ENOUGH ABOUT THE FOUR DOORS, ALREADY

THE NEW CHARGER draws inspiration from Dodge’s horsepower-filled history to join the Chrysler 300 in redefining the family sedan. The recipe is as rock-solid as the Mercedes E-Class-derived LX platform it rides on, with a trio of powerful engines, independent suspension, roomy interior, and dramatic styling. Starting in the mid-$20s, the base model is a great value with its 3.5-liter, 250-horsepower SOHC V-6, but our test scrutiny focused on the bang-for-the-buck enthusiast’s choice, the R/T. Clearly, the one word you need to know here is “Hemi." The brochure-friendly numbers break down to 5.7 liters and 340 horsepower, but it’s the broad torque curve and rich exhaust rumble that give the OHV engine its magic. Enhanced with the Multi-Displacement System, tills Hemi is able to manage its cylinder operation to match…

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MotorTrend (Digital) - 1 Issue, January 2006

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