2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 @ 2011 Chicago Auto Show - Car and Driver

[Schomaker9253]

2012 Dodge Charger. Dodge, Keep it up. :)

[1n9a9n4]

but its auto....

[matthewrockslol22]

i hate the rear ends on the chargers..

[xm2012]

I love it

[LittleASTROnomical1]

Dam i whish it was a manual ...but i still love this shit!...THE LANCER EVO FRONT LOOKS SICK AS FUCK!!!! xD....yea it cam from the lancer mitsubishi but atleast it aint ugly nice add on to me kinda shuts charger name down alittle bit but this is still a raw ass car



[MrJohn8404]

Lancer Evo front end on a dodge, that sucks...

[lamolis83]

badass car got it in facebook cartown

[fulgorenext]

ok wheels from an AUDI R8, and front from an mitsubishi EVO... lame

[pedrooavz]

@fulgorenext Of course not. This front looks like The freaking Nemesis.

[zuton23]

its got 4 doors. its shit. where has the muscle gone ?

[al4chez]

@zuton23 0-60 in 4.3...thats where the muscle went

[bigzbert]

Beautiful, beautiful car. The interior is well equipped and looks like high quality. The Challenger needs a cooler interior. Go big 3!

[need2speed94]

So chysler has gone from 7 liter HEMIs to this 5 speed auto trash with paddle shifters? jesus the economy sucks. they couldnt of even kept a model that was pure muscle oriented and have this model as an option. they had to disgrace the charger and morph an economical car with a badass muscle car with a great history. Not liking the 21st century.

[lolpranksta]

Oh look it's a lanc...Never mind.

[SeatBeltFTW]

That nose is just fantastic.

[didickcheeseburger]

it looked awesome until they showed the back of it. fuckin ugly

[Chyne20]

that shit is fuckin sexy!!!!

[lord172000]

nice



[hilde198881]

You wanna know the funny thing dodge neon srt4 had a mitsubishi turbo and this thing look similar to an evo

[toyoracing89]

@hilde198881 The ironic thing is when you realize that the 2.4L 4pots are from a mass marketed design built by Mitsubishi. But Chrysler and Mitsu' have always had close ties. The Chrysler Lebaron 3L was basically a detuned and debadged 3L from a 3000GT.

[kennedy796]

they can keep that charger..... it is embarrassing me

[housemonsta]

a good tt with a good cooling sys will give about an extra 100

[youontwantnonnadis]

Better not go over any speed bumps in that car. And be careful when you're parking in front of those yellow or concrete stumps.They're building all of these cars now adays so low to the ground. And maybe its just me but all of the tires and rims look similar on cars now too. Larger wheels and more luxury. And oh yeah, lets keep in mind that the highway state troopers will probably get these too.

[youontwantnonnadis]

Better not go over any speed bumps in that car. And be careful when you're parking in front of those yellow or concrete stumps.They're building all of these cars now adays so low to the ground. And maybe its just me but all of the tires and rims look similar on cars now too. Larger wheels and more luxury.

[Chris6418]

Family sedans dont have spoilers....They also arent named "Charger"

[housemonsta]

wait idk y dont they jst get a supercharger and get 50% more hp

[TheNXGvideos]

@housemonsta you must be either 13 or uneducated video game follower and think super chargers make the car go 300mph... you would not be gaining 232.5hp because you drop a super charger in... a matter of fact you would lose a slight amount of horse power and will only notice it once you really give the car some throttle. Super Chargers and Turbo Chargers force air into the cylinder & allow more fuel and air to be compressed into the engine. They will not automaticly alone make you go 50% faster

[SuperchargedMind]

Okay, Why a 6.4L fuel thirsty engine for only 465HP?

Why have a 5 speed automatic gearbox for a strong car?

Why the fuck is it so heavy?

Typical Muscle Car Mistakes...Garbage!

[supafly9426]

@SuperchargedMind yea chrysler makes some shitty ass cars this car is going to get destroyed by the gt500 and the camaro zl-1 its no competition and why make a car so powerful with an automatic tranny that takes away the fun but what can you expect from chrysler

[bmwandcadillacftw]

so fucking under powered for a 6.4L engine, if your not gonna give it the high revs i want put at least a supercharger in it. Jesus i can get 444hp 4.2L audi rs5

[02sierra6L432tx]

i realy dont like the rear lights.... but the rest of the car looks bad ass,now lets see it in action.

[EscoNetwork]

"price around 38,000 dollars?" Is he smoking crack? This car will be more like $50,000.

The 2011 Challenger SRT8 is priced at $48,000 right now.

[TVRnGTR]

@EscoNetwork either he is smoking crack or it is going to be one hell of a deal

[LewisSoTranscendent]

I live right around the corner from Chrysler headquarters, and I've been seeing manufacturers 2012 SRTs all over the Rochester/Auburn Hills area.

I was also lucky enough to attend the Chicago autoshow this year...and even a video cant describe this car. This car is the best four door of all time, and probably will be the meanest car of 2012!

[k3yboardwarri0r]

The most Beautiful 4-door I've ever seen.

[ratkiller1]

unbelievable

[chulilum]

I dunno guys, I am really feeling this Charger. Not all colors though. Because of the front look, dark colors will work with this new look in my opinion. I am seriously considering trading in my truck for this amazing machine. Way better than the 2012 JEEP SRT8. WTF was Chrysler thinking?

[dobadriver]

If anyone remembers the 80's Chargers I would sure as hell take this four door Charger over the 80's 4cyl two door models.

[joshiesworld]

Dear Dodge. Was you drunk or maybe on cocaine when you decide to design one kind of muscle car, that were "perfect, muscle, sport" two doors into "what in the hell is that" four doors car?

[AKAGhost1]

CHARGERS ARE FUCKEN GAY just LIKE THE TEAM

[airsoftmarxman]

38,000 holy crud thats a lot!

[artace1987]

1 of the most beautiful cars ever made.. the wheels r awesome. probably the best srt wheels so far!

[aaronnyy]

dodge sucks

[ENwolt14]

Why did they ever make this car a four door? Stupidest move that could have ever been made. Other than that amazing car, could use some more horses tho.

[JustSomeRoflCopter]

Front: Mitsu. Lancer Evo

Back: Nissan 240sx

wtf Dodge?

[barcode0954]

@JustSomeRoflCopter actully the back is the same as the 70's charger the 240 looks like the charger not the other way around

[connoriscoolful]

Drive this comfortably with a family of 5 to the drag. Then race with it!

[GhettoNinja14]

daaaaannnnngggg my Charger is a 2009 model! This is a family car on steroids!!!! lol

[tmar23]

My god it's the same front end of the previous years except extended and pointed in slightly. Some people just don't deal with change well...

I'm reserving judgment until I see one in person, just a shame it didn't receive the 8 speed.

[suhail123007]

@tmar23 it is getting one soon ...

[skullscrusader]

Just to piss this guy off, CHARGERS DO NOT HAVE $ DOORS

[MOSS4PRESIDENT]

THERE NOT EVEN THE REAL MUFFLER TIPS SHAME!!!



[mstojo]

New Charger = step backward. Front from Evo...

[FreakyNeeky]

@4restjames According to the dodge website its not a muscle car.

[ohnoes300c]

thats fucking bullshit that they sell those cars cheap in USA and AU dollar is higher than US dollar. 38K!!!! WTF when it comes to Australia they charge 100k plus. SUCH BS MAN If those were 38k here everyone would have one here. 38k is so bloody cheap. :(

[superwindex]

@ohnoes300c its because they have to fuckign ship them around the world so its alot more expensive for you guys but your point is right 38k is cheap and and tad over priced i nother countires

[homieluis]

What a beauty !

[xTechnoKillerx]

How come this isn't on the Dodge website??

[najirban]

No 6sp manual? No thanks. Challenger srt8 it is, then. Just need another $5000. 

[Kiasko]

the front look a bit like an evo x

[thurlsworld]

looks nice but for 38k, id get something in the AMG catalog from a few years back...

[ewawi04]

it needs the viper reproduction rims..

[mehiael]

Funny how they try to name it SRT8 similar to GTR... and they tried to copy the looks.

[Cenon2007]

@mehiael SRT means street and racing technology.... Btw the GTR copied the evo and eclipse looks.

[mex55]

@Cenon2007

i thought it ment Sport Road and Track

cuz RT means Road and Track

[FreakyNeeky]

@mex55 It means Streat Road and Track.

[BiggMykexero]

@FreakyNeeky

Street and Racing Technology

just saying...

[lancehazzard]

@FreakyNeeky it means Street and Racing Technology.

[TooleralusAEnima]

@Cenon2007 The Skyline GTR R-35 design has been out since the time of the last R-34 line-up as a concept design so it didn't copy the evo and eclipse

[Cenon2007]

@TooleralusAEnima I dont wanna sound like a douche or anything but do you got a link? Cause taht was back in 02:P

[mex55]

@mehiael

its kinda stupid saying that...

like there are so many cars out there with "GT" name plates out there

its like "mustang GT omg they're coping a eclipse GT, cuz they gotz the same initial thingy ..."

[TheFilipinoBoxer]

GM bring back the Firebird!

[GigaSpinoTrex]

@TheFilipinoBoxer Well they can't since Pontiac is dead. Shame.

[DeVstatrOmga]

Oh! Hey well what do you know...4 doors, nice mini van. Seriously where's the real American Muscle Charger from its glory days?

[pavelic24]

@DeVstatrOmga nice mini van...really?

[dredub1216]

i like the back thumbs up if u think so

[isaiah213]

that 2011 SRT Charger looks like a Evo on Steroids

[PLayboy11694]

@isaiah213 i think you mean a male evo? :D

[isaiah213]

@PLayboy11694 i agree to that lol : - )

[xXIReapzZ23]

OMG ITS A 2011 MODEAL DER DE DER!!!!!

[desertsoldier22]

The new Charger has been out almost as long as the old one now

[victortsoi052000]

man the new charger looks good in the front, but when u get around it and look at the back, man i hate dat tail light

[Mrtriumphchopper]

$38,000?! Sign me up NOW!!! This has got to be the best buy for a car EVER!!!

[madkabal]

A fun four door! :D Not everyone can have both a high quality sports car and a high quality sedan for the famliy ya know.  Cars like the 2012 Charger SRT are a great combo! :D

[madkabal]

Thank you EricTough. Perhaps you actually understand that most normal folks cant afford both a fun sports car to escape in AND a good full size sedan for your family and other practical reasons. The 2012 charger SRT is a great car because it combines a sedan and a sports car in one fun and still practical package. I like! :D

[MrOrtega94]

im really trying to like this car but i just cant....

[faceclutch]

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Cool! Another Gas guzzler by the defunct GM (Government Motors)!

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[TAKEAPlLL]

@faceclutch This is a Chrysler product not a GM product bro.

[desertsoldier22]

@faceclutch

Uh dodge is part of Chrysler...which is owned by Fiat. I like all the work it took to surround your stupid remarks with X's

[zunelucero]

Dear Santa, .........

[dbacksfan2]

465 horse power in a four door? seems a bit slow

[DIAVLOo]

Mitsubishi evo front?

[zunelucero]

@DIAVLOo no nissan gt-r

[DIAVLOo]

@zunelucero I still call EVO due to the fog lights and headlights. the nose sticks out much like the Evo's while the headlights are pushed back. Take another look my friend.

[BIGDADDYDUKE2]

It has paddle shifters? Like Ferraris and lambos and other super cars? Not only is it not a charger, its not american! Dude they need to give it more of an old body style look.

[lBarsk]

It's me or this car looks similar to Nissan Skyline Gt-R 36.

[ZC3KGTSL]

@lBarsk The blacked-out, flat front grille reminds me of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo.

Personally, I'm a bit disappointed that they didn't retain the SRT8 signature hood scoop and the fact that they only bumped the hp count by 40 or so ponies....I thought they would atleast try to hit the 500 mark.

[lloydshanks1]

@lBarsk Its not just you bro...i said the same thing when i saw it....still a great looking car though

[johnkofler]

@lBarsk or the Mitsubishi Lancer??

[feruizandres]

@lBarsk i thought that it just look like the Mitsubishi Evo X on the front (eww)

[ahuicyani]

@lBarsk I think the front looks like a mitsubishi evo X

[fallen5675]

@ahuicyani still a very nice car though.

[magnummcneil]

@lBarsk i thought the exact same thing first glance, also reminds me of a lancer evo

[mitch9521]

does mopar really think going to a larger engine solves all their problems? lol

[TitanSubZero15]

@mitch9521 If they add a supercharged version...it might

[mitch9521]

@TitanSubZero15 a supercharger on a mopar? no lol, they will just add a huge engine and expect it to handle like a smart car -.-

[theodor33e]

did he say price of 38? thought it would be 50k..

[Novacgaming]

Lol, people have no idea what a personal opinion is

[awirefreak]

I can't wait for that!! Just needs a better transmission like a 6 or so...

[jrshow69247]

Hey ninja, i don't think this cat has ever drivin a stick, just red line that mother fucker and get goin, what a pussy

[CoolCrakaKyle]

I need the rims on that thing for my 06 charger

[worldofwilfred]

what kind of dumbasses put flappy paddles on somthing with muscle car roots, paddles are for pretty ass super cars not muscle cars

[backintack]

Chrysler sucks

[ninja69247]

@backintack Why because your into rice burners?

[backintack]

@ninja69247 NOOOO!!! i hate ricers. Chevy is where its at. Camaro ZL1

[ninja69247]

@backintack Chevy has good cars, I prefer Dodge though.

[parksean]

charger had sex wit an evo

america had sex wit an jap

[ALGUNZ]

38000 yea right every car dealer in america will jump the gun on that! you mean 50000 to be one of the first to own, CAPITALISM SUCKS! WELCOME TO AMERICA!

[viasevenvai]

@ALGUNZ i feel ya on that. They know that in the 1st year they'll get SOMEONE who will pay that much. Everyone saw that even before the 2010 camaro, but of course the blockbuster movie really helped that one too, and maybe it still is.

srt8 should be a tough car, i want to make my car last 2 years more and then get a 2012 with 3000 miles on it.

doing anything else is throwing money away.

[tingokuman]

175 mph 4500lb yacht with fully defeatable traction control in the hands of anyone that can afford it. FIAT/CHRYSLER may kill more people than toyota.

[tinleo333]

are those the rims from the kia optima?

[Bettlejack]

I'm saving this to my Fav

[LuisferV3]

@mushaddiv

u must be jocking. im not talking just the "black grill", it's the entire front end ( + paddle shifter). the Evo X has introduced this front-end in 2008.

learn to read jackass.

[zoddie]

there are many auto-transmissions that give the exact same times on the track as manuals...in fact, 90% of cars on a 1/4 mile track are automatics.

[stephen5150]

Barks like a dog.....

[dinkle41]

who would want paddles on a charger?

[LuisferV3]

Stupid morrons with no brains, they've copied the front of an EvoX

[dinkle41]

@LuisferV3 and paddle shifters!

[mushaddiv]

@LuisferV3

A lot of cars have used the black grill for sometime now, and the evo was NOT first. The Ford Sport Track did that starting in 2008. So I guess the designers at Mitsu are just as stupid and brainless.

[irishjoker4794]

I don't give back my honda for another year or so. but with some exterior modifications and turbos chargers, i could consider this lol.

[venom5809]

Way way way better looking than the current model.

[SeeGabeGo]

they forgot to mention the 14mpg highway, 9mpg street

[adamjlemus]

Its cool and all but I cant excited about a car with a poser transmission. Come on its not that difficult to push in a peddle and move a lever at the same time. It makes for a better drive with very little effort

[ThePodpie]

ug, i like the previous generation way better. this fucker is ugly

[underglow60]

39,000 not bad for leasing for a car like this.

[shagy2k5]

For a 6.4 the potential for more hp is there.

[oobla101]

@shagy2k5 keeping it lower keeps reliability up but I agree

[1970gtosd]

actually I think the evo,gtr,mustang look like the charger front end

[mustangsfc]

I wonder when they are going to begin super or turbo charging?

[Eclipse1988]

@mustangsfc I don't know, but it better be soon, this 392 is a beast, but once chevy drops the 550hp supercharged ZL1, and ford dumps the Boss on the street, the 392 is gonna be up shit's creek. I love dodge, grew up with them in my family, but they need to realize the simplest of ways to make the car faster... POWER TO WEIGHT ratio. If they'd drop around 5-600 lbs off of the Challenger and Charger, they'd be sitting pretty. Just that would put the new Chally in the high 11's bone stock!

[yamah07r6]

evo inspired

[gurchetangrewal]

5 speed damn there advanced 

[1001001]

@gurchetangrewal so umm ya i hope you know that a 5 speed is actually pretty damn decent all those 8 speed transmissions just improve economy, thats all. they might shift quicker but your doing more shifts so there probably isnt a significant increase. but of course if you want an 8 speed, dodge has a 8 speed auto on the way for 2012 models built by ZF ^.^

[EricTough]

Its got 4 doors.... ITS NOT A CHARGER

[robnor101]

@EricTough

all you vaginas screaming "chargers dont have 4 doors!!!" need to get over yourselves. they do now. deal with it.

[xxRaRaxx182]

@robnor101 u couldn't have said it better, i own a charger and 4 doors is better anyway!!

[SilentProtector7]

@robnor101 Chargers always had 4 doors..... who is the Vagina?

[Griffin1098isgay]

@SilentProtector7 think of before the shitty 21st century back when Chargers were one of the coolest muscle cars ever. they were definetly not four doors back then

[jamarharriss]

seen one driving off the lot yesterday. Im getting one today. I just love tax time.

[zae5pm]

manual shifter manual shifter manual shifter

[hanksnow82]

That dude had a nice perm 

[SSMATT08]

I think the older SRT-8's look better. I guess this will grow on me.

[hotdogdog2]

i just jizzed on that guys funky hair dew

[busharmann]

i like the wheels

[09johnry09]

i wanna hear that engine roar :D

[ActionBastard85]

Take that fin off the back and I'm sold. Wow, a Chrysler I'd drive.

[Theveronspecie]

Looks good but lotta gas thou. 6.4L damn

[Maniakq1]

@Theveronspecie yup prolly 12mpg hwy

[ninja69247]

@Soldier0117 They're working on an eight speed right now. As to avoid previous mistakes, they're taking their time and making a good tranny.

[slaytallicadethsb]

looks like the front of a Mitsubishi....

[graybogey]

kinda looks like a front of an evo

[PestilentGrief]

@graybogey which fucking sucks balls if i might add.

[graybogey]

@PestilentGrief

hahah yea, hope they revise it, sometimes being too outlandish can really suck.

[cuzimaluzer77]

@Soldier0117 agreed. 

[quens82]

I call bullshit on the price being 38,000 dollars. This car will have a starting price of at least 43,000 dollars.

[NikeIsAwesome8]

those wheels are crazy looking



[mgibbs88]

They gotta ditch the 5 speed auto!  I thought they were gonna introduce an 8 speed for 2012. Also they should offer a manual transmition.

[nsulademon]

@mgibbs88 manual transmition sucks....thats only for old cars

[ninja69247]

@nsulademon You're fuckin stupid.

[nsulademon]

@ninja69247 and so is your dad who left you

[ninja69247]

@nsulademon My dad did ditch out. Wtf does that have to do with the fact that you're dumb as fuck?

[nsulademon]

@ninja69247 haha and thats why your dumb as fuck...oh and plus your gay just like the rest. Manual transmission ooooooohhhhh that means that the car is fast right....wow lets see that bad boy go what like 70 on the highway lol bkuz thats all your seeing bro