| For the brave who crave cloth of a different | | | | the V8's fuel efficiency to 16 mpg city; 22 |
| cut than the status quo, it is possible to | | | | mpg highway. On our road test, we found the |
| transcend the norm, to attain invincibility | | | | base V6 to have enough pep without |
| when behind the wheel of the stylish, mythic | | | | compromising on fuel. Both the V8 Hemi's |
| machine. Back in the '60s and '70s the Dodge | | | | seemed a bit too supercharged for today's |
| Charger appealed to a certain segment of the | | | | roads, and geo political situation. At times, |
| population who craved the visceral feel of a | | | | driving the Charger SRT8 with 425 horsepower |
| two-door muscle car. Today, this heroic | | | | felt like you were trying to control an |
| vehicle has been reinvented to charge past | | | | overpowered carriage rather than enjoying the |
| the competition from the Infiniti M35, Lexus | | | | sporty ride.? |
| GS300, Mustang GT, and the Chrysler 300 with | | | | |
| three variations of engines. Although the | | | | ? |
| 2007 Charger is a much different than the | | | | |
| original Coke bottle design that was | | | | The overall ride of the Charger is quite |
| introduced in 1964, it still retains the | | | | good, as its chassis and transmission are the |
| spirit of the original. With broad shoulders | | | | same as Mercedes Benz E-Class. However, |
| in the front and rear quarter-panels cutting | | | | there's still a lot of body roll. The car is |
| into the doors, the car looks like a | | | | not as deft as it could be, this is partly |
| linebacker in uniform. With a MSRP range | | | | due to its large size ? the 2007 Charger is |
| between $22,570 ? $35,320, and a fuel | | | | 17 feet long and over 4,400 lbs in curb |
| efficiency of 17 mpg city/25 mpg highway, you | | | | weight, so you do feel it while taking |
| almost need to be an extrovert to drive this | | | | corners. The independent multi-link |
| modern interpretation of fastback design. | | | | suspension with stout structural members |
| | | | makes for a stiffer body, but the torque-rich |
| ? | | | | engine and the overall larger size do take |
| | | | some getting used to. |
| The 2007 Charger has been fortified with | | | | |
| technologies to provide efficiency and | | | | ? |
| unparalleled control from a thoroughly | | | | |
| reinvented rear-wheel-drive technology, and | | | | Choices abound when it comes to finding the |
| its completely re-engineered engines. Step | | | | right Charger that suits your needs. The new |
| inside the car and you'll not be | | | | Charger is available in five trims: the SE, |
| disappointed. First, you'll notice the large | | | | SXT, R/T, Daytona R/T and the SRT8. The |
| 60s inspired steering-wheel, large (vintage) | | | | models vary in engine size, but share the |
| air vents, clean and classy black on white | | | | highest, five-star government front crash |
| rpm/speed dials, and supportive seats. The | | | | test ratings due to well-engineered crush |
| model we tested also had a DVD navigation | | | | zones, advanced multi-stage air bags (though |
| system, and BOSE sound system ? which was an | | | | side air-curtains are optional), and |
| added plus. But with the engine turned on, | | | | self-sealing tires. The ABS brakes are |
| the menacing howl will quickly make you | | | | standard as well, but are not too |
| forget all the refined creature comforts of | | | | communicative in reducing speed when the |
| the cabin. | | | | Dodge is really ?charging?. The heavier car |
| | | | accelerates well, but doesn't decelerate with |
| ? | | | | confidence. If going for the Hemi versions, |
| | | | it is recommended to opt for Viper calipers, |
| Driver input is the name of the game for the | | | | given the Charger's torque and horsepower. |
| 2007 Charger. Put the car in ?gear,? lift | | | | |
| your foot off the brake, and let the | | | | ? |
| rapturous engine do the rest. The base | | | | |
| Charger comes with a 3.5-liter SOHC, 24-valve | | | | In 1973, Richard Petty commandeered the Dodge |
| V6, with 250 horsepower (250 pound-feet of | | | | Charger to its last win at the Daytona 500. |
| torque driving through a five-speed | | | | Individuality, muscle, and a timeless sense |
| automatic) that effectively feels like a V8. | | | | of freedom have always been associated with |
| But if that isn't enough, there is the | | | | the Charger's heritage. The 2007 Dodge |
| 5.7-liter Hemi V8, which puts 340 horsepower | | | | Charger succeeds in resurrecting a time when |
| (with 390 pound-feet of torque) on the | | | | life was simple. Former owners of the Charger |
| tarmac. At the top of the line, is the | | | | are now mature family folks who need the two |
| 6.1-liter Hemi SRT8 with 425 horsepower at | | | | extra doors. The 2007 Charger is a valiant |
| 460 pound-feet of torque. These are | | | | attempt at bringing back the brave, the |
| incredible numbers. Both Hemi engines feature | | | | unbreakable, the insurmountable ? the |
| de-activation cylinder technology increasing | | | | all-American muscle car.??? |