Charger / 300 Will Not Get 8 Speed Auto - Yet

Car and Driver took out the new 2011 Charger for a spin, and the word is that the car will not receive the enticing new ZF 8-speed automatic at the outset.  Rumors about this transmission have been around for quite some time, including spy shots of a new Charger with a unique shifter and ZF testing equipment. 

That's all too bad, since such a transmission would be a boon to performance and fuel economy.  It's especially needed by the Grand Cherokee, which unfortunately is quite slow, despite have an excellent new V-6.

[Caranddriver.com]