| Year
(of specifications) |
2008 |
| Engine |
6.1
litre HEMI V8 |
| Transmission |
5
speed automatic, RWD |
| Max
speed |
- |
| 0-60
mph |
low 5 second range |
| Horsepower |
425
bhp @ 6200 rpm |
| weight |
1878
kg / 4140 lbs |
The
2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 marks the return of the Challenger
muscle car which has been absent from Dodge's lineup for 35
years.
"The all-new Dodge Challenger SRT8 is engineered to give
customers everything they want in a modern muscle machine,"
said Mike Accavitti, Director – Dodge Brand and SRT Global
Marketing, Chrysler LLC. "The new version of Dodge's American
classic boasts tire-smoking performance and head-turning design
while offering a wide array of state-of-the-art technology,
such as GPS navigation, 'Keyless Go' entry, a MyGIG™ infotainment
system and UConnect hands-free communication."
Power for the Dodge Challenger SRT8 comes from a front mounted
6.1 litre HEMI V8 engine which manages to produce 425 bhp @
6200 rpm, and 420 lb-ft (310 Nm) of torque @ 4800 rpm. The engine
is connected to a five speed automatic transmission driving
the rear wheels.
The Dodge Challenger uses Chrysler's LX platform also found
in the Dodge Charger
and Chrysler 300C sedans, but with a
decidedly more sporty exterior design and dimensions which help
disguise its ample overall size.
The exterior of the production Dodge Challenger has remained
relatively faithful to the design of the original concept
Dodge Challenger from 2006, with just a few minor tweaks
and details altered including the addition of a black lip spoiler
under the front bumper, the removal of the Dodge crosshair grille,
repositioning of the side indicators, repositioned fuel filler,
redesigned taillights and a small matt-black rear spoiler.
Dodge will offer the limited-edition 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8
in three colors: HEMI Orange, Bright Silver Metallic and Brilliant
Black Crystal Pearl Coat. Each two-door, rear-wheel-drive coupe
will be produced with a numbered dash plaque and carbon fiberlike
hood stripes.
Inside the 2008 Dodge Challenger many of the components are
borrowed from the Charger and other Chrysler models, and the
design has obviously been compromised in order to come in on
budget.
Performance targets for the all-new 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8
are impressive, and include a 0–60 mph time in the low
5-second range, 0–100–0 mph in less than 17 seconds,
a ¼-mile elapsed time of less than 14 seconds, 60–0
mph braking distance of approximately 100 feet, and a skid pad
performance of 0.88 g.
Similar and related vehicles:
Dodge Viper GTS-R
Dodge Viper SRT-10
Dodge Viper SRT-10 Coupe
Dodge Viper SRT-10 (2008)
Hennessy SRT-10 Venom 1000
Dodge Charger Daytona R/T
Dodge Stealth R/T Turbo
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