Dodge Avenger

The Dodge Avenger is a four-door saloon from 4850 mm in length, which size is between models as the Audi A6 and BMW 5 Series. For price, it falls far short of these saloons, as the basic version will cost less than € 22,000 when it comes to sales, in September 2007. Prices and equipment across the range are not yet defined.

Mechanically, the Avenger is similar to the Chrysler Sebring, but has the distinctive style of Dodge, on the saloon models like the Charger or Challenger coupe. It is a front wheel drive car that comes to Spain with a range of two gasoline engines of four cylinders (156 and 170 hp) and a diesel engine, originally Volkswagen four-cylinder and 140 hp. In non-European markets are sold with three petrol engines and two types of traction (data sheet of the versions for the American market).

It measures 4850 mm long, little more than a BMW 5 Series and little less than a Volvo S80. The height also great, is one of the reasons that have a high aerodynamic resistance (0.76 m²), the other reason is a coefficient Cx of 0.33.

Width, and weight of the battle are closer Avenger car shorter than those measuring more or less like him. The Avenger lighter four-cylinder engine weighs just under 1.6 metric tons.

In the equipment missing some elements that are becoming standard in cars such as lighting systems or certain adaptive aid to driving. In contrast, other elements may have to be very dear to some customers as a support to keep drinks hot or cold, you can warm to 60 ° C or cooling to 2 ° C.

Another unusual element is a command to start the engine from outside the car before you unlock the locks.

In some versions there is a 20 GB hard disk, provided for storing music, leave recorded messages of up to three minutes (it has a microphone in the rearview mirror) and memorize voice commands. Some features of the stereo or the browser can be handled through a touch screen 6.5 ". Optionally, you can add a DVD player with a screen of 7" above the front armrest visible from the rear seat. This screen is articulated and easily hidden under the lid of the armrest.

Safety equipment is standard in cars today, its price or lower price.

As an aid to driving is stability control, which is composed of the traction, antilock brakes and servo emergency.

It has front airbags, front seat side and head-curtain for both rows of seats. The front seat belt tensioners take emergency voltage limits.

The four-cylinder engine and 2.4 liters of displacement will be used several brands of DaimlerChrysler, Mitsubishi and Hyundai in the Avenger, this engine is 170 hp DIN (which is not the standard type).

It is an indirect injection engine with four valves per cylinder, variable intake and distribution. As is common in four-cylinder engines over 2.0 liters of displacement, you need trees to maintain a balanced type of vibration (second order) in a low limit. This engine is available only with an automatic change of 4 relations.

The two six-cylinder engines that can take V (2.7 liter and 3.5 liter) will not come to Spain, while that of 2.7 liters to reach other European markets. Both are indirect injection. The 2.7 engine is one of four valves per cylinder that can run on E85 fuel (85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline) and reaches maximum power of 188 hp. The 3.5 engine is a four-valve with a single camshaft in each cylinder head and reaches the maximum power (238 hp SAE) at 6400 rpm.

The Avenger is a car front engine and front wheel drive transverse. Version 3.5 l (only available outside Europe) may optionally be connected automatically total traction. That is, neither central nor differential requires the driver to handle anything that the rear wheels are connected (more traction on the total). The total tractive option will not be available in Europe with any other engine.

In markets where it will launch first, is not available with manual gearbox. Both versions have a less powerful four-speed automatic, the most powerful of the six leads. In Spain only carries an automatic gearbox, four relationships, the version of 2.4 liters and 170 HP.

It has a steel monocoque chassis (more information) McPherson-type front suspension and a type of parallelogram rear, with subchasis in the two axes.

The market segment is where the Avenger is the largest in the U.S., with 1.9 million units sold.