Chicago 2008: It's here - 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8

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Just over two years after debuting as a concept at the 2006 Detroit Auto Show, the Dodge Challenger is now ready to hit the streets for real. The Challenger is reviving a name last used in the late '70s and early '80s on a compact, four-cylinder Mitsubishi-built coupe. This time, though, Chrysler is going back to the roots of the brand with a big muscular rear-wheel-drive coupe, initially available exclusively with a 6.1L HEMI V8 that will power the new Challenger 60 mph in the low 5-second range, according to a very conservative Chrysler. It shares the automaker's LX platform with the Charger and Chrysler 300, and in final form, the car has changed remarkably little from the concept. The most noticeable differences are up front and include the loss of the cross-hair grille and a slim black air dam at the bottom of the bumper. Other changes are pretty subtle, such as some reshaping of the lower air intake.

Out back, the rear bumper is now more prominent and the detailing of the taillights has been revised. A flat black lip spoiler is now mounted on the trailing edge of the deck lid while the Challenger badges on the rear fenders have been dumped. The rear driver side fender now also features a prominent chrome fuel filler cap. The wheelbase of the LX platform has been shrunk from a gargantuan 120 inches for the sedans to a merely large 116 inches for the Challenger. That puts the span between the axles at 9 inches longer the Mustang, which aids interior volume. Read on after the jump for more.

[Source: Chrysler][Source: autoblog.com]

[plumcrazydaytona]

what the hell, 4,140 that's way to heavy you blew it dodge.I got screwed when I bought my 07 daytona that no one would let me drive. slow heavy and way to much. Dreams of mine are shattered 0-60 in 5+ years 1/4 times in just under 14 decades. Interior what happen shifter hell dodge were you smokin crack when you did this?

[Apro4x4]

HOT DAMN...FINALLY!!!

I expected the instrument area to be alittle more retro like the concept...kind of upset about it BUT hey the car is here and anxious to head down to Chicago this weekend.

[FRECSF]

Originally Posted by plumcrazydaytona

what the hell, 4,140 that's way to heavy you blew it dodge.I got screwed when I bought my 07 daytona that no one would let me drive. slow heavy and way to much. Dreams of mine are shattered 0-60 in 5+ years 1/4 times in just under 14 decades. Interior what happen shifter hell dodge were you smokin crack when you did this?

Poser, move on!!!!

[American Muscle]

0-60 in 4.9 seconds sounds good to me. Top speed of 170. So honestly WHO cares about weight? It still has great Top speed and 0-60. And if you're complaining about weight becuae it will effect gas prices, then you really shouldn't be interested in a 425 HP 6.1 Hemi V8...

[Challenger_Nut]

Originally Posted by American Muscle

0-60 in 4.9 seconds sounds good to me. Top speed of 170. So honestly WHO cares about weight? It still has great Top speed and 0-60. And if you're complaining about weight becuae it will effect gas prices, then you really shouldn't be interested in a 425 HP 6.1 Hemi V8...

How about the fact that weight adversley affects handling. And if 425 HP in a 4,140 lb car is good then 425 HP in a 3600 lb car is muuuuch better! Just my opinion as a guy who like a sporty handling car to carve up the sweet mountain roads here in WV.

[M3SMG02]

Originally Posted by Challenger_Nut

How about the fact that weight adversley affects handling. And if 425 HP in a 4,140 lb car is good then 425 HP in a 3600 lb car is muuuuch better! Just my opinion as a guy who like a sporty handling car to carve up the sweet mountain roads here in WV.

Doesn't stop Me from carving up curves in my 300C/SRT8.

She's a Big Gurl, but, She can Dance.

I like the new Challenger, I'll buy one soon.

...and, I'll keep my other Rides.

LJB

[Challenger_Nut]

Originally Posted by M3SMG02

Doesn't stop Me from carving up curves in my 300C/SRT8.

She's a Big Gurl, but, She can Dance.

I like the new Challenger, I'll buy one soon.

...and, I'll keep my other Rides.

LJB

Come on to WV and we will have a little fun... Bring your 4100 pounder and I will bring my 2800 lb 94 RX7 TT and we'll carve away and see how weight affects handling..... Don't worry I may finish the main course while waiting for you at the end of the line.... But I will save you a slice of humble pie! P.S. Just having a little Sarcastic fun.... Peace!

[M3SMG02]

Originally Posted by Challenger_Nut

Come on to WV and we will have a little fun... Bring your 4100 pounder and I will bring my 2800 lb 94 RX7 TT and we'll carve away and see how weight affects handling..... Don't worry I may finish the main course while waiting for you at the end of the line.... But I will save you a slice of humble pie! P.S. Just having a little Sarcastic fun.... Peace!

No. For that Trip, I'll bring the '02 M3.

LJB

[plumcrazydaytona]

as for being a poser as u said (frecsf)dodge told us around 3700 its now 4140 lb.as for 0-60 they said 4.5 not 5.2 the 1/4 should be in hi 12.interior looks nothing like the concept my plum daytona looks better inside.this poser has 4 mopars in his drive way.(frecef)