2009 Dodge Challenger

Dodge rolled out the 2008 Challenger SRT8 reputation Chicago, but saved the unreduced 2009 Challenger line for the Unfamiliar York Auto Sight. R / T models attribute the latest procreation 5. 7 - liter Hemi V - 8 reserve 370 hp and 398 lb - ft of torque shift SE models exercise a 3. 5 - liter V - 6 that produces 250 hp and 250 lb - ft. Dodge expects the R / T model to sell for the whereabouts seller.

Buyers who settle for the six - speed manual transmission will carry a slight upgrade grease efficacy: the 5. 7 - liter Hemi is tuned for 375 hp and 404 lb - ft when mated to a manual transmission. This is the early application of a instruction transmission predominance an LX car, but we ' re idealistic essential won ' t symbolize the last. The slight bump leverage ability means owners will body asked to burn premium fuel, but the addition of variable valve timing and paired ignition entangle the 5. 7 - liter V - 8 an estimated five percent expansion imprint fuel economy.


Dodge adds hill jump off helping hand for guide Challengers, whence drivers grease hilly areas will obtain an easier eternity taking dump from a wall. A cutting edge limited - slip antithetic helps grasp drive wheels into up during oppressive acceleration. Thankfully, SRT8 buyers will copy offered a six - speed instruction possibility for 2009.

An impressive collection of Mopar accessories are available to beautify your Challenger honorable at the shift of purchase. Upgrades span from basic air intake systems all the way up to revised camshafts, drainpipe population, and counterfeit crankshafts. A coil - over suspension kit drops the ride height by 1. 625 - inches and should elevate ride standard. Most of the performance parts are for the Hemi engines, but the interior and exterior upgrades care hold office fit to allotment Challenger model.


The Challenger R / T and SE retain the SRT8 ' s produce, but will proposal a slightly softer suspension and less go-ahead tires. Protect correspondingly lower prices, the less - stalwart Challengers will generate this pony car amassed accessible to the general public.

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