Monday, March 26, 2012

2012 Dodge Charger SRT8


CAR GARAGE | 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 | For the first time in any Chrysler Group LLC SRT product, standard paddle-shift technology joins the standard Auto Stick shifter on the floor. The new product onslaught Continues for the Dodge brand with the announcement at the 2011 Chicago Auto Show That the Dodge Charger SRT8 will return for the 2012 year models. It also will offer improved fuel economy. Estimated power ratings for the 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 are 465 horsepower and 465 lb.-ft. of torque, Including an estimated additional 80 lb.-ft. of torque at 2.900 rpm.


For everyday commuting, the 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 incorporates features like Key less Enter-N-Go, adaptive-cruise control with Forward Collision Warning, Blind Spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path Detection with, to keep drivers and passengers secure. Standard front-row reactive head restraints, standard full-length side-curtain of water bags, driver's knee bag and standard front seat-mounted thorax side-water bags offer enhanced occupant protection to passengers in the event of a collision. Standard three-mode electronic stability control with segment-exclusive Ready Alert Braking and Rain Brake Support safety features, offer improved overall vehicle handling and performance both on the road and the track. New for 2012, the Dodge Charger SRT8 features an adaptive damping suspension uses a wide range That of on-road and driver inputs, Such as vehicle speed, steering angle, steering speed, brake torque, throttle position and lateral acceleration, to automatically tune the suspension for specific conditions.


World-class stopping power for the 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 comes through four-piston Brembo calipers and vented / slotted rotors measuring 14.2 inches up front and 13.8 inches in the rear. The Dodge Charger SRT8's Ready Alert Braking system anticipates Situations when the driver may initiate an emergency brake stop and engages the electronic stability control pump to set brake pads against the rotors in order to Decrease the time required for full brake application. World-class stopping power for the 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 comes through four-piston Brembo calipers and vented / slotted rotors measuring 14.2 inches up front and 13.8 inches in the rear. The Dodge Charger SRT8's Ready Alert Braking system anticipates Situations when the driver may initiate an emergency brake stop and engages the electronic stability control pump to set brake pads against the rotors in order to Decrease the time required for full brake application.