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SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINES
Type:
3,604cc V6
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.
Power [hp at rpm]: 290 at 6,400
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 260 at 4,800
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 96.0 x 83.0
Compression Ratio: 10.2:1
Redline: 6,400
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 16 - 17 (RWD) / 23
 
Type:
5,654cc V8 Hemi
Valvetrain: OHV 2-valves/cyl.; variable valve timing (VVT); cylinder deactivation
Power [hp at rpm]: 360 at 5,150
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 390 at 4,250
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 99.5 x 90.9
Compression Ratio: 10.5:1
Redline: 5,800
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 13 - 14 (RWD) / 20
 
Type:
6,424cc V8 Hemi
Valvetrain: OHV 2-valves/cyl.
Power [hp at rpm]: 470 at 6,000
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 465 at 4,300
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 103.9 x 94.5
Compression Ratio: 10.9:1
Redline: 6,400
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 12 / 18
 
TRANSMISSIONS
Type:
5-speed automatic
Ratios: 3.59, 2.19, 1.41, 1.00, 0.83
Final Drive: 3.06 (V6); 3.70 (SRT8)
Available with: V6; SRT8
 
Type:
6-speed automatic
Ratios: 3.00, 1.67, 1.50, 1.00, 0.75, 0.67
Final Drive: 3.47
Available with: V8
 
LAYOUT
Engine position:
Front-engine
Driveline:
Rear-wheel-drive & Four-wheel-drive
 
SUSPENSION
Front:
Double-wishbone; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear:
Multi-link; coil springs
 
BRAKES
Front:
12.9 x 1.2 in. power-assisted vented discs
15.0 x 1.3 in. power-assisted vented discs (SRT8)
Rear:
12.6 x 0.6 in. power-assisted discs
13.8 x 1.1 in. power-assisted discs (SRT8)
 
WEIGHT & CAPACITIES
Curb weight [lbs]:
4,470 - 5,210
GVWR [lbs]:
6,500
6,800 (Limited 4WD; Overland 4WD)
Weight distribution: 51 / 49 - 54 / 46
Max. towing capacity [lbs]: 7,400 (RWD)
7,200 (4WD)
5,000 (SRT8)
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 24.6
 
STEERING
Type:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]
37.1
 
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Length [in.]:
189.8
191.3 (SRT8)
Width [in.]:
84.8
84.9 (SRT8)
Height [in.]:
69.3
69.1 (SRT8)
Wheelbase [in.]: 114.8
Front Track [in.]: 63.9
63.7 (SRT8)
Rear Track [in.]: 64.1
64.3 (SRT8)
 
Coefficient of Drag:
0.37
0.39 (SRT8)
 
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]:
105.4
Seating Capacity:
5
 
Front Headroom [in.]:
39.9
Rear Headroom [in.]: 39.2
 
Front Legroom [in.]:
40.3
Rear Legroom [in.]: 38.6
 
Front Shoulderroom [in.]:
58.7
Rear Shoulderroom [in.]: 58.0
 
Front Hiproom [in.]:
57.0
Rear Hiproom [in.]: 56.2
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]:
35.1