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 Road Test: 2006 Dodge Charger SRT8 Vs. 2005 Pontiac GTO
| | 2006 Dodge Charger SRT8 | 2005 Pontiac GTO | | Powertrain/Chassis | | Drivetrain layout | Front engine, RWD | Front engine, RWD | | Engine type | 90° V-8 iron block/alum heads | 90° V-8 alum block/heads | | Valvetrain | OHV, 2 valves/cyl | OHV, 2 valves/cyl | | Displacement | 369.8 cu in / 6059 cc | 364.1 cu in / 5967 cc | | Compression ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.9:1 | | Redline | 6400 rpm | 6500 rpm | | Power (SAE net) | 425 hp @ 6200 rpm | 400 hp @ 5200 rpm | | Torque (SAE net) | 420 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm | 400 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | | Weight to power | 10.0 lb/hp | 9.4 lb/hp | | Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed manual | | Axle/Final-Drive Ratios | 3.06 / 2.54 | 3.46 / 1.97 | | Suspension, front; rear | Control arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar; multilink, coil springs, anti-roll bar | Struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar; semi-trailing arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar | | Steering Ratio | 16.1:1 | 11.8:1-17.2:1 | | Turns Lock-To-Lock | 2.8 | 3.0 | | Brakes, f;r | 14.2-in vented disc; 13.8-in vented disc, ABS | 11.7-in vented disc; 11.3-in vented disc, ABS | | Wheels | 20 x 9.0, forged aluminum | 17 x 8.0, cast aluminum | | Tires | 245/45ZR20 99Y; 255/45ZR20 101Y Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar | 245/45ZR17 95W M+S; 245/45ZR17 95W M+S BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDWS | | Dimensions | | Wheelbase | 120.0 in | 109.8 in | | Track | 63.0 / 63.1 in | 61.8 / 61.8 in | | Length x Width x Height | 200.1 x 74.5 x 58.2 in | 189.8 x 72.5 x 54.9 in | | Turning circle | 38.9 ft | 36.1 ft | | Curb weight | 4266 lb | 3777 lb | | Weight distribution | 54 / 46 % | 54 / 46 % | | Seating capacity | 5 | 5 | | Headroom | 38.7 / 36.2 in | 37.3 / 37.3 in | | Legroom | 41.8 / 40.2 in | 42.2 / 37.1 in | | Shoulder room | 59.3 / 57.6 in | 59.7 / 51.7 in | | Cargo volume | 16.2 cu ft | 9.0 cu ft | | Test DataAcceleration to mph | | 0-30 | 2.1 sec | 1.8 sec | | 0-40 | 2.9 | 2.6 | | 0-50 | 3.8 | 3.7 | | 0-60 | 5.0 | 4.7 | | 0-70 | 6.2 | 6.2 | | 0-80 | 7.8 | 7.8 | | 0-90 | 9.8 | 9.6 | | 0-100 | 11.9 | 11.7 | | Passing, 45-65 mph | 2.4 | 2.4 | | Quarter Mile | 13.5 sec @ 106.3 mph | 13.3 sec @ 105.9 mph | | Braking, 60-0 mph | 124 ft | 138 ft | | 600-Ft Slalom | 65.2 mph avg | 62.4 mph avg | | MT Figure Eight | 26.3 sec @ 0.68 g avg | 26.8 sec @ 0.66 g avg | | Lateral Acceleration | 0.87 g avg | 0.83 g avg | | Top-Gear Revs @ 60 mph | 2250 rpm | 1550 rpm | | Consumer Info | | Base Price | $38,095 | $33,690 | | Price As Tested | $43,805 | $33,690 | | Stability/Traction Control | Yes/yes | No/yes | | Airbags | Dual front, f/r curtain | Dual front | | Basic Warranty | 3 yrs/36,000 miles | 3 yrs/36,000 miles | | Powertrain Warranty | 3 yrs/36,000 miles | 3 yrs/36,000 miles | | Roadside Assistance | 3 yrs/36,000 miles | 3 yrs/36,000 miles | | Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal | 18.5 gal | | Epa City/Hwy Econ | 14 / 20 mpg | 17 / 25 mpg | | Recommended Fuel | Unleaded premium | Unleaded premium |
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