Dodge Challenger 2008 - Present

The Dodge Challenger is the name of three different generations of automobiles marketed by the Dodge division of Chrysler.
The first generation Dodge Challenger was a pony car built from 1970 to 1974, using the Chrysler E platform and sharing major components with the Plymouth Barracuda. The second generation, from 1978 to 1983, was a badge engineered Mitsubishi Galant Lambda. The third, and current generation, was introduced in 2008 as a rival to the evolved fifth generation Ford Mustang and the reintroduced fifth generation Chevrolet Camaro.

Dodge Challenger

Manufacturer	Dodge Division of Chrysler Corporation(1970–74) Mitsubishi Motors (1978–83) Dodge Division of Chrysler Group LLC(2008–present)
Production	1970–74 1978–83 2008–present
Successor	Dodge Conquest (for 1984) Dodge Daytona (for 1984) Dodge Aspen (for 1976)
Class	Pony car (1970–74) Subcompact car (1978–83) Pony car (2008–present)
Layout	FR layout

Third generation (2008–present)

Third generation

Also called SRT Challenger
Production 2008–present
Assembly Brampton Assembly plant in Canada[15]
Class Pony car
Muscle car
Body style 2-door coupe
Platform Chrysler LC platform
Engine 3.5 L (214 cu in) SOHC V6 (2009–2010)
3.6 L (220 cu in) Pentastar V6 (2011–present)
5.7 L (345 cu in) HEMI V8 (2009–present)
6.1 L (370 cu in) HEMI V8 (2008–2010)
6.4 L (392 cu in) HEMI V8 (2011–)
Transmission 4-speed automatic 42RLE (2009)
5-speed automatic W5A580 (2008-present)
6-speed manual Tremec TR6060 (2009-present)
Wheelbase 116.0 in (2,950 mm)
Length 197.7 in (5,020 mm)
Width 75.7 in (1,920 mm)
Height 57.0 in (1,450 mm)
Related Chrysler 300
Dodge Charger
Dodge Magnum
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
On December 3, 2007, Chrysler started taking deposits for the third-generation Dodge Challenger which debuted on February 6, 2008 simultaneously at the Chicago Auto Show[16] and Philadelphia International Auto Show. Listing at US$40,095, the new version was a 2-door coupe which shared common design elements with the first generation Challenger, despite being significantly longer and taller. The LC chassis is a modified (shortened wheelbase) version of the LX platform that underpins the 2006–Current Dodge Charger, 2005–2008 Dodge Magnum, and the 2005–Current Chrysler 300. The LX was developed in America from the previous Chrysler LH platform, which had been designed to allow it to be easily upgraded to rear and all-wheel drive. Many Mercedes components were incorporated, including the Mercedes-Benz W220 S-class control arm front suspension, the Mercedes-Benz W210 E-Class 5-link rear suspension, the W5A580 5-speed automatic, the rear differential, and the ESP system. All (7119) 2008 models were SRT8s and equipped with the 6.1 L (370 cu in) Hemi and a 5-speed AutoStick automatic transmission. The entire 2008 U.S. run of 6,400 cars were pre-sold (many of which for above MSRP), and production commenced on May 8, 2008; Chrysler Canada offered a further 670+ SRTs uniquely badged as the Challenger 500 (paying homage to Charger and Coronet 500s) all of which were shipped to Canadian Dodge dealers. Chrysler of Mexico offered only 100 of these cars for that country with a 6.1 liter V8 and 425 brake horsepower (317 kW) (SAE); the version of which was the SRT8. Chrysler auctioned off two 2008 SRT8 for charity with the first car going for $400,000 to benefit the notMYkid non-profit organization. A "B5" Blue No.43 car fetched a winning bid of $228,143.43 with proceeds going to the Victory Junction Gang Camp.[17]
[edit]2009
Production of the limited edition 2008 SRT/8s ended in July 2008, and production of the expanded 2009 line-up started in early August of the same year. The expanded offering was the same as had been unveiled earlier that spring at the 2008 New York Auto Show. Chrysler debuted the full Dodge Challenger line for 2009, with four different trims – SE, R/T, SRT8, and the SXT in Canada only. In addition to the SRT8, which remained unchanged except for the optional 6 speed manual, the line-up included the previously mentioned SE and SXT which offered the 250 HP 3.5-Liter V6. The R/T hosted a 5.7 Hemi sporting 370 hp (276 kW) and 398 lb·ft (540 N·m) of torque when coupled with the 5 speed automatic, and 375 hp (280 kW) with 404 lb·ft (548 N·m) when matched with the same Tremec 6-speed manual transmission as the SRT8.
[edit]2010
For 2010, the vehicle cost $515 to $1,010 more than in 2009.[18] The color, HEMI Orange, was initially dropped for the 2010 model year, then re-released later in the model year. Two new color schemes became available for the 2010 model year; Plum Crazy and Detonator Yellow.[19] A third new color, Furious Fuchsia was announced in February 2010.[20] But unlike previous special editions, the Furious Fuchsia version had significant changes to the interior with white leather instead of the usual black seats. Chrysler also made a late-year addition to the 2010 model year with the limited edition Mopar '10 Challenger R/T. These cars, limited to only 500 examples, were metallic pearl black in color with three accent colors (blue, red, silver) of stripes to choose from. In addition, these cars were available with black R/T Classic-style rims along with a Hurst aftermarket pistol grip shifter, custom badging, Mopar cold air intake for a 10 horsepower increase, and Katzkin-sourced aftermarket interior. Units were built in Brampton, Ontario at the Brampton Assembly Plant and completed at the Mopar Upfit Center in Windsor, Ontario. There were 500 U.S. Units and 100 Canadian units built.
Of the 500 Mopar special edition U.S. examples, 320 had automatic transmissions, 180 had manuals. 255 had blue stripes, 115 had red stripes, and 130 had silver stripes. Out of the 255 with blue stripes, 160 were automatics and 95 were manuals. Out of the 115 with red stripes, 74 were automatics and 41 were manuals. Out of the 130 with silver stripes, 86 were automatics and 44 were manuals.
[edit]2011


2011 Dodge Challenger SRT-8
The 2011 model year base Dodge Challenger came with the new Pentastar V6 engine producing 305 bhp (227 kW; 309 PS) and 268 lb·ft (363 N·m). The new engine featured cylinder deactivation and dual variable valve timing. The bottom grille cutout was also flipped upside down, different from the 2008–10. The new SRT8's chin spoiler was enlarged to create more downforce. It resembles the 1970 Challenger R/T.[21] The SRT8 received a new 392-cubic-inch (6.4 L) Hemi V8.[22] with Variable Camshaft Timing, as well as the Multiple Displacement System that was used on the 5.7 L (345 c.i.d.) engine. The 392 was officially rated at 470 horsepower (350 kW) and 470 lb·ft (640 N·m) of torque. Dodge engineers said they sacrificed peak horsepower ratings for low-end torque, stating a 90 lb-ft increase over the outgoing 6.1-L (370 c.i.d.) Hemi V8 at 2900 rpm.[23] Two transmissions were offered, a 5-Speed Shiftable Automatic and a 6-speed manual.[24] With the revised 6.4-Liter engine, Chrysler engineers cited a quarter mile (~400 m) time of 12.4 seconds at 110 mph (180 km/h) – bettering the outgoing 6.1-Liter Hemi by 0.8 seconds, although that figure has varied wildly between automotive magazines. Car and Driver tested the 392 at 12.9 seconds at 114 mph (183 km/h)[25] while Motor Trend ran it at 13.0 seconds at 111.3 mph (179.1 km/h)[26] and Edmunds' number was far closer to Chrysler's claimed numbers at 12.6 seconds at 112.1 mph (180.4 km/h).[27]

Third generation

Also called	SRT Challenger
Production	2008–present
Assembly	Brampton Assembly plant in Canada[15]
Class	Pony car Muscle car
Body style	2-door coupe
Platform	Chrysler LC platform
Engine	3.5 L (214 cu in) SOHC V6 (2009–2010) 3.6 L (220 cu in) Pentastar V6 (2011–present) 5.7 L (345 cu in) HEMI V8 (2009–present) 6.1 L (370 cu in) HEMI V8 (2008–2010) 6.4 L (392 cu in) HEMI V8 (2011–)
Transmission	4-speed automatic 42RLE (2009) 5-speed automatic W5A580 (2008-present) 6-speed manual Tremec TR6060 (2009-present)
Wheelbase	116.0 in (2,950 mm)
Length	197.7 in (5,020 mm)
Width	75.7 in (1,920 mm)
Height	57.0 in (1,450 mm)
Related	Chrysler 300 Dodge Charger Dodge Magnum Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz S-Class