Dodge Charger · Model year 2016
2016 Dodge Charger specs, maintenance & manuals
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2016 Dodge Charger specs & features
Engines, gear ratios, suspension, brakes, dimensions and capacities as published in the manufacturer's 2016 specification sheet.
General information+−
| Vehicle Type | E-segment sedan |
| Assembly Plant | Brampton Assembly Plant, Ontario, Canada |
| EPA Vehicle Class | Large car |
| Introduction Date | Third quarter 2015 as a 2016 model |
Body and chassis+−
| Layout | Longitudinal front engine, rear-wheel drive (RWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Construction | Unitized steel body and aluminum hood |
Engine: 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 with 24-valve DOHC+−
| Availability | Standard — Dodge Charger SE (RWD/AWD), SXT (RWD/AWD) |
| Type and Description | 60-degree V-type, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 220 cu. in. (3,604 cu. cm) |
| Bore x Stroke | 3.78 x 3.27 in. (96.0 x 83.0 mm) |
| Valve System | Chain-driven DOHC, 24 valves, hydraulic end-pivot roller rockers |
| Fuel Injection | Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless |
| Construction | Aluminum deep-skirt block with aluminum-alloy heads |
| Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 |
| Power (SAE net) | 292 bhp (218 kW) @ 6,350 rpm (81.1 bhp/liter); 300 bhp (224 kW) @ 6,350 rpm (83.3 bhp/liter) with Rallye Group |
| Torque (SAE net) | 260 lb.-ft. (353 N•m) @ 4,800 rpm; 264 lb.-ft. (358 N•m) @ 4,800 rpm with Rallye Group |
| Max. Engine Speed | 6,400 rpm (electronically limited) |
| Fuel Requirement | Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2(a) |
| Oil Capacity | 6 quarts (5.7 liters) with dry filter |
| Coolant Capacity | 14.0 quarts (13.25 liters) |
| Emission Controls | Dual three-way catalytic converters, heated oxygen sensors and internal engine features(b) |
| Max. Gross Trailer Weight | 1,000 lbs. (454 kg) |
| EPA Fuel Economy mpg (city/hwy) | 19/31 (RWD with 8HP45 TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission); 18/27 (AWD with 845RE TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission) |
| Engine Assembly Plant | Saltillo Engine Plant, Mexico |
(a) Emissions certification: NAS, BIN 4 (ULEV II), 50 states. (b) Meets Federal Tier 2 Bin 5 and ULEV II requirements in California, Massachusetts, New York, Maine, Vermont, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Oregon and Washington.
Engine: 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 with four-cylinder mode Fuel Saver Technology+−
| Availability | Standard — Charger R/T and R/T Road & Track |
| Type and Description | 90-degree V-type, liquid-cooled with variable-cam timing (VCT) |
| Displacement | 345 cu. in. (5654 cu. cm) |
| Bore x Stroke | 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, multiport, 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 (SAE net) | 370 bhp (276 kW) @ 5,250 rpm (64.9 bhp/liter) — R/T |
| Torque (SAE net) | 395 lb.-ft. (536 N•m) @ 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 | 7 quarts (6.6 liters) |
| Coolant Capacity | 14.7 quarts (13.9 liters) |
| Emission Controls | Dual close-coupled three-way catalytic converters, quad heated oxygen sensors and internal engine features(c) |
| Max. Gross Trailer Weight | 1,000 lbs. (454 kg) |
| EPA Fuel Economy mpg (city/hwy) | 16/25 |
(c) Meets Tier 2 Bin 4 emission requirements in all states.
Engine: 6.4-liter HEMI V-8 powered by SRT+−
| Availability | Standard — R/T Scat Pack and SRT 392 |
| Type and Description | 90-degree V-type, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 392 cu. in. (6,417 cu. cm) |
| Bore x Stroke | 4.09 x 3.72 (103.9 x 94.6) |
| Valve System | Pushrod-operated overhead valves, 16 valves with sodium-filled exhaust valves and hollow stem intake valves, 16 conventional hydraulic lifters, all with roller tips |
| Fuel Injection | Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless; automatic features Fuel Saver mode |
| Construction | Deep-skirt cast-iron block with cross-bolted main bearing caps, aluminum alloy heads with hemispherical combustion chambers |
| Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 |
| Power (estimated SAE net) | 485 bhp (362 kW) @ 6,000 rpm (75.8 bhp/liter) |
| Torque (estimated SAE net) | 475 lb.-ft. (644 N•m) @ 4,200 rpm |
| Max. Engine Speed | 6,400 rpm (electronically limited) |
| Fuel Requirement | Premium 91 octane (R+M)/2 — recommended |
| Oil Capacity | 7 quarts (6.6 liters) |
| Factory Oil Fill | 0W-40 Pennzoil Ultra synthetic |
| Coolant Capacity | 14 quarts (13.25 liters) |
| Emission Controls | Dual close-coupled three-way catalytic converters, quad-heated oxygen sensors and internal engine features(a) |
| Exhaust Type | Dual 2.75-in. straight-through exhaust system using twin electronic exhaust valves (EEV) with 4-in. chrome round tips |
| Max. Gross Trailer Weight | Not rated for trailer-tow |
| EPA Fuel Economy mpg (city/hwy) | 15/25 |
(a) Meets Federal Tier 2 Bin 5 emissions requirements; marketed in California as an LEV II (Low Emission Vehicle) under cleanest vehicle rules.
Engine: 6.2-liter HEMI Hellcat V-8 supercharged+−
| Availability | Standard — Charger SRT Hellcat |
| Type and Description | 90-degree V-type, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 376 cu. in. (6,166 cu. cm) |
| Bore x Stroke | 4.09 x 3.58 (103.9 x 90.9) |
| Valve System | Pushrod-operated overhead valves, 16 valves with sodium-filled exhaust valves and hollow stem intake valves, 16 conventional hydraulic lifters, all with roller tips |
| Fuel Injection | Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless |
| Construction | Deep-skirt cast-iron block with cross-bolted main bearing caps, unique aluminum alloy heads with hemispherical combustion chambers |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Power (SAE J2723) | 707 hp (527 kW) at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque (SAE J2723) | 650 lb.-ft. (881 N•m) at 4,800 rpm |
| Max. Engine Speed | 6,200 rpm (electronically limited) |
| Fuel Requirement | Premium 91 octane (R+M)/2 — recommended |
| Oil Capacity | 7.5 quarts (7.1 liters) |
| Factory Oil Fill | 0W-40 Pennzoil Ultra synthetic |
| Coolant Capacity | 14 quarts (13.25 liters) |
| Emission Controls | Dual close-coupled three-way catalytic converters heated wide range upstream and switching downstream O2 sensors and internal engine features.(a) |
| Exhaust Type | Dual 2.75-in. straight-thru exhaust system using twin electronic exhaust valves (EEV) with 4-in. chrome round tips |
| EPA Fuel Economy mpg (city/hwy) | 13/22 |
| Assembly Plant | Saltillo Engine Plant, Saltillo, Mexico |
(a) Meets Federal Tier 2 Bin 5 and ULEV II requirements in California, Massachusetts, New York, Maine, Vermont, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Oregon and Washington.
Transmission: 8HP45 / 845RE TorqueFlite automatic eight-speed with AutoStick+−
| Availability | Standard — Charger SE (RWD/AWD) and SXT (RWD/AWD) |
| Description | Adaptive electronic control, optional Sport mode or paddle-shifted driver-interactive manual control. Five clutch-pack design with only two open clutches in any gear. Off-center 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. |
| 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 | Electronic Limited Slip Differential; Charger SE and SXT (RWD) — 2.62; Charger SE and SXT (AWD) — 3.07 |
| Overall Top Gear | Charger SE and SXT (RWD) — 1.78; Charger SE and SXT (AWD) — 2.05 |
Transmission: 8HP70 TorqueFlite automatic eight-speed with AutoStick+−
| Availability | Standard on Charger R/T, R/T Road & Track, R/T Scat Pack and SRT 392 |
| Description | Adaptive electronic control with optional Sport mode or paddle-shifted driver-interactive manual control. (SRT: Adaptive electronic control with full manual control via gear selector or paddle shifters – with three SRT-unique selectable modes: Street, Sport and Track) |
| 1st | 4.70 |
| 2nd | 3.13 |
| 3rd | 2.10 |
| 4th | 1.67 |
| 5th | 1.28 |
| 6th | 1.00 |
| 7th | 0.84 |
| 8th | 0.67 |
| Reverse | 3.53 |
| Final Drive Ratio | Electronic Limited Slip Differential; 2.62 – R/T; 3.07 – R/T Road & Track; 3.09 – R/T Scat Pack, SRT 392 |
| Overall Top Gear | 1.75 – R/T; 2.05 – R/T Road & Track; 2.07 – R/T Scat Pack, SRT 392 |
Transmission: 8HP90 TorqueFlite automatic eight-speed+−
| Availability | Standard on Charger SRT Hellcat |
| Description | Adaptive electronic control with full manual control via gear selector or paddle shifters, with three SRT-unique selectable modes: Street, Sport and Track (features performance shifting and gear holding feature) |
| 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 | 2.62 — Asymmetric-limited slip, performance-tuned |
| Overall Top Gear | 1.76 |
Transfer case+−
| Availability | Standard — Charger SE and SXT AWD models |
| Type | Active, fully variable with front-axle disconnect |
| Center Differential | Planetary |
| Torque Split, Front/Rear | Fully variable |
Electrical system+−
| Alternator | 160-amp — standard on Charger SE; 180-amp — standard on Charger SXT, R/T and R/T Road & Track; 220-amp — standard on Charger R/T Scat Pack, SRT 392 and SRT Hellcat |
| Battery | H7 Case, 730 CCA, maintenance-free |
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 and sway bar; One piece lower-control arms — standard on Charger AWD models only |
| Rear | Five-link independent with coil springs, gas-charged monotube shock absorbers, stabilizer bar and isolated suspension cradle |
| Touring-tuned Suspension | Standard on Charger SE and SXT (RWD) |
| AWD Touring-tuned Suspension | Standard on Charger SE and SXT (AWD) |
| Sport-tuned Suspension | Standard on Charger R/T and optional on SXT |
| Super Track Pak | Standard on Charger R/T Road & Track; Optional on Charger SXT |
| Performance-tuned Suspension | Standard on Charger R/T Scat Pack |
| SRT-Tuned | SRT-tuned three-mode adaptive damping system with ADS Bilstein shock absorbers: Street mode = sporty, compliant ride; Sport mode = firm, improved handling; Track mode = firmest, maximum handling |
Steering+−
| Type | Rack and pinion with electric power assist |
| Overall Ratio | SE (RWD) — 14.4:1; SE (AWD) — 16.5:1; SXT (RWD) — 14.4:1; SXT (AWD) — 16.5:1; R/T (RWD) — 14.4:1; R/T Road & Track — 14.4:1; R/T Scat Pack — 14.1:1; SRT 392 — 14.1:1; SRT Hellcat — 14.4:1 (hydraulic) |
| Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb) | SE (RWD) — 37.7 ft. (11.5 m); SE (AWD) — 38.7 ft. (11.8 m); SXT (RWD) — 37.7 ft. (11.5 m); SXT (AWD) — 38.7 ft. (11.8 m); R/T (RWD) — 37.7 ft. (11.5 m); R/T Road & Track — 37.7 ft. (11.5 m); R/T Scat Pack — 37.5 ft. (11.4 m); SRT 392 — 38 ft. (11.6 m); SRT Hellcat — 38.5 (11.7 m) |
| Steering Turns (lock-to-lock) | SE (RWD) — 2.6; SE (AWD) — 3.1; SXT (RWD) — 2.6; SXT (AWD) — 3.1; R/T (RWD) — 2.6; R/T Road & Track — 2.6; R/T Scat Pack — 2.56; SRT 392 — 2.56; SRT Hellcat — 2.52 |
| Performance Steering Gear | Standard on Charger R/T Road & Track, R/T Scat Pack and SRT 392 |
Dimensions and capacities+−
| Wheelbase | SE, SXT and R/T — 120.2 (3,052); R/T Scat Pack — 120.2 (3,052); SRT 392 — 120.4 (3,058); SRT Hellcat — 120.4 (3,058) |
| Track, Front | SE, SXT and R/T — 63.4 (1,610); R/T Scat Pack — 63.4 (1,610); SRT 392 — 64.0 (1.625); SRT Hellcat — 64.0 (1,625) |
| Track, Rear | SE, SXT and R/T — 63.8 (1,620); R/T Scat Pack — 63.1 (1,602.7); SRT 392 — 63.7 (1,618); SRT Hellcat — 63.7 (1,618) |
| Overall Length | SE, SXT and R/T — 198.4 (5,040); R/T Scat Pack — 200.8 (5,100.3); SRT 392 — 200.8 (5,100.3); SRT Hellcat — 200.8 (5,100.3) |
| Overall Width | 75.0 (1,905) |
| Overall Height | SE, SXT and R/T — 58.5 (1,510) to shark fin antenna tip; SE, SXT and R/T — 58.2 (1,479) to roof sheet metal; R/T Scat Pack — 58.26 (1,480); SRT 392 — 58.26 (1,480); SRT Hellcat — 58.26 (1,480) |
| Ground Clearance | SE (RWD) — 4.9 (124.1); SE (AWD) — 4.9 (124.2); SXT (RWD) — 4.9 (124.1); SXT (AWD) — 4.9 (124.2); R/T, R/T Road & Track (RWD) — 5.4 (136.6); R/T Scat Pack — 4.57 (116); SRT 392 — 4.57 (116); SRT Hellcat — 4.57 (116) |
| Frontal Area, sq. ft. (sq. m) | SE, SXT and R/T — 25.8 (2.39); R/T Scat Pack — 26.2 (2.4); SRT 392 — 26.2 (2.4); SRT Hellcat — 26.2 (2.4) |
| Drag Coefficient (Cd) | SE, SXT and R/T — 0.304; R/T Scat Pack — 0.335; SRT 392 — 0.335; SRT Hellcat — 0.335 |
| Curb Weight, lb. (kg) | SE (RWD) — 3,960 (1,796.2); SE (AWD) — 4,206 (1,907.8); SXT (RWD) — 4,018 (1,822.5); SXT (AWD) — 4,220 (1,914.2); R/T, R/T Road & Track (RWD) — 4,280 (1941.3); R/T Scat Pack — 4,395 (1987.6); SRT 392 — 4,382 (1987.6); SRT Hellcat — 4,570 (2,072.9) |
| Weight Distribution, percent F/R | SE (RWD) — 52/48; SE (AWD) — 53/47; SXT (RWD) — 52/48; SXT (AWD) — 54/46; R/T, R/T Road & Track (RWD) — 53/47; R/T Scat Pack — 55/45; SRT 392 — 55/45; SRT Hellcat — 56/44 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, gallons (liters) | 18.5 (70.0) |
(d) All dimensions measured at curb weight with standard tires.
Accommodations: seating and front+−
| Seating Capacity, F/R | 2/3 |
| Headroom | 38.6 (981); 36.9 (938.4) with sunroof |
| Legroom | 41.8 (1,061) |
| Shoulder room | 59.5 (1,510) |
| Hip room | 56.2 (1,428) |
| Seat travel | Driver — 10.0 (255); Passenger — 8.66 (220) |
| Recliner angle range, deg. | Power — 70.7; Manual — 70 |
| EPA front row interior volume, cu. ft. (cu. m) | 55.6 (1.573) |
Accommodations: rear seat+−
| Headroom | 36.6 (930.6); 36.6 (930.6) with sunroof |
| Legroom | 40.1 (1,019) |
| Knee clearance | 3.9 (99) |
| Shoulder room | 57.9 (1,472) |
| Hip room | 56.1 (1,425) |
| EPA second row interior volume, cu. ft. (cu. m) | 49.2 (1.393) |
Accommodations: totals+−
| Total Interior Volume, cu. ft. (cu. m) | 104.7 (2.97) |
| EPA Luggage Compartment Volume, cu. ft. (cu. m) | 16.5 (0.467) |
| EPA Interior Volume Index, cu. ft. (cu. m) | 120.8 (3.42) |
| Trunk Liftover Height | 30.1 (764.0) |
Tires: P215/65R17 Michelin Energy Saver+−
| Availability | Standard — Charger SE (RWD) |
| Size and type | P215/65R17 BSW All-season touring |
| Mfr. and model | Michelin Energy Saver |
| Revs per mile (km) | 748 (465) |
Tires: 235/55R18 Michelin+−
| Availability | Standard — Charger SXT; Optional on Charger SE |
| Size and type | 235/55R18 BSW All-season performance |
| Mfr. and model | Michelin |
| Revs per mile (km) | 745 (463) |
Tires: P235/55R19 Hankook Optimo+−
| Availability | Standard — Charger SE AWD |
| Size and type | P235/55R19 BSW All-season performance |
| Mfr. and model | Hankook Optimo |
| Revs per mile (km) | 710 (446) |
Tires: P235/55R19 Michelin Primacy MXM4+−
| Availability | Standard — Charger SXT AWD |
| Size and type | P235/55R19 BSW All-season performance |
| Mfr. and model | Michelin Primacy MXM4 |
| Revs per mile (km) | 719 (447) |
Tires: P245/45R20 Firestone Firehawk GTV+−
| Availability | Standard — Charger R/T (RWD); Optional — Charger SXT |
| Size and type | P245/45R20 BSW All-season performance |
| Mfr. and model | Firestone Firehawk GTV |
| Revs per mile (km) | 725 (451) |
Tires: 245/45R20 Goodyear Eagle F1+−
| Availability | Optional — Charger R/T Scat Pack; Optional — Charger R/T Road & Track |
| Size and type | 245/45R20 BSW Three-season high-performance |
| Mfr. and model | Goodyear Eagle F1 |
| Revs per mile (km) | 725 (451) |
Tires: 245/45R20 Goodyear RS-A+−
| Availability | Standard — Charger R/T Road & Track; Standard — R/T Scat Pack |
| Size and type | 245/45R20 BSW All-Season performance |
| Mfr. and model | Goodyear RS-A |
| Revs per mile (km) | 725 (451) |
Tires: 275/40ZR20 Pirelli P Zero Nero All-Season+−
| Availability | Standard on SRT 392 and SRT Hellcat |
| Size and type | 275/40ZR20 All-Season |
| Mfr. and model | Pirelli P Zero Nero All-Season |
| Revs per mile (km) | 721 (448) |
Tires: 275/40ZR20 Pirelli P Zero+−
| Availability | Optional on SRT 392 and SRT Hellcat |
| Size and type | 275/40ZR20 Three-Season |
| Mfr. and model | Pirelli P Zero |
| Revs per mile (km) | 719 (447) |
Wheels: 17 x 7.0 Five-spoke design, Satin Silver aluminum+−
| Availability | Standard on SE (RWD) |
| Type and material | Five-spoke design, Satin Silver aluminum |
| Size | 17 x 7.0 |
Wheels: 18 x 7.5 Five-spoke design Satin Carbon aluminum+−
| Availability | Standard on Charger SXT (RWD); Optional on Charger SE with Sport Appearance Group |
| Type and material | Five-spoke design Satin Carbon aluminum |
| Size | 18 x 7.5 |
Wheels: 18 x 7.5 Five-spoke design, polished aluminum with Technical Gray pockets+−
| Availability | Optional on Charger SXT with Plus Group |
| Type and material | Five-spoke design, polished aluminum with Technical Gray pockets |
| Size | 18 x 7.5 |
Wheels: 19 x 7.5 Five-spoke design, polished aluminum with Technical Gray pockets+−
| Availability | Standard on Charger SE (AWD) and SXT (AWD) |
| Type and material | Five-spoke design, polished aluminum with Technical Gray pockets |
| Size | 19 x 7.5 |
Wheels: 20 x 8.0 Five-spoke Satin Carbon aluminum+−
| Availability | Standard on Charger R/T; Optional on Charger SXT with 20-in. Wheel Sport Appearance Group |
| Type and material | Five-spoke Satin Carbon aluminum |
| Size | 20 x 8.0 |
Wheels: 20 x 8.0 Hyper Black Aluminum+−
| Availability | Optional on Charger SXT with Rallye Group |
| Type and material | Hyper Black Aluminum |
| Size | 20 x 8.0 |
Wheels: 20 x 8.0 Polished aluminum with black pockets+−
| Availability | Optional on Charger SXT and R/T with Premium Group; Optional on Charger R/T with Wheels and Tunes Group; Standard on Charger R/T Road & Track |
| Type and material | Polished aluminum with black pockets |
| Size | 20 x 8.0 |
Wheels: 20 x 8.0 Polished aluminum with Technical Gray pockets+−
| Availability | Optional on Charger R/T with Plus Group |
| Type and material | Polished aluminum with Technical Gray pockets |
| Size | 20 x 8.0 |
Wheels: 20 x 8.0 Polished and forged Classic II+−
| Availability | Optional on Charger R/T Road & Track |
| Type and material | Polished and forged Classic II |
| Size | 20 x 8.0 |
Wheels: 20 x 9.0 Polished aluminum with black pockets and satin finish+−
| Availability | Standard on R/T Scat Pack |
| Type and material | Polished aluminum with black pockets and satin finish |
| Size | 20 x 9.0 |
Wheels: 20 x 9.0 Lightweight forged aluminum, Hyper Black II finish+−
| Availability | Optional on Charger R/T Scat Pack |
| Type and material | Lightweight forged aluminum, Hyper Black II finish |
| Size | 20 x 9.0 |
Wheels: 20 x 9.5 “Slingshot” split seven spoke, forged aluminum with Hyper Black finish+−
| Availability | Standard on SRT 392 |
| Type and material | “Slingshot” split seven spoke, forged aluminum with Hyper Black finish |
| Size | 20 x 9.5 |
Wheels: 20 x 9.5 “Slingshot” split seven spoke, forged aluminum with Matte Black finish+−
| Availability | Standard on SRT Hellcat |
| Type and material | “Slingshot” split seven spoke, forged aluminum with Matte Black finish |
| Size | 20 x 9.5 |
Wheels: 20 x 9.5 “Slingshot” split seven spoke, forged aluminum with Brass Monkey Finish+−
| Availability | Optional on SRT Hellcat |
| Type and material | “Slingshot” split seven spoke, forged aluminum with Brass Monkey Finish |
| Size | 20 x 9.5 |
Brakes: Touring Brake Package+−
| Front | Rear | |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | Standard on Charger SE and SXT (RWD) | Standard on Charger SE and SXT (RWD) |
| Rotor size and type | 12.6 x 1.1 (320 x 28) vented | 12.6 x 0.4 (320 x 10) solid |
| Caliper size and type | 2.36 (60) single-piston sliding with aluminum housing | 1.65 (42) single-piston sliding with aluminum housing |
| Swept area | 210 sq. in. (1,358 sq. cm) | 264 sq. in. (1,703 sq. cm) |
Brakes: Sport Brake Package+−
| Front | Rear | |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | Standard on Charger SE AWD, SXT AWD, R/T and R/T Road & Track | Standard on Charger SE AWD, SXT AWD, R/T and R/T Road & Track |
| Sport Brake Package with Performance Brake Linings | Optional on Charger R/T Road & Track | Optional on Charger R/T Road & Track |
| Rotor size and type | 13.6 x 1.26 (345 x 28) vented | 12.6 x 0.87 (320 x 22) vented |
| Caliper size and type | 1.65 (42) dual-piston sliding with aluminum housing | 1.65 (42) single-piston sliding with aluminum housing |
| Swept area | 249 sq. in. (1,606 sq. cm) | 264 sq. in. (1,703 sq. cm) |
Brakes: Brembo high-performance brake package+−
| Front | Rear | |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | Standard on Charger R/T Scat Pack | Standard on Charger R/T Scat Pack |
| Rotor size and type | 14.2 x 1.26 (360 x 32.0) vented and slotted | 13.8 x 1.10 (350 x 28) vented and slotted |
| Caliper size and type | 1.73 (44) Brembo four-piston fixed with aluminum housing | 1.26 (32) Brembo four-piston fixed with aluminum housing |
| Swept area | 351 sq. in. (2,261 sq. cm) | 316 sq. in. (2,036 sq. cm) |
Brakes: Brembo ultra-high performance brake package+−
| Front | Rear | |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | Standard on Charger SRT 392 and SRT Hellcat | Standard on Charger SRT 392 and SRT Hellcat |
| Rotor size and type | 15.4 x 1.34 (390 x 34.0) two-piece aluminum hat, vented and slotted | 13.8 x 1.10 (350 x 28) vented and slotted |
| Caliper size and type | 1.42 (36 mm) Brembo six-piston fixed monoblock aluminum | 1.26 (32) Brembo four-piston fixed with aluminum housing |
| Swept area | 424 sq.in. (2,735 sq. cm.) | 316 sq. in. (2,036 sq. cm.) |
Source: 2016 Dodge Charger and Charger SRT Specifications (Stellantis media site).
Which equipment is standard, optional or part of a package on each trim, from the manufacturer's 2016 feature availability guide.
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| Feature | SE | SXT | R/T | R/T Road & Track | R/T Scat Pack | SRT 392 | SRT Hellcat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior | |||||||
| ColorsPlum Crazy (must have 20 in. wheels) | — | ||||||
| TorRed Clear Coat (must have 20 in. wheels) | — | ||||||
| B5 Blue Pearl Coat (must have 20 in. wheels) | — | ||||||
| Black painted roof | — | ||||||
| BadgesCharger | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Charger (in Satin Black) | — | — | — | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Charger (Satin Black, included with Blacktop Appearance Group) | — | Pkg | Pkg | — | — | — | — |
| HEMI (front fenders) | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| SXT | — | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rallye | — | Pkg | — | — | — | — | — |
| R/T | — | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | — | — |
| R/T (heritage grille and decklid) | — | — | — | ✓ | — | — | — |
| R/T (heritage decklid) | — | — | — | — | ✓ | — | — |
| R/T (Satin Black, included with Blacktop Appearance Group) | — | — | Pkg | — | — | — | — |
| Scat Pack (grille) | — | — | — | — | ✓ | — | — |
| HEMI 392 (front fenders) | — | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Hellcat (front fenders) | — | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
| AWD (packaged with AWD) | Pkg | Pkg | — | — | — | — | — |
| Body sideBody-color sill | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Performance sill, body-color | — | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Exhaust tipsFascia mounted, dual, chromed | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Integrated, mounted below fascia, dual chromed | — | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| FasciasBody-color fascia (front) | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | ||
| Body-color fascia with black accent (front) | — | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Body-color performance fascia with black accent (front) | — | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Body-color fascia with accent and integrated exhaust cutouts (rear) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Body-color performance fascia with lower valance in black (rear) | — | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| GrilleBlack with Satin Chrome crosshairs | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — |
| Black with black crosshairs | — | Pkg | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| Black with Matte Black crosshairs | — | — | — | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Black with performance mesh design | — | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HoodScalloped hood, aluminum | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Performance hood with NACA duct, aluminum | — | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Performance hood with NACA duct and dual heat extractors, aluminum | — | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
| LampsBi-function halogen projector headlamps | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Bi-function high-intensity discharge (HID) projector headlamps | — | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ |
| LED-illuminated fog lamps | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| MirrorsPower-adjustable, manual foldaway | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Power-adjustable, heated, manual foldaway | — | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Power adjustable, heated, manual foldaway with memory | — | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ | — | ✓ | — |
| Power adjustable, heated, manual foldaway with memory and puddle lamps | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ |
| SpoilerThree-piece body-color, deck-lid mounted | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Performance, Satin Black (packaged in Blacktop Appearance Group on SXT and R/T) | — | Pkg | Pkg | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Performance, body color | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| WindowsRain-sensing windshield wipers (included with Technology Group and Premium Group) | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | — |
| Interior | |||||||
| AccentsDark Brushed interior accent bezels (included with Blacktop Appearance Group) | ✓ | Pkg | Pkg | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Hectic Mesh interior accent bezels | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Pkg | ✓ | — |
| Dark Engine Turned interior accent bezels | — | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Ambient Lighting — LED-illuminatedFront foot wells | — | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front and rear map pockets | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Climate ControlManual, with dual temperature controls | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Automatic dual-zone climate control with individual driver/passenger settings | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Humidity sensor | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dodge Performance Pages with driver configuration modes to adjust steering effort, engine response, transmission response and electronic stability control settings, as well as active launch control, launch control RPM settings, performance timers and performance gauges, such as g-force indicators and engine performance (included with Super Track Pak) | — | Pkg | — | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| SRT Performance Pages includes 0-60 mph, eighth-mile, quarter-mile, braking time and g-force meter | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Door PanelsManual day/night rearview mirror with microphone | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror with microphone | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front overhead console | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Front overhead console with LED-illumination | — | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster140-mph primary speedometer, analog | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — |
| 160-mph primary speedometer, analog | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| 180-mph primary speedometer, analog | — | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 200-mph primary speedometer, analog | — | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Scat Pack start-up animation | — | — | — | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Multimedia SystemsUconnect 5.0 — 5.0-in. touchscreen display with AM/FM radio and Bluetooth | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Uconnect 8.4A — 8.4-in. touchscreen display with AM/FM radio, SiriusXM Radio, Bluetooth, Uconnect Access and navigation-capable | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| Uconnect 8.4AN — 8.4-in. touchscreen display with 3-D GPS navigation, AM/FM/HD radio, SiriusXM Radio, Bluetooth, Uconnect Access, SiriusXM Traffic and SiriusXM Travel Link | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shark-fin style roof antenna | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Six speakers | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Alpine premium audio system with six speakers and 276-watt eight-channel amplifier | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beats by Dr. Dre high-performance audio system with 552-watt 12-channel amplifier, 10 high-performance BeatsAudio speakers and 8-in. BeatsAudio trunk-mounted dual-voice coil subwoofer with sealed enclosure | — | Pkg | Pkg | — | — | ||
| Harman Kardon high-performance audio system with 19 speakers, including trunk enclosure with 10-in. subwoofer and 900-watt amplifier | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| PedalsRubber, black | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Performance pedals, aluminum with black rubber | — | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seat colorsBlack — cloth | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Black — premium cloth sport seats | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| Black/Tungsten — premium cloth sport seats | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| Black — Nappa leather sport seats (packaged with Plus Group) | — | Pkg | Pkg | — | — | — | — |
| Black/Pearl — Nappa leather sport seats (packaged with Plus Group) | — | Pkg | Pkg | — | — | — | — |
| Black/Ruby Red — Nappa leather sport seats (packaged with Plus Group) | — | Pkg | Pkg | — | — | — | — |
| Black — Nappa leather and Alcantara suede performance seats with ‘R/T’ embroidered logo | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Black/Ruby Red — Nappa leather and Alcantara suede performance seats with ‘R/T’ embroidered logo | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Black — premium cloth performance seats with Ballistic II inserts, Tungsten accent stitching and monochromatic Scat Pack logo | — | — | — | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Black — Nappa leather performance seats with Alcantara suede inserts, Tungsten accent stitching and monochromatic embroidered Scat Pack logo (included with Scat Pack Leather Group) | — | — | — | — | Pkg | — | — |
| Black/Ruby Red — Nappa leather performance seats with Alcantara suede inserts, Ruby Red accent stitching and monochromatic embroidered Scat Pack logo (included with Scat Pack Leather Group) | — | — | — | — | Pkg | — | — |
| Black — Nappa leather performance seats with Alcantara suede inserts, accent stitching and embroidered SRT logo | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| Black/Ruby Red — Nappa leather performance seats with Alcantara suede inserts, accent stitching and embroidered SRT logo | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| Black — Laguna leather performance seats, accent stitching and embossed SRT logo (included with Laguna Leather Package) | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Black/Sepia — Laguna leather performance seats, accent stitching and embossed SRT logo (included with Laguna Leather Package) | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seat BeltsRed (not available on Sepia Laguna Leather Package) | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| SeatingSix-way power driver seat | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Twelve-way power driver seat, including four-way power lumbar | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Twelve-way power front-passenger seat, including four-way power lumbar | — | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ |
| Heated front seats | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ventilated front seats (packaged with Plus & Premium Groups; Scat Pack Leather Interior Group) | — | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ |
| Heated rear seats (packaged with Plus & Premium Groups; Scat Pack Leather Interior Group) | — | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ |
| Driver seat with memory | — | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear-seat armrest with cup holders | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Rear-seat armrest with LED-illuminated cup holders | — | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ | Pkg | ✓ | — |
| Steering WheelLeather wrapped with vehicle and cruise controls | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Performance design, leather wrapped with vehicle and cruise controls (included with Super Track Pak and Blacktop Appearance Group) | — | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| Die-cast zinc paddle shifters | — | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| SRT Design – flat bottom | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Manual tilt, telescoping steering column | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Power tilt, telescoping steering column with memory | — | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ |
| Heated steering wheel | — | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ |
| Powertrain and Chassis | |||||||
| Engines3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine with DOHC, variable-valve timing (VVT), 24 valves – 292 horsepower and 260 lb.-ft. of torque | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine with DOHC, cold-air induction, VVT, 24 valves, sport-tuned exhaust – 300 horsepower and 264 lb.-ft. of torque (packaged with Rallye Group) | — | Pkg | — | — | — | — | — |
| 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine, 370 horsepower, four-cylinder mode Fuel Saver Technology and interactive Decel Fuel Shut Off (iDFSO) | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| 6.4-liter HEMI V-8 with VVT, Fuel Saver Technology with four-cylinder mode and interactive Decel Fuel Shut Off (iDFSO), 485 horsepower and 475 lb.-ft. of torque | — | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI Hellcat V-8 with 11.6-psi, twin-screw supercharger, 16-valve OHV, variable-cam timing (VCT) – 707 horsepower and 650 lb.-ft. torque | — | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
| “Powered by SRT” engine cover | — | — | — | — | ✓ | — | — |
| “HEMI 392” engine cover | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ | — |
| “SRT Supercharged” engine cover | — | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Dual Ignition (two spark plugs per cylinder) | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| High-speed engine controller | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Transmissions845RE TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — |
| 8HP70 TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 8HP90 TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission | — | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Axles175 mm front axle (included with AWD) | Pkg | Pkg | — | — | — | — | — |
| 195 mm rear axle | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — |
| 220 mm rear axle | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| 230 mm rear axle | — | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Differential — rear2.62 axle ratio | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | ✓ |
| 3.07 axle ratio (included with SE/SXT AWD and Super Track Pack) | Pkg | Pkg | — | ✓ | — | — | — |
| 3.09 axle ratio | — | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Drive SystemAll-wheel drive (AWD) | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| Active transfer case with front-axle disconnect (included with AWD) | Pkg | Pkg | — | — | — | — | — |
| ExhaustStandard-tuned exhaust system | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sport exhaust system | — | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Active stainless steel performance dual exhaust system | — | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alternator160-amp | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 180-amp | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| 220-amp | — | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Brake SystemTouring Brake System | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sport Brake Package (included with AWD) | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Performance Brake Package | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Brembo four-piston high-performance brake package with Red calipers | — | — | — | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Brembo six-piston ultra-high performance brake package with Red calipers | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parasitic-friction reducing high roll-back brake calipers with spreader springs | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| SteeringElectric Power Steering (EPS) (available with Comfort, Normal and Sport modes) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| Performance EPS available with Street, Sport and Track Modes | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Hydraulic power assist | — | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Performance-tuned | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Suspension architectureIndependent, short-and long-arm (SLA) design with one piece lower control arm, unique steering knuckles and stabilizer bar (included with AWD) | Pkg | Pkg | — | — | — | — | — |
| Monotube shock absorbers | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| Bilstein adaptive damping system (ADS) shock absorbers | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Suspension TuningTouring-tuned suspension | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — |
| Touring-tuned AWD suspension (included with AWD only) | Pkg | Pkg | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sport-tuned suspension | — | Pkg | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| Super Track Pak Suspension (included with Super Track Pak) | — | Pkg | — | ✓ | — | — | — |
| High-performance suspension | — | — | — | — | ✓ | — | — |
| SRT tuned three-mode adaptive damping system: Auto mode = sporty but compliant ride; Sport mode = firm, maximum handling; Track mode = firm, maximum handling plus performance shifting and gear holding feature | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| TiresCompact spare | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | ||
| TIREFIT system: tire sealant and electric compressor | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| P215/65R17 BSW All-season performance Michelin Energy Saver | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 235/55R18 BSW All-season performance Michelin MXM4 | Pkg | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — |
| P235/55R19 BSW All-season performance tire (included with AWD), Hankook Optimo | Pkg | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| P235/55R19 BSW All-season performance tire (included with AWD), Michelin Primacy MXM4 | — | Pkg | — | — | — | — | — |
| 245/45R20 BSW All-season Performance | — | Pkg | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| 245/45ZR20 All-season Performance Goodyear RS-A (included with Super Track Pak on SXT) | — | Pkg | — | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| 245/45ZR20 Three-season Performance Goodyear F1 Supercar (must have Super Track Pak on SXT) | — | — | — | — | |||
| P275/40ZR20 Pirelli P Zero Nero, All-season | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| P275/40ZR20 Pirelli P Zero, Three-season high-performance | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| Wheels17 x 7.0-in. dual five-spoke Satin Silver cast-aluminum | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 18 x 7.5-in. five-spoke Satin Carbon cast-aluminum | Pkg | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — |
| 18 x 7.5-in. dual five-spoke cast-aluminum with polished face and Technical Gray pockets (packaged with SXT Plus Group) | — | Pkg | — | — | — | — | — |
| 19 x 7.5-in. dual five-spoke cast-aluminum with polished face and Technical Gray pockets (included with AWD) | Pkg | Pkg | — | — | — | — | — |
| 20 x 8.0-in. five-spoke Satin Carbon cast-aluminum | — | Pkg | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| 20 x 8.0-in. dual five-spoke Hyper Black aluminum | — | Pkg | — | — | — | — | |
| 20 x 8.0-in. dual five-spoke Gloss Black aluminum (included with Blacktop Appearance Group) | — | Pkg | Pkg | — | — | — | — |
| 20 x 8.0-in. dual five-spoke cast-aluminum with polished face and black pockets (packaged with Premium Group and Wheels and Tunes Group) | — | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ | — | — | — |
| 20 x 8.0-in. dual five-spoke aluminum with polish face and Technical Gray pockets (packaged with R/T Plus Group) | — | — | Pkg | — | — | — | — |
| 20 x 8.0-in. Classic II polished forged aluminum | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 20 x 9.0-in. polished aluminum with black pockets and satin finish | — | — | — | — | ✓ | — | — |
| 20 x 9.0-in. Hyper Black II lightweight forged aluminum | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 20 x 9.5-in. Hyper Black lightweight forged aluminum | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ | — |
| 20 x 9.5-in. Matte Black lightweight forged aluminum | — | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
| 20 x 9.5-in. Brass Monkey lightweight forged aluminum | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Safety and Security | |||||||
| Adaptive Cruise Control — Plus with Full Stop | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | — |
| Automatic defog | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blind-spot Monitoring (BSM) | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ |
| ESC | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| ESC (three modes: on, partial-on, full-off) | — | Pkg | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Forward Collision Warning-Plus | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | — |
| High-intensity discharge (HID) headlamps | — | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ |
| Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keep Assist | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | — |
| ParkSense rear park assist | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| ParkView rear backup camera | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power-adjustable pedals with memory | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | — | — | — |
| Rain-sensing windshield wipers | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | — |
| Rear Cross Path detection | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ |
| Remote start | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto high-beam headlamp control | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | — |
| Uconnect with Bluetooth and voice commands | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Universal garage door opener | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Valet mode | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Vehicle security alarm | — | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Packages | |||||||
| Sport Appearance Grouprear body-color spoiler, P235/55R18 All-season performance tires and 18-in. five-spoke Satin Carbon cast-aluminum wheels | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Popular Equipment GroupSiriusXM Radio with one-year service, ParkSense rear park assist system and remote start system | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 20-in. Wheel Sport Appearance Grouprear body-color spoiler, compact spare tire, P245/45R20 BSW All-season performance tires and 20-in. five-spoke Satin Carbon cast-aluminum wheels | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Super Track Pakhigh-performance steering, performance suspension, P245/45ZR20 BSW Goodyear tires, anti-lock four-wheel disc performance brakes, 3.07 rear-axle ratio and Dodge Performance Pages. (Must have Rallye Group) | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Plus GroupNappa leather sport seats, ventilated 12-way power driver and front passenger seats with four-way lumbar adjust, heated steering wheel and second-row seats, rear seat armrest with storage, illuminated rear cup holders, driver and passenger lower LED lamps, front overhead LED lighting, memory for the driver’s seat, radio and mirrors, bi-function high-intensity discharge (HID) projector headlamps, security alarm, compact spare tire, 18-in. polished cast-aluminum with Technical Gray pockets (SXT), 20-in. polished cast-aluminum wheels with Technical Gray pockets (R/T), ParkSense rear park assist system and ParkView rear backup camera | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| Wheels and Tunes GroupP245/45R20 BSW all-season performance tires, 20 x 8.0-in. polished aluminum wheels with black pockets and 10 BeatsAudio amplified premium speakers with trunk-mounted subwoofer and 552-watt amplifier | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| BeatsAudio Group10 amplified premium speakers with trunk-mounted subwoofer and 552-watt amplifier | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| Premium GroupNappa leather sport seats, ventilated 12-way power front driver and passenger seats with four-way lumbar adjust, heated steering wheel and second-row seats, rear seat armrest with storage, illuminated rear cup holders, auto-dimming exterior driver mirror, foldaway power heated memory mirrors, rain-sensitive windshield wipers, power front driver and passenger seats with four-way lumbar adjust, Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keep Assist, driver and passenger lower LED lamps, front overhead LED lighting, exterior mirrors courtesy lamps, power adjustable pedals, memory for the driver’s seat, power pedals, radio and mirrors, auto adjust in reverse exterior mirrors, auto high-beam headlamp control, bi-function HID projector headlamps, security alarm, full-speed Forward Collision Warning-Plus, Adaptive Cruise Control – Plus with Full Stop, Uconnect 8.4AN AM/FM radio with SiriusXM Radio, HD Radio, Bluetooth and 3-D GPS navigation, 10 BeatsAudio amplified premium speakers with trunk-mounted subwoofer and 552-watt amplifier, SiriusXM Travel Link with five-year service, SiriusXM Traffic with five-year service, power tilt/telescoping steering column, P245/45R20 BSW All-season performance tires, 20-in. polished aluminum wheels with black pockets, ParkSense rear park assist system, ParkView rear backup camera, and Blind-spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path detection | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| Technology Groupauto-dimming exterior driver mirror, foldaway power heated memory mirrors, rain-sensitive windshield wipers, Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keep Assist, driver seat, radio and mirrors memory, exterior mirrors that auto adjust in reverse, auto high-beam headlamp control, Full-speed Forward Collision Warning-Plus, Adaptive Cruise Control – Plus with Full Stop, power tilt/telescoping steering column with memory, power adjustable pedals with memory; includes bi-function HID headlamps with R/T Scat pack. Includes blind spot monitoring and rear cross path detection on SRT 392 | — | — | |||||
| Driver Confidence GroupParkSense rear park assist system, ParkView rear backup camera and Blind-spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path detection | — | — | — | ||||
| Navigation/Rear Backup Camera GroupUconnect 8.4AN AM/FM radio with SiriusXM Radio, HD Radio, Bluetooth and 3-D GPS navigation. SiriusXM Radio with one-year service, SiriusXM Travel Link with five-year service, SiriusXM Traffic with five-year service and ParkView rear backup camera | — | — | — | — | |||
| Blacktop Appearance Groupsport suspension, 20 x 8.0-in. Gloss Black aluminum wheels, P245/45R20 BSW All-season performance tires, Satin Black deck-lid badge treatment, Dodge performance-contoured steering wheel, black cluster instrument cluster gauge rings and premium floor mats with Dodge logo | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| Rallye GroupR/T front Gloss Black fascia applique, Rallye badge, rear body-color spoiler, 300 horsepower rating with cold air-induction and performance exhaust, BeatsAudio with 10 amplified premium speakers with trunk-mounted subwoofer and 552-watt amplifier, performance suspension, compact spare tire, P245/45R20 BSW All-season performance tires, 20 x 8.0-in. Hyper Black aluminum wheels, steering wheel mounted shift controls and Sport Mode II | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| AWD Plus GroupNappa leather sport seats, ventilated 12-way power driver and front passenger seats with four-way lumbar adjust, heated steering wheel and second-row seats, rear seat armrest with storage, illuminated rear cup holders, driver and passenger lower LED lamps, front overhead LED lighting, memory for the driver’s seat, radio and mirrors, bi-function HID projector headlamps, security alarm, ParkSense rear park assist system and ParkView rear backup camera | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| AWD Premium GroupNappa leather sport seats, ventilated 12-way power front driver and passenger seats with four-way lumbar adjust, heated steering wheel and second-row seats, rear seat armrest with storage, illuminated rear cup holders, auto-dimming exterior driver mirror, foldaway power heated mirrors, rain-sensitive windshield wipers, Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keep Assist, driver and passenger lower LED lamps, front overhead LED lighting, exterior mirror courtesy lamps, power adjustable pedals, memory for the driver seat, power pedals, radio and mirrors, auto adjust in reverse exterior mirrors, auto high-beam headlamp control, bi-function HID projector headlamps, security alarm, Full-speed Forward Collision Warning – Plus, Adaptive Cruise Control – Plus with Full Stop, Uconnect 8.4AN AM/FM radio with SiriusXM Radio, HD Radio, Bluetooth and 3-D GPS navigation, BeatsAudio with 10 amplified premium speakers with trunk-mounted subwoofer and 552-watt amplifier, SiriusXM Travel Link with five-year service, SiriusXM Traffic with five-year service, power tilt/telescoping steering column, ParkSense rear park assist system, ParkView rear backup camera, Blind-spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path detection | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Scat Pack Leather Interior GroupBlack or Black/Ruby Red Nappa leather performance seats with Alcantara suede inserts, Ruby Red accent stitching and Monochromatic “Scat Pack” logo, heated and ventilated 12-way power front driver and passenger seats with four-way lumbar adjust, heated steering wheel and heated rear seats | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Harmon Kardon Audio Grouppremium high-performance audio system with 19 GreenEdge speakers, including trunk enclosure with two 10-in. subwoofers and 900-watt amplifier | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| Laguna Leather Interior Package (Sepia or Black)Laguna premium leather surface upgrades on seats and door panels | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
- R/T Road & Track and R/T Scat Pack are separate columns from the base R/T.
- Package rows list their contents as printed; codes show which trims can add each package.
What each trim adds
Equipment that becomes standard at each step up, compared with the next trim down in price. Packages and options aren't counted.
SXT over SE+17 standard +
- ✓Badges: SXT
- ✓LED-illuminated fog lamps
- ✓Power-adjustable, heated, manual foldaway
- ✓Accents: Hectic Mesh interior accent bezels
- ✓Ambient Lighting — LED-illuminated: Front and rear map pockets
- ✓Automatic dual-zone climate control with individual driver/passenger settings
- ✓Climate Control: Humidity sensor
- ✓Auto-dimming rearview mirror with microphone
- ✓Uconnect 8.4A — 8.4-in. touchscreen display with AM/FM radio, SiriusXM Radio, Bluetooth, Uconnect Access and navigation-capable
- ✓Multimedia Systems: Shark-fin style roof antenna
- ✓Alpine premium audio system with six speakers and 276-watt eight-channel amplifier
- ✓Twelve-way power driver seat, including four-way power lumbar
- ✓Seating: Heated front seats
- ✓Automatic defog
- ✓Remote start
- ✓Uconnect with Bluetooth and voice commands
- ✓Universal garage door opener
R/T over SXT+7 standard +
- ✓Badges: HEMI (front fenders)
- ✓Badges: R/T
- ✓Body-color fascia with black accent (front)
- ✓Grille: Black with black crosshairs
- ✓Three-piece body-color, deck-lid mounted
- ✓Instrument Cluster: 160-mph primary speedometer, analog
- ✓Steering Wheel: Die-cast zinc paddle shifters
R/T Road & Track over R/T+19 standard +
- ✓Badges: R/T (heritage grille and decklid)
- ✓Grille: Black with Matte Black crosshairs
- ✓Bi-function high-intensity discharge (HID) projector headlamps
- ✓Power adjustable, heated, manual foldaway with memory
- ✓Ambient Lighting — LED-illuminated: Front foot wells
- ✓Dodge Performance Pages with driver configuration modes to adjust steering effort, engine response, transmission response and electronic stability control settings, as well as active launch control, launch control RPM settings, performance timers and performance gauges, such as g-force indicators and engine performance (included with Super Track Pak)
- ✓Front overhead console with LED-illumination
- ✓Twelve-way power front-passenger seat, including four-way power lumbar
- ✓Ventilated front seats (packaged with Plus & Premium Groups; Scat Pack Leather Interior Group)
- ✓Heated rear seats (packaged with Plus & Premium Groups; Scat Pack Leather Interior Group)
- ✓Seating: Driver seat with memory
- ✓Rear-seat armrest with LED-illuminated cup holders
- ✓Performance design, leather wrapped with vehicle and cruise controls (included with Super Track Pak and Blacktop Appearance Group)
- ✓Power tilt, telescoping steering column with memory
- ✓Heated steering wheel
- ✓ESC (three modes: on, partial-on, full-off)
- ✓High-intensity discharge (HID) headlamps
- ✓ParkSense rear park assist
- ✓Vehicle security alarm
R/T Scat Pack over R/T Road & Track+22 standard +
- ✓Badges: Charger (in Satin Black)
- ✓Badges: R/T
- ✓Badges: R/T (heritage decklid)
- ✓Badges: Scat Pack (grille)
- ✓Badges: HEMI 392 (front fenders)
- ✓Body side: Performance sill, body-color
- ✓Integrated, mounted below fascia, dual chromed
- ✓Body-color performance fascia with black accent (front)
- ✓Body-color performance fascia with lower valance in black (rear)
- ✓Grille: Black with performance mesh design
- ✓Performance hood with NACA duct, aluminum
- ✓Bi-function halogen projector headlamps
- ✓Power-adjustable, heated, manual foldaway
- ✓Performance, Satin Black (packaged in Blacktop Appearance Group on SXT and R/T)
- ✓Dark Brushed interior accent bezels (included with Blacktop Appearance Group)
- ✓Door Panels: Front overhead console
- ✓Instrument Cluster: 180-mph primary speedometer, analog
- ✓Instrument Cluster: Scat Pack start-up animation
- ✓Performance pedals, aluminum with black rubber
- ✓Black — premium cloth performance seats with Ballistic II inserts, Tungsten accent stitching and monochromatic Scat Pack logo
- ✓Manual tilt, telescoping steering column
- ✓ParkView rear backup camera
SRT 392 over R/T Scat Pack+22 standard +
- ✓Badges: Charger
- ✓Bi-function high-intensity discharge (HID) projector headlamps
- ✓Power adjustable, heated, manual foldaway with memory
- ✓Spoiler: Performance, body color
- ✓Accents: Hectic Mesh interior accent bezels
- ✓SRT Performance Pages includes 0-60 mph, eighth-mile, quarter-mile, braking time and g-force meter
- ✓Front overhead console with LED-illumination
- ✓Uconnect 8.4AN — 8.4-in. touchscreen display with 3-D GPS navigation, AM/FM/HD radio, SiriusXM Radio, Bluetooth, Uconnect Access, SiriusXM Traffic and SiriusXM Travel Link
- ✓Black — Laguna leather performance seats, accent stitching and embossed SRT logo (included with Laguna Leather Package)
- ✓Black/Sepia — Laguna leather performance seats, accent stitching and embossed SRT logo (included with Laguna Leather Package)
- ✓Twelve-way power front-passenger seat, including four-way power lumbar
- ✓Seating: Heated front seats
- ✓Ventilated front seats (packaged with Plus & Premium Groups; Scat Pack Leather Interior Group)
- ✓Heated rear seats (packaged with Plus & Premium Groups; Scat Pack Leather Interior Group)
- ✓Seating: Driver seat with memory
- ✓Rear-seat armrest with LED-illuminated cup holders
- ✓Steering Wheel: SRT Design – flat bottom
- ✓Power tilt, telescoping steering column with memory
- ✓Heated steering wheel
- ✓High-intensity discharge (HID) headlamps
- ✓Rear Cross Path detection
- ✓Valet mode
SRT Hellcat over SRT 392+6 standard +
- ✓Badges: Hellcat (front fenders)
- ✓Performance hood with NACA duct and dual heat extractors, aluminum
- ✓Power adjustable, heated, manual foldaway with memory and puddle lamps
- ✓Dark Engine Turned interior accent bezels
- ✓Instrument Cluster: 200-mph primary speedometer, analog
- ✓Blind-spot Monitoring (BSM)
Standard on every trim (104)
- Badges: Dodge
- Door handles — body-color
- Fuel Door: Capless fuel filler
- Fuel Door: Locking fuel-door release
- Lamps: Black headlamp bezels
- LED-illuminated daytime running lamps
- Automatic headlamps
- Lamps: LED-illuminated racetrack tail lamp
- LED center high-mounted stop lamp (CHMSL)
- Mirrors: Body-color
- Trunk-lid release — power
- Windows: Acoustic windshield glass
- Windows: Acoustic front door glass
- Windows: Solar control glass
- Windows: Rear window with electric defrost
- Windshield wipers with parallel-action, variable-intermittent, speed-sensitive
- Windows: Integrated window antenna
- Front and rear power with express front up/down
- Ambient Lighting — LED-illuminated: Front cup holders
- Carpet — 10-oz. with acoustic foam and foam-in-place padding noise barrier
- Climate Control: Air conditioning
- Climate Control: Cabin air filtration
- Front/rear passenger climate control outlets
- Full-length floor console
- Console: Cell phone storage
- Console: 12-volt power outlet
- 12-volt power outlet, inside center console
- Console: Armrest tray with coin holder
- Console: Cup holders with retractable lid
- Door Panels: Satin die-cast door handles
- Vinyl-wrapped soft upper with padded armrest
- Door Panels: Map pockets front/rear
- Door Panels: Rear door child-protection locks
- Floor mats — premium front/rear
- Glove box – dampened with lamp
- Headliner
- Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors
- Door Panels: Front-passenger assist handle
- Door Panels: LED-illuminated rear assist handles
- Door Panels: LED rear reading courtesy lamps
- Rear-passenger assist handles with coat hooks
- Configurable, full color, 7-in. driver information display (DID)
- Instrument Cluster: Tachometer
- Instrument Cluster: LED back-lit illumination
- Media Hub — SD-card reader, USB input and auxiliary audio input
- Multimedia Systems: USB outlets — two, recharge use only
- Seat Belts: Black
- Seating: 60/40-split/fold rear seat
- Shifter — leather wrapped, electronic
- Trunk: Deck-lid liner
- Trunk: Cargo net
- Fully lined trunk compartment
- Trunk: Power release
- Trunk: Inside emergency deck-lid release
- Trunk: Inside dual deck-lid lamps
- Engines: Electronic throttle control (ETC)
- Engines: Tip start / push-button
- Drive System: Rear-wheel drive (RWD)
- Battery — 730-amp, maintenance free
- Fuel Tank — 18.5-gal. capacity
- Steering: Power rack and pinion
- Independent, short-and long-arm (SLA) design (front) with Multi-link with roll steer geometry
- Suspension architecture: Hydrobushing
- Advanced multistage driver and front-passenger
- Air Bags: Front and rear side-curtain
- Air Bags: Driver inflatable knee air bag
- Driver and front-passenger seat-mounted side air bags (pelvic-thorax)
- Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
- All-speed Traction Control System (TCS)
- Automatic headlamps
- BeltAlert
- Brake Assist
- Brake/Park interlock
- Brake Override
- Child-protection, rear door locks
- Constant-force retractors (CFR)
- Crumple zones
- Door Locks, speed sensitive
- Dual-note electric horn
- Electronic brake-force distribution (EBD)
- Electronic stability control (ESC)
- Energy-absorbing steering column
- Enhanced Accident Response System (EARS)
- Front seat-belt pretensioners
- Height-adjustable seat belts
- Hill-start assist (HSA)
- Hydraulic-boost Compensation (HBC)
- Intelligent battery sensor (IBS)
- Interior head-impact protection
- Keyless Enter ‘n Go
- Knee bolsters
- Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)
- Occupant restraint controller (ORC)
- One-touch driver unlock, two-touch passenger door unlock key fob
- Power accessory delay
- PowerNet electrical architecture
- Rain Brake Support
- Active head restraints
- Ready Alert Braking
- Remote keyless/illuminated entry system — includes panic button
- Seat belts — includes three-point for all positions
- Sentry Key engine immobilizer — theft-deterrent system
- Tire-pressure monitoring (TPM)
- Trunk lid — internal emergency release
Source: 2016 Dodge Charger and Charger SRT Feature Availability, Stellantis North America. Equipment can change during the model year and some items arrive late; confirm on the window sticker.
2016 Dodge Charger maintenance schedule
The factory schedule for normal driving. Oil changes follow the oil-change indicator on most models; severe use (towing, dusty roads, lots of idling) shortens some intervals.
A dot means the service is due at that mileage or after that many years, whichever comes first. Engines: see schedule title.
| Service | 20k2 yr | 30k3 yr | 40k4 yr | 50k5 yr | 60k6 yr | 70k7 yr | 80k8 yr | 90k9 yr | 100k10 yr | 110k11 yr | 120k12 yr | 130k13 yr | 140k14 yr | 150k15 yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Inspections | ||||||||||||||
| Inspect the CV joints. | ||||||||||||||
| Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, boot seals, and replace if necessary. | ||||||||||||||
| Inspect the rear axle fluid. Inspect the front axle fluid (All Wheel Drive Only). | ||||||||||||||
| Inspect the brake linings, replace as necessary. | ||||||||||||||
| Adjust park brake on vehicles equipped with four wheel disc brakes. | ||||||||||||||
| Inspect transfer case fluid (All Wheel Drive Only). | ||||||||||||||
| Additional Maintenance | ||||||||||||||
| Replace engine air filter. | ||||||||||||||
| Replace cabin/air conditioning filter. | ||||||||||||||
| Replace spark plugs. ** | ||||||||||||||
| Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first. | ||||||||||||||
| Inspect the transfer case fluid. Change the transfer case fluid; if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, off-road, or frequent trailer towing. (All Wheel Drive Only). | ||||||||||||||
| Change the rear axle fluid and on models equipped with All Wheel Drive (AWD) change the front axle fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, off-road, or frequent trailer towing. | ||||||||||||||
| Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. | ||||||||||||||
Oil change interval limit
- Oil change interval must never exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km), twelve months or 350 hours of engine run time, whichever comes first.
- Severe operating conditions can trigger the change-oil message as early as 3,500 miles (5,600 km).
- ** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only, yearly intervals do not apply.
Severe duty, all models
- Change engine oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle is operated in a dusty and off road environment or is operated predominantly at idle or only very low engine RPMs.
Once a month or before a long trip
- Check engine oil level.
- Check windshield washer fluid level.
- Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or damage. Rotate tires at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before your next scheduled service.
- Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, and power steering (if equipped) and fill as needed.
- Check function of all interior and exterior lights.
At every oil change interval as indicated by oil change indicator system
- Change oil and filter.
- Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before your next scheduled service.
- Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required.
- Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and park brake.
- Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses.
- Inspect exhaust system.
- Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions.
Transcribed from the printed schedule in the owner's manual.
2016 Dodge Charger fluids & capacities
Oil, coolant, transmission and axle fluids with their capacities and specifications, wheel torque and fuel requirements, from the owner's manual.
Fluid capacities
| System | Applies to | US | Metric |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel tank (approximate) | 3.6L engine | 18.5 gal | 69.9 L |
| Engine oil with filter | 3.6L engine | 6 qt | 5.6 L |
| Cooling system | 3.6L engine | 10 qt | 9.5 L |
| Fuel tank (approximate) | 5.7L engine | 18.5 gal | 69.9 L |
| Engine oil with filter | 5.7L engine | 7 qt | 6.6 L |
| Cooling system | 5.7L engine, without Severe Duty II cooling system | 14.5 qt | 13.9 L |
| 5.7L engine, with Severe Duty II cooling system | 15 qt | 14.3 L |
Engine fluids
| Component | Fluid / grade | Standard | Mopar product |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine coolant (3.6L engine) | OAT (Organic Additive Technology) coolant, 10 year/150,000 mile formula | MS.90032 | Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT |
| Engine oil (3.6L engine) | SAE 5W-20, API certified | MS-6395 | Mopar, Pennzoil or Shell Helix SAE 5W-20 engine oil |
| Engine oil filter (3.6L engine) | — | — | Mopar engine oil filter |
| Spark plugs (3.6L engine) | — | — | Mopar spark plugs |
| Engine coolant (5.7L engine) | OAT (Organic Additive Technology) coolant, 10 year/150,000 mile formula | MS.90032 | Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT |
| Engine oil (5.7L engine) | SAE 5W-20, API certified | MS-6395 | Mopar, Pennzoil or Shell Helix SAE 5W-20 engine oil |
| Engine oil filter (5.7L engine) | — | — | Mopar engine oil filter |
| Spark plugs (5.7L engine) | — | — | Mopar spark plugs |
Chassis fluids & lubricants
| Component | Fluid / grade | Standard | Mopar product |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic transmission (8-speed automatic) | ZF 8&9 speed ATF or equivalent | — | Mopar ZF 8&9 Speed ATF |
| Brake master cylinder | DOT 3, SAE J1703 (DOT 4 acceptable if DOT 3 is unavailable) | — | Mopar DOT 3 brake fluid |
| Front axle (All-wheel drive models) | SAE 75W-90 synthetic gear lubricant, API GL-5 | — | Mopar Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W90 |
| Rear axle | SAE 75W-85 synthetic OD gear lubricant, API GL-5 | — | Mopar OD Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W85 |
| Transfer case (All-wheel drive models) | Transfer case lubricant for BorgWarner 44-40 | — | Mopar Transfer Case Lubricant for BorgWarner 44-40 |
Fuel
| Engine | Minimum | Ethanol / biodiesel |
|---|---|---|
| 3.6L engine | 87 octane Regular unleaded | Up to 15% (E15) |
| 3.6L flex fuel (E85) engine | 87 octane Regular unleaded | Up to 85% (E85); E85 capable |
| 5.7L engine | 87 octane Regular unleaded (89 for optimum performance and fuel economy) | Up to 15% (E15) |
Wheel lug nut torque
| Wheels | Torque | Thread | Socket |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lug nuts/bolts | 130 ft-lb (176 N·m) | M14 x 1.50 | 22 mm |
- Cooling system capacities include the heater and the coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX.
- Gasoline with methanol or more than 15% ethanol (E15) is not approved in non-flex-fuel vehicles.
- Check the engine oil filler cap for the correct SAE grade.
- Use only dealer-recommended lug nuts/bolts and clean off dirt or oil before tightening.
- Recheck lug torque after 25 miles (40 km).
Source: Owner's manual (PDF). Always confirm with the manual for your exact vehicle.
Fluid capacities
| System | Applies to | US | Metric |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel tank (approximate) | 6.2L supercharged engine | 18.5 gal | 70 L |
| Engine oil with filter | 6.2L supercharged engine | 6 qt | 5.68 L |
| Cooling system | 6.2L supercharged engine, engine circuit | 15.2 qt | 14.4 L |
| 6.2L supercharged engine, intercooler circuit | 5 qt | 4.7 L | |
| Fuel tank (approximate) | 6.4L engine | 18.5 gal | 70 L |
| Engine oil with filter | 6.4L engine | 7 qt | 6.6 L |
| Cooling system | 6.4L engine | 15.2 qt | 14.4 L |
Engine fluids
| Component | Fluid / grade | Standard | Mopar product |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine/intercooler coolant (6.2L supercharged and 6.4L engines) | OAT (Organic Additive Technology) coolant, 10 year/150,000 mile formula | MS.90032 | Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula |
| Engine oil (6.2L supercharged and 6.4L engines) | Full synthetic SAE 0W-40, API certified | MS-12633 | Pennzoil Ultra 0W-40 or equivalent Mopar engine oil |
| Engine oil filter (6.2L supercharged and 6.4L engines) | — | — | Mopar engine oil filter or equivalent |
| Spark plugs (6.2L supercharged and 6.4L engines) | — | — | Mopar spark plugs |
Chassis fluids & lubricants
| Component | Fluid / grade | Standard | Mopar product |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic transmission | ZF 8&9 speed ATF or equivalent | — | Mopar ZF 8&9 Speed ATF |
| Brake master cylinder | DOT 3 (DOT 4 acceptable if DOT 3 is unavailable) | — | Mopar DOT 3 brake fluid |
| Power steering reservoir (Hydraulic power steering, if equipped) | Hydraulic system power steering fluid | MS-10838 | Mopar Hydraulic System Power Steering Fluid |
| Rear axle | SAE 75W-85 synthetic limited-slip gear lubricant, API GL-5 | — | Mopar LSD Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W85 |
Fuel
| Engine | Minimum | Ethanol / biodiesel |
|---|---|---|
| 6.2L supercharged and 6.4L engines | 91 octane Premium unleaded | Up to 15% (E15) |
Wheel lug nut torque
| Wheels | Torque | Thread | Socket |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lug nuts/bolts | 111 ft-lb (150 N·m) | M14 x 1.50 | 22 mm |
- Cooling system capacities include the heater and the coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX.
- The manual covers the Charger SRT 392 (6.4L) and SRT Hellcat (6.2L supercharged).
- Only full synthetic engine oil is recommended.
- Gasoline with methanol or more than 15% ethanol (E15) is not approved.
- Use only dealer-recommended lug nuts/bolts and clean off dirt or oil before tightening.
Source: Owner's manual (PDF). Always confirm with the manual for your exact vehicle.
2016 Dodge Charger owner's manuals & publications
The manufacturer's owner's manual, quick guides, radio manuals, supplements and warranty booklets for the 2016 model year.
Owner's manuals
Uconnect & radio
Supplements
On Mopar.com
- Owner's manual on Mopar.com
- Warranty information on Mopar.com
- Owner's manual on Mopar.com(Charger SRT)
- Warranty information on Mopar.com(Charger SRT)
Manuals and guides are hosted by the manufacturer on vehicleinfo.mopar.com and open as PDFs. Mopar.com's owner site also has VIN-specific manuals and recall lookups.
2016 Dodge Charger questions
How much oil does the 2016 Dodge Charger take?
With a filter change: 3.6L engine, 6 qt / 5.6 L and 5.7L engine, 7 qt / 6.6 L. Capacities are from the owner's manual; check the dipstick or oil-life display after filling.
What kind of oil does the 2016 Dodge Charger use?
3.6L engine: SAE 5W-20, API certified (MS-6395) and 5.7L engine: SAE 5W-20, API certified (MS-6395).
When is the first scheduled maintenance on the 2016 Dodge Charger?
At 20,000 miles or 2 years: inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, boot seals, and replace if necessary; inspect the rear axle fluid. inspect the front axle fluid (all wheel drive only); inspect the brake linings, replace as necessary; adjust park brake on vehicles equipped with four wheel disc brakes; replace cabin/air conditioning filter. Oil changes in between follow the oil-change indicator.
Where can I find the 2016 Dodge Charger owner's manual?
The manufacturer publishes it free on Mopar.com as a PDF (linked in the manuals section above), along with quick guides, radio manuals and the warranty booklet.
Specifications come from the manufacturer's spec comparison and its media-site specification sheets; maintenance schedules, fluids and publications come from Mopar's owner site and owner's manuals. Equipment and ratings vary by configuration; check the owner's manual or a dealer for a specific vehicle.