Dodge Charger 2011 User manual

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All-new 2011 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)
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
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 (RWD/AWD)
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.
TRANSMISSION: AUTOMATIC FIVE-SPEED OVERDRIVE WITH AUTO STICK
Availability
Standard on Charger SE (RWD) and Charger R/T (RWD/AWD) models
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 (RWD)—2.65
R/T (R/T Road & Track package)—3.06
R/T (AWD)—3.06
Overall Top Gear
SE (RWD)—2.20
R/T (RWD)—2.20
R/T (R/T Road & Track package)—2.54
R/T (AWD)—2.54

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TRANSFER CASE
Availability
Standard on Dodge Charger R/T AWD
Type
Active, fully variable with front-axle disconnect
Center Differential
Planetary
Torque Split, Front/Rear
Fully variable
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Alternator
160-amp—standard all
Battery
H7 Case, 730 CCA, maintenance-free
DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES(D)
Wheelbase
120.2 (3052)
Track, Front
63.4 (1611)
Track, Rear
63.8 (1620)
Overall Length
199.9 (5077)
Overall Width
75.0 (1905)
Overall Height
58.4 (1482)
Ground Clearance
SE (RWD) — 5.0 (126.5)
R/T (RWD) —5.1 (128.3)
R/T (AWD) — 4.9 (125.1)
Frontal Area, sq. ft. (sq. m)
26.2 (2.43)
Drag Coefficient (Cd)
0.297
Curb Weight, lb. (kg)
SE (RWD)—3,961 (1796.7)
R/T (RWD)—4,253 (1929.2)
R/T (AWD)—4,450 (2018.5)
Weight Distribution, percent F/R
SE (RWD)—52/48
R/T (RWD)—53/47
R/T (AWD)—55/45
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal. (L)
SE (RWD)—19.1 (72.2)
R/T (RWD)—19.1 (72.2)
R/T (AWD)—19.1 (72.2)
(d) All dimensions measured at curb weight with standard tires.

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ACCOMMODATIONS
Seating Capacity, F/R
2/3
Front
Head room
38.6 (981)
36.9 (938.4) with sunroof
Legroom
41.8 (1061)
Shoulder room
59.5 (1510)
Hip room
56.2 (1428)
Seat travel
Driver—10.6 (270)
Passenger—8.66 (220)
Recliner angle range, deg.
Power —70.7
Manual—70
EPA front row interior volume,
cu. ft. (cu. m)
55.6 (1.573)
Rear Seat
Head room
36.6 (930.6)
36.6 (930.6) with sunroof
Legroom
40.1 (1019)
Knee clearance
3.9 (99)
Shoulder room
57.9 (1472)
Hip room
56.1 (1425)
EPA second row interior volume,
cu. ft. (cu. m)
49.2 (1.393)
Total Interior Volume, cu. ft. (cu. m)
104.7 (2.97)
EPA Luggage Compartment Volume, cu.
ft. (cu. m)
15.4 (0.437)
EPA Interior Volume Index, cu. ft. (cu. m)
120.1 (3.40)
Trunk Liftover Height
30.1 (764.0)
BODY
Layout
Longitudinal front engine, RWD
Construction
Unitized steel body and aluminum hood
SUSPENSION
Front
Independent SLA with high upper “A” arm, coil spring over gas-charged
monotube shock absorbers and stabilizer bar—standard on Charger SE and R/T
Lateral and diagonal lower links with dual ball joint knuckles—standard on
Charger SE and R/T
One piece lower-control arms—standard on Charger R/T AWD only
High-performance shock absorbers and larger sway bar—included with Super
Track Pak
Rear
Five-link independent with coil springs, gas-charged monotube shock absorbers,
stabilizer bar and isolated suspension cradle—standard on Charger SE and R/T
High-performance shock absorbers and larger sway bar—included with Super
Track Pak

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STEERING
Type
Rack and pinion with hydraulic power assist
Overall Ratio
SE (RWD)—14.4:1
R/T (RWD)—14.4:1
R/T (AWD)—16.5:1
Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb)
SE (RWD)—37.7 ft. (11.5 m)
R/T (RWD)—37.7 ft. (11.5 m)
R/T (RWD with Super Track Pak)—37.7 ft. (11.5 m)
R/T (AWD)—38.7 ft. (11.8 m)
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock)
SE (RWD)—2.6
R/T (RWD)—2.6
R/T (RWD with Super Track Pak)—2.6
R/T (AWD)—3.1
Performance Steering Gear
Standard with Super Track Pak
TIRES
Availability
Standard on Charger SE (RWD)
Size and type
P215/65R17 BSW all-season touring
Mfr. and model
Michelin Energy Saver
Revs per mile (km)
748 (465)
Availability
Standard on Charger R/T (RWD) and optional on Charger SE
Size and type
P235/55R18 BSW all-season performance
Mfr. and model
Michelin MXM4
Revs per mile (km)
734 (457)
Availability
Standard on Charger R/T (AWD)
Size and type
P235/55R19 BSW all-season performance
Mfr. and model
Michelin MXM4
Revs per mile (km)
710 (446)
Availability
Optional on Charger SE (RWD) and Charger R/T (RWD)
Size and type
P245/45R20 BSW all-season performance
Mfr. and model
Firestone Firehawk GTV
Revs per mile (km)
725 (451)
Availability
Included with Super Track Pak on Charger R/T Road & Track (RWD)
Size and type
P245/45R20 BSW three-season high-performance
Mfr. and model
Goodyear Eagle F1
Revs per mile (km)
725 (451)

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WHEELS
Availability
Standard on Charger SE (RWD)
Type and material
Five-spoke design, cast aluminum, fully painted
Size
17 x 7.0
Availability
Optional on Charger SE
Type and material
Six-spoke design, cast aluminum, painted and polished
Size
18 x 7.5
Availability
Standard on Charger R/T (RWD), Optional on Charger SE
Type and material
Five-spoke design, cast aluminum, chrome clad
Size
18 x 7.5
Availability
Standard on Charger R/T AWD
Type and material
Five-spoke design, cast aluminum, painted and polished
Size
19 x 7.5
Availability
Optional on Charger SE (RWD) and Charger R/T (RWD)
Type and material
Five-spoke design, cast aluminum, chrome clad
Size
20 x 8.0
BRAKES
Touring Brake Package
Standard on Charger SE (RWD)
Front
Rotor size and type
12.6 x 1.1 (320 x 28) vented
Caliper size and type
2.36 (60) single-piston sliding with aluminum housing
Swept area
259 sq. in. (1671 sq. cm)
Rear
Rotor size and type
12.6 x 0.4 (320 x 10) solid
Caliper size and type
1.65 (42) single-piston sliding with aluminum housing
Swept area
264 sq. in. (1703 sq. cm)
Performance Brake Package
Standard on Charger R/T (RWD)
Front
Rotor size and type
13.6 x 1.26 (345 x 28) vented
Caliper size and type
1.65 (42) dual-piston sliding with aluminum housing
Swept area
249 sq. in. (1606 sq. cm)
Rear
Rotor size and type
12.6 x 0.87 (320 x 22) vented
Caliper size and type
1.65 (42) single-piston sliding with aluminum housing
Swept area
264 sq. in. (1703 sq. cm)

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AWD Touring Brake Package
Standard on Charger R/T (AWD)
Front
Rotor size and type
13.6 x 1.0 (345 x 28) vented
Caliper size and type
1.65 (42) dual-piston sliding with aluminum housing
Swept area
249 sq. in. (1606 sq. cm)
Rear
Rotor size and type
12.6 x 0.87 (320 x 22) vented
Caliper size and type
1.65 (42) single-piston sliding with aluminum housing
Swept area
264 sq. in. (1703 sq. cm)
SUSPENSION
Touring-tuned Suspension
Standard on Charger SE (RWD)
Front
Stabilizer bar
27 mm, solid
Shock type/rate
Monotube with 172 lb./in.
Rear
Stabilizer bar
16 mm, solid
Shock type/rate
Monotube with 430 lb./in.
AWD Touring-tuned Suspension
Standard on Charger R/T (AWD)
Front
Stabilizer bar
32 mm, solid
Shock type/rate
Monotube with 340 lb./in.
Rear
Stabilizer bar
16 mm, solid
Shock type/rate
Monotube with 600 lb./in.
Performance-tuned Suspension
Standard on Charger R/T (RWD), available on Charger SE (RWD) with 20-inch
wheels
Front
Stabilizer bar
27 mm, solid
Shock type/rate
Monotube with 340 lb./in.
Rear
Stabilizer bar
16 mm, solid
Shock type/rate
Monotube with 670 lb./in.
Super Track Pak Suspension
Optional on Charger R/T (RWD) Road & Track
Front
Stabilizer bar
30 mm, solid
Shock type/rate
Monotube with 340 lb./in.

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Rear
Stabilizer bar
20 mm, solid
Shock type/rate
Monotube with 670 lb./in.
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