|
|
|---|
|
|
|---|
While not as snazzy as the Challenger SRT8’s media kit (see here), the full brochure for the 2009 Dodge Challenger has its strong points. The first thing that caught our attention were the scrumptious 20-inch Polished Heritage Alloys that are standard on the R/T Classic. They look absolutely stunning and if we set to buy Dodge’s bad-boy muscle car, the retro-themed alloys would be our first choice. Check out the brochure after the jump.
For those of you that lack the funds to obtain the new Challenger coupe, Microsoft (through MSN Autos) and Dodge have just launched an online competition with the grand prize being a black 2009 Dodge Challenger R/T with a 6-speed manual transmission.Link: DreamDesignDrive
The Tonight Show’s host, Jay Leno has uploaded a video on his… GM sponsored website dubbed “Jay Leno’s Garage” featuring his most recent acquisition, the 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8. Among other things, Jay Leno states that he is very happy to see that Dodge/Chrysler returned back to American hands and that it's creating products like the Challenger. Of course, Jay Leno seems to forget that the decision to create the Challenger was taken during the time that Daimler controlled Chrysler and that Dodge’s modern muscle car features components derived from the discontinued W210 Mercedes-Benz E-Class… -Video after the jump
Let the mods begin; as soon as the guys over at Speedfactory received their first 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 they went straight to work adding a 5.5 lb supercharger as the first step (Stage 1). According to Speedfactory’s initial dyno results, the 6.1-liter supercharged Hemi V8 delivers 496Hp to the rear wheels, meaning that there should be around 600Hp at the crankshaft. Check out more pictures of the Speedfactory prepped Challenger SRT8 along with the dyno results after the jump. -Continued
ink: Speedfactory
As promised back in March when it was announced that the Challenger’s prices will start in the low $20,000s, Dodge has priced its entry level The Challenger SE features a 250Hp a 3.5-liter V6 engine matted to a four-speed automatic transmission achieving an estimated 18 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway.
Standard features on the base Dodge Challenger SE include 60/40 split-folding rear bench with arm rests and two cup holders, 17-inch aluminium wheels with P215/65R17 all-season tires, four-wheel disc brakes, side-curtain airbags, remote keyless entry, eight-way power driver’s seat, fold-away power mirrors, power locks and windows with express-down, air conditioning, AM/FM/CD radio with MP3 capability and four speakers, cloth low-back bucket seats, manual-tilt and telescoping steering wheel, dual-covered visor vanity mirrors and tire pressure warning lamp.
The Challenger R/T is equipped with a 370Hp 5.7-liter V8 Hemi matted to a five-speed automatic transmission. However, buyers can opt for the “Track Pack” which replaces the auto tranny with a six-speed manual gearbox with “pistol-grip” shifter. In this case, the 5.7 Hemi gains an additional 5Hp raising output to 375Hp. The Track Pak that costs $995 also includes Hill-start Assist, limited-slip differential, bright pedal covers and performance steering.
Other standard features on the Challenger R/T include dual chromed rectangular exhaust tips, ABS, ESP, Brake Assist with vented brakes, 18-inch machined aluminium wheels with P225/60HR18 all-season touring tires, fog lamps, body-color exterior mirrors, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, illuminated visor vanity mirrors, rear body-color spoiler and cast-metal fuel door.
As you might have already heard, the 2008 Dodge Challengers have started arriving in dealerships across the 
Pics via: Flickr
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
