2018 Dodge Charger Fact Sheet
September 1, 2017 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – With the quickest, fastest and most powerful sedan in the world to efficient V-6 power and all-wheel-drive capability, the Dodge Charger lineup is designed and engineered to provide the ultimate in high-performance comfort and road-ready confidence as America’s only four-door muscle car. Dodge Charger’s rear-wheel-drive architecture enables a model lineup highlighted by extensive performance-driven powertrains with the latest technology under the hood and behind the wheel – further building on the Dodge brand’s promise to deliver American performance machines with world-class power, efficiency, technology, authentic materials and standout styling.
For 2018, Dodge repositions its Charger model lineup on vehicles equipped with the 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6, now offering the SXT, SXT Plus, which is available with and without leather seating, and the GT and GT Plus equipped with the segment’s most advanced all-wheel-drive (AWD) system. Offering a sleek and aggressive look on all models, the performance exterior is now available on the SXT Plus with Super Track Pak, which includes Nappa/Alcantara performance seats, while the GT AWD comes standard with a Gloss Black fascia applique and 19-inch aluminum wheels.
Dodge Charger offers a full range of fuel-efficient and powerful engine options. Standard on every Charger model is the innovative TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission. The award-winning 3.6-liter V-6 Pentastar engine delivers up to 30 miles per gallon (mpg) on SXT models and up to 27 mpg on GT models.
The legendary 5.7-liter HEMI® V-8 on the R/T and Daytona models delivers 370 horsepower. The 6.4-liter HEMI V-8 punches out a best-in-class, naturally aspirated 485 horsepower and 475 lb.-ft. of torque in the R/T Scat Pack, Daytona 392 and SRT 392 models.
As quickest, fastest and most powerful sedan in the world, the 6.2-liter supercharged Charger SRT Hellcat delivers 707 horsepower and 650 lb.-ft. of torque and for 2018 adds new grille and fender badges, a new Matte Vapor wheel finish option, optional black, orange and gunmetal Brembo brake calipers, new Demonic Red Laguna seating and a new red IP badge.
New for 2018
- Repositioned Charger model lineup on vehicles equipped with the award-winning Pentastar V-6 engine V-6, now offering SXT, SXT Plus (available with and without leather seating), GT and GT Plus (with a segment-exclusive active transfer case and front-axle disconnect all-wheel drive system)
- Available performance look on SXT Plus with Super Track Pak, including Nappa/Alcantara performance seats when packaged with Leather seating
- Charger GT AWD comes standard with 300 horsepower, Dodge Performance Pages, Gloss Black fascia applique and 19-inch aluminum wheels
- SRT updates for 2018:
- Charger SRT Hellcat model receives new grille and fender badges
- New Matte Vapor wheel finish option on Charger SRT Hellcat
- Optional black, orange and gunmetal Brembo Brake calipers on Charger SRT Hellcat
- New Demonic Red Laguna Leather interior available on Charger SRT Hellcat
- Charger SRT Hellcat receives new red IP badge
- Brass Monkey wheels now available on Charger SRT 392
- Low Gloss Black “5Deep” lightweight aluminum wheels standard on Charger SRT 392 save 16 lbs. per vehicle
- Dual Gunmetal Grey stripes optional Charger SRT Hellcat
- Optional red Brembo brake calipers available on Charger R/T Scat Pack and Daytona 392
- Standard 7-inch touchscreen with Uconnect 4 system, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on Charger SXT
- Standard Parkview rear back-up camera and Parksense rear park assist on all models
- New F8 Green and IndiGO Blue exterior paint options added to the lineup, B5 Blue and Plum Crazy return (all late availability)
Highlights
- Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat model with supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI Hellcat engine produces 707 horsepower and 650 lb.-ft. of torque and a top speed of 204 mph, making it the quickest, fastest and most powerful sedan in the world
- Charger SRT 392 model, powered by standard 6.4-liter 392 HEMI V-8 engine, delivers best-in-class, naturally aspirated 485 horsepower and 475 lb.-ft. of torque with SRT Performance Pages, six-piston Brembo brakes and standard 20 x 9.5-inch aluminum wheels
- Active Exhaust is standard on all HEMI V-8 models. All 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 Charger models, including Daytona, feature a 2.75-inch electronically controlled active exhaust system to deliver a signature Dodge muscle-car sound
- Charger SRT 392, SRT Hellcat and Daytona 392 models feature 390-mm (15.4-inch) Brembo two-piece rotors with six-piston calipers for outstanding heat management, thermal capacity and longevity
- SRT Drive Modes allow the driver to tailor their driving experience by controlling horsepower, transmission shift speeds, steering, paddle shifters, traction and suspension. Drive Modes are pre-configured for Sport, Track and Default settings, while Custom mode lets the driver customize their settings
- Charger SRT models feature three-mode Bilstein adaptive damping suspension, featuring Auto, Sport and Track modes
- Charger R/T Scat Pack model offers the most horsepower under $40,000 starting U.S. Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP), featuring a 392 HEMI V-8, which punches out a best-in-class, naturally aspirated 485 horsepower and 475 lb.-ft. of torque and features Dodge Performance Pages, Brembo brakes and 20 x 9-inch aluminum wheels
- Dodge brand’s popular Blacktop Appearance Group enhances the Charger SXT, GT and R/T models’ sinister appearance with a “blacked out” look
- Charger GT and GT Plus AWD models include the segment’s most technologically advanced all-wheel-drive system with a segment-exclusive active transfer case and front-axle-disconnect system to improve real-world fuel economy
- Efficient TorqueFlite eight-speed transmission is standard on all models and enables 30 mpg best-in-class V-6 highway fuel economy, 27 mpg AWD V-6 fuel economy and maximum performance with 160 millisecond shifts and rev-matching on Charger SRT 392 and SRT Hellcat
- Super Track Pak delivers a full complement of race-bred chassis upgrades that include Bilstein shock absorbers, 3.07 rear axle ratio (V-6), performance hood with air induction, performance front and rear fascias, sculpted side sills and Dodge Performance Pages, which provide visible performance information, such as programmable shift light indicator, reaction time, 0-60 mph times, G-force indicator and lap times
- Charger offers more than 80 available safety and security features, including Full-speed Forward Collision Warning – Plus, Adaptive Cruise Control – Plus with Full Stop, Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keep Assist
- Charger’s available segment-exclusive BeatsAudio system immerses passengers in the ultimate audio experience with 552-watt amplifier and trunk-mounted subwoofer
Model Lineup
For 2018, the Dodge Charger lineup consists of 10 models:
- Charger SXT
- Charger GT (AWD)
- Charger SXT Plus
- Charger GT Plus (AWD)
- Charger R/T
- Charger Daytona
- Charger R/T Scat Pack
- Charger Daytona 392
- Charger SRT 392
- Charger SRT Hellcat
- B5 Blue (late availability)
- Billet Silver Metallic
- Destroyer Grey
- F8 Green (NEW) (late availability)
- Go Mango
- Granite Crystal Metallic
- IndiGo Blue (NEW) (late availability)
- Maximum Steel Metallic
- Octane Red
- Pitch Black
- Plum Crazy (late availability)
- Redline Tri-Coat
- TorRed
- White Knuckle
- Yellow Jacket
- Black
- Black/Brazen Gold
- Black/Demonic Red
- Black/Houndstooth
- Black/Pearl
- Black/Ruby Red
- Black/Sepia
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