Dodge Charger SRT8 LX (2006-2010)
Even though the Charger went away in the late ’80s and Chrysler retired the nameplate, the legend of the glorious muscle car never really disappeared. Dodge presented several concepts that kept muscle car fans hopeful that their favorite car would be reincarnated. It finally was in 2005, with a thumping V8 under the hood and rear-wheel drive. But it was in four-door guise, which raised a few eyebrows. The brand-new Charger sedan debuted in 2005 as an actual American four-door. With a rear-wheel drive platform (AWD was optional), a 5.7-liter Hemi V8 engine as a top engine choice, and an aggressive muscular design, which reminded the buyers of Charger’s heritage and history (via Car Buzz).
Immediately, this was a fantastic success since it combined modern technology with retro styling and Hemi power in a great package. It wasn’t what the muscle car fans asked for, but it was a proper performance car they needed. The engine choices started with a 3.6-liter V6. Buyers could then get the newly introduced 350 hp 5.7-liter Hemi. However, Dodge remembered the burning muscle car market. And soon after introducing the regular model, the Charger SRT-8 was released. Under the hood was a 6.1-liter Hemi with 425 hp and fantastic performance, which connected it with the Hemi Chargers of the past.