while still providing the outstanding performance and handling inherent in rear-wheel drive.
For even more handling performance, the Road/Track Performance Group
offers P245/45R20 all-season performance tires and 20-inch chrome-clad
aluminum wheels. Tuned for firmer handling, this package is available
on the V-8 HEMI-powered Dodge Charger R/T model and includes
performance heated front seats with suede inserts, rear deck-lid and
front fascia spoilers, load-leveling and height-control shocks, and
performance suspension, steering, brakes, exhaust and induction system.
The Dodge Charger R/T rear-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive models
feature the new-generation 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine with a five-speed
automatic transmission that produces an estimated 368 horsepower (274
kW) and 395 lb.-ft. (536 N?m) of torque. The new-generation 5.7-liter
HEMI continues to offer fuel-saving MDS technology. MDS seamlessly
turns off fuel consumption in four cylinders when V-8 power is not
needed, improving fuel economy as much as 20 percent. To inform the
driver when he or she is in four-cylinder mode, the EVIC now
automatically displays "ECO" when the switch is made, providing drivers
the opportunity to modify their driving habits in order to achieve
better fuel economy. The Dodge Charger R/T all-wheel-drive achieves an
estimated 16 mpg city, 23 highway, and rear-wheel-drive models achieve
an estimated 16 mpg in the city and 24 mpg on the highway.
In addition to the legendary 5.7-liter HEMI V-8-powered
Dodge Charger R/T, a Super Track Pack handling package offers even more
driving excitement with 20-inch Goodyear Eagle F1 Super Car tires,
front and rear Nivomat self-leveling shock-absorbers, a larger rear
stabilizer bar, a 3.06 rear-axle ratio and less-intrusive ESC.
The
rear-wheel-drive Dodge Charger SE is equipped with a 2.7-liter V-6
engine generating 178 horsepower (133 kW) @ 5,500 rpm and 190 lb.-ft.
(258 N?m) of torque @ 4,000 rpm. The Dodge Charger SE with the
2.7-liter engine achieves an estimated 18 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on
the highway.
A 3.5-liter High Output V-6 engine
featured on the rear-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive Dodge Charger SXT
models generates 250 horsepower (186 kW) @ 6,400 rpm and 250 lb.-ft.
(340 N?m) of torque @ 3,800 rpm. The Dodge Charger SXT rear-wheel-drive
models with the 3.5-liter engine achieve an estimated 17 mpg in the
city and 25 mpg on the highway. The all-wheel-drive models achieve an
estimated 17 mpg in the city and 23 mpg on the highway.
