Charger SRT8
A Dodge to drool over

Extra napkins were given to me at the drive-through "for seat security/safety" by the teen boy for the "fine" car I was driving. Surprisingly, besides the young men who drooled over the Dodge Charger SRT8, my sister said it was one of her favorites. That struck me as odd because it has a 6.1-liter HEMI V8 powerhouse, and she is a petite school teacher who obeys traffic laws. Maybe defying convention is on the minds of fans of the Charger. Charger can inject some versatility into your muscle. Touches of sophistication and comfort with four-door flexibility make Charger a sedan that excites at every turn. Charger imposes a powerful presence, designed with high beltlines, prominent wheel arches, an aggressive front grille and a sloping fastback roofline and sheared-off cam tail, which provide outstanding aerodynamics for a more efficient ride. Charger doesn't stop showing off once you get inside. Precision instrumentation, a comfortable cockpit and refined fabric choices create a unique blend of sports car exhilaration and muscle car power. Connecting you to the things that matter most, the available uconnect system is your comprehensive hub of information, entertainment and technology. With voice-activation technology and touch-screen capability, uconnect allows you to effortlessly manage your music, wirelessly connect with friends and family with Bluetooth-enabled calling, and get real-time, turn-by-turn voice and traffic guidance. The electronic vehicle information center (EVIC) offers average miles per gallon, distance to empty, maintenance intervals, compass, odometer and elapsed time. Charger SRT8 also displays 0-60 mph time, braking distance, 1/4-mile and 1/8-mile intervals, as well as friction speed and drift angle. Charger delivers superb handling and control. The electronic stability program is designed to assist drivers in maintaining control of their vehicles during extreme steering maneuvers. ESP senses when a vehicle is starting to spin (oversteer) or plow (understeer) and attempts to correct the vehicle's course by automatically controlling the throttle and applying the brakes at individual wheels. Dodge vehicles offer the latest advances in passenger protection. Charger is no exception with energy-absorbing crush zones and standard advanced multistage airbags.

Published March 2009