'09 Challenger R/T Gathered Specs / Equipment & Info Related

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Originally Posted by Rallye72

Seeing these numbers , reinforces my desire a lot for the R/T , especially with gaz prices continually rising !
Now some rumors floating around that the '09 R/T 5.7 is to be priced at MSRP $32,500 . What do you think , is this acceptable - knowing what we all know about the R/T so far ?

Is it acceptable, no, not in my opinion. Given that you can land a Mustang GT for several thousand less I think they are creating their own competition problem. Will be curious to see what the Camaro comes in at. Really, what's the argument in favor of spending 5k more? it gets 80 or so more horsepower, yupp that's really worth 5 grand or so, especially when gas hits 4 bucks a gallon.

Was the price unexpected: no, at least not by me.[/quote]

Comfort comes into play, I'll pay a couple thousand more to be able to sit in it comfortably and not too mention IRS which the mustang doesn't have...

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09 Colors:

Hemi Orange
Brilliant Black
Inferno Red
Bright Silver
Tor-Red
Deep Water Blue
Stone White

[JonW]

I have a Mustang GT, and a Charger Daytona. The Mustang is a very fun car, much more tossable and fun to drive in the twisties than the Daytona. But when it comes to ride quality, comfort, seats, suspension, brakes, and fit and finish, the Daytona wins hands down. IMHO, the Challenger will be worth $5K more.

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From RLD:

On Mar 19, 2008 at 10:49AM, Bob Frederick posted:

Ordering Info for ‘09 Challenger will tentatively be out in May, as I had suspected and hoped! I will continue to keep you all updated.

Thanks,
Bob

w00t!

[Rallye72]

2 comments:

I was going for the R/T but they absolutley hooked me with the T/A variant, wish they had included a better picture of the hood.

I didn't see any pricing information, maybe I missed it?

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Originally Posted by Rallye72

2 comments:

I didn't see any pricing information, maybe I missed it?

They haven't released that info yet. They said the SE will start in the low $20,000 range, so I assume they will be pretty close to the Charger pricing, so $31-32,000 for the R/T.

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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.

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Brakes & Suspension :

The Dodge Challenger R/T with a manual transmission features a variable displacement power steering pump which reduces fluid temperatures while decreasing the parasitic losses to achieve improved fuel economy (0.2 mpg); all have speed-sensitive power steering.

The front suspension is an independent short-long arm design with a high upper A arm, coil spring over gas-charged shocks and stabilizer bar, with lateral and diagonal lower links; the SRT-8 uses Bilstein monotube shocks. The rear suspension is a five-link independent setup with coil springs, link-type stabilizer bar, shock absorbers, and isolated suspension cradle; the SE and R/T (with automatic) use gas-charged twin shock absorbers, while the SRT-8 uses Bilstein monotube gas-charged shock absorbers, and the R/T with manual transmission uses gas-charged monotube Nivomat load-leveling shocks. The SE’s suspension is called “Touring” while R/T gets “Performance” and SRT8 gets “High Performance.”

Four-wheel disc brakes are standard on all models. Ducts located in the front fascia direct airflow to the front brakes, which reduces front-brake temperatures by as much as 15% in heavy use for enhanced performance and longer life. Brake pads are tuned to match the performance characteristics of each Dodge Challenger model.

The Challenger R/T uses twin-piston aluminum calipers and vented rotors in the front and single-piston aluminum calipers with vented rotors in the rear, for a 60 to zero mph stopping distance of approximately 125 feet.

Four wheel antilock brakes, traction control, and Electronic Stability Program (ESP) with brake assist are all standard on R/T .

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Interior & Features :

Front bucket seats have aggressive bolsters on both Challenger SE and Challenger R/T; Dark Slate Gray cloth seats are standard on the Dodge Challenger R/T and SE, with leather optional.

The popular equipment package for the R/T : it includes leather, six-speaker stereo with big amp, satellite radio, heated front seats, “luxury floor mats,” keyless ignition, seatback map pocket, automatic headlights, and heated otuside mirrors.

All 2009 Challenger models have standard equipment including side-curtain airbags, CD stereo, air conditioning, cell phone storage, cruise control, floor console with sliding armrest, power mirrors, locks, and windows (1-touch down), rear window radio antenna, 3-place rear seatbelts, satin/chrome grilles, Sentry Key anti-theft system, adjustable lumbar support, folding mirrors, tire pressure monitor, and a tilt-telescoping steering wheel. None have a spare tire; a “service kit” is provided instead. The SE model has a tire pressure warning light, while others have a full display showing each tire’s pressure individually; it comes only with the V6 and four-speed automatic, with single round exhaust.

All of Dodge Challenger’s radios have a 3.5-mm audio input jack for easy connection to any MP3 player. The standard audio system has four speakers, AM/FM stereo, and CD playback. Two premium Boston Acoustics® sound systems are available. A new iPod interface is available, which charge the iPod when the ignition is on, display music choices on the radio, and pause play when the UConnect system receives a phone call. The iPod may be controlled with radio controls or with remote-steering wheel switches if equipped. The system uses a connector in the center console.

Remote Start is available on Dodge Challenger R/T and SRT8® models with an automatic transmission. With Remote Start, the customer may start the vehicle from up to 300 feet away by using the key fob. Also available is the Keyless Go function that allows the driver to start the vehicle with the simple push of a button on the instrument panel as long as the vehicle key fob is within the vehicle passenger compartment.

The R/T comes with the 5.7 liter Hemi; with the stick-shift, hill start assist, anti-spin rear axle, bright pedal covers, performance steering, and ESP shutoff switch are all standard. Either way, buyers get eight-inch aluminum wheels, dual rectangular-tipped exhaust, antilock brakes, stability control, traction control, fog lamps, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter knob (automatic), and eight-way power driver's seat. Options include Remote Start, keyless push-button starter, body-colored rear spoiler, and heated leather seats.

New colors for the 2009 version of the Challenger SRT8 are classic B5 Blue (late availability) and TorRed — in addition to Brilliant Black Crystal Pearlcoat and Bright Silver Metallic. New for the 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8 is a classic “pistol-grip” shifter. Reminiscent of the original Dodge Challenger shifter, the new “pistol-grip” shifter is the finishing touch for the modern interior in the Dodge Challenger SRT8.
The R/T is claimed to uniquely have the Hemi Orange for '09

here's another piece of info I picked up on the colors :
The all-new 2009 Dodge Challenger will be offered in nine vibrant colors including Brilliant Black, Bright Silver, TorRed, Inferno Red, Deep Water Blue, Titanium, Stone White, HEMI Orange (R/T only) and B5 Blue (late availability SRT8 and R/T only). Black hood stripes are standard on the Dodge Challenger SRT8. The Dodge Challenger R/T features an optional hood-to-fender side stripe. Dark Slate Gray leather seats with exclusive SRT trim are standard on Dodge Challenger SRT8. Dark Slate Gray cloth seats are standard on Dodge Challenger R/T and SE.

For Dodge customers yearning for a modern Dodge Challenger dripping with even more heritage, there is the special-edition Dodge Challenger Classic R/T (late availability). In addition to everything the Dodge Challenger R/T offers, the Classic R/T comes in B5 Blue with black wide side stripes, inspired by the original. The Classic R/T will also feature unique script-style badging hearkening back to the 1970’s models and exclusive 20-inch heritage five-spoke aluminum wheels.

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