The American Dodge has officially released a new version of its six-cylinder Challenger, The SE Rallye.

Equipped with a V6 3.5-liter 250-horsepower, the 2009 version of the Challenger is entitled to a new look. Like its V8 cousins, the muscle sports car is to have the bands that are on the hood and trunk. Dodge chose to say a little more sporty character due to the emergence of 18 aluminum rims, a chrome tank cap, a rear spoiler and body color inserts “Micro Carbon” on board.

More important than its new appearance, Dodge Challenger V6 is equipped with the same automatic 5-speed which found in the V8 version unlike the past where customers had to settle for an automatic 4-speed gear box.

Consumption and rates:

The Dodge SE Rallye consumes 25-mpg-miles per gallon on the highway, slightly more than 9.4 liters per 100 kilometers while the car price will start from $ 26,490-(19,930 €).

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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.

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