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Dodge Challenger (2008)
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Dodge Challenger | |
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Chrysler | |
Assembled | Brampton, Ontario, Canada |
Production | 2008-present |
Class | Full-size |
Body Style | Coupe |
Length | 197.7 in. |
Width | 75.7 in. |
Height | 57.0 in. |
Wheelbase | 116.0 in. |
Weight | 4140 lbs. |
Transmission | Tremec TR-6060 6 Speed Manual 5 Speed Automatic (W5A580) |
Engine | SE 3.5 litre V6 R/T 5.7 litre (345 cid) V8 SRT8 6.1 litre (370 cid) V8 |
Power | SE 250 hp @ N/A rpm 250 lb-ft of torque @ N/A rpm R/T Manual 375 hp @ N/A rpm 404 lb-ft of torque @ N/A rpm R/T 370 hp @ N/A rpm 398 lb-ft of torque @ N/A rpm SRT8 425 hp @ N/A rpm 420 lb-ft of torque @ N/A rpm |
Similar | Ford Mustang Chevrolet Camaro |
Designer | Brian Nielander Jeff Gale |
The Dodge Challenger is a retro-futuristic Pony/Muscle car manufactured by American carmaker Dodge since 2008 as a response to the popularity of the equally retro-futuristic S197 Ford Mustang. The Challenger will also soon be competing with a resurrected Chevrolet Camaro and usher in a new age of muscle cars in America.
See Wikicars' comprehensive <MODEL> Review.
Recent Changes
- For model year 2009, Dodge has revealed a Drag Race Package for the Challenger. Changes from the stock SRT8 from which it will be based include a crash diet course that sheds 1000 lbs. Up front motivation will come in two forms: the 6.1 litre or 5.7 litre HEMI or 5.9-liter Magnum Wedge in either manual or automatic. Pricing is expected to begin in the mid $30K range.[1]
Styles and Major Options
The Challenger is currently available in one trim: SRT8. Future trims will be available with a 5-speed automatic transmission and a 6-speed manual. Three different engines will offered, dependent upon trim, and many options are different from level to level. Some of the standout standard features are listed below:
Challenger R/T
- 5.7L 370hp V8 HEMI Engine
- 18" Aluminum Wheels
- SIRIUS Satellite Radio
- Leather Trimmed Bucket Seats, Steering Wheel, and Shift Knob
- 8-Way Power Driver's Seat
Challenger SRT8
- 6.1L 425hp V8 HEMI Engine
- 20" Aluminum SRT Design Wheels
- Leather Trimmed Seats w/Preferred Suede
- Body Color Mirrors, Fascias, and Rear Spoiler
- High Performance Suspension and Steering
- Mini Trip Computer and Vehichle Info Center
Pricing
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MODEL Trims | ||
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SE | R/T | SRT8 |
MSRP | ||
$21,995 (incl. dest) | $29,995 | $39,995 |
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$Price1 | $Price2 | $Price3 |
Peformance
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MODEL Trims | ||
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SE | R/T | SRT8 |
0-60 | ||
7.3 sec | 5.1 sec | 4.6 sec (MT), 4.7 sec (AT) |
1/4 Mile | ||
15.6 | 13.6 sec | 13.1 sec(MT), 13.1 (AT) |
Gas Mileage
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As seen on the FuelEconomy.gov website, the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows:
Trim | ||
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SE | R/T | SRT8 |
MPG | ||
18/25 | 13/8 | 8/13 |
Photos
As of December 2007, official teaser shots of the production Challenger SRT8 have surfaced on the internet.[2]
Colors
A complete list of colors for the Challenger can be found on CarsDirect.com.
Some of the available colors are:
Exterior
- Bright Black Crystal Pearl
- Inferno Red Crystal Pearl
- Bright Silver Metallic
- High-Performance Red
- Deep Water Blue Pearl
- Stone White
- HEMI Orange Pearl
Interior
- Dark Slate Gray Cloth
- Dark Slate Gray Leather
- Dark Slate Gray two-tone Leather
- Dark Slate Gray leather-trimmed SRT style
Hybrid Models
There are no hybrid models of the Challenger.
See Also
1970-1974 Dodge Challenger
External Links
- Dodge Challenger ‘Barracuda’ Concept turns up at SEMA
- 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 Priced At $37,995 – Orders Start On December 3
- Dodge Challenger SRT8 Pricing Announced
- Dodge Challenger SRT-8 actually stickers at $40,095
- First Production Dodge Challenger up for Bid
- Leaked: Dodge Challenger SRT8
- 2008 Dodge Challenger
- 2009 Dodge Challenger will start at $21,995
- Dodge Reveals Dodge Challenger Drag Race Package Details