Engines

Powerful Engine Options

Chrysler Group’s modern 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine featuring the Multi-Displacement System (MDS) is engineered to deliver outstanding performance, improved fuel economy and reduced NVH. Available on the Dodge Charger R/T models, this engine offers Charger customers the legendary HEMI power they want with fuel economy they will appreciate.

MDS seamlessly alternates between high fuel-economy, four-cylinder mode when less power is needed and V-8 mode when more power is in demand. This increases fuel economy as much as 20 percent depending on driving conditions, without sacrificing vehicle performance.

Factors contributing to the success of MDS include fast electronic controls, sophisticated algorithms to control the system and the use of Electronic Throttle Control (ETC), all of which allow the Charger’s HEMI engine to transparently transition from eight cylinders to four in just 40 milliseconds (0.04 seconds).

The HEMI engine also features a dual ignition - two spark plugs per cylinder - to increase peak power and torque, reduce exhaust emissions, increase fuel economy and smooth the idle. A refined combustion system and robust structure with direct-mount accessories make the engine quiet.

The HEMI engine’s aluminum cylinder heads with hemispherical combustion chambers permit outstanding airflow, which leads to 340 horsepower (254 kW) @ 5000 rpm and 390 lb.-ft. torque (525 Nm) @ 4000 rpm. Dodge Chargers equipped with HEMI engines can go from zero to 60 mph in just 6.0 seconds.

Additional 10 Horses

Dodge Charger R/T vehicles equipped with the optional Road/Track Performance Group add an additional 10 horses to the Charger’s 340 horsepower HEMI engine for a total of 350 hp and 390 lb.-ft. of torque through a specially tuned exhaust and induction system.

The HEMI-equipped Dodge Charger Daytona R/T also offers 350 hp and a distinctive, throaty exhaust note through the addition of a high-performance exhaust system.

Standard Powerful V-6 Engine

A 3.5-liter High Output V-6 engine is available on the Dodge Charger SE and SXT models and provides an outstanding blend of performance and fuel economy. This engine provides 250 horsepower (186 kW) @ 6400 rpm and 250 lb.-ft. of torque (340 Nm) @ 3800 rpm.

An active three-plenum intake manifold assures high power and torque over the entire operating band, while electronic control of the manifold tuning valve and short-runner valves and ETC provide smooth operation with maximum performance and fuel economy.