Pontiac G8 GT recently submitted to the automotive history books, there really exists in the way of an affordable sedan rear-drive V8-powered to serve as direct competition for the 2011 Dodge Charger R / T. Yes, some people claim that there is a Ford Taurus Sho, although all-wheel-drive sedan with a V6 turbo is about $ 8,000 more. At the base price of about $ 31,000, Charger R / T not only provides a performance that would shame most of the old muscle cars, but also gives you many luxuries such as keyless entry / ignition, hot seat, dual-zone automatic climate control and audio system iPod -compatible with satellite radio. This kind of performance, passenger room and luxury fitted well in the other car, you might see something that will cost about $ 20 grand more and wearing a premium badge.
2011 Dodge Charger R / T rear tires spinning through a 5.7-liter Hemi V8. With 370 horsepower and 395 pound-feet of torque, this machine has no problems pressing the fat (4.315 pounds) fast speed Charger. Yes, it works through the engine with only five gears, a deficit that seems a world where six-and seven-speed unit is the norm. But really, with all that torque of 5.7 might be able to survive with only an old three-speed Torque Flite.
On track / TR pull the dash to 60 mph from stop in 5.4 seconds and release a quarter mile in 13.7 seconds at 102.8 mph. (This is what the 1970 Charger package of 426 cubic inch Hemi V8 will be running.) Impressive, but the figures still do not convey the visceral sensation that can be taken. For us, the Charger R / T a bit too understated the most vocal of time. But rolling the window and leaned on the gas pedal cover your ears to the songs that we want to raucous bass YouTube video incident after inspiration. Regularly participate in shenanigans such as the cost of heavy feet, we average 14.5 mpg on the EPA estimates of 16 city, 25 highway and 19 combined.
Fortunately, the brakes do not remind us of the old charger. This leads to muscle bonding R / T stop from 60 mph in 114 feet. The company, progressive brake pedal cars and unshakable stability in braking hard to add the brakes inspire confidence.
We Charger R / T equipped with the R / T Road and Track option, which makes you larger 245/45R20 tires on 20-inch wheels instead 235/55R18s on 18-inch wheels, black grille and a number of additional luxury amenities. Equipped with large rubber and has been blessed with well sorted suspension, the R / T have a good job managing his weight, as a response to a sharp steering and minimal body roll, while rushing down the winding two-Laner.
Comfort
As before, the R / T for well-shaped bucket seats and upgraded properly, so that the proper support for spirited driving and all-day comfort in a state of working hard. With power adjustment for driver seat, pedals, tilt and telescopic steering wheel, but everyone should be able to comfortably Shrek behind the wheel. Our employees, ranging in size from 5-foot-5-6-foot-3, can not complain.
Rear seat passengers are well cared for. Outboard seats are heated, the bank is high enough to support large feet wide and fold-down armrest with cup holders are deep. There is enough room for sub-6-footers, although more people may have been sold short on headroom for the rear window side.
Faced with the streets that look like they belong on the set of post-apocalyptic movie, 2011 Dodge Charger is himself proud. Bombed broken pavement of Los Angeles' do not disturb the peace of the car or its passengers, because the wetting of the cavities and routine in the pass. Big Dodge feels as solid as the underground rail road with extra-legal speeds, while the cabin free from engine, wind and road noise.
Function
Although loaded (active cruise control and heated / cooled cup holders, anyone?) Do we cockpit Charger R / T does not look like a spaceship cockpit. Meters, displays and controls are large and suppress chaos is minimized. Large navigation screen / multi-touch screen also has a large virtual buttons and icons, and operation is intuitive. Even adjust various settings according to your wishes do not require you to manually open the flip. And standard Bluetooth connectivity, convenience of automatic phone book download.
There are some demerits, however. IPod interface does not show your playlist. This system allows you to choose the other parameters, such as artist or album, but negative your playlist. Rearview camera lens exposed to the elements (no small hood to protect), the image on the screen like Impressionist paintings in the rain makes. Finally, navigation systems are not enough votes from the audio system when giving voice prompts, but you can alleviate that by turning the volume up to drown out the radio prompt.
At 15.4 cubic feet, feeder rods for a large sedan. But the form of a box, hidden hinges, low lift over height and opening width of the optimal use of space. Two golf bags and a large travel bag fits easily. It is also well done, even the lid carpeted. If you need more space, 60/40-split rear seat folds down. Installing a rear-facing child seat is quite simple, but choosing an approach that requires the passenger seated in about 5-foot-8 or less.
Design / Fit and finish
As mentioned previously, the new 2011 Dodge Charger requires some pencil marks in 1969, and the result is a form of aesthetics. We can do without a rear spoiler, which also looks at Pep Boys for us (and may be removed for a credit of $ 100). But we dig aggressive nose, slim and stylish greenhouse rear panel.
Fully up-to-date cabin. In the features and build quality, interior light years ahead of previous Charger. Materials and control is a luxury class, with handsome stitching and soft-touch surfaces and around switches and buttons are pleasing to touch.
