2013 Challenger Launch Control

[huggytree]

Originally Posted by rayzazoo

Since the 2012.5+ models came with this new "3-mode" adaptive suspension setup, for the heck of it, I'm tempted to go find a deserted stretch of road, hold the brake, press the ESC button twice and plant the throttle to see what happens...

I figure, maybe we got the extra goodie of launch control but didn't know it and if not, then I'm going to be doing a nice smoke show

RS doesnt even know if all 2013's have it....originally it was a late 2013 addition

you dont have it....maybe the first few 2013's dont have it either

[rayzazoo]

Originally Posted by huggytree

RS doesnt even know if all 2013's have it....originally it was a late 2013 addition

you dont have it....maybe the first few 2013's dont have it either

According to the official news release on September 1, 2012, the SRT models now get launch control.

As for the 3-mode setup, I have that on my 2012 SRT. Yellow jackets at the SRT track experience also had this feature.

Anyhow, I'll find some time to see what happens on my 400mi roadtrip today.


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[rayzazoo]

Originally Posted by rayzazoo

According to the official news release on September 1, 2012, the SRT models now get launch control.

As for the 3-mode setup, I have that on my 2012 SRT. Yellow jackets at the SRT track experience also had this feature.

Anyhow, I'll find some time to see what happens on my 400mi roadtrip today.


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Well, it was a nice smoke show. Really not that bad though as I started trying out launches at 1800rpm.


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[rayzazoo]

Word on the street at Allpar.com is that launch control will be a PCM flash that can be updated on 2011+ SRT models soon.

[StealthChallenger]

I was at the dealer yesterday and sat in a 2013. Is there a special button just for launch control. I did not see one.

[ResumeSpeed]

Originally Posted by StealthChallenger

...Is there a special button just for launch control. I did not see one.

No. See post # 1.

[CrazySRT8Guy]

Originally Posted by rayzazoo

Word on the street at Allpar.com is that launch control will be a PCM flash that can be updated on 2011+ SRT models soon.

That would be real cool as I just purchased a new 2012.

[SRT_Blubyu]

Originally Posted by ResumeSpeed

On the manual transmission models:

When the vehicle is at a complete stop, the driver engages the system by pressing the ESC button twice and then depresses the clutch and quickly applies full throttle. Launch control holds the engine at the desired rpm and waits for the driver to release the clutch. Through the SRT-exclusive, Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) screen, the driver can adjust the launch rpm from 2500-4500 in 250 rpm increments, allowing for optimal launches in various conditions. Launch control then uses engine torque management to achieve controlled wheelslip for maximum acceleration up to 62 mph (100 kph).


On the automatic transmission models:

When the vehicle is at a complete stop, the driver engages the system by pressing the ESC button twice and then with their foot securely on the brake, quickly applies full throttle. Launch control holds the engine at optimal launch rpm (1,825) and waits for the driver to release the brake. Launch control then uses engine torque management to achieve controlled wheelslip for maximum acceleration up to 62 mph (100 kph).

--RS

i went through a 2013 EVIC 6spd at the dealer today and it didnt have any options to set launch RPM?!?!?!?

[JakeInFla]

While I was at the dealer yesterday I was speaking with the head tech who works on SRT's and asked if the Launch Control feature would be available as a PCM Flash update for 2011's and 2012's and he said no.
It's specific to 2013's only he says.

I'm taking this with a grain of salt though. Techs are usually the last to know when corporate sends down a performance mandate.

[huggytree]

if it becomes available for my 2011 ill regret getting the automatic....i suck at launching a stick and would have loved launch control

my fingers are crossed....ill be happy with it for my automatic anyways!