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SRT8
SPECIFICATIONS & FEATURES
ENGINE
Type:
6,059cc V8 Hemi; cast iron block and aluminum heads
Valvetrain: OHV 2-valves/cyl.
Power [hp at rpm]: 420 at 6,200
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 420 at 4,800
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 103.0 x 90.9
Compression Ratio: 10.3:1
Redline: 6,400
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 12 / 15
Available with: Laredo
 
TRANSMISSIONS
Type:
5-speed automatic
Ratios: 3.59, 2.19, 1.41, 1.00, 0.83
Final Drive: V6; 3.0l CRD; SRT8
 
Type:
5-speed automatic
Ratios: 3.00, 1.67 (1.50 downshift), 1.00, 0.75, 0.67
Final Drive: 4.7L V8; 5.7L V8
 
LAYOUT
Engine position:
Front-engine
Driveline:
All-wheel-drive
 
SUSPENSION
Front:
Double-Wishbone; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear:
Solid axle; coil springs, anti-roll bar
 
BRAKES
Front:
12.9 x 1.2 in. power-assisted vented discs
Rear:
13.8 x 1.1 in. power-assisted discs
 
WEIGHT & CAPACITIES
Curb weight [lbs]:
4,819
GVWR [lbs]:
6,150
Weight distribution: 56 / 44
Max. towing capacity [lbs]: 7,400
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 21.1
 
STEERING
Type:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]
37.1
 
STANDARD TECHNICAL FEATURES
  • Halogen headlights
  • Low emission vehicle (LEV)
  • P255/45 R20 run-flat performance tires in front
  • P285/40 R20 run-flat performance tires in rear
  • Security system
  • Theft-deterrent system
  • Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Length [in.]:
195.1
Width [in.]:
84.3
Height [in.]:
66.7
Wheelbase [in.]: 109.5
Front Track [in.]: 63.3
Rear Track [in.]: 62.1
 
Coefficient of Drag:
0.39
 
Ground Clear. [in.]: 7.0
Approach Angle [in.]: 15.8
Departure Angle [in.]: 19.7
 
STANDARD EXTERIOR FEATURES
  • 4 doors
  • Body color front and rear bumper, door handles
  • Chrome exhaust tip
  • Flip-up liftgate window
  • Fog lights in front
  • Power remote, heated and folding left door mirror
  • Power remote, heated and folding right door mirror
  • Rear liftgate
  • Rear step bumper
  • Rear window wiper
  • Trailering hitch with harness
  • Variable intermittent and speed-sensitive wipers
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]:
108.9
Seating Capacity:
5
 
Front Headroom [in.]:
39.7
Rear Headroom [in.]: 39.3
 
Front Legroom [in.]:
41.7
Rear Legroom [in.]: 35.5
 
Front Shoulderroom [in.]:
59.1
Rear Shoulderroom [in.]: 58.5
 
Front Hiproom [in.]:
57.6
Rear Hiproom [in.]: 45.8
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]:
34.5; 67.4 - rear folded
 
STANDARD INTERIOR FEATURES
  • 3 12V power outlets
  • 4-way part-power front passenger bucket seat
  • 8-way power driver bucket seat
  • AM/FM radio with seek/scan, amplifier, RDS, digital signal processor, MP3 capability, 6-disc in-dash CD-changer and 6 speakers
  • Air conditioning
  • Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
  • Auto-locking doors
  • Cargo area carpeting, light, net, cover and tie-down anchors
  • Cargo concealed storage
  • Carpeted front and rear floor mats
  • Clock
  • Compass
  • Cruise control
  • Cupholders in front and rear
  • Door bins in front and rear
  • External temperature display
  • Floor carpeting
  • Front seat center console with armrest and storage
  • Full cloth headliner
  • Illuminated entry
  • Illuminated visor vanity mirrors in front
  • Keyfob remote keyless entry
  • Leather seat-upholstery
  • Leather steering-wheel and shift knob
  • Lighted and lockable glove box
  • Overhead console with storage
  • Power windows; with one-touch open in front
  • Reading lights in front and rear
  • Rear 60/40 split folding bench seat
  • Rear seat center armrest with storage
  • Rear window defogger
  • SIRIUS satellite radio
  • Steering-wheel mounted audio controls
  • Tachometer
  • Tilting and telescoping steering-wheel
  • Tinted windows
  • Trip computer
  • Universal garage-door opener
  • Variable instrument panel lighting
  • Vehicle information system
STANDARD SAFETY FEATURES
  • 3-point rear seat belts in all positions
  • Airbags in front with occupancy sensor on passenger side
  • Anti-lock brakes (ABS)
  • Brake assist
  • Child safety rear door locks
  • Electronic Stability Control
  • Front adjustable head restraints
  • Height-adjustable front seatbelts with pretensioners
  • Rear head restraints
  • Side-curtain airbags in front and rear
  • Side-impact bars
  • Traction control