2012 Dodge Charger Redline packs 590 hp - debut in Detroit

Dodge performance division Mopar is getting ready to reveal the 2012 Dodge Charger Redline (based on R/T model) at the Detroit Auto Show later this month.

A comprehensive tuning and accessories package for the modern day muscle car, Mopar has created a stage 1 package for exterior and interior appearance and stage 2 for bolt-on performance. Stage 3 brings the overall progam full circle with crate engine swap.

Stage 1 exterior and interior components includes:

• Carbon fiber chin spoiler
• Two-piece grille with body-color painted-grille surround and black signature "crosshair" insert
• Large 20 x 8-inch Mopar Black Envy Wheels
• Carbon fiber door scoops with "R/T" badging
• Three-piece Mopar carbon fiber rear spoiler
• Vinyl roof graphic in matte black
• Aluminum shift bezel
• Aluminum instrument panel bezel with Redline perimeter accent
• Stainless steel pedal covers

Stage 2 bolt-on performance parts focus in handling and braking:

• cat-back performance exhaust system
• front-tower cross-brace with caps 
• sport brake pads

Stage 3 is all about serious engine performance as the the standard 5.7-liter V8 HEMI engine which outputs 370 hp (375 PS / 276 kW) is swapped out for Mopar's high-output version of the Gen III 426 (7.0-liter) HEMI V-8 crate engine which produces 590 hp (598 PS / 440 kW) and is 100 lbs. (45 kg) lighter. Mopar emphasizes that this engine is for race/off-road use only.

The 2012 Dodge Charger Redline arrives later this year. Check out the press release below for full engine specs.