Dodge Challenger (2008)

Dodge Challenger (2008)
Dodge
aka	Type aka here, not up there
Production	2008 - present
Class	Muscle Car
Body Style	2-door, 4-seat Coupe
Length	197.7 in
Width	75.7 in
Height	57.0 in
Wheelbase	116.0 in
Weight	4140 lb
Transmission	Tremec TR-6060 6 Speed Manual, RWD 5 Speed Automatic (W5A580), RWD
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 Dodge Challenger (2008) 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]

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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
SE	R/T	SRT8
MSRP
$21,995 (incl. dest)	$29,995	$39,995
Invoice
$Price1	$Price2	$Price3

Gas Mileage

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As seen on the FuelEconomy.gov website, the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows:

Trim
SE	R/T	SRT8
MPG
18/25	13/8	8/13

Engine and Transmission

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Peformance

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MODEL Trims
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)

Reliability

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Safety

The Challenger received 5-star crash ratings for both front and side impact testing by the NHTSA. [2]

Photos

As of December 2007, official teaser shots of the production Challenger SRT8 have surfaced on the internet.[3]

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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

Main Competitors

• Ford Mustang
• Chevrolet Camaro

Hybrid Models

There are no hybrid models of the Challenger.

Unique Attributes

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Interior

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Resale Values

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Criticisms

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Generations

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Worldwide

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Design quirks and oddities

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Awards

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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
• Dodge Challenger Targa with 540HP Heads for SEMA Show
• Dodge Challenger Convertible with 560HP to Debut at SEMA
• Dodge looks to the past with Challenger R/T Classic