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2006 Dodge Charger SRT-8 Photo Gallery

Who cares if it’s a four-door?

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by Autobytel Staff
December 7, 2005
4 min. Reading Time
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All of the talk of whether or not Dodge discredited the Charger name by building the modern version of this legendary muscle car as a four-door is irrelevant. The 2006 Dodge Charger is rolling down the assembly line and it is a terrific sedan, so get over it. Already one of the nicest American cars to hit the streets in years, the new SRT-8 version dramatically enhances a great ride while validating the current Charger’s status as a true performance machine.Equipped with a 6.1-liter Hemi V8 motor that turns this stealth sedan into a monster of asphalt eating proportions, the 2006 Dodge Charger SRT-8 makes 425 horsepower and 420 lb.-ft. of torque, creating a car that few – if any – in its price range can match. At just $35,995 (including a $675 destination fee but not a stiff gas-guzzler penalty), the Charger SRT-8 is a bargain. But beware, because driving a Charger with an SRT-8 badge is like walking around with a chip on your shoulder and you can bet someone is always going to be trying to knock it off. Even sitting still the 2006 Dodge Charger SRT-8 casts a menacing image. Those scoops and vents aren’t just for looks, and the SRT-8 packs as much horsepower and torque as exotics costing two or three times as much. The 2006 Dodge Charger SRT-8 is a modern day representation of a time when American Muscle ruled the streets.

Design

When the rumors of a four-door Charger were confirmed, the purists cried foul. Dodge didn’t stick to tradition and many denounced the Charger before it had the chance to prove itself. What made its way to the market is an aggressively styled sedan with the looks of a coupe and a powertrain that does America proud. The 2006 Dodge Charger SRT-8 is distinguished by integrated brake ducts, an air dam to reduce lift, and a functional hood scoop. A special SRT-8 designation badge is also set into a blacked out grille. At the rear the SRT-8 gets lower strakes to direct airflow, cut outs for dual exhausts and a spoiler.

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Engine

Under the hood is where the 2006 Dodge Charger SRT-8 shines. The 6.1-liter, Hemi V8 delivers a stunning 425 horsepower and 420 lb.-ft. of torque. The Hemi is a throwback to the late 1960s when the Charger roamed the streets willing and capable of accepting all challengers (no pun intended). The modern day Hemi engine is capable of launching the Charger SRT-8 from 0-60 in a tick over five seconds and can transform a perfectly good set of tires into a cloud of smoke you can watch disappear in the wind. When it comes to power, Dodge has kept the Charger heritage alive.

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Interior

The 2006 Dodge Charger SRT-8’s interior gets upgraded as well. All leather seating is distinguished by contrasting red stitching and suede inserts that keep you firmly planted during tight cornering. The power-adjustable front seat headrests get an embroidered SRT-8 designation and faux aluminum trim accents the interior. Interior color choices are limited to Dark Slate Gray with Light Slate Gray inserts and red stitching.

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Wheels and Tires

The 2006 Dodge Charger SRT-8 is equipped with standard P245/45R20 three-season Goodyear Supercar F1 rubber at the front and slightly wider P255/45R20’s at the rear. The 20-inch rims are also available with 245/45R20 four-season Goodyear RS-A’s mounted all around.

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Optional equipment

There are three option packages for the 2006 Dodge Charger SRT-8. Package 1 includes heated front seats, dual-zone air conditioning with a filtration system, automatic headlamps, and one-touch window switches for $675. Package 2 includes a security system, and an eleven speaker premium audio system with a six-disc CD changer and MP3 capability for an additional $1,245. Pony up $2,550 and you get a DVD-based navigation system, Sirius satellite radio and a hands-free communication system including Bluetooth technology. A power sunroof is also available as a separate option at a cost of $950.

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Scoops, Vents, Wings

Dodge didn’t incorporate a bunch of phony vents and scoops into the design of the 2006 Charger SRT-8. Each scoop or vent is functional and contributes to the performance of the SRT-8. The aggressive front ducts deliver cooling to the front brakes while the hood scoop pulls cool air into the engine bay. The rear wing provides increased downforce at high speed, which the Charger SRT-8 is capable of achieving.

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Brakes

With all of the power the 6.1-liter Hemi delivers, a great braking system is needed to keep things under control. The 2006 Dodge Charger SRT-8 delivers here too. The SRT-8 is equipped with Brembo four-piston calipers utilizing 14.2-inch vented discs up front and 13.8-inch vented discs at the rear. The SRT-8 is also equipped with ABS, brake assist, and stability control as standard equipment. The braking system stops the Charger SRT-8 from 60 mph in approximately 110 feet.

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Trunk

The 2006 Dodge Charger SRT-8 has a 16.2 cubic foot trunk that can accommodate most daily needs including trips to the grocery store, a set of golf clubs or the kids’ athletic supplies.

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Transmission

The 2006 Dodge Charger SRT-8 comes with only one transmission option, a five-speed automatic – ahh, yet another disappointment for the Charger purists. Though the automatic can be driven as a manual thanks to its AutoStick feature, it is not the same as shifting the gates of a traditional manual transmission. Outside of tradition, the five-speed transmission delivers smooth, precise shifts.

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Suspension

The 2006 Dodge Charger SRT-8 front suspension is a short- and long-arm setup with coil springs over gas-charged shock absorbers and a stabilizer bar. At the rear the Charger SRT-8 is equipped with a five-link independent suspension with coil springs, a link-type stabilizer bar, self-leveling gas-charged shock absorbers, and an isolated suspension cradle.

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