subject: Dodge Gives The 2010 Charger A 6.1 L V8 Engine [print this page] The 2010 Dodge Charger comes with a plethora of engine options. These engines range from mild to wild. No matter what you are looking for, the 2010 Dodge Charger is sure to have an engine option that is right for you.
The first engine in the lineup is the 2.7L V6. This engine puts out 178 horsepower and 190 ft lbs of torque. It is the smallest engine in the line, and therefore gets the best gas mileage. Users of this engine option can expect around 29 miles per gallon during highway driving, and 26 miles per gallon during city driving.
The next option is the 3.5L V6. This engine's power numbers sit at 250 for horsepower, and 250 ft lbs for torque. A driver of this engine can expect 17 miles per gallon during stop-and-go traffic, and 23 miles per gallon while driving on the highway. This engine comes standard on the SXT model.
Next, we have the 5.7L V8. This engine has been a Chrysler staple for over 60 years. Because of this, it has become the standard of Chrysler reliability and performance. This engine produces 368 horsepower and 395 ft lb of torque. It gets an EPA estimated 16 miles per gallon in the city, and an EPA estimated 23 miles per gallon on the highway. This engine is perfect for someone wanting good performance, while still wanting good fuel economy.
The next engine in the series is the massive 6.1L V8 HEMI engine. This engine is exclusively available on the SRT8 line of Chargers. This engine puts out a thunderous 425 horsepower, and a strong 420 ft lb of torque. This engine is for someone who wants the absolute highest performance out of his or her car, and does not need to worry about fuel economy.
