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2020 Dodge Charger Scat Pack Widebody: More body and grip

Following a positive response to the Challenger Scat Pack Widebody, Dodge also brings the wider look to the Charger Scat Pack for 2020.

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June 27, 2019 8:22 a.m. PT

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The Widebody makeover consists of redesigned fascias, integrated fender flares, side sills and rear spoiler.

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Compared to the normal Charger sedan body, the Widebody adds 3.5 inches of width.

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Besides yielding a more in-your-face appearance, the wider sheetmetal allows for the installation of wider wheels and tires.

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With the new wheel and tire package, the suspension needs to be retuned.

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Revised dampers, stiffer front springs and larger antiroll bars make up the suspension revisions.

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With the wider Pirelli tires and suspension changes, Dodge says the Charge Scat Pack Widebody is capable of pulling .98 g on the skidpad.

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To improve stopping, the Scat Pack Widebody features six-piston front and four-piston rear Brembo calipers clamping down on larger discs.

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The naturally aspirated 6.4-liter Hemi V8 under the Scat Pack's hood is unchanged for Widebody duty, churning out 485 horses and 475 pound-feet of twist.