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Oh boy, DaimlerChrysler Canada announced the new Charger SRT8 will be priced at $44,650, and will hit dealerships in November. The suped up Brampton, Ontario built four-door is powered by a 6.1-litre HEMI V-8 engine producing 425 horsepower and 420 lb.-ft. of torque, and is equipped with a host of performance upgrades and premium amenities. With impressive specs and a “value price”, the SRT8 would make a great early Christmas present.

Offical Press Release

Dodge Announces Pricing for All-New 2006 Charger SRT8

With 425-horsepower HEMI ® and 420 lb.-ft. of torque, “Charger on Steroids” is the Ultimate Modern North American Muscle Sedan

• All-new 2006 Dodge Charger SRT8 priced at $44,650
• Zero to 96 km/h (60 mph) in low 5 seconds, quarter-mile in under 14 seconds, 0-160-0 km/h (0-100-0 mph) in under 17 seconds
• Horsepower-per-litre rating exceeds that of the legendary 1966 Street HEMI

DaimlerChrysler Canada announced pricing today for the quickest sedan in its lineup, the all-new 2006 Dodge Charger SRT8.

Adding a new level of Dodge DNA to the SRT (Street and Racing Technology) formula of benchmark performance at the lowest price, the all-new 2006 Dodge Charger SRT8 is available for $44,650. Dodge Charger SRT8 arrives in dealer showrooms in November.

“The new Dodge Charger SRT8 is an all-around performer capable of awe-inspiring numbers unheard of in a modern muscle sedan,” said Mike Accavitti, Vice President, Marketing, DaimlerChrysler Canada. “Value-priced at $44,650, Dodge Charger SRT8 consumers will definitely be getting incredible bang for the buck.”

The all-new 2006 Dodge Charger SRT8 is powered by a 6.1-litre HEMI V-8 engine producing 425 horsepower and 420 lb.-ft. of torque, and is equipped with a host of performance upgrades and premium amenities.

Even More HEMI Power

The heart of the 2006 Dodge Charger SRT8 is its SRT-engineered 6.1-litre HEMI V-8 engine, which generates 85 more horsepower than the 5.7-litre version with more cubic inches, higher compression ratio, faster engine speed and better engine breathing through special cylinder heads and manifolds. The 6.1-litre HEMI V-8 engine was strengthened with components including a reinforced engine block, forged steel crankshaft and high-strength connecting rods.

The result is an engine capable of 425 horsepower (317kW) and 420 pound-feet (569 N.m) of torque - the highest specific-output V-8 engine ever offered by the Chrysler Group - with a horsepower-per-litre rating that exceeds even that of the legendary 1966 Street HEMI.

2006 Dodge Charger SRT8 Features

The all-new 2006 Dodge Charger SRT8 is loaded with SRT-tuned performance upgrades, including large-diametre anti-sway bars, specially tailored spring rates, Bilstein dampers, Brembo four-piston disc brakes at the front and rear, and 20-inch forged aluminum wheels shod with optional Goodyear F1 Supercar three-season tires.

2006 Dodge Charger SRT8 standard features include power-adjustable, deeply sculpted and aggressively bolstered front seats trimmed with performance suede inserts that secure occupants during spirited driving. Other features include “carbon fiber” leather trim on the steering wheel, and special satin silver finish on the center stack. Full instrumentation includes a 300 km/h (180 mph) speedometer, tachometer and temperature gauges. The interior is offered in Dark/Light Slate Grey.

Available options include a power sunroof (MSRP $1,050) and a trio of SRT packages:

• Package 1 includes heated front seats, dual-zone air conditioning, air filtration system, automatic headlamps and one-touch up/down power front windows (MSRP $640)
• Package 2 includes a security system, 11-speaker Kicker ® audio system with AM/FM radio and six-disc CD changer and MP3 (MSRP $1,335)
• Package 3 includes a DVD-based navigation system, SIRIUS Satellite Radio*, which offers more than a hundred commercial-free channels, and a UConnectâ„¢ hands-free communications system that works with Bluetoothâ„¢ technology (MSRP $3,190)

Also available are supplemental side air bags (MSRP $390) and standard all-season performance tires.

Functional SRT Exterior Design Cues

The 2006 Dodge Charger SRT8’s exterior styling begins with an all-new front fascia with integrated ducts that help direct air to cool the brakes and a front air dam that reduces lift. The hood incorporates a scoop to funnel cool air to the engine compartment. In the rear, there are integrated strakes to direct air flow and aggressive cutouts to accommodate dual 3.5-inch exhaust tips. A deck lid spoiler set on dual stanchions increases downforce for better handling and traction.

Dodge Charger SRT8 styling is also unique with a heritage-style SRT badge set into the blacked-out grille. Body-colour exterior mirrors fold inward for convenience.

Available exterior colours for the 2006 Dodge Charger SRT8 include Bright Silver, Brilliant Black and Inferno Red Crystal Pearl Coat.

Street and Racing Technology (SRT)

Formed in 2002, SRT is the industry’s leading in-house automotive performance group. SRT creates some of the Chrysler Group’s boldest, most distinctive products that deliver benchmark performance at the lowest price.

SRT boasts 10 SRT-badged Chrysler and Dodge performance vehicles, all of which will be in dealer showrooms by year’s end: Dodge Viper SRT10 Convertible and Coupe, Dodge SRT4, Dodge Ram SRT10 regular cab and Quad Cab™, Dodge Magnum SRT8, Dodge Charger SRT8, Chrysler Crossfire SRT6 Coupe and Roadster and Chrysler 300C SRT8.

The 11 th SRT vehicle, the all-new 2006 Jeep® Grand Cherokee SRT8, will arrive in dealerships early next year.

Dodge Brand

With a Canadian market share of 8.8 percent, Dodge is the fourth largest brand in the country and the eighth largest nameplate in the automotive industry. In 2004, Dodge sold more than 1.4 million vehicles in the global market.

Dodge continues to lead the minivan segment with a 35 percent market share. In the truck market, Dodge has a 15.7 percent market share. In the car market, Dodge has a 1.9 percent market share.

The all-new 2006 Dodge Charger SRT8 is built at the Brampton Assembly Plant in Brampton, Ontario.

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