Behold, the 2009 Dodge Challenger. Dodge is claiming that you won't be able to tell the difference between the concept and production car. One can only hope :)
They have also released the 2009 MY production models:
SXT: 3.7L V6, auto transmission (42RLE VLP) No manual trans option.
R/t: 5.7L HEMI V8, option of 5sp auto transmission (W5A580 with Autostick) or a 6sp Tremec Manual. Manual transmission gets a 3.73 rear axle with Limited Slip, Hill Start Assist, and what Dodge is calling the Trak Pak. (Dodge's fancy name for the engine, trans, and axle combo)
SRT: 6.1L HEMI V8, same trans options. Manual trans gets a 3.96 rear axle with limited slip, HSA, and the TP.
The 5.7L will be the newly redesigned Variable Cam Timing (they skipped VVT, which is unheard of) version of the engine, and will retain the Multiple Displacement System (MDS), as found on all other 5.7s you see today. This engine is in the latter stages of production, which is the cause for the delay. Production for 2009 MY Challengers begins in July '08. The full model line will be offered for the 09 MY.
The Price? A cool $31,000, or so they claim at Dodge. Production starts in March or April of '08, and only the SRT automatic model will be offered, in HEMI Orange. These will be produced as 2008 MY cars.
My piggy bank's legs are shaking...
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