From the 6.1-liter SRT® HEMI® V8 powerhouse to the capable 2.7-liter DOHC V6, Charger’s engine lineup is the very essence of performance. With each delivering substantial horsepower and torque, not to mention fuel efficiency, all the bases are covered.
Each capable engine is married to an equally capable transmission. Take your pick from the:
- Smooth-shifting four-speed automatic
- Versatile five-speed AutoStick®, which allows you to switch from automatic gear selection to manual operation with one simple move of the gearshift.
Check out our exclusive Lifetime Powertrain Limited Warranty[1] for full details about your powertrain parts coverage.
Feature Availability
Select model for specs- 6.1-liter SRT® HEMI® V8 engine
- Standard on:
- 5.7-liter HEMI® V8 engine with MDS
- Standard on:
- 3.5-liter High-Output SOHC V6 engine
- Standard on:
- 2.7-liter DOHC V6 engine
- Standard on:
6.1-liter SRT® HEMI® V8 engine
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- yes
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- 395
- 30
- 311
- 40
- 25
- 20
- 12
- 12
- 6.1-liter SRT® HEMI® V8 engine
- yes
- 138.1
- 0
- Torque
- 420
- lb ft
- Horse Power
- 425
- 15
- 0
- 18
- 0
- 11
- 5
- 10
- Transmission
- 14
- 10
- Five-speed AutoStick® transmission
- 11
- -10
5.7-liter HEMI® V8 engine with MDS
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- yes
- yes
- boxLeftArrow
- 395
- 30
- 311
- 40
- 25
- 20
- 12
- 12
- 5.7-liter HEMI® V8 engine with MDS
- yes
- 138.1
- 0
- Torque
- 395
- lb ft
- Horse Power
- 368
- 15
- 0
- 18
- 2
- 11
- 5
- Variable cam timing
- Multi-Displacement System (MDS)
- 10
- Transmission
- 14
- 10
- Five-speed AutoStick® transmission
- 11
- -10
3.5-liter high-output SOHC V6 engine
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- yes
- yes
- boxLeftArrow
- 395
- 30
- 311
- 40
- 25
- 20
- 12
- 12
- 3.5-liter high-output SOHC V6 engine
- yes
- 138.1
- 0
- Torque
- 250
- lb ft
- Horse Power
- 250
- 15
- 0
- 18
- 0
- 11
- 5
- 10
- Transmission
- 14
- 10
- Four-speed automatic transmission
- 11
- -10
2.7-liter DOHC V6 engine
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- yes
- yes
- boxLeftArrow
- 395
- 30
- 311
- 40
- 25
- 20
- 12
- 12
- 2.7-liter DOHC V6 engine
- yes
- 138.1
- 0
- Torque
- 190
- lb ft
- Horse Power
- 178
- 15
- 0
- 18
- 0
- 11
- 5
- 10
- Transmission
- 14
- 10
- Four-speed automatic transmission
- 11
- -10

- Multi-Displacement System (MDS)

Performance with a conscience; MDS allows the engine to switch from eight cylinders to four in highway traffic or during cruising — delivering more power and more efficiency
- Cold air intake kits

Performance you can hear and feel from Mopar®. Each kit is emissions legal in all 50 states and includes all necessary hardware plus a pre-oiled washable and reusable filter.
- Cat-back exhaust system

Get horsepower and torque gains, improved fuel economy and a deeper tone from this free-flow Mopar® system.
For more details on Authentic Mopar® accessories, please Find a Dealer near you.

















