I expect the R/T to be priced at 32,500 MSRP ....
Alrighty , time to update R/T specs & info related , some repaeted from original posts - difference now is the following is more official :
Powering the Dodge Challenger R/T is a revised
5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine producing 370 horsepower (276 kW) with a five-speed automatic, and 375 hp (280 kW) with a six-speed manual transmission. The engines belt out 398 lb-ft (540 Nm) and 404 lb-ft (548 Nm) of torque, respectively; the Challenger R/T can do 0-60 in under six seconds, bone stock.
The manual-transmission Challenger R/T has numerous differences from the automatic aside from the transmission itself, using a variable displacement power steering pump, different rear shocks, and other tuning changes — and the ability to shut off the ESP completely, rather than having it in “rescue” mode. The gas mileage for the manual transmission is a little lower than the automatic, because it cannot have the multiple-displacement system (cylinder shutoff). A special-edition Dodge Challenger Classic R/T will be available later in the 2009 model year, with B5 blue paint, black side stripes, unique badging, and 20-inch five-spoke aluminum wheels.
(I personally think they're making a mistake here by producing it only in B5 Blue ! This would be their chance to build special-editioned high impact colors !)
For 2009, the Hemi engine was upgraded to get 5% higher gas mileage, and more power, especially at lower engine speeds for a better off-the-line feel, thanks to variable cam timing, an expanded MDS operating range, an increased compression ratio, improved port flow, and reduced restriction exhaust and induction. Other updates are crankshaft structural upgrades, a dual-mass crankshaft damper, floating pin piston design, valve spring design and oil pump capacity increase for VVT. (Again, manuals can’t use MDS — yet).
Challenger R/T, manual :
C/R 10.5:1 ,
Horsepower(kW) @ rpm 375 (280)@ 5,800 ,
Torque lb-ft (Nm) 404 (548)@ 4,200 ,
mpg (EPA) 15/23 ,
Minimum/Preferred Octane 87/91 ,
Redline 5,800rpm
Challenger R/T, automatic :
C/R 10.5:1 ,
Horsepower(kW) @ rpm 370 (276)@5,800 ,
Torque lb-ft (Nm) 398 (540)@4,200 ,
mpg (EPA) 16/23 ,
Minimum/Preferred Octane 87/89 ,
Redline 5,800rpm
Track Pak includes a six-speed manual transmission, Hill Start Assist, anti-spin differential (3.73 w/18-inch, 3.92 w/20-inch wheels), and ESP full-off switch.
The six-speed Tremec TR-6060 manual transmission was derived from the 600 horsepower
2008 Dodge Viper SRT10, with triple cone synchronizers in first and second gears and dual cone synchronizers for third through sixth gears, along with modifications including new gear ratios. The clutch is the Viper’s (ZF-Sachs) 250 mm twin-disc design for torque capacity and clutch life, low pedal efforts, excellent engagement qualities and optimized spinning inertia; it features a 1-4 skip-shift and reverse inhibit solenoids, with a 5:1 remote shifter. Hill Start Assist (HSA) is standard with the manual transmission; it holds the brake for three seconds and allows the driver to seamlessly apply torque via throttle for an effortless start. The brake automatically releases when the system senses engine torque. Also included with the manual transmission is a unique dual exhaust that has two low-restriction bottle resonators replacing the underfloor muffler, and bright pedals.
The five-speed automatic has an aggressive first-gear ratio for launch performance, and AutoStick to select a higher or lower gear.
