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At the recent Los Angeles Auto Show, Dodge unveiled comprehensively reworked versions of its Avenger and Charger sedans for the 2011 model year.
On the mid-size Avenger, engineers have retuned or redesigned virtually every part of the suspension for 2011, including 26 of 30 suspension bushings. The track is an inch wider, tire width has been increased from 215 to 225mm and the Avenger has been lowered 12mm at the front and 6mm at the rear for a more aggressive stance.
Drivers are promised greater confidence, less body roll, reduced vehicle motion, improved isolation, better steering precision and increased grip thanks to new premium tires.
Meanwhile, Dodge has re-engineered the full-size Charger “to deliver a level of quality, capability and refinement that rivals the very best European, Asian and North American E-segment sedans”.
Dodge_Charger 2011
Aiding the car’s improved road-holding capabilities is more aggressive front- and rear-camber, set at -1.0° at the front and -1.75° at the rear. The Charger is set up for high-speed cornering and will hold 0.90g on the skidpan.
All-new premium hydrobushings combined with new monotube shock absorbers, spring rates and redesigned front and rear multilink suspension geometries are said to provide the 2011 Dodge Charger with exceptional dynamics, smooth braking characteristics, and a comfortable ride. The latter is assisted by an updated rear-drive platform that structurally stiffer than before.
There’s also an all-new electrohydraulic power steering (EHPS) system that features 25% quicker steering, more precise road feel and improved on-center tracking, while reducing steering noise and fuel consumption.
Finally, the Charger R/T AWD gets a 0.5in (13mm) tighter tire-to-fender fitment, a 0.15in (4mm) lowered overall ride height and larger, 19in wheels with 235/55 all-season performance tires. Beyond its lower center of gravity, the R/T AWD features improved handling from new upper- and lower-control arms and shock-absorber bushings.
