Pros:
- Fast
- Loud
- Fast and loud
Cons:
- Attracts cops like honey attracts bees
- Very thirsty in town
- High torque makes for tricky handling in the curves
Who should buy the Dodge Charger SRT8 Super Bee:
Muscle car fans with a family to haul around
Who should not buy the Dodge Charger SRT8 Super Bee:
Habitual speeders and those who are even the least bit shy
Details and specs:
- Body style: 4-door sedan
- Seating capacity: 5
- Trim levels: One
- Price range (including options and $2,100 gas guzzler tax): $41,395 - $47,085
- Test car price: $46,960
- Base engine: 6.1 liter V8, 425 hp @ 6200 RPM, 420 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM
- Optional engine: None
- Premium fuel required? Yes
- Transmission: 5-speed automatic
- Driveline: Front engine, rear-wheel-drive
- EPA fuel economy estimates: 14 MPG city/20 MPG highway
- Where built: Canada
- Standard safety equipment: Front airbags, antilock brakes, electronic stability control
- Optional safety equipment: Side curtain airbags
- Major standard features: Power windows, locks, mirrors and front seats, CD/MP3 player, cruise control, air conditioning, 1-day racing school
- Major options: Navigation system, rear seat DVD player, automatic climate control, Bluetooth phone compatibility
- Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles bumper-to-bumper, 5 years/100,000 miles outer body rust-through
- Roadside assistance/free maintenance: 3 years/36,000 miles roadside assistance
Best rivals:
- Ford Shelby GT500
- Chrysler 300C SRT8
- Cadillac CTS-V
