New Car Review of the 2006 Dodge Charger R/T Mid-Size Sedan
Base MSRP Range: $22,320 - $35,320
Base Invoice Range: $20,758 - $32,893
MSRP As Tested: $35,400.
Versions: SE, SXT, R/T, SRT8
Vehicle Category: Mid-Size Sedan
Engine Location: Front Engine
Drive Wheels: Rear-Wheel Drive.
Standard Engine: 3.5-liter, Single Overhead Cam, 24-valves, V-6, 250 -horsepower at 6400 rpm and 250 lb-ft torque at 3800 rpm.
Fuel Economy (city/hwy): 19/27.
Optional Engine as Tested: 5.7-liter, Overhead Valve, 32-valves, V-8, 340 -horsepower at 5000 rpm and 390 lb-ft torque at 4000 rpm.
Fuel Economy (city/hwy): 17/25.
Optional Engine: 6.1-liter, Overhead Valve, 32-valves, V-8, 425 -horsepower at 6000 rpm and 420 lb-ft torque at 4800 rpm.
Fuel Economy (city/hwy): 14/20.
Transmission: Four-speed automatic, Five-speed automatic.
Standard Safety Features: Dual front airbags, ">Antilock 4-wheel disc brakes, Brake assist, Electronic Stability Program (ESP), All-speed Traction Control System (TCS) Tire-pressure monitor, Emergency inside trunk release.
Competition: Buick LaCrosse, Buick Lucerne, Chrysler 300, Ford Five Hundred, Honda Accord, Mercury Montego, Nissan Altima, Toyota Avalon.
Review to follow.
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Where Built: Canada
Major Options: Daytona R/T Package, Road/Track Performance Group, Package. SRT Option Group I, SRT Option Group II, SRT8 w/Option Group III SRT Option Group III, Protection Group, Comfort Seating Group, Convenience Group I, Convenience Group II, Electronics Convenience Group, Sound Group II, Cold Weather Group. Curtain side airbags, Navigation system, Power sunroof, Leather upholstery, Power-adjustable pedals, Rear-seat DVD entertainment system, Satellite radio.
Seating: 5
Number of Rows: 2
Length in Inches: 200.1
Warranties: 3 years/36,000 miles Bumper to bumper, 3 years/36,000 miles Extended powertrain, 5 years/100,000 miles Corrosion protection, 3 years/36,000 miles Free roadside assistance.
Weight in Pounds: 3820 lbs.
Cargo Capacity in Pounds: Not available.
Gross Maximum Vehicle Weight in Pounds: Not available.
Towing Capacity in Pounds: 2000 lbs.
Gas Tank Capacity in Gallons: 18.0
Destination Charge: $675
