Mopar® Introduces Dodge Charger Redline Infused with more Power & Style

Delivering performance and an even more aggressive look, the 2012 Dodge Charger Redline is a 426 HEMI® -powered showcase of new Mopar® performance kits that will arrive later this year. Lawless Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM SRT the leading Woburn car dealer near Boston, MA is pleased to announce that the new Dodge Charger Redline vehicle with all three Mopar performance stage kits will debut at the 2012 North American International Auto Show. It will be one of the featured vehicles during the Detroit Auto Show this year as well.

 

“Since the 1960s, the Mopar Brand has built a long history of adding power and performance to the Dodge Charger – and with the Redline, we Moparized the new Charger with modern-day performance and style while giving a nod to our storied past,” said Pietro Gorlier, President and CEO of Mopar, Chrysler Group LLC’s service, parts and customer-care brand. “With three kits, Mopar offers a tailored choice for every customer.”

 

Stage I: Aerodynamic Carbon Fiber Exterior Components and Interior Accents

 

Based on the 2012 Dodge Charger R/T model, Mopar’s list of Stage I modifications includes a full-width Mopar carbon fiber chin spoiler to give the Charger Redline a more aggressive appearance. Matching the Redline Tri-coat paint, the two-piece grille features a body-color painted-grille surround with black signature “crosshair” insert. Large 20 x 8-inch Mopar Black Envy Wheels feature a Pitch Black-painted wheel face with polished accents. Mopar carbon fiber door scoops highlight Dodge Charger Redline’s signature body-side scallops and include heritage “R/T” badging to pay homage to the historic 1970 Charger model. A three-piece Mopar carbon fiber rear spoiler adds additional down force and provides an even more dynamic look. Emphasizing Dodge Charger Redline’s fastback silhouette is Mopar’s vinyl roof graphic in matte black. The Dodge Charger Redline’s cockpit design features premium materials and is further enhanced with a Mopar aluminum shift bezel and aluminum instrument panel bezel with Redline perimeter accent. For a more enthusiast-desired look, Mopar pedal covers are made from stainless steel and feature a rubberized pattern for improved traction.  

Stage II: Mopar Bolt-on Performance Parts Deliver Improved Power, Handling and Braking

 

Designed and tested straight from the factory, the Dodge Charger Redline features Mopar’s Stage II performance kit to enhance its already world-class power, handling and braking. Allowing the Dodge Charger Redline’s legendary HEMI® V-8 engine to perform at its optimal level, Mopar’s cat-back performance exhaust system delivers an increase in horsepower and a menacing “throaty” sound. Under the hood, a front-tower cross-brace and front tower brace caps provide increased structural stability for improved handling dynamics. For ultimate braking capabilty, high-performance Mopar brake linings are track tested and deliver fade-resistance during hard braking use.  

Stage III: Mopar’s Gen III High Output 426 HEMI V-8 engine, with 590 Horsepower on Tap

 

Delivering 220 more horsepower than the 2012 Dodge Charger R/T, the Charger Redline features the new high-output version of the powerful and lightweight Gen III 426 HEMI V-8 crate engine (for race/off-road use only). With its legendary 426 cubic-inch “Elephant Motor,” the Dodge Charger Redline delivers 590 horsepower via a lightweight aluminum V-8 engine block that shaves more than 100 lbs. from the traditional cast-iron crate version. The new Gen III High Output 426 HEMI engine is professionally built and includes a stout, balanced lower reciprocating assembly that features a forged-steel crankshaft with six-bolt mains at 2, 3 and 4, and cross-bolted 4-bolt mains at 1 and 5. H-beam style rods are made from forged steel and coupled to forged 11:1 compression ratio aluminum pistons. Included is a revised windage tray to provide excellent oil dispersion and prevents oil aeration by the crankshaft. The Gen III High Output 426 HEMI engine’s valvetrain starts with a more aggressive roller camshaft with .639 intake and .628 exhaust lift and cylinder heads that feature the latest designs for exceptional flow characteristics. To help stabilize the valvetrain at high engine rpm, tie bars are available. Mopar cast-aluminum valve covers and billet fuel rails are also included in the Dodge Charger Redline’s Stage III performance kit.  

Dodge Brand

 

For nearly 100 years, Dodge has defined passionate and innovative vehicles that stand apart in performance and in style. They are known for their muscle cars Building upon its rich heritage of muscle cars, racing technology and ingenious engineering, Dodge offers a full-line of cars, crossovers, minivans and SUVs built for top performance – from power off the line and handling in the corners, to high-quality vehicles that deliver unmatched versatility and excellent fuel efficiency. Only Dodge offers such innovative functionality combined with class-leading performance, exceptional value and distinctive design. With the all-new 2013 Dodge Dart, the all-new Dodge Charger paired with the ZF eight-speed transmission that achieves a class-leading 31 miles per gallon on the highway, the new Durango and the significantly revamped Grand Caravan – inventor of the minivan – Journey, Avenger and iconic Challenger, Dodge now has one of the youngest dealer showrooms in the United States.  

Mopar-First Features

 

Mopar has introduced numerous industry-first features including:

-Vehicle-information apps: first to introduce smartphone vehicle-information applications, a new channel of    communication with consumers

-Electronic owner manuals: first to introduce traditional owner manuals in a DVD and brief user-guide format

-Wi-Fi: first to offer customers the ability to make their vehicle a wireless hot spot

-Electronic Vehicle Tracking System (EVTS): first to market with a new interactive vehicle tracking device that sends owner a text when vehicle is driven too fast or too far based on pre-set parameters

-2011 Mopar Challenger Drag Pak: first to introduce a 500-plus cubic-inch V-10 drag-race package car

-Camper trailers: first to introduce off-road camper trailers

-WiTECH: first to support vehicle diagnosis and software updates leveraging off-the-shelf personal computers and a dedicated wireless tool network

 

About the Mopar Brand

 

Mopar is Chrysler Group LLC’s service, parts and customer-care brand and distributes 280,000 parts and accessories. With the creation of the Chrysler Group and Fiat S.p.A. partnership, Mopar is extending its global reach, integrating service, parts and customer-care operations in order to enhance dealer and customer support worldwide. Combined with Fiat S.p.A., Mopar’s global portfolio includes more than 500,000 parts and accessories which are distributed in more than 120 countries. Mopar is the source for all genuine parts and accessories for Chrysler Group and Fiat S.p.A. brands. Mopar parts are unique in that they are engineered with the same teams that create factory-authorized vehicle specifications for Chrysler Group and Fiat S.p.A.vehicles — a direct connection that no other aftermarket parts company can provide. A complete list of Mopar accessories and performance parts is available at http://www.mopar.com.  

75 Years of Mopar

 

Mopar (a simple contraction of the words MOtor and PARts) was trademarked for a line of antifreeze products in 1937. The Mopar brand made its mark in the 1960s — the muscle-car era. The Chrysler Corporation built race-ready Dodge and Plymouth “package cars” equipped with special high-performance parts. Mopar carried a line of “special parts” for super-stock drag racers and developed its racing parts division called Mopar Performance Parts to enhance speed and handling for both road and racing use.

 

Stay tuned for updated information on the new Charger and upcoming models from Chrysler. Visit Lawless Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM SRT for all your new and used car related needs in and around Boston, MA.

Chrysler Group LLC Providing DTE Energy with Test Fleet of 10 PHEV Ram 1500 Pickup Trucks

 Chrysler Group LLC, working in partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), will deliver 10 demonstration fleet Ram 1500 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) pickup trucks to DTE Energy of Detroit.

The PHEV Ram 1500 pickups, delivered by Abdullah Bazzi, senior manager of the Chrysler Group’s advanced hybrid vehicle project, are part of a national demonstration fleet of 140 vehicles that will be used during the next three years to evaluate customer usage, drive cycles, charging, thermal management, fuel economy, emissions and impact on the region’s electric grid. In addition to DTE Energy of Detroit, more than 100 vehicles have been delivered to 16 different cities in the past six months.

“Cities have been carefully selected to help the Chrysler Group LLC collect a wide range of data,” explained Abdullah Bazzi, senior manager of Chrysler’s advanced hybrid vehicle project. “Working with a local energy partner like DTE that is in our backyard offers a great combination of suburban and rural driving, as well as ever-changing Michigan weather, is ideal as a test cycle for these vehicles. The constant charging will allow us to measure the impact on battery life and charging efficiency.”

Chrysler Group LLC began delivering Ram 1500 PHEV trucks to the city of Yuma, Ariz., in May, 2011 to take full advantage of hot weather and conduct thermal testing in the desert southwest. Other cities that have received the demonstration Ram 1500 pickups include San Francisco and Sacramento, Calif., Charlotte, N.C., Boston, Mass., and Albany, N.Y. Just recently, the New York Police Department also took delivery of five PHEV Ram 1500 PHEV trucks.

“The trucks will provide us with a glimpse of what kind of fuel savings cans be afforded with PHEV technologies so we can, at some point, make our truck fleet more environmentally friendly,” said Trevor Lauer, DTE Energy vice president Marketing and Renewables. “We’ll be using the trucks at our service centers and in the field at our renewable energy facilities.”

Strictly a demonstration program, there are no plans for a production version of the PHEV Ram 1500 trucks at this time.

Cities and states were selected to evaluate temperature extremes, urban traffic cycles and diverse climates and geographies.

The Ram 1500 PHEV includes a liquid-cooled 12.9kWhr lithium ion battery pack and a 6.6 kilowatt (kW) on-board charger. Additional features include AC power generation of up to 6.6kW; directional charging; reverse power flow and full regenerative braking used to capture more energy. For fuel economy improvements, the front axle of the four-wheel-drive automatic transmission can be disconnected when not needed. The powertrain also includes a 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine and a two-mode hybrid transmission. The 5.7-liter Hemi is equipped with a Fuel Saver technology that improves fuel efficiency at highway speeds by shutting down fuel delivery to up to four cylinders.

The battery pack is located under the second-row seat of the pickup and is liquid cooled to help maintain a consistent battery temperature. For on-the-job electrical power tools, a 240 volt/30 amp four-prong outlet and 120volt/20amp duplex outlet power strip is located in the rear box.

Urban use will be tracked to measure battery performance and overall hybrid efficiency with the demonstration fleet of pickups. Other uses include military bases where vehicles will be able to provide power back to the electric grid in what is termed “reverse power flow” of up to 6.6kW.

Funding for the program in part is provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 through the Transportation Electrification Initiative sponsored by the DOE. The grant, totaling $48 million from DOE and $49.4 million from Chrysler Group LLC, was designed to develop vehicles that will be cost efficient for consumers, satisfy safety concerns of daily travel without recharging and help reduce dependence on foreign oil.

The Chrysler Group LLC also is developing a similar fleet of 25 Town & Country minivans with plug-in hybrid technology for demonstration and evaluation that will be allocated to select cities next year.

Eleven 2012 Chrysler Group LLC Models Named Top Safety Picks by Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

• Latest testing by Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) names 11 Chrysler Group models as Top Safety Picks for 2012
• Dodge Journey and Avenger Top Safety Pick four straight years
• Eight other 2011 models return as Top Safety Picks

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has named 11 models from Chrysler Group LLC as Top Safety Picks for 2012. The 2012 models include the Chrysler Town & Country, 300 and 200; Dodge Grand Caravan, Durango, Charger, Journey and Avenger; Jeep® Grand Cherokee and Patriot and the Fiat 500. The IIHS annually recognizes vehicles that do the best job of protecting people in front, side, rollover and rear crashes based on a “good” rating in a series of tests conducted by the Institute.

Additionally, the vehicles must be equipped with standard electronic stability control systems.

Following their introduction last year, both the Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger return again after achieving the highest ratings. Both models received ‘good’ ratings in all four categories.

Also returning to the list are the Jeep Grand Cherokee, Dodge Durango and Chrysler 200. The three models were introduced last year and received top marks from the institute too. Dodge Avenger and Journey have been named Top Safety Picks by IIHS for four consecutive years.

Recently, the 2012 Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan, along with the 2012 Fiat 500, were named Top Safety Picks. Both minivans offer more than 40 standard or available safety features. The 2012 models of Town & Country and Grand Caravan received strength-to-weight ratio ratings of 4.51, among the highest of the minivans tested and above the IIHS requirement of 4.0. The U.S. government’s minimum requirement is 1.5.

The Fiat 500 features a comprehensive list of safety features, including seven air bags.

Among the latest safety innovations that are standard or available on many models is SafetyTec, which includes ParkSense rear park assist, Blind Spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path detection.

“With 11 vehicles that have been named Top Safety Pick for 2012 by IIHS, this underscores our commitment to engineering safety and security across all vehicle segments,” said Scott Kunselman, Senior Vice President – Engineering, Chrysler Group LLC. “As we continue our product transformation, we’ll continue to engineer new technology and more capabilities into all our vehicles.” 

2013 Dodge Dart: Forty Long Miles per Gallon

Chrysler Dodge Dart is hitting the bull's eye of the mileage targets. The 2013 Dart can run 40 miles per gallon, real heartening news, given the ever-rising fuel costs. 

Chrysler has redesigned the Italian platform adding some length and width to make it compatible with American preferences. Dodge Dart is a compact sedan reinforced with 68% high strength steel components. This class-leading feature makes it stronger and more rigid than other compacts. Being lighter helps the mileage economy.

How does it look? 2013 Dodge Dart is sleek and the overall demeanor speaks of the Chrysler class. Projection style headlights, the well-known cross hair grill and the satin black cladding project a special view.

Dodge Dart 2013 offers three engine types. 'Tigershark' 2.4L, 'Tigershark' 2.0L, and a 1.4L MultiAir make up the choice. All of these are 4-cylinder power trains supported, possibly by three types of transmission. Dual-clutch unit may join the classic manual and automatic transmission systems.

Illinois based Belvidere Assembly Plant will be the birthplace for the Dodge Dart: where it shares company with the sturdy and impressive Patriot and Compass Jeeps. Dart is the rebirth of the original Chrysler idea; providing an affordable, mileage friendly and functional car at affordable price for the American families. So, as long as we don't expect the deluxe add-ons and track-burning racing champs, the 2013 Dodge Dart will take care of travelling in comfort.

The compact is also ideal for sliding into the narrow parking slots in the crowded cities. Maneuverability is another distinct advantage. Driving out with the right pedigree and backed by the nationwide service support, Dodge Dart 2013 is set to add fun to driving. Forty miles per gallon is genuine fun on any day.

2012 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon - 'Four Wheeler of the Year' Award

The new 2012 Jeep® Wrangler Rubicon – the most capable production vehicle on the planet – has been named “Four Wheeler of the Year” by Four Wheeler magazine. The award is given annually by the editors of the opinion-leading off-road enthusiast magazine.

“The 2012 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon owned nearly all aspects of off-road testing during our annual ‘Four Wheeler of the Year’ competition,” said Four Wheeler Editor John Cappa. “The grueling 1,000-mile trek put each contending vehicle through its paces in several on- and off-road environments, including high-speed graded roads, jagged rocks, shifting sand dunes, and more. The universal do-all capability of the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon allowed it to outperform the other competing 4x4s, making it our 2012 Four Wheeler of the Year award winner.”

To qualify for the competition, entries had to be entirely new or have substantial mechanical revisions from a previous model year. Testing was conducted over more than a thousand miles on a variety of terrain, including pavement, gravel, dirt, sand, rocks and mud, at elevations ranging from sea level to more than 9,000 feet.

“By earning the respected ‘Four Wheeler of the Year’ award, consumers – and particularly the most die-hard off-road enthusiasts – can be assured that the new 2012 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon has established an even higher level of unmatched capability,” said Mike Manley, President and CEO – Jeep Brand, Chrysler Group LLC. “We are delighted the influential editors of ‘Four Wheeler’ magazine have recognized Wrangler’s new level of capability, along with its improved power, torque and fuel efficiency.”

The 2012 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon “Four Wheeler of the Year” award comes a year after the Jeep Grand Cherokee – the premium icon of the brand – captured the award, and less than two years after the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon was named the Best 4x4 vehicle of the 2000-2009 decade by Four Wheeler magazine.

The “Four Wheeler of the Year” award is the latest in a list of awards the new 2012 Jeep Wrangler has received since its introduction in September. Other recent Wrangler accolades include:

• 4x4 of the Year, Petersen’s 4-Wheel & Off-Road magazine
• Mid-size SUV of Texas, Texas Auto Writers Association
• Best Value Off-Road, Active Lifestyle Vehicle (ALV) award
• Hottest 4x4 SUV, Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) award
• ALG Residual Value Award – Best Compact Utility Vehicle
• Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com Best Resale Value Award, Compact Utility Vehicle
• Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com Best Resale Value Award, Top-10 Cars

For the 2011 calendar year, Jeep Wrangler sales are up 29 percent in the U.S. November marked Wrangler’s sixth consecutive year-over-year monthly sales record.

New 2012 Jeep Wrangler Jeep Wrangler – the most capable and recognized vehicle in the world – becomes even more capable both on- and off-road for 2012, courtesy of an all-new, more fuel efficient and more powerful 3.6-liter V-6 engine, and a new five-speed automatic transmission – both of which it shares with the award-winning Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Chrysler Group’s 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine – winner of the prestigious Ward’s 10 Best Engines award – delivers 285 horsepower (209 kW) and 260 (353 N•m) lb.-ft. of torque, while delivering up to 21 miles per gallon highway in the 2012 Jeep Wrangler. The improvement, when compared to the previous 3.8-liter V-6 engine, is 40 percent in horsepower and 10 percent in torque.

Additionally, for refined shifting and greater performance, the Jeep Wrangler migrates from a four-speed to a new five-speed automatic transmission. The 2012 Jeep Wrangler also features the company’s first application of a manual transmission to the Pentastar V-6.

Jeep continues to refine the successful Wrangler formula by combining legendary, benchmark capability with an interior that delivers rich styling with significantly upgraded touch surfaces, occupant comfort and versatility, and a premium appearance courtesy of a body color hard top for the popular Sahara and Rubicon models.

2012 Jeep Wrangler interior highlights include a recently redesigned instrument panel and storage areas with improved ergonomics and upgraded materials. A lockable console and upgraded door armrest areas boast comfortable touch points, while a redesigned center stack is easier to reach and operate. Heated, power mirrors are available, and drivers and passengers enjoy enhanced visibility courtesy of large rear windows.

2012 Jeep Wrangler Earns Top Place in Kelley Blue Book 2012 Best Resale Value Awards

The Jeep Wrangler is famous for its rugged style and scores high when it comes to its durability and toughness on road, however, when it comes to resale value, most car buyers will certainly go for SUVs. That has been the general notion so far about Wranglers. But not from now on! Recently, 2012 Jeep Wrangler has earned the number one spot on the Top Ten Models list in the Kelley Blue Book 2012 Best Resale Value Awards.

Vehicle and sales data, market conditions, competition within vehicle segments, expectations of the future economy and the combined experience of its staff and several criteria were considered while selecting the winner in this category. And to everyone’s surprise, the Jeep Wrangler emerged as the winner of this category with a predicted retained value of 68 percent after three years and 55 percent after five years.

For its top class performance, Wrangler has also been awarded by ALG as the Jeep model in its 2012 Residual Value Awards, naming the Wrangler Best Compact Utility Vehicle. 

The secret of Wrangler’s lasting appeal is its remarkable styling, which has been preserved over the decades. From a seven bar grille to large round headlamps, each feature is minutely designed and retained over the years.Visit out website and schedule a test drive to experience the Jeep Wrangler.

Jeep Gets Revamped for 2012

The new 2012 Jeep gets several nips and tucks and promises to become more powerful than ever. The 2012 Jeep is getting a new all-aluminum 3.6-liter Pentastar engine. As a performance booster, this one should take the cake. The 2012 Jeep Wrangler delivers 285 horsepower, 83 hp more than the earlier iron-block engine; in percentage terms that is a straight 41% improvement! Torque too has been ramped up to 260 lb-ft; and the whole assembly is coupled with six-speed transmission. That should be the power that off-roaders are made of. (Other transmission systems are also available.)

Jeep’s fascination lies in its daring to take you on the most supercilious road that would dismay most other SUVs, crossovers, off-roaders what so ever. It is this exceptionally rugged capability that is keeping Wranglers and Rubicons at the top of sales charts. Now that long-awaited improvements have been loaded, anyone who loves the ‘natural’ road is sure to be delighted.

Basics are essential and interesting; here are they. Jeep’s 2012 Wrangler comes in two-door and four-door versions; Sport, Sahara and the top-of-the range Jeep Rubicon are the trims to gratify individual needs and tastes. Two-door 2012 Jeep Sport drives on 16-inch wheels, it has cruise control capability, a tilting steering wheel and height-adjustable driver’s seat. Six speakers and a CD player can be controlled from the steering wheel. You can remove the soft top and crank windows, when the inclination hits you. 

2012 Jeep Sport Unlimited is a four-door version, carrying a bigger gas tank and offers more space at the rear. You can stow more gear in the bigger trunk. For options, you have Keyless entry, Power locks and mirrors, air-conditioning and the satellite radio.

Upgraded suspension, robust insulation under the hood, side steps and 18-inch wheels (alloy) are the additional features available on 2012 Jeep Sahara. Body colored fender flares and color-matched hard top play a role in the distinctive style. Automatic headlamps are a real convenience in situations that the Sahara is expected to surmount. Infinity sound system with six speakers manages the audio section quite well.

Heavy-duty axles, real biggie 32-inch tires are why the 2012 Jeep Rubicon is the toughest of the range. And, Rubicon ‘can level any playing field’ (to quote Chrysler ;) you can flip a switch and disconnect front sway-bar, lowering the front wheels, when you are driving in four-wheel mode and below 18 mile-speed. Rock Rails help to prevent sliding over boulders and rocks. These heavy-duty sill guards add strength and protection to the lower body-side and cut down chances of body damage. The standard 3.73 axle-gear ratio is expected to give a better crawl rate with 2012 automatic Rubicon than the 2011 version.

On the color side too, 2012 Jeep is alluring; while Gecko Green is optional, Deep Molten Red, Black Chrystal Pearl, Dozer Yellow, Sahara Tan and Cosmos Blue can indulge you on the mountain range or within dense forests.

Fuel efficiency aspect of 2012 Wrangler is heartwarming; it travels 21 miles on the highway per gallon, quite an economical rate, considering that it is an off-roader. 

Buttressing all this good news is the price tag; Jeep is not hiking the price for Wrangler. Jeep Rubicon and Sahara models may however, ask for a few hundreds more.

To sum up the Wrangler saga, here is interesting news: Jeep will also release a 2012 Call of duty special edition.

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