2006 Dodge Charger
Sixth generation · LX sedan 2006–2010
The nameplate revived as a rear-wheel-drive full-size FOUR-DOOR sedan on the Mercedes-influenced LX platform — controversial with purists who knew the Charger as a coupe. Offered the 5.7 Hemi and the 6.1 Hemi SRT8.
Photo: “'06-'08 Dodge Charger SXT -- Front (Orange Julep '10)” by Bull-Doser / Wikimedia Commons — Public domain . Cropped to 16:9.
The 2006 model year
Overview
The Charger returned for 2006 after a two-decade absence — but as a rear-wheel-drive FOUR-DOOR sedan on the Mercedes-influenced LX platform, a choice that divided enthusiasts who knew the Charger as a two-door. It paired modern muscle-car attitude with practicality: a 250-hp 3.5 V6, the 340-hp 5.7 Hemi, and the 425-hp 6.1 Hemi SRT8 flagship.
Specifications
- Engines
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- 3.5L V6 250 hp
- 5.7L Hemi V8 340 hp
- 6.1L Hemi V8 (SRT8) 425 hp
- Body styles
- 4-door sedan
Year over year
What changed
- Charger nameplate revived as a four-door sedan on the LX platform.
- Rear-wheel-drive architecture with available Hemi V8 power.
- SRT8 flagship introduced the 6.1L Hemi.
Living with it
Reliability & ownership notes
- A modern mass-production sedan; the 5.7/6.1 Hemi and LX chassis are well understood, with broad parts and service support.
Worth knowing
Notable
- First four-door Charger in the nameplate's history — controversial with purists.
- Shared the LX platform with the Chrysler 300 and the Magnum wagon.
Famous variants this year
Sources
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