Hello everyone:
I am starting a new thread on this all important feature that all Challengers should have as an option (but is limited to the R/T manual trans and all SRT automatics in 2008 and 2009).
This feature is not only important for breaking the backend out as true muscle cars should be able to do but if used properly (as in not intentionally trying to do a fishtail or get sideways), as in driving with little aggression (as in the rain or snow) will actually act as a form of traction control.
It is important to note that all other performance rear wheel drive american muscle car offerings (and luxury cars such as the Cadillac STS) currently offer this type of command of power to the ground technique including the Mustang V8 cars, the new Pontiac G8 and the Cadillac CTS V-series cars.
This is the information as it reads from
Dodge.ca - Cars Trucks Minivans SUVs in Canada - Home :
for 2008:
SRT8’s standard Sure Grip Differential — at a 3.06 ratio — incorporates a Torque Response Unit and Two-Pinion Speed Sensing to help control slip between the rear wheels.
see this link for as long as it lasts for reference:
Dodge Challenger
for 2009:
Sure Grip Differential incorporates a torque response unit and two-pinion speed sensing gears to help control slip between the rear wheels and provide better overall traction.
Sure Grip is offered on the R/T and SRT8 with the following ratios:
R/T 3.73 with 18-inch wheels and the six-speed manual transmission. 3.92 with the manual transmission and 20-inch wheels.
SRT8 3.06 with Auto/Stick™ transmission. 3.92 with manual transmissions
see this link for as long as it lasts for reference:
Dodge Challenger
It is important to note that the 2005-current Dodge Magnum, the 2006-current Dodge Charger and the 2005-current Chrysler 300 has not to date offered such a feature much to my great suprise (not even as an option).
I have complained about the non-availability of this since the LX cars were introduced (see my name in the Chargerforums.com site) although Quafe has offered a limited slip rear for the LX cars for sometime for USD$1500