Originally Posted by Cuda340
The July 2007 issue of Car and Driver stated the following about the 2008 Challenger: "Look under the hood for the 6.1-liter Hemi V-8 kicking up 425 horsepower, with the anticipated option of a 500-horse, 392-cubic inch V-8, as well as a base model with a V-6. In addition to the six-speed automatic, the hope is Chrysler will do the right thing and offer a six-speed manual in the spirit of Challengers of yore."
See my entire post under "Dodge Challenger- a Little Closer to Reality."
Interesting information. According to this (I read the entire quote in the other thread) they'll have the 6.1 and 6.4 as well as the V6. It seems odd to me that they'd simply skip the 5.7 the first year.
I also find it hard to believe that they'd launch the SRT version simultaneously as the other versions. They haven't really set that precedent with any other vehicle. HOWEVER: They did have the SEMA S/S concept which could be a thinly veiled SRT test mule. And that would give some credence to that idea.
I can't even imagine how incredibly hard it will be to get your hands on an SRT version if it drops at the same time! 2008 is creeping up faster and faster - can't wait!