Dodge Charger 2016 Prices, Specifications and History

Dodge is a brand American For Dodge Charger cars, minivans, and SUVs SUV which is made by the company Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA USA LLC)Formerly known as the Chrysler Group LLC, whose main offices are in Auburn Hills, Michigan.

Dodge vehicles currently include the company's models Chrysler Relatively inexpensive, performance sports cars, during a long period of their existence Dodge cars were mid-priced above the Plymouth brand.

The Dodge Company, set up by Horace Elgin Dodge and John Francis Dodge as a machine shop under the Dodge Brothers Company in the late 1900s, was a parts supplier. and assembly service for Detroit-based auto manufacturers, and began manufacturing cars entirely under the Dodge Brothers name in 1914, prior to the creation of the Chrysler Corporation.

The company's factory was located in Hamtramck, Michigan, and was called the "Dodge Main Factory", meaning "Dodge's main factory" from 1910 until 1979, and the Dodge brothers died suddenly in 1920 and the company was sold the company "Dillon, Reed&Co." (Dillon, Read&Co.) in 1925 before being sold again to Chrysler in 1928. Dodge VehiclesDodge vehicles mainly included trucks and full-size passenger cars until the 1970s. Although some small compact cars were made during that time.

In 1973, the oil crisis and its repercussions affected the American auto industry. Which prompted the Chrysler Corporation to develop the "K platform" for small cars. That would be manufactured in 1981. It later became the Dodge Caravan.

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The Dodge brand has survived despite the major changes Chrysler experienced from 1998 to 2009. Which included its brief merger with Daimler-Benz AG from 1998 to 2007. And the sale of Part of it for Cerberus Capital Management, its 2009 bailout by the US government. And its near bankruptcy and the acquisition of Fiat on her.

In 2011, both "Ram" And Viper were about dodge; Dodge said that the Ram would now become a "SRT" producer. While Ram would become a car maker, and in 2014 the "SRT" was merged again with Dodge. And later that year it changed The name "Chrysler Group" to "FCA US LLC".History of the Dodge ChargerDodge Charger It is a brand of cars produced and marketed by the "Dodge" company, and the first version of the Charger was a "test car" in 1964. On a number of cars, including compact hatchbacks, large sedans and luxury personal coupes, the current version of the car is a four-door sedan.First generation (1966-1967)The Dodge Charger was first introduced in 1966 and had a two-door fastback body design and a four-seater racing cabin. The mid-size car shared some elements with the Coronet that sat on the B platform from Chrysler's base engine was a 5.2-liter V8 with a range of larger and more powerful engines available, but sales of this car were low.Second generation (1968-1970)The Charger got a new design in 1968, which contributed to increasing its sales. The car based on the "B" platform from Chrysler received a number of exterior and interior aesthetic improvements, which included: an undivided front grille, rear lights with rounded edges and hidden headlights, while the engine options remained As it was in the previous generation, this generation did not succeed in motorsports such as NASCAR.Third generation (1971-1974)The third generation of the Charger was launched in 1971, and the Chrysler B platform was modified to comply with emissions and safety laws. This generation was available in six different packages with some design changes, including: a split front grille, a half-fastback rear window, and a rear spoiler. The 1972 and 1974 Charger are very similar to the 1971 version with some minor differences in the front grille and headlights, and the reason for the increase in sales is mainly due to the company discontinuing the manufacture of the "Dodge Coronet", which means that Dodge has provided the two-door mid-size chassis design on the Charger only.Fourth generation (1975-1978)The 1975 Charger continued to use Chrysler's "B" platform, but received some modifications. The new Charger was an attempt by Dodge to bring the model into the luxury personal car segment. That was popular at the time, and Dodge expanded its presence in this category in 1978 when it produced two new cars. In the same category are the Charger and Magnum.Fifth generation (1981-1987)The 1981 Charger returned as a semi-coupe-hatchback compact with front-wheel drive, five-speed manual transmission or three-speed automatic. Powered by a NA 2.2l SOHC or 2.2l SOHC turbo engine, the latter of which was only available with a manual transmission.

The Shelby Charger version was introduced in 1983. And the turbo version start in 1984 with 148 horsepower and 160 pound-feet of torque. In 1985 the car's electronics were modified, but the power remain the same. And in 1986 the electronics updated again.

Related: Logan Car Service Sixth generation (2006-2010)After an absence of 19 years, the new Dodge Charger was presented in 2005 as a new 2006 model, and this generation was only available as a four-door sedan base on the "Chrysler LX platform", and with a design that was intend to emulate the design of the original Charger from The sixties and seventies of the last century, and this generation was available with options for V6 and V8 engines and an all-wheel drive system. Unfortunately, the manual transmission was not available in this new generation, which made many car enthusiasts overlook it.Seventh Generation (2011-present)The Dodge Charger got an improved interior and exterior design in the 2011 version, which included sharp-angled headlights, a new front grille with an aggressive look and a more aerodynamic overall exterior design..

The car got a 3.6-liter Pentastar engine, which increased its power by 33% and its torque by 11%. The four-speed automatic transmission was replace by a five-speed automatic.

In 2012, the car get a new eight-speed automatic transmission for the V6 engine version. And this year saw the return of the SRT-8 to the company's production line. And the all-wheel drive system was add to the V6 engine version.

The Super Bee platform, available in 2012, 2013 and 2014 versions. Took advantage of the features available on the regular SRT-8 models with some accessories and touches. That replicated the originals from the 1960s and 1970s.

In 2015, the Charger received many design modifications, the most important of which is an all-new rear end. Which includes new LED lights and a new aerodynamic front with less severe angles and noticeable curves around the headlights.

A new V8 model was launch in 2015, which increase the number of V8 engine options to three. Namely the 5.7LR/T and SRT 6.4L. And the new super charge 6.2L engine available in the Charger Hellcat version with 707 horsepower.

The engines are now available with either a five-speed or eight-speed automatic transmissionThe 2016 Dodge Charger is available in Saudi Arabia with the following engine options:

• 1 A 3.6-liter V6 engine that can generate 292 horsepower and 353 Nm of torque. Itsprice in Saudi Arabia starts from 117,000 riyals.
• 2 A 5.7-liter V8 engine that can generate 370 horsepower and 536 Nm of torque. Itsprice in Saudi Arabia starts from 135,000 riyals.
• 3 A 6.4-liter V8 engine that can generate 485 horsepower and 644 Nm of torque, andits price in Saudi Arabia starts from 190,000 riyals.
• 4 A 6.2-liter V8 supercharged engine that can generate 707 horsepower and 881 Nm of torque, andits price in Saudi Arabia starts from 260,000 riyals.

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