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2012 Dodge Charger
SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions are in inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Body Style
E-segment Sedan
Assembly Plant
Brampton Assembly Plant, Ontario, Canada
EPA Vehicle Class
Large car
Introduction Date
December 2010 as 2011 model
ENGINE: 3.6-LITER PENTASTAR DOHC 24-VALVE V-6
Availability
Standard — Dodge Charger SE (RWD), SXT and SXT Plus (RWD/AWD)
Type and Description
60-degree V-type, liquid-cooled
Displacement
220 cu. in. (3604 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke
3.78 x 3.27 in. (96.0 x 83.0 mm)
Valve System
Chain-driven DOHC, 24 valves, hydraulic end-pivot roller rockers
Fuel Injection
Sequential, multi-port, electronic, returnless
Construction
Aluminum deep-skirt block with aluminum-alloy heads
Compression Ratio
10.2:1
Power (SAE net)
292 bhp (218 kW) @ 6,350 rpm (81.1 bhp/L)
Torque (SAE net)
260 lb.-ft. (353 N•m) @ 4,800 rpm
Max. Engine Speed
6,400 rpm (electronically limited)
Fuel Requirement
Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2; and E-85 (Federal Bin 5, 37 state
compliant)
Oil Capacity
6 qt. (5.7L) with dry filter
Coolant Capacity
14.0 qt. (13.25L)
Emission Controls
Dual three-way catalytic converters, heated oxygen sensors
and internal engine features
(a)
Max. Gross Trailer Weight
1,000 lbs. (454 kg)
EPA Fuel Economy mpg (City/Hwy)
18/27 (RWD with WA580 5-speed automatic transmission)
19/31 (RWD with ZF 8HP45 eight-speed automatic transmission)
18/27 (AWD with ZF 8HP45 eight-speed automatic transmission)
Engine Assembly Plant
Trenton South Engine Plant, Trenton, MI
(a) Meets Federal Tier 2 Bin 5 emission requirements and ULEV II requirements in California, Massachusetts, New York, Maine, Vermont,
Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Oregon and Washington.
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ENGINE: 5.7-LITER HEMI® V-8 WITH FOUR-CYLINDER MODE FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY
Availability
Standard — Dodge Charger R/T, R/T Plus, R/T Max (RWD/AWD) models and
R/T Road & Track (RWD) model
Type and Description
90-degree V-type, liquid-cooled with variable cam timing (VCT)
Displacement
345 cu. in. (5654 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke
3.92 x 3.58 (99.5 x 90.9)
Valve System
Pushrod-operated overhead valves, 16 valves, eight deactivating and eight
conventional hydraulic lifters, all with roller followers
Fuel Injection
Sequential, multi-port, electronic, returnless
Construction
Deep-skirt cast-iron block with cross-bolted main bearing caps, aluminum alloy
heads with hemispherical combustion chambers
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Power (SAE net)
370 bhp (276 kW) @ 5,250 rpm (64.9 bhp/L) — R/T
Torque (SAE net)
395 lb.-ft. (536 N•m) @ 4,200 rpm — R/T
Max. Engine Speed
5,800 rpm (electronically limited)
Fuel Requirement
Unleaded midgrade, 89 octane (R+M)/2 — Recommended
Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2 — Acceptable
Oil Capacity
7 qt. (6.6L)
Coolant Capacity
14.7 qt. (13.9L)
Emission Controls
Dual close-coupled three-way catalytic converters,
quad heated oxygen sensors and internal engine features
(b)
Max. Gross Trailer Weight
1,000 lbs. (454 kg)
EPA Fuel Economy mpg (City/Hwy)
16/25 – RWD
15/23 – AWD
(b) Meets Tier 2 Bin 4 emission requirements in all states.
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TRANSMISSION: AUTOMATIC FIVE-SPEED OVERDRIVE WITH AUTO STICK
Availability
Standard on Charger SE (RWD) and Charger R/T, R/T Plus, R/T Max
(RWD/AWD) models and R/T Road & Track (RWD) model
Description
Adaptive electronic control or Auto Stick driver-interactive manual control and
electronically modulated torque converter clutch
Gear Ratios
1st
3.59
2nd
2.19
3rd
1.41
4th
1.00
5th
0.83
Reverse
3.16
Final Drive Ratio
SE (RWD) — 2.65
R/T, R/T Plus and R/T Max (RWD) — 2.65
R/T Road & Track (RWD) — 3.06
R/T (AWD) — 3.06
Overall Top Gear
SE (RWD) — 2.20
R/T, R/T Plus and R/T Max (RWD) — 2.20
R/T Road & Track (RWD) — 2.54
R/T (AWD) — 2.54
TRANSMISSION: ZF 8HP45 AUTOMATIC EIGHT-SPEED WITH AUTO STICK
Availability
Standard on Charger SXT and SXT Plus (RWD/AWD)
Optional on Charger SE (RWD)
Description
Adaptive electronic control, ‘Sport’ mode or paddle-shifted driverinteractive manual control. Five clutch-pack design with only two open
clutches in any gear. Off-center line pump with low-viscosity oil for
reduced spin loss. Torque converter lock with turbine torsional damper
for low lock-up speeds in 1st through 8th gear.
Gear Ratios
1st
4.71
2nd
3.14
3rd
2.10
4th
1.67
5th
1.29
6th
1.00
7th
0.84
8th
0.67
Reverse
3.30
Final Drive Ratio
Charger SE, SXT and SXT Plus (RWD) — 2.65
Charger SXT and SXT Plus (AWD) — 3.07
Overall Top Gear
Charger SE, SXT and SXT Plus (RWD) — 1.78
Charger SXT and SXT Plus (AWD) — 2.05