The Dodge Charger: Historic Journey

The Dodge Charger: Historic Journey

Dodge Charger 7th & Current Gen

The current generation of the Dodge Charger first hitting production in 2011 continues to push the boundaries of performance and design. It combines aggressive styling with advanced technology and refined driving dynamics. The seventh-generation Charger retained the iconic muscular silhouette while introducing modern features such as LED lighting, a sleeker front grille, and an updated interior with cutting-edge infotainment systems.

front 3/4 view of a Blue Dodge Charger Hellcat
TrimProductionEnginePowerTransmissionDrivetrain
SE/SXT2011 – Present3.6L Pentastar V6292+ HP / 296+ PS / 218+ kW5/8-Speed AutomaticRWD / AWD (SE/SXT)
R/T2011 – Present5.7L HEMI V8 370 HP / 375 PS / 280 kW5/8-Speed AutomaticRWD / AWD
SRT8/SRT 392 & R/T Scat Pack2012 – 2014 / 2015 – Present6.4L HEMI V8470 – 485 HP / 476 – 491 PS / 350 – 362 kW5/8-Speed AutomaticRWD / AWD
SRT Hellcat2015 – Present6.2L HEMI V8707 HP / 716 PS / 527 kW5/8-Speed AutomaticRWD / AWD
SRT Hellcat Redeye2021 – Present6.2L HEMI V8797 HP / 808 PS / 594 kW8-Speed AutomaticRWD
Approx. performance specs of the Gen 7 models
front detail shot of a blue hellcat charger parked

Under the hood, the Charger offers a range of powerful engines, from the V6 Pentastar to the legendary HEMI V8. With options like the Charger R/T, Daytona, and Hellcat, the current generation caters to performance enthusiasts seeking exhilarating acceleration and track-ready capabilities.

Supercharged Hemi Engine of a Hellcat Dodge Charger
Dodge Charger Hellcat with a Supercharged V8
Source: Bring-A-Trailer

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