2011 Charger, see Chrysler? This is what happens when you try

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speedy2

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My gosh, that Charger looks disgusting. So do the 2005-NOW. Although, this new model has a better looking interior, but still no appealing. And, I got to drive an '08 Charger with the 2.7L in it. LAUGH.
 
KeithP

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Well, I will say the interior looks better but...

Outside and in, the reality that the Charger SE and R/T can look nearly identical is purely intentional. Dodge made sure that SE V6 drivers could enjoy the same street presence and comfort as R/T Hemi pilots.
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That goes both ways doesn't it? It means if you buy the more expensive model it looks just like the cheaper one. I can't imagine why anyone would consider that a good feature. The Mustang does the same thing and it devalues the more expensive models.

The fact that the 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 engine produces 292 horsepower is behind this last point. Amplified by 260 pound-feet of torque, Chrysler's new corporate six-cylinder produces the horsepower of a V8 from just a few years ago. Compared to the 2010 Charger SE's 3.5-liter V6, the new engine produces 42 more hp and 33 more lb-ft. Even in a car that weighs two tons, you can feel the difference.
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Sorry, if this engine would have come out 2 years ago maybe I would be more impressed but now ford has a v6 in their mustang that produces more horsepower and more torque and the Mustang has 300-400 less pounds to haul around.

I guess if you need the extra doors a Mustang isn't an option. However, if you need the extra doors you would probably be better served by a small SUV or crossover.

-KeithP
 
IcePickFreak

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I agree with the review on the transmission. Especially on the R/T that five-speed POS is/was holding it back. At least they got a bump in power, but it would of been all the more with a better trans with better gearing and an extra gear.
 
LTC8K6

LTC8K6

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Same steering wheel, same instrument panel, same auto shifter, in every damn vehicle...

You will probably need the Hemi to keep up with a V6 Mustang...
 
LTC8K6

LTC8K6

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2011 Mustang V6 with 6M:

C/D TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 5.4 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 13.0 sec
Street start, 5–60 mph: 5.8 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 14.0 sec @ 104 mph
Top speed (governor limited): 113 mph
Braking, 70–0 mph: 152 ft
Roadholding, 200-ft-dia skidpad: 0.95 g
 
LTC8K6

LTC8K6

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The fact that the 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 engine produces 292 horsepower is behind this last point. Amplified by 260 pound-feet of torque, Chrysler's new corporate six-cylinder produces the horsepower of a V8 from just a few years ago. Compared to the 2010 Charger SE's 3.5-liter V6, the new engine produces 42 more hp and 33 more lb-ft. Even in a car that weighs two tons, you can feel the difference.
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I don't think the old 3.5L was that low on torque, it was 250hp and 250tq. So, the 3.6L has only 10 more ft lbs of torque, not 33.
 
MetalMat

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Looks pretty good, I like the inside alot better. I still dont understand why they are sticking with the automatic transmission.

You can probably get the curret gen SRT8 for a steal with the newer models coming out.

I am curious as to what the new SRT8 will look like
 
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PottedMeat

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thepd7 said:
Am I the only one that thinks the new old ones looked way better (2009, etc)?
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i think it looks nearly the same on the outside. the headlights are tilted a little more downwards in the middle to make it look 'meaner' and it's now got a giant cross in the front grill, but that's about it.
 
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soccerballtux

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SearchMaster

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I think Chrysler has had the best exterior styling in their class in many of their vehicles (Charger, Challenger, Ram, probably more) but their reliability and interiors are lacking.
 
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