Press Kit: 2019 SRT Lineup

2019 Dodge Charger/Charger SRT Fact Sheet

Auburn Hills, Mich. June 28, 2018 - From the quickest, fastest and most powerful sedan in the world to V-6 efficiency and all-wheel-drive (AWD) capability, the Dodge Charger lineup is designed and engineered to provide the ultimate in high-performance comfort and road-ready confidence as America’s only four-door muscle car. Dodge Charger’s rear-wheel-drive (RWD) architecture enables a model lineup highlighted by extensive performance-driven powertrains with the latest technology under the hood and behind the wheel – further building on the Dodge brand’s promise to deliver American performance machines with world-class power, efficiency, technology, authentic materials and standout styling.
 
Standard on every Dodge Charger model is the innovative TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission. Charger offers a full range of powerful engine options on six distinct models, including the award-winning 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 on Charger SXT, SXT AWD and GT, the legendary 5.7-liter HEMI® V-8 on R/T models, the naturally aspirated 392 HEMI V-8 on Scat Pack models and the 707-horsepower 6.2-liter supercharged HEMI SRT Hellcat V-8.
 
For 2019, Dodge repositions the lineup to include a new Charger SXT AWD model and a new Charger GT RWD performance V-6 model. Charger GT and R/T models get the performance look and features standard and receive a full complement of race-bred chassis upgrades. Charger SRT Hellcat and Scat Pack feature standard performance upgrades including, Launch Assist and Line Lock, and a new performance grille with dual air inlets; new Launch Control switch on dashboard on Scat Pack, Torque Reserve and After-Run Chiller on SRT Hellcat.

What’s New for 2019
  • Charger Scat Pack and SRT Hellcat feature new performance grille with dual air inlets along with standard performance updates, including Launch Assist and Line Lock
    • Launch Assist, which uses wheel speed sensors to watch for driveline-damaging wheel hop at launch and, in milliseconds, modifies the engine torque to regain full grip
    • Line Lock engages the front brakes to hold the vehicle stationary, but leaves the rear wheels free for a burnout to heat up and clean the rear tires
  • In addition to new instrument panel badging, Charger SRT Hellcat features Torque Reserve and After-Run Chiller
    • Torque Reserve, which closes a bypass valve to prefill the supercharger and manages fuel flow and spark advance to balance engine rpm and torque, generates a reserve of torque that is delivered upon acceleration from a standing stop
    • After-Run Chiller keeps cooling the supercharger/charge air cooler after the engine is shut off
  • New options available on Charger SRT Hellcat include:
    • Satin Black painted hood
    • Red, blue and silver dual-center stripes
    • Brass Monkey 20-inch forged wheels
    • Alcantara Interior Package (seats and steering wheel)
  • Charger Scat Pack adds a new Scat Pack bee badge on the decklid, replacing R/T badge, a new switch on the dashboard provides quick access to initialize Launch Control, which coordinates the engine, transmission, driveline and suspension for an optimal launch and consistent straight-line acceleration
  • New options available on Charger Scat Pack include:
    • Three-mode Bilstein adaptive damping suspension, featuring Auto, Sport and Track modes
    • Newly available exterior choices, such as dual carbon stripes and Satin Black painted hood
  • New Houndstooth cloth performance seats standard on Charger GT, R/T and Scat Pack models, optional Houndstooth cloth sport seats on SXT and SXT AWD
  • All-new premium stitched dash and door uppers on all models equipped with leather
  • Repositioned model lineup includes a new Charger SXT AWD model and a new Charger GT RWD V-6 model with standard performance interior and exterior features
  • Charger GT and R/T models receive a full complement of race-bred chassis upgrades, including a standard performance suspension, Bilstein shock absorbers, 3.07 rear axle ratio on GT models, enhanced steering, steering wheel with paddle shifters, Dodge Performance Pages with the 8.4-inch Uconnect screen, performance bolstered seats and new 20-inch Satin Carbon and Black Noise wheel options
  • Charger GT and R/T models get the performance look and features standard with the performance hood, fascia, sculpted side sills, spoiler and seats
  • Blacktop Package includes new 20-inch and 19-inch Black Noise wheel options available on Charger SXT, SXT AWD, GT and R/T models
  • New Cold Weather Package available on Charger SXT, SXT AWD, GT and R/T models includes heated steering wheel, heated cloth driver and passenger seats, and heated mirrors on SXT
  • New Caramel Nappa leather interior option available on Charger SXT and SXT AWD
  • New Dark Dub Plate instrument panel and console bezel finish standard on non-SRT models; Hellcat model features Dark Engine Turn aluminum finish
 
Highlights
  • Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat model with supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI Hellcat engine produces 707 horsepower and 650 lb.-ft. of torque and a top speed of 204 mph, making it the quickest, fastest and most powerful sedan in the world
  • SRT Drive Modes on the Charger Hellcat model allow drivers to tailor their driving experience by controlling horsepower, transmission shift speeds, steering, paddle shifters, traction and suspension. Drive Modes are pre-configured for Sport, Track and Default settings, while Custom mode lets the driver select their preferred settings
  • Three-mode Bilstein adaptive damping suspension, featuring Auto, Sport and Track modes, is standard on Charger SRT Hellcat, optional on Scat Pack
  • Charger SRT Hellcat features 390-mm (15.4-inch) Brembo two-piece brake rotors with six-piston calipers for outstanding heat management, thermal capacity and longevity; also available on the Charger Scat Pack models with the Dynamics Package
  • Active Exhaust is standard on all HEMI V-8 Charger models that feature a 2.75-inch electronically controlled active exhaust system to deliver a signature Dodge muscle-car sound
  • Charger Scat Pack model offers the most horsepower with a starting U.S. Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) less than $40,000, features the naturally aspirated 392 HEMI V-8, which punches out a best-in-class 485 horsepower and 475 lb.-ft. of torque, SRT Performance Pages, Brembo brakes and 20-inch aluminum wheels
  • Popular Blacktop Appearance Group enhances the Charger SXT, SXT AWD, GT and R/T models’ sinister appearance with a blacked-out look
  • Charger SXT AWD includes the segment’s most technologically advanced AWD system with a segment-exclusive active transfer case and front-axle disconnect system to improve real-world fuel economy
  • Efficient TorqueFlite eight-speed transmission is standard on all models and enables 30 mpg best-in-class V-6 highway fuel economy, 27 mpg AWD V-6 fuel economy and maximum performance with 160-millisecond shifts and rev-matching on Charger SRT Hellcat
  • Available signature nine-speaker Alpine audio system with surround sound and trunk-mounted subwoofer
  • Charger offers more than 80 available safety and security features, including Full-speed Forward Collision Warning–Plus, Adaptive Cruise Control–Plus with Full Stop and Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keep Assist
 
Model Lineup
For 2019, the Dodge Charger lineup consists of six models:
  • Charger SXT
  • Charger SXT AWD
  • Charger GT
  • Charger R/T
  • Charger Scat Pack
  • Charger SRT Hellcat 
 
Available Exterior Colors
  • B5 Blue
  • Destroyer Grey
  • F8 Green
  • Go Mango
  • Granite Crystal
  • IndiGo Blue
  • Maximum Steel
  • Octane Red
  • Pitch Black
  • Plum Crazy
  • Sublime (NEW)
  • TorRed 
  • Triple Nickle (NEW)
  • White Knuckle
 
Available Interior Colors
  • Black
  • Black/Caramel (NEW)
  • Black/Demonic Red
  • Black/Houndstooth
  • Black/Ruby Red
  • Black/Sepia
 
More Information
Please visit the Dodge Charger and Charger SRT newsrooms for the latest news, product information, photography, videography, plus specification and feature availability documents.  
 
Dodge//SRT
For 110 years, the Dodge brand has carried on the spirit of brothers John and Horace Dodge. Their influence continues today as Dodge, America’s performance brand, shifts into high gear with a lineup that delivers unrivaled performance in each of the segments in which the brand competes while moving forward to a future that includes electrified muscle in the form of the next-generation, all-new Dodge Charger.

The next-generation Dodge Charger electrifies a legend, with the Charger retaining its title as the world’s quickest and most powerful muscle car led by the all-new, all-electric 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack. The all-new Dodge Charger will also offer performance choices via multi-energy powertrain options including the 550-horsepower Dodge Charger SIXPACK H.O., powered by the 3.0L Twin Turbo Hurricane High Output engine.

Dodge also keeps its foot on the gas as a pure performance brand with the 710-horsepower Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat, the most powerful gas engine SUV ever, and best-in-class standard performance in the compact-utility vehicle segment with the Dodge Hornet.

Dodge is part of the portfolio of brands offered by leading global automaker and mobility provider Stellantis. For more information regarding Stellantis (NYSE: STLA), please visit www.stellantis.com.

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