Snapshot
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EPA Fuel Economy:
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City:
13
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17
Highway:
19
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25
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Available Engines:
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250-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 (regular gas)
372-hp, 5.7-liter V-8 (regular gas)
376-hp, 5.7-liter V-8 (premium)
425-hp, 6.1-liter V-8 (premium)
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| Available Transmissions: |
4-speed automatic w/OD
5-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual
6-speed manual w/OD
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New or Notable
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 What We Like
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 What We Don't
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| • | Available V-6 and two V-8 drivetrains | | • | Manual or automatic transmissions | | • | Limited-slip differential on R/T, SRT8 | | • | Styled after 1970-74 Challenger | | • | SRT8 hits 60 mph in 4.9 seconds | | • | Seats five |
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| + | Styling heritage | | + | V-8 power | | + | Strong brakes | | + | Ride quality | | + | Seat comfort | | + | Trunk space |
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| - | Sluggish V-6 | | - | ABS not standard | | - | Blind-spot visibility | | - | Some cheap interior bits | | - | Large turning circle | | - | Weak standard stereo |
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Vehicle Summary
After last year's limited run of high-performance SRT8 models, Chrysler has filled out the Challenger's lineup, including two more trim levels for 2009: SE and R/T. This big, American two-door coupe seats five and is based on Chrysler's underpinnings to the Charger and 300 sedans. Competition includes the Ford Mustang and upcoming Chevrolet Camaro.
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