2013 Dodge Charger
CANADIAN SPECIFICATIONS 

All dimensions are in millimetres (inches) unless otherwise noted. 
All dimensions are measured at curb weight with standard wheels and tires unless otherwise noted.
NOTE: Information shown is correct at time of publication and is subject to change. 

General Information		
Body Style	Full-size Sedan	
Assembly Plant	Brampton, Ontario	
EnerGuide Vehicle Class	Full Size	
Introduction Date	December 2010 as 2011 model	
	
Engine: 3.6-Litre PENTAStar™ DOHC 24-Valve VVT V6	
Availability	Standard—Dodge Charger SE (RWD), (SXT, SXT Plus ) (RWD/AWD)	
Type and Description	60-degree V-type, liquid-cooled	
Displacement, cu. in. (cu. cm) 	220 (3604)	
Bore x Stroke, in. (mm)	3.78 x 3.27 (96.0 x 83.0)	
Valve System	Chain-driven DOHC, 24 valves, hydraulic end-pivot roller rockers	
Fuel Injection	Sequential, multi-port, electronic, returnless	
Construction	Aluminum deep-skirt block with aluminum-alloy heads	
Compression Ratio	10.2:1	
Power, bhp (rpm)	292 @ 6,350 
300 @ 6,350 with Rallye Appearance Group and Blacktop Package 	
Torque, lb.-ft. (rpm) 	260 @ 4,800
264 @ 4,800 with Rallye Appearance Group and Blacktop Package	
Max. Engine Speed, rpm	6,400 (electronically limited)	
Fuel Requirement	Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2; and E-85 	
Oil Capacity L (qt.)	5.7 (6) with dry filter	
Coolant Capacity L (qt.)	13.25 (14.0)	
Emission Controls 	Dual three-way catalytic converters, heated oxygen sensors 
and internal engine features	
Maximum Gross Trailer Weight kg (lb.)	454 (1,000) 	
2012 EnerGuide Fuel Economy mpg (City/Hwy) L/100 km (MPG)	11.7/7.3 (24/39)(with WA580 five-speed automatic transmission RWD)
10.9/6.4 (26/44) (with ZF 8HP45 eight-speed automatic transmission RWD)
11.4/7.3 (25/39) (with ZF 8HP45 eight-speed automatic transmission AWD)	
Engine Assembly Plant	Trenton South Engine Plant, Trenton, MI, USA	
		
ENGINE: 5.7-LitRE HEMI® VVT V8 WITH FOUR-CYLINDER MODE FUELSAVER TECHNOLOGY	
Availability	Standard—Dodge Charger R/T,(RWD/AWD) models and R/T Road & Track (RWD) model	
Type and Description	90-degree V-type, liquid-cooled with variable cam timing (VCT)	
Displacement	345 cu. in. (5654 cu. cm)	
Bore x Stroke in (mm)	3.92 x 3.58 (99.5 x 90.9)	
Valve System	Pushrod-operated overhead valves, 16 valves, eight deactivating and eight conventional hydraulic lifters, all with roller followers	
Fuel Injection	Sequential, multi-port, electronic, returnless	
Construction	Deep-skirt cast-iron block with cross-bolted main bearing caps, aluminum alloy heads with hemispherical combustion chambers	
Compression Ratio	10.5:1	
Power 	370 bhp @ 5,250 rpm (64.9 bhp/L)— R/T 	
Torque 	395 lb.-ft. @ 4,200 rpm—R/T	
Max. Engine Speed	5,800 rpm (electronically limited)	
Fuel Requirement	Unleaded midgrade, 89 octane (R+M)/2—Recommended 
Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2—Acceptable	
Oil Capacity L (qt.)	6.6 (7) 	
Coolant Capacity L (qt.)	13.9 L (14.7) 	
Emission Controls 	Dual close-coupled three-way catalytic converters, 
quad heated oxygen sensors and internal engine features	
Max. Gross Trailer Weight	454 kg (1,000 lb.)	
2012 EnerGuide Fuel Economy 
L/100 km (mpg) (City/Hwy)	13.5/8.0 (21/35)  – RWD 
14.4/8.5 (20/33) – AWD	
	
Transmission: Automatic Five-Speed Overdrive WITH AUTO/STICK™	
Availability	Standard on Charger SE (RWD), and Charger R/T, (RWD/AWD) models and R/T Road & Track (RWD) model	
Description	Adaptive electronic control or Auto/Stick driver-interactive manual control and electronically modulated torque converter clutch	
Gear Ratios		
1st	3.59	
2nd 	2.19	
3rd	1.41	
4th	1.00	
5th	0.83	
Reverse	3.16	
Final Drive Ratio	SE (RWD)—2.65
R/T, (RWD)—2.65
R/T Road & Track (RWD)—3.06
R/T (AWD)—3.06	
Overall Top Gear	SE (RWD)—2.20
R/T, (RWD)—2.20
R/T Road & Track (RWD)—2.54
R/T (AWD)—2.54	
		
TRANSMISSION: ZF 8HP45 AUTOMATIC EIGHT-SPEED WITH AUTO/STICK	
Availability	Standard on Charger SXT, SXT Plus, (RWD/AWD)
Optional on Charger SE (RWD)	
Description	Adaptive electronic control, ‘Sport’ mode or paddle-shifted driver-interactive manual control. Five clutch-pack design with only two open clutches in any gear. Off-centre line pump with low-viscosity oil for reduced spin loss. Torque converter lock with turbine torsional damper for low lock-up speeds in 1st through 8th gear.  	
Gear Ratios		
1st	4.71	
2nd	3.14	
3rd	2.10	
4th	1.67	
5th	1.29	
6th 	1.00	
7th 	0.84	
8th 	0.67	
Reverse	3.30	
Final Drive Ratio	Charger SE, SXT and SXT Plus (RWD)—2.65
Charger SXT and SXT Plus (AWD)—3.06	
Overall Top Gear	Charger SE, SXT and SXT Plus (RWD)—1.78 
Charger SXT and SXT Plus (AWD)—2.05	
		
TRANSFER CASE		
Availability	Standard Charger SXT and SXT Plus and R/T AWD models	
Type	Active, fully variable with front-axle disconnect 	
Centre Differential	Planetary	
Torque Split, Front/Rear	Fully variable	
		
Electrical System		
Alternator	160-amp—standard on Charger SE 
180-amp — standard on SXT, SXT Plus, R/T, and R/T Road & Track (RWD)	
Battery	H7 Case, 730 CCA, maintenance-free	
		
Dimensions and Capacities(B)		
Wheelbase	3052 (120.2 in)	
Track, Front	1611 (63.4 in)	
Track, Rear	1620 (63.8 in)	
Overall Length	5077 (199.9 in)	
Overall Width	1905 (75.0 in)	
Overall Height	1482 (58.4 in)	
Ground Clearance	SE (RWD)—126.5 (5.0 in) 
SXT and SXT Plus (RWD)—126.5 (5.0 in)
SXT and SXT Plus (AWD)—125.1 (4.9 in)
R/T, R/T Road & Track (RWD)—128.3 (5.1 in)
R/T, R/T Road & Track (AWD)—125.1 (4.9 in)	
Frontal Area, sq. m (sq. ft.)	2.43 (26.2)	
Drag Coefficient (Cd)	0.297	

Curb Weight, kg (lb.)	SE (RWD)—1797 (3961)
SXT and SXT Plus (RWD)—1813 (3996)
SXT and SXT Plus (AWD)—1883 (4151)
R/T, R/T Road & Track (RWD)—1929 (4253)
R/T, R/T Road & Track (AWD)—2019 (4450)	
Weight Distribution, percent F/R	SE (RWD)—52/48
SXT and SXT Plus (RWD) —52/48
SXT and SXT Plus (AWD) — 53/47
R/T, R/T Road & Track and R/T Max (RWD)—53/47
R/T (AWD)—55/45	
Fuel Tank Capacity, L (imp. gal.)	72.2 (15.9)	
(B) All dimensions measured at curb weight with standard tires.	
		
Accommodations		
Seating Capacity, F/R	2/3	
Front		
Head room	981 (38.6)
938 (36.9) with sunroof	
Legroom	1061 (41.8)	
Shoulder room	1510 (59.5)	
Hip room	1428 (56.2)	
Seat travel	Driver—270 (10.6)
Passenger—220 (8.66)	
Recliner angle range, deg.	Power —70.7
Manual—70	
Front row interior volume, L (cu. ft.)	1574 (55.6)	
Rear Seat		
Head room	931 (36.6)
930.6 (36.6) with sunroof	
Legroom	1019 (40.1)	
Knee clearance	99 (3.9)	
Shoulder room	1472 (57.9)	
Hip room	1425 (56.1)	
Second row interior volume,L (cu. ft.)	1393 (49.2)	
Total Interior Volume, L (cu. ft.)	2965 (104.7)	
Luggage Compartment Volume, L(cu.ft)	436 (15.4)	
Interior Volume Index, L (cu. ft)	3401 (120.1)	
Trunk Liftover Height	764 (30.1)	
		
Body		
Layout	Longitudinal front engine, RWD or AWD	
Construction	Unitized steel body and aluminum hood	
		
Steering		
Type	Rack and pinion with hydraulic power assist	
Overall Ratio	SE (RWD)—14.4:1
SXT and SXT Plus (RWD)—14.4:1
SXT and SXT Plus (AWD)—16.5:1
R/T and R/T Road & Track (RWD) -14.4:1
R/T (AWD)—16.5:1	
Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb)	SE (RWD)—11.5 m (37.7 ft.)
Rallye and Rallye Plus (RWD)—11.5 m (37.7 ft.)
Rallye and Rallye Plus (AWD)—11.8 m (38.7 ft.)
R/T, R/T Road & Track (RWD)—11.5 m (37.7 ft.)
R/T,(AWD)—11.8 m (38.7 ft.)	
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock)	SE (RWD)—2.6
SXT and SXT Plus (RWD)—2.6
SXT and SXT Plus (AWD)—3.1
R/T and R/T Road & Track (RWD)—2.6
R/T (AWD)—3.1	
Performance Steering Gear 	Standard with Super Track Pak 	
		
Tires		
Availability 	Standard on Charger SE (RWD)	
Size and type	P215/65R17 BSW all-season touring	
Mfr. and model	Michelin Energy Saver	
Revs per km (mile) 	465 (748) 	
		
Availability	Standard on Charger SXT and SXT Plus and R/T (RWD) 	
Size and type	P235/55R18 BSW all-season performance	
Mfr. and model	Michelin MXM4	
Revs per km (mile) 	457 (734) 	
		
Availability	Standard on Charger SXT and SXT Plus, R/T(AWD) 	
Size and type	P235/55R19 BSW all-season performance 	
Mfr. and model	Michelin MXM4	
Revs km (mile) 	446 (710) 	
		
Availability	Standard on Charger R/T Road & Track (RWD)
Optional on Charger SXT and SXT Plus, R/T(RWD) 	
Size and type	P245/45R20 BSW all-season performance	
Mfr. and model	Firestone Firehawk GTV	
Revs per km (mile) 	451 (725) 	
		
Availability	Included with Super Track Pak on Charger R/T Road & Track (RWD) 	
Size and type	P245/45R20 BSW three-season high-performance 	
Mfr. and model	Goodyear Eagle F1 	
Revs per mile (km)	725 (451)	
		
Wheels		
Availability 	Standard on Charger SE (RWD)	
Type and material	Five-spoke design, cast aluminum, fully painted  	
Size (in.)	17 x 7.0	
		
Availability	Standard on Charger SXT, SXT Plus and R/T (RWD)	
Type and material	Six-spoke design, cast aluminum, painted and polished  	
Size (in.)	18 x 7.5	
		
Availability	Standard on Charger SXT and SXT Plus, R/T (AWD)	
Type and material	Five-spoke design, cast aluminum, painted and polished  	
Size (in.)	19 x 7.5	
		
Availability	Standard on Charger R/T Road & Track (RWD)
Optional on Charger SXT and SXT Plus with Rallye Group and R/T (RWD) 	
Type and material	Five-spoke design, chrome clad, cast aluminum, 	
Size (in.)	20 x 8.0	
		
Availability	Included with Charger SXT and SXT Plus with Blacktop package (RWD) 	
Type and material	Five-spoke design, cast aluminum, Pitch Black painted  	
Size (in.)	20 x 8.0	
		
Availability	Optional on Charger R/T Road & Track (RWD) 	
Type and material	Five-spoke heritage design, forged, polished aluminum	
Size (in.)	20 x 8.0	
		
Brakes		
Touring Brake Package 	Standard on Charger SE,SXT and SXT Plus (RWD)	
Front		
Rotor size and type in (mm)	12.6 x 1.1 (320 x 28) vented	
Caliper size and type in (mm)	2.36 (60) single-piston sliding with aluminum housing	
Swept area	1671 sq. cm (259 sq. in.) 	
Rear		
Rotor size and type in (mm)	12.6 x 0.4 (320 x 10) solid	
Caliper size and type in (mm)	1.65 (42) single-piston sliding with aluminum housing	
Swept area	1703 sq. cm (264 sq. in.) 	
		
Performance Brake Package 	Standard on Charger R/T, R/T Road & Track (RWD), included with Rallye Appearance Group and Blacktop package on SXT and SXT Plus (RWD) models	
Front		
Rotor size and type in. (mm)	13.6 x 1.26 (345 x 28) vented	
Caliper size and type in. (mm)	1.65 (42) dual-piston sliding with aluminum housing	
Swept area	1606 sq. cm (249 sq. in.) 	

Rear		
Rotor size and type in. (mm)	12.6 x 0.87 (320 x 22) vented	
Caliper size and type in. (mm)	1.65 (42) single-piston sliding with aluminum housing	
Swept area	1703 sq. cm (264 sq. in.) 	
		
AWD Touring Brake Package 	Standard on Charger SXT and SXT Plus, R/T (AWD) 	
Front		
Rotor size and type in. (mm)	13.6 x 1.0 (345 x 28) vented	
Caliper size and type in. (mm)	1.65 (42) dual-piston sliding with aluminum housing	
Swept area	1606 sq. cm (249 sq. in.) 	
Rear		
Rotor size and type in. (mm)	12.6 x 0.87 (320 x 22) vented	
Caliper size and type in. (mm)	1.65 (42) single-piston sliding with aluminum housing	
Swept area	1703 sq. cm (264 sq. in.) 	
		
Suspension		
Front 	Independent SLA with high upper “A” arm, coil spring over gas-charged monotube shock absorbers and stabilizer bar
Lateral and diagonal lower links with dual ball joint knuckles 
One piece lower-control arms — standard on Charger AWD models only
High-performance shock absorbers and larger sway bar — included with Super Track Pak	
Rear	Five-link independent with coil springs, gas-charged monotube shock absorbers, stabilizer bar and isolated suspension cradle 
High-performance shock absorbers and larger sway bar — included with Super Track Pak 	
Touring-tuned Suspension 	Standard on Charger SE, SXT and SXT Plus (RWD)	
Front		
Stabilizer bar	27 mm, solid	
Shock type/rate	Monotube with 172 lb./in.	
Rear		
Stabilizer bar	16 mm, solid	
Shock type/rate	Monotube with 430 lb./in.	
		
AWD Touring-tuned Suspension 	Standard on Charger SXT and SXT Plus, R/T (AWD)	
Front		
Stabilizer bar	32 mm, solid	
Shock type/rate	Monotube with 340 lb./in.	
Rear		
Stabilizer bar	16 mm, solid	
Shock type/rate	Monotube with 600 lb./in.	

Performance-tuned Suspension 	Standard on Charger R/T, R/T Road & Track (RWD)
Included on Charger SXT and SXT Plus with Blacktop package or Rallye Appearance Group (RWD)	
Front		
Stabilizer bar	27 mm, solid	
Shock type/rate	Monotube with 340 lb./in.	
Rear		
Stabilizer bar	16 mm, solid	
Shock type/rate	Monotube with 670 lb./in.	
		
Super Track Pak Suspension 	Optional on Charger R/T Road & Track (RWD)	
Front		
Stabilizer bar	30 mm, solid	
Shock type/rate	Monotube with 340 lb./in.	
Rear		
Stabilizer bar	20 mm, solid	
Shock type/rate	Monotube with 670 lb./in.	

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