Dodge Charger (LX)
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2015 Dodge Charger R/T Scat Pack
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer |
 Dodge (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, previously Chrysler) |
| Production | 2005–present |
| Model years | 2006–present |
| Assembly | Canada: Brampton, Ontario (Brampton Assembly) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Full-size |
| Body style | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | Front engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive |
| Platform | Chrysler LX platform |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Dodge Intrepid |
| First generation | |
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| Overview | |
| Production | 2005–2010 |
| Model years | 2006–2010 |
| Designer |
Ralph Gilles Freeman Thomas |
| Body and chassis | |
| Related |
Chrysler 300 Dodge Challenger Dodge Magnum |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.7 L (160 cu in) EER V6 3.5 L (210 cu in) EGG V6 5.7 L (345 cu in) EZB/EZD HEMI V8 6.1 L (370 cu in) ESF HEMI V8 |
| Transmission | 4-speed 42RLE automatic 5-speed W5A580 automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 120.0 in (304.8 cm) |
| Length | 200.1 in (508.3 cm) |
| Width | 74.4 in (189 cm) |
| Height | 58.2 in (148 cm) SRT-8: 57.7 in (1,466 mm) |
| Curb weight | 4160 lb (1887 kg) |
| Second generation | |
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| Overview | |
| Also called | SRT Charger |
| Production | 2010–present |
| Model years | 2011–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Related |
Chrysler 300 Dodge Challenger Dodge Charger R/T (1999 concept) |
| Powertrain | |
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| Transmission | 5-speed W5A580 automatic 8-speed 845RE automatic (2012-present V6s) 8-speed 8HP70 automatic (2015-present, non-Hellcat V8s) 8-speed 8HP90 automatic (2015-present, Hellcat only) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 120.2 in (3,052 mm) |
| Length | 199.9 in (5,077 mm) |
| Width | 75.0 in (1,905 mm) |
| Height | 58.3 in (1,482 mm) |
The Dodge Charger LX is a rear-wheel drive four-door automobile introduced in February 2005. Built by Dodge, the car was created to continue the Dodge Charger line, and replaced the Dodge Intrepid as Dodge's full-size sedan. The Charger shares the LX platform with the Chrysler 300, the newer fourth generation Dodge Challenger, and the discontinued Dodge Magnum.
The first Charger was a 1964 show car, based on the Dodge Polara and fitted with a 426 Wedge V8 engine. The first production Charger, based on the Dodge Coronet, was introduced as a 1966 model. There were several different vehicles bearing the Charger nameplate built on three different platforms and sizes, all bearing the Charger nameplate. Although the name is associated with the late-1960s performance model in the Dodge range, it was also used on personal luxury coupes during the late-1970s and on front-wheel drive subcompact hatchbacks during the 1980s.
In 1999, Dodge introduced a new Charger R/T concept car. It took many styling cues from the 1960s Chargers, sharing their long nose and rearward cab, but was shorter at 187 in (4,750 mm), compared to 203 in (5,156 mm) for the 1966 Charger. It was also 650 lb (295 kg) lighter. It featured a four-door sedan body design, whereas all the previous production Chargers had two doors.
It was a return to a rear wheel drive platform Dodge had not offered since the Dodge St. Regis which stopped production in 1981. The smaller Dodge Diplomat continued to be a rear wheel drive sedan, until front wheel drive was the only platform offered with the Dodge Monaco of 1990.
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