The next Dodge Challenger SRT8
The original Challenger was launched in 1970 and had a short career of just four years. However, it nonetheless left a lasting impression, attracted a cult following and earned it a place in automotive hall of fame. The new Challenger is a thoroughly modern car, but with a stylishly retro body wrapped around it. It comes with modcons such as navigation system, keyless entry and a hand-free communication system and hard-drive memory systems.
Each 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 will feature a limited edition numbered dash plaque and carbon fiber mimicking strips will be common to the three exterior colors; Hemi orange, bright silver metallic and black crystal pearl coat.
The Challenger boasts a bold exterior design complementing the brand image, a race inspired interior and a widely praised Hemi power plant. Unlike the orginal, which had nice powertrain options, the new challenger will be pack a massive 425Bhp 6.1litre Hemi V8 engine. Thanks to the super power from the V8, the rocket coupe will move to 100KM/h from stall in less than six seconds and 0 to 160 then to 0 km/h in only 17 sec. The quarter mile time is less than 14 seconds, while the 100 km/h to 0 braking distance and the skid pad performance are about 100 feet and 0.88g correspondingly.
Mike Accavitti, director of Dodge and SRT global marketing at Chrysler LLC said that the new Dodge Challenger SRT8 was engineered to give customers everything they need in a modern powerful vehicle. The Challenger is expected to be the new rival of Ford Mustang as the car is much older, despite of the long waited Chevrolet Camaro should give it more of challenge. Finally, the new Challenger SRT8 price is expected to be about $38,000.
I have always been a fan of the original Challenger, I can’t wait to see the new version on the road.
I can see my mullet blowing in the wind with one of these but in convertible!
Go NASCAR Racing!
Ron Ripple
One of the few new cars that actually has a kick-ass look to it.
I love the looks of this car, but dodge …. hmmm,,,, I dnt think its gonna be expensive because nobody is gonna throw alot of money on a car that will depreciate in value pretty fast, the only american sports car that truely works well is corvette… I know that the dodge is not tryin to compete with corvette but still. am not gonna lie though, I might get me one of these SRT8 if they pump it up to 5 seconds or 4.8 0-60 …. but 6 seconds wont do for me.
Beautiful car! For 6 second 0-60 I think it really fast enough. Well I don’t expect it is a F1 car.
I got to say I do like the style of the car, 38k is not that bad.
i think that the car is pretty bad ass my dad i going to get one and i am going to find out if it is that bad