That's right. The 2008 Challenger was released 2/18 at the Chicago Auto Show. As I said in the earlier post, the production model is very similar to the concept. The tail lights are a more conventional setup with standard bulbs instead of the LED panel on the back.
The front is again more conventional, with standard housings rather than the dual projectors. The low beam HIDs have projectors, you can see them on the pic if you look close. The grille is also modified a bit with mesh blackout and a little less chrome.
Creme de la creme. 6.1L V8 making 425hp and 420 lb-ft of torque. 2008 models will only be SRT8s with automatic transmissions. 2009 models begin build in April, which is when the standard and mid-level models will be released.
The interior on the production model is where you see the most changes. No more digital gauges or accelerometer. I doubt we'll see either in the production model. I can't wait to see the pictures of the newer version of the pistol-grip shifter on the 6-speed. Heavily bolstered seats with the SRT logo are the same ones you see on the Magnum and Charger SRT models.
Pricing for the current SRT8 is around $40,000. Add the few options that are available, and you'll hit about $45,000. Pricing for the 2009 models will be released with the new model in April.
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