Dodge Charger SRT8 (LX)

2006 Dodge Charger SRT8 (LX)
Dodge 2006  United States
Engine
6.1L V8 370cu
425 bhp (317 kW) @ 6200 rpm
420 lb⋅ft (569 N·m) @ 4800 rpm
Performance
Top Speed	170 mph (274 km/h)
Top Speed	170 mph (274 km/h)
0-60 mph	4.9 secs.
0-60 mph	4.9 secs.
Transmission	5-speed Automatic
Transmission	5-speed Automatic
Kerb Weight	1,887 kg (4,160 lbs)
Kerb Weight	1,887 kg (4,160 lbs)
Layout
Front-Engine, Rear-wheel drive

The 2006 Dodge Charger SRT8 (Street and Racing Technology) is a high-performance model of the Dodge Charger LX saloon.

It is powered by a 370cu HEMI V8, which is based on the 345cu V8. Besides the increase of displacement, the compression ratio was raised to 10.3:1. The diameter of the cylinder heads were also slightly increased.

The Charger SRT8 is equipped with a series of special parts such as SRT-tuned dampers and anti-sway bars.

In 2011, the Charger SRT8 received a facelift with production of the LD model.

Games

Need for Speed: Carbon

The Charger SRT8 appears in Need for Speed: Carbon as a tier 2 muscle class car.

It is focused on acceleration at the expense of handling, though its handling is the does a good job at managing its mass. Due to its heavy weight, it can ram police vehicles effectively.

Stock

The stock Charger SRT8 is unlocked for purchase in the Career mode depending on the player's chosen career path:

• Exotic: Defeat Darius in the "Boss Race: Canyon Duel" event in Silverton
• Muscle: Take over Mason District, Downtown Palmont
• Tuner: Defeat Darius in the "Boss Race: Canyon Duel" event in Silverton

Once unlocked, it can be purchased from any Car Lot for 70,000 cash.

Muscle Tier 2 Stock: 70,000 cash Top Speed 3.5 Acceleration 5.3 Handling 4.5

Bonus

The bonus Charger SRT8 is included with the Collector's Edition release and is available for use in Quick Race from the beginning of the game.

Muscle Tier 2 Bonus Requires the Collector's Edition Top Speed 5.0 Acceleration 9.2 Handling 5.4

Sal's

Sal drives a Charger SRT8 as part of the crew in the muscle career path of the Career mode, if the player drives a tier 2 car.

Muscle Tier 2 Crew Member Top Speed 3.5 Acceleration 5.3 Handling 4.5

Development - Main article: Need for Speed: Carbon/Development.

Nikki's

Nikki has an unused preset that would have her drive a Charger SRT8 as part of the crew in the Career mode, if the player drives a tier 2 car.

Muscle Tier 2 Crew Member Top Speed 3.5 Acceleration 5.3 Handling 4.5

Need for Speed: Undercover

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The Charger SRT8 appears in the PlayStation 2 and Nintendo Wii releases of Need for Speed: Undercover with a price tag of $48,000. It is unlocked through career progression.

Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit (2010)

The Charger SRT8 appears in Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit (2010) as an Sports Series racer vehicle, and as an SCPD Traffic Police unit.

The racer vehicle is unlocked upon the player earning a total of 10,000 racer bounty. The SCPD unit is unlocked upon the player earning a total of 75,000 cop bounty.

It has the highest power output out of all Sports Series cars. However, the Charger may not be as competitive in races as it lacks agility compared to other cars such as the Porsche Boxster Spyder due to being the heaviest car in its category. This trait, however, allows it to sustain more damage than other cars of its class in Hot Pursuit.

Earn 10,000 racer bounty Earn 75,000 cop bounty

Sports Series Traffic Police Tier 1

165 mph (265 km/h) $40,000 RWD 425 bhp @ 6,200 rpm 5.0 secs. 2010

Need for Speed: The Run

The Charger SRT8 appears in Need for Speed: The Run as a Muscle class car and a traffic car.

Its inclusion was revealed by the official Need for Speed website on September 20, 2011.

"Taxi"

The "Taxi" Signature Edition Charger SRT8 is a secret car that can be unlocked by the player as a possible Bonus Wheel reward.

Top Speed: 218 mph (351 km/h) 0 to 60 Time: 4.4s BHP: 750 @ 6,000 rpm Performance: Tier 5 Handling: Challenging Class: Muscle Drivetrain: RWD Value: N/A Manufacture Year: 2010

Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered

The Charger SRT8 appears in Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered as a car tier 1 vehicle available to cops and racers.

It has the highest power output but is also the heaviest of its tier, making not as competitive in Race events, although, allows it to sustain more damage in Hot Pursuits.

Cop

The Charger SRT8 Interceptor is an SCPD Traffic Police unit unlocked upon earning 75,000 cop bounty.

Traffic Police Unit - Cop (Tier 1) "Get In. Get Reborn." Earn 75,000 cop bounty. Top Speed: 165 mph (265 kph) 0 to 62: 5.00s BHP: 425 @ 6,200 Drive: Rear-Wheel Price: $40,000 Year: 2010

Racer

The Charger SRT8 is a Sports Series racer unlocked upon earning 40,000 racer bounty.

Sports Series - Racer (Tier 1) "Get In. Get Reborn." Earn 10,000 racer bounty. Top Speed: 165 mph (265 kph) 0 to 62: 5.00s BHP: 425 @ 6,200 Drive: Rear-Wheel Price: $40,000 Year: 2010

Trivia

• The Dodge Charger SRT8 Police Cruiser appears in the handheld releases of Need for Speed: Undercover, Need for Speed: The Run, and Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2012) as a police unit deployed by various police agencies.
• In Need for Speed: Carbon, manufacturer vinyls for the Charger SRT8 mimic the appearance of the Daytona and Super Bee models.
• During a pursuit in Need for Speed: Carbon, dispatch will refer to the Charger as a sports car.
• In the PlayStation Portable release of Need for Speed: Undercover, Zack Maio drives a Dodge Charger SRT8.
• In Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit (2010), Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered, and Need for Speed: The Run, it is listed as a 2010 model year.
• In Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit (2010) and Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered, the Charger SRT8 can be selected with either a Inferno Red Crystal Pearl, Tor Red, Deep Water Blue, Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl, or a Bright Silver Metallic body paint colour.

Development - Main article: Need for Speed: Carbon/Development.

• In the game files of Need for Speed: Carbon, there is an unused preset of Nikki's car for a Dodge Charger SRT8.

Gallery

Need for Speed: Carbon

Need for Speed: Carbon
(Bonus)

Need for Speed: Carbon
(Sal's)

Need for Speed: Carbon
(Nikki's)

Need for Speed: Carbon
(Challenge Series)

Need for Speed: Undercover (PS2/Wii)

Need for Speed: Undercover (PS2/Wii)
(Custom Unlockable)

Need for Speed: Undercover (PSP)

Need for Speed: Undercover (PSP)
(Zack's)

Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit (2010)
(Racer)

Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit (2010)
(SCPD)

Need for Speed: The Run
("Taxi")

Need for Speed: The Run
(Unused "Taxi")

Need for Speed: The Run
(Traffic)

Need for Speed: The Run (Wii)