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Sixth generation · LX sedan · 2006–2010

2008Dodge Charger

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.

Sixth generation · LX sedan

2008 Dodge Charger SE in Inferno Red — LX four-door sedan, front left view

Photo: “2008 Dodge Charger SE in Inferno Red Crystal Pearl, Front Left, 08-17-2023” by Elise240SX / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped to 16:9.

Quick facts

Engines
5offered2.7L DOHC 24-valve V6 (SE) → 6.1L SRT HEMI V8 (SRT8 and Super Bee)
Top output
425hp6.1L SRT HEMI V8 (SRT8 and Super Bee)

Body styles4-door rear-wheel-drive sedan · 4-door all-wheel-drive sedan (SXT and R/T)

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What do you need to know?

This page covers the whole 2008 Dodge Charger model year. Choose your task first; exact trims and engines are separated where the factory offered different versions.

Documented lineup

Find your exact 2008 Charger

Start with a family, body style, or engine. Every card opens the facts and maintenance information for that factory version.

9factory configurations
Exact factory pairings documentedHow this lineup was verified

These source-backed records identify published body, engine, and transmission combinations. Exact pairings do not by themselves assert that every factory option or special edition is represented.

9versions shown
Four-door rear-wheel-drive sedan

Dodge Charger SE RWD

Body
Four-door rear-wheel-drive sedan
Engine
2.7-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 (178 net hp / 190 lb-ft)
Gearbox
4-speed automatic
Built
Regular production
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Four-door rear-wheel-drive sedan

Dodge Charger SXT RWD

Body
Four-door rear-wheel-drive sedan
Engine
3.5-liter High Output SOHC 24-valve V6 (250 net hp / 250 lb-ft)
Gearbox
4-speed automatic
Built
Regular production
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Four-door all-wheel-drive sedan

Dodge Charger SXT AWD

Body
Four-door all-wheel-drive sedan
Engine
3.5-liter High Output SOHC 24-valve V6 (250 net hp / 250 lb-ft)
Gearbox
5-speed automatic with AutoStick; full-time AWD
Built
Regular production
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Four-door rear-wheel-drive sedan

Dodge Charger R/T RWD

Body
Four-door rear-wheel-drive sedan
Engine
5.7-liter HEMI MDS V8 (340 net hp / 390 lb-ft)
Gearbox
5-speed automatic with AutoStick
Built
Regular production
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Four-door all-wheel-drive sedan

Dodge Charger R/T AWD

Body
Four-door all-wheel-drive sedan
Engine
5.7-liter HEMI MDS V8 (340 net hp / 390 lb-ft)
Gearbox
5-speed automatic with AutoStick; full-time AWD
Built
Regular production
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Four-door rear-wheel-drive sedanRoad/Track Performance Group

Dodge Charger R/T Road/Track Performance Group

Body
Four-door rear-wheel-drive sedan
Engine
5.7-liter HEMI MDS V8 with performance induction and exhaust (350 net hp / 390 lb-ft)
Gearbox
5-speed automatic with AutoStick
Built
Regular production
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Four-door rear-wheel-drive sedanDaytona R/T

Dodge Charger Daytona R/T

Body
Four-door rear-wheel-drive sedan
Engine
5.7-liter HEMI MDS V8 with performance induction and exhaust (350 net hp / 390 lb-ft)
Gearbox
5-speed automatic with AutoStick
Built
Regular production
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Four-door rear-wheel-drive sedan

Dodge Charger SRT8

Body
Four-door rear-wheel-drive sedan
Engine
6.1-liter SRT HEMI V8 (425 net hp / 420 lb-ft)
Gearbox
5-speed automatic with AutoStick
Built
Regular production
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Four-door rear-wheel-drive sedanSuper Bee Special Edition

Dodge Charger SRT8 Super Bee

Body
Four-door rear-wheel-drive sedan
Engine
6.1-liter SRT HEMI V8 (425 net hp / 420 lb-ft)
Gearbox
5-speed automatic with AutoStick
Built
Factory-numbered special edition in B5 Blue Pearl
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The 2008 model year

Overview

The 2008 Charger kept the LX sedan's established 2.7-liter V6, 3.5-liter V6, 5.7-liter HEMI and 6.1-liter SRT HEMI ladder while updating the cabin with brighter chrome and satin-silver accents, revised gauges and a more driver-oriented control layout. Dodge's factory order matrix separates SE, SXT, R/T, R/T Road/Track, Daytona and SRT8; AWD remained an option only on SXT and R/T, while the Super Bee returned as a B5 Blue SRT8 package.

Specifications

Engines
  • 2.7L DOHC 24-valve V6 (SE)178 hp
  • 3.5L High Output SOHC 24-valve V6 (SXT)250 hp
  • 5.7L HEMI MDS V8 (R/T)340 hp
  • 5.7L HEMI MDS V8 (Road/Track and Daytona)350 hp
  • 6.1L SRT HEMI V8 (SRT8 and Super Bee)425 hp
Transmissions
4-speed automatic (SE 2.7L and SXT 3.5L RWD), 5-speed automatic with AutoStick (all AWD, R/T, Road/Track, Daytona, and SRT8)
Body styles
4-door rear-wheel-drive sedan, 4-door all-wheel-drive sedan (SXT and R/T)
Dimensions
Wheelbase 120.0 in · Length 200.1 in · Width 74.5 in · Passenger volume 104.0 cu ft; cargo volume 16.2 cu ft

Year over year

What changed

  • The cabin gained brighter chrome and satin-silver accents, revised blue/green-lit gauges, and a more driver-oriented instrument-panel layout.
  • MyGIG hard-drive multimedia and navigation systems, Sirius Backseat TV, and expanded UConnect integration were available.
  • The SRT8 Super Bee changed from 2007 Detonator Yellow to a factory-specified B5 Blue Pearl package with numbered identification.
  • The powertrain and drivetrain structure otherwise carried over: AWD was optional on SXT and R/T but absent from SE, Road/Track, Daytona and SRT8 order columns.

Worth knowing

Notable

  • The factory buyer's guide documents nine meaningful retail configurations when SXT and R/T drivetrain choices and the Super Bee package are separated.
  • Road/Track and Daytona used the 350-hp 5.7-liter calibration; the regular R/T remained rated at 340 hp.
  • SRT8 retained the 425-hp 6.1-liter HEMI, rear-wheel drive, Brembo brakes, and lowered high-performance suspension.
  • The B5 Blue Super Bee package required SRT Option Group I and added a performance display, special wheels, blackout treatment, badges and a numbered plaque.

Living with it

Reliability & ownership notes

  • Identify engine, drivetrain and performance package before ordering parts: SE and SXT use different V6 engines and transmissions, while R/T, Road/Track/Daytona and SRT8 use different HEMI calibrations and service hardware.
  • AWD cars add a transfer case, front differential, halfshafts, AWD-specific brakes, severe-duty cooling, a 19-gallon fuel tank, and distinct wheels; RWD fitment does not establish AWD compatibility.
  • The owner's manual maintenance tables assign 30,000-mile spark-plug replacement to the 5.7-liter HEMI, but 102,000 miles to the 2.7-, 3.5- and 6.1-liter engines; the 3.5-liter timing belt is also due at 102,000 miles.
  • The 2.7- and 5.7-liter engines specify SAE 5W-20, while the 3.5- and 6.1-liter engines use different viscosity guidance; verify the engine rather than buying oil solely by model year.

Maintenance & service parts

Keep your 2008 Charger on the road

Start with the service interval, then match the engine or exact version you own. Order links appear only when a catalog-backed part number is available, and every listing still needs a fitment check.

Service desk

What this car needs & when

Use this as a service-planning checklist for 2008 Dodge Charger. Start with the interval, confirm which engine or configuration you have, then use an exact ordering reference when one is verified.

Service topics
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Factory intervals
6
Fitment-scoped
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Exact references
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Before orderingIdentify your engine, options and build date.Part numbers and sizes can change within one model year. Shopping links appear only for catalog-backed references; still verify the listing against your vehicle before ordering.

  • Engine oil and filter

    Sourced interval available

    Follow the oil-change indicator, but never exceed the published maximum.

    Applies to: 2008 · United States

    Published interval: 6,000 mi / 10,000 km / 6 months · Maximum interval; service within 500 miles of the indicator and sooner when required.

    Source: Dodge / Mopar — 2008 Charger owner's manual · Owner's Manual pages 426-431 — maintenance schedule · checked

  • Engine air-cleaner filter

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 2008 · United States

    Published interval: 30,000 mi / 50,000 km / 30 months · Published recurring replacement interval.

    Source: Dodge / Mopar — 2008 Charger owner's manual · Owner's Manual pages 425-431 — engine-air-cleaner rows · checked

  • Air-conditioning filter

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 2008 · United States

    Published interval: 12,000 mi / 20,000 km / 12 months · If equipped; published recurring interval.

    Source: Dodge / Mopar — 2008 Charger owner's manual · Owner's Manual pages 425-431 — air-conditioning-filter rows · checked

  • Spark plugs

    Sourced interval available

    5.7L Hemi V8

    Applies to: 2008 · 5.7L Hemi V8 · United States

    Published interval: 30,000 mi / 50,000 km / 30 months · Published recurring interval.

    Source: Dodge / Mopar — 2008 Charger owner's manual · Owner's Manual pages 425-431 — 30,000-mile spark-plug rows · checked

    2.7L or 3.5L V6

    Applies to: 2008 · 2.7L V6, 3.5L V6 · United States

    Published interval: 102,000 mi / 170,000 km / 102 months · Published interval.

    Source: Dodge / Mopar — 2008 Charger owner's manual · Owner's Manual page 431 — 102,000-mile spark-plug row · checked

  • Engine timing belt

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 2008 · 3.5L V6 · United States

    Published interval: 102,000 mi / 170,000 km / 102 months · 3.5L engine.

    Source: Dodge / Mopar — 2008 Charger owner's manual · Owner's Manual page 431 — 3.5L timing-belt row · checked

  • Engine coolant

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 2008 · 2.7L V6, 3.5L V6, 5.7L Hemi V8 · United States

    Published interval: 102,000 mi / 170,000 km / 60 months · Whichever comes first.

    Source: Dodge / Mopar — 2008 Charger owner's manual · Owner's Manual pages 425-431 — coolant interval · checked

  • Engine oil filter

    Exact reference available

    The order numbers below establish replacement-filter fitment only; they do not establish a service interval. Confirm the installed engine, VIN, build date, and filter dimensions before ordering.

    Applies to: 2008 · United States

    2.7-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 (178 net hp / 190 lb-ft)

    K&N HP-2004 or K&N HP-2010

    K&N publishes both numbers for this exact 2008 year-and-engine application. Treat them as catalog-listed alternatives and confirm filter height, clearance, VIN, and build date before choosing one.

    Applies to: 2008 · 2.7-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 (178 net hp / 190 lb-ft) · United States · Exact 2008 Charger engine application. Confirm VIN, build date, and installed filter dimensions before ordering.

    Source: K&N Engineering — Dodge Charger replacement-oil-filter application catalog · 2008 Dodge Charger 2.7-liter application row — HP-2004 and HP-2010 · checked

    Verified ordering references

    3.5-liter High Output SOHC 24-valve V6 (250 net hp / 250 lb-ft)

    K&N HP-2004 or K&N HP-2010

    K&N publishes both numbers for this exact 2008 year-and-engine application. Treat them as catalog-listed alternatives and confirm filter height, clearance, VIN, and build date before choosing one.

    Applies to: 2008 · 3.5-liter High Output SOHC 24-valve V6 (250 net hp / 250 lb-ft) · United States · Exact 2008 Charger engine application. Confirm VIN, build date, and installed filter dimensions before ordering.

    Source: K&N Engineering — Dodge Charger replacement-oil-filter application catalog · 2008 Dodge Charger 3.5-liter application row — HP-2004 and HP-2010 · checked

    Verified ordering references

    5.7-liter HEMI MDS V8 (340 net hp / 390 lb-ft)

    K&N HP-2004 or K&N HP-2010

    K&N publishes both numbers for this exact 2008 year-and-engine application. Treat them as catalog-listed alternatives and confirm filter height, clearance, VIN, and build date before choosing one.

    Applies to: 2008 · 5.7-liter HEMI MDS V8 (340 net hp / 390 lb-ft) · United States · Exact 2008 Charger engine application. Confirm VIN, build date, and installed filter dimensions before ordering.

    Source: K&N Engineering — Dodge Charger replacement-oil-filter application catalog · 2008 Dodge Charger 5.7-liter application row — HP-2004 and HP-2010 · checked

    Verified ordering references

    5.7-liter HEMI MDS V8 with performance induction and exhaust (350 net hp / 390 lb-ft)

    K&N HP-2004 or K&N HP-2010

    K&N publishes both numbers for this exact 2008 year-and-engine application. Treat them as catalog-listed alternatives and confirm filter height, clearance, VIN, and build date before choosing one.

    Applies to: 2008 · 5.7-liter HEMI MDS V8 with performance induction and exhaust (350 net hp / 390 lb-ft) · United States · Exact 2008 Charger engine application. Confirm VIN, build date, and installed filter dimensions before ordering.

    Source: K&N Engineering — Dodge Charger replacement-oil-filter application catalog · 2008 Dodge Charger 5.7-liter application row — HP-2004 and HP-2010 · checked

    Verified ordering references

    6.1-liter SRT HEMI V8 (425 net hp / 420 lb-ft)

    K&N HP-2004 or K&N HP-2010

    K&N publishes both numbers for this exact 2008 year-and-engine application. Treat them as catalog-listed alternatives and confirm filter height, clearance, VIN, and build date before choosing one.

    Applies to: 2008 · 6.1-liter SRT HEMI V8 (425 net hp / 420 lb-ft) · United States · Exact 2008 Charger engine application. Confirm VIN, build date, and installed filter dimensions before ordering.

    Source: K&N Engineering — Dodge Charger replacement-oil-filter application catalog · 2008 Dodge Charger 6.1-liter application row — HP-2004 and HP-2010 · checked

    Verified ordering references

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  1. Dodge — 2008 Charger/Magnum factory buyer's guide and order matrix
  2. Dodge / Mopar — 2008 Charger owner's manual

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