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2012 Dodge Avenger R/T
Chrysler today announced the new 2012 Dodge Avenger R/T will make its worldwide auto show debut at the 2011 New York International Auto Show, starting with media days on April 20. With exceptional V-6 fuel economy, the new Dodge Avenger is the perfect sedan for the customer who wants an enthusiastic driving performance at a great value. With a stiffened suspension, best-in-class 283 horsepower engine, center-mounted tachometer and performance-inspired interior and exterior design, the 2012 Dodge Avenger R/T ups the driving fun factor. (continued below)
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Stiffened Suspension and Performance-Inspired Design are the Hallmarks of the 2012 Dodge Avenger R/T
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Source: Dodge | Published: Mon Apr 18, 2011 |
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"The Avenger R/T makes driving a mid-size car a really fun, engaging
experience," said Ralph Gilles, President and CEO, Dodge Brand - Chrysler Group
LLC. "The Avenger R/T offers performance design cues both inside and out, as
well as unique handling characteristics and a sport-tuned suspension. It's a
vehicle that is ready to earn its stripes as part of the Dodge performance
family of vehicles."
In 2011, Dodge introduced the new Dodge Avenger
mid-sized sedan. With more standard features than other vehicles in the segment
- an all-new interior, a new powertrain, including one of Ward's "10 Best
Engines," the best-in-class 283 horsepower 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine mated
to a six-speed automatic transaxle, a significantly updated suspension that
results in exceptional driving dynamics and an updated design - the Dodge
Avenger is a vehicle packed with value and a style all its own.
The new
for 2012 Dodge Avenger R/T model builds on all the improvements made to the 2011
model giving mid-size sedan customers an unmatched driving experience along with
Dodge attitude.
Dodge engineers amplified the driving experience by
giving the Dodge Avenger R/T a superlative powertrain and performance-tuned
suspension. The 2012 Dodge Avenger R/T is powered by the 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6
engine mated to a six-speed automatic transaxle, which has an EPA fuel economy
rating of 19 mpg city and 29 mpg highway.
To make it stay true to the
Dodge R/T DNA, engineers tuned the Avenger's suspension specifically to the R/T
model. They increased roll stiffness by 18 percent, and spring rates by 17
percent in the front and more than 12 percent in the rear. Front strut damping
rates are increased 15 percent, rear strut damping rates are increased almost 20
percent and the rear stabilizer bar diameter is 2 mm larger, increased from 19
mm to 21 mm. The suspension changes result in a spirited, performance sedan
driving experience. With best-in-class 283 horsepower, and still delivering 29
miles per gallon on the highway, the Avenger R/T is unmatched in its class.
The Dodge Avenger R/T model exterior has unique exterior design elements,
including a unique body-color grille with the Dodge badge, menacing black
headlamp background, the "war paint" R/T decal on the front quarter panel and
unique 18-in. painted aluminum wheels. The performance elements carry through to
the rear of the vehicle with a spoiler and the "R/T" badge.
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Specifications |
Key: AT - automatic transmission, MT - manual transmission, F/R/AWD - front/rear/all wheel drive |
Powertrain |
Type |
V6 |
Displacement |
220 cu in (3605 cc) |
Power |
283 hp @ 6400 RPM |
Torque |
260 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM |
Redline |
6800 RPM |
Driveline |
Front Wheel Drive |
Transmission |
6 Speed Automatic |
Brakes & Tires |
Brakes Front - Rear |
Ventilated Discs - Solid Discs |
Tire Size Front - Rear |
R18 |
Exterior Dimensions & Weight |
Length |
192.6 in |
Width |
72.8 in |
Height |
58.4 in |
Curb Weight |
n/a |
Performance |
0-60 mph |
n/a |
1/4 Mile |
n/a |
60-0 Braking |
n/a |
Top Speed |
n/a |
Fuel Economy |
EPA Fuel Mileage - City/Highway |
19/29 mpg |
Origin & Price |
Origin |
United States of America |
Base Retail Price (MSRP) |
n/a |