Dodge Charger SRT8 2012 Review

The onslaught of new products continues the Dodge brand, with the announcement at Auto Show Chicago 2011, the Dodge Charger SRT8 will be back for the 2012 model year.

"We continue the rapid reconstruction of our Dodge brand in performance, and expand our product line SRT in 2012 are an important part of our renewal," said Ralph Gilles, President and CEO, the brand Dodge - Chrysler LLC. "The new 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 builds on the four-door coupe designed by the iconic brand new charger, and adds a much greater bandwidth of the rev range, with performance characteristics and intelligent comfort and safety the creature for customers who are passionate about performance driving. "

In 2012, the Dodge Charger SRT8 will be built at the Brampton plant in Brampton, Ontario, Canada, and will be in dealerships later this year.

2012 Dodge Charger SRT8
Dodge Charger SRT8 2012
Awe-inspiring drive.

Under the hood, the new 6.4 liters HEMI ® V-8 offers more power and torque than the 6.1-liter HEMI V-8 it replaces. It will also provide better fuel economy.

Notes estimated energy for 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 is 465 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque, including the estimated 80 additional lb-ft of torque at 2900 rpm. Specific power, torque and the numbers in fuel economy will be announced the introduction of vehicles.

Fuel Saver on the basis of the standard technique (four-cylinder mode) can be found in the new section 6.4 HEMI V8, the new 2012 exhaust valve capable of restoring the technology to pursue a wider rev range, resulting in better fuel efficiency , or use all eight cylinders when power is needed.

Active intake manifold and the High-Lift cam with the cam slowly to give the best low-end torque is impressive from a standing start while optimizing high-end power.

For the first time in a Chrysler SRT Product Group LLC, rowing standard technology joins the standard AutoStick shifter on the floor. Both are mated to the proven five-speed automatic W5A580, allowing a choice of life traveling the road and track.

Both methods give the possibility of moving the driver to pass all calibration transmission controller avoid situations that could turn the motor. Fully adaptive electronic control of all changes made to the propulsion system more responsive, while reducing the hardness.

Rail and exceptional handling.

New for 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 features adjustable damping suspension system that uses a variety of road and driver inputs, such as vehicle speed, steering angle, wheel speed, brake torque, the position of ' accelerator, and lateral acceleration, automatically tune the suspension to specific conditions. Drivers can also manually select the "Auto" and "Sport" settings to quickly change and shock damping characteristics to hardness easily in daily commuting is the toughest, most demanding driving situations.

SRT maximum performance, fully hydraulic steering system has also been enhanced with a new heavy bomb revised to make drivers feel more direct and response center.

The new, split five-spoke 20-inch lightweight forged and looks polished aluminum wheels with black painted pockets great offer, and the arrangement of three or four seasons tires 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 to handle and fun to drive.

Exceptional braking.

A world-class performance braking for the 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 comes with four-piston Brembo calipers and vented discs / slotted measuring 14.2-inch front and 13.8-inch rear.

Charger SRT8 with a brake warning system ready to anticipate situations in which the driver begins emergency braking to stop and engage in pump electronic stability control system sets the brake pads against the rotors to reduce the time required for braking complete.

Aggressive and functional exteriors.

Exclusive new front and rear facades, with a new rear spoiler, distinguish the 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 with a high-performance look.

Grill, Dodge crosshair front grille surround and have a glossy black finish, and the SRT badge. The sculpted hood features a new 6.4 L (l) the character and the black and the engine cooling air exhaust pipe added.

In the rear, the firm redesigned taillights charger "circuit" with LED 164 receives a new round of 4-inch dual exhaust tips and a badge from the trunk lid SRT8 in bold show the street and DNA Racing Technology.

Coating is only running boards painted to match the body color.

A new shoe base design features integrated brake ducts for improved cooling performance and fade at all.

Race-inspired interior and functional.

Based on the new design in 2011, the internal environment of the 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 combines several world-class accommodation with the race-inspired technology and agreements.

A brand new, leather-wrapped steering wheel SRT-exclusive features a unique section of the rim with a flat bottom surface that improves the SRT logo. The standard range of side levers on both sides of the new unit behind the palm rests the new contours.

The meeting considered high-performance carbon-weave, aluminum fiber interior pieces are integrated into the new instrument panel and frame rate.

The front seats are unique, aggressive, strength and perforated suede insert to help "grip" of the driver and passengers to keep them in place during vigorous driving. Heated and ventilated front seats are standard. Headrests are also standard reagents. The TRS logo is embroidered on the back. Heated rear seats are also to passenger comfort.

Change of door trim panel according to the hardware and unique stitching reinforce the emphasis on the arms to match the seats.

New for 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 features 900-watt, 19 speaker premium sound system with surround sound SRT Harmon / Kardon ®. Intuitive user interface of the system is controlled via a state-of-the-art Uconnect ® Touch highest standard touch screen (8.4 inches) segment. Compare the best sedans in the segment and in Europe, Asia and North America, it is also easy to use Uconnect Voice for world class manufacturing capability to keep all passengers are easily connected, comfortable and safe.

Pages are new exclusive performance for the year 2012 and included in the touch screen. The display panel can be customized to show the rider's preferences and expanded to include instant feedback on input measurements of direction, power, torque information, expanded, with 0-60 mph time, 60 -0 braking the G forces and miles eighth and quarter mile. The Information Center also includes colored graphics and electronic timers pages of information about engine performance added.

Safety and Security.

To go to work, the 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 incorporates features such as keyless Enter-N-Go, adaptive cruise control with collision warning and blind spot detection by surveillance rear track of the Cross, to keep drivers and passengers to safety.

Standard on the forefront of reactive head restraints, standard on the entire length of the air bags side-curtain airbags for the driver's knees, and the standard front-seat side air bags, thorax protection improved offer for the occupants of the passenger in a crash.

Standard three-mode electronic stability control with a segment exclusive Ready Alert Brakes Rain Brake Support, and security features provide a vehicle handling and performance generally improved, as well as road and track.

2012 Dodge Charger SRT8.

Release Date: Fall 2011 2012 model

Engine: 6.4 liter (392 cubic inch) V-8 HEMI

Rated Power: 465 hp

Estimated torque: 465 lb.-ft.

Estimated handling: 0.88 g on the skidpad

Estimated top speed: 175 mph

Estimated 0-60 mph: Haute-four seconds

Estimate ¼ mile: High 12-second intervals