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How many cylinders does a Dodge Charger have?

My divorce was finalized last year after a long separation process. My husband always insisted I drive an economical car, and I was so bored. But once I was free and clear of that ball and chain, I treated myself to a muscle car. Unfortunately, its engine performance hasn’t been great lately. I spoke with a mechanic, and they said it was likely an issue with one of the cylinders. They asked me how many cylinders the car has, and I had no idea! How many cylinders does a Dodge Charger have?

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Jason Tushinski · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
A
Dodge Charger
has either six or eight cylinders. The base engine is a V6, while the optional Hemi engine has eight cylinders.
You’d have three engine choices with the Dodge Charger, and those engines dictate how many cylinders you’ll have. The base
SXT
trim sports a 3.6-liter V6 engine with 292 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque, which is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission.
The mid-range
Charger R/T
features a 5.7-liter V8 engine, with 370 horsepower and 395 pound-feet of torque, mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission.
The Charger’s most powerful engine—an eight-cylinder powerplant on the
Scat Pack
trim—features a ferocious 6.4-liter V8 engine with 485 horsepower and 475 pound-feet of torque, along with the same transmission as the V6.
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