Vehicle Overview 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 Chevrolet Camaro.
New for 2010 There are no significant changes for 2010.
Exterior Unlike the Charger sedan, which borrowed only a name from the muscle-car era, the Challenger was designed after the 1970 model, and it is unmistakably the Challenger from any angle. It has a broad grille and rear-end treatments.
Standard body-colored handles, front and rear bumpers, and mirrors
Standard 17-inch aluminum wheels
Optional 18-inch aluminum wheels
Optional 20-inch aluminum or chrome-clad wheels
Stainless-steel single-tip exhaust (SE)
Optional stainless-steel performance dual exhaust with rectangular tips
Optional polished-aluminum fuel cap
Optional xenon headlights
Interior On the inside, the Challenger continues its retro-themed looks with its gauge cluster, black headliner and a slanted shifter console. In manual versions, the shifter features a unique pistol-grip design. Front-seat occupants sit in prominently bolstered seats.
Standard air conditioning
Standard power locks, mirrors and windows
Standard remote keyless entry
Standard 60/40-split folding rear bench with armrest and two cupholders
Optional push-button start
Available cloth, leather or two-tone leather seats
Optional navigation system
Under the Hood The 2008 Challenger was only available with the SRT8’s 6.1-liter V-8. For 2009, the Challenger went mainstream by offering a V-6 and manual transmission option. There’s also a reengineered 5.7-liter Hemi with variable valve timing and an expanded multi-displacement system that allows the car to operate on four cylinders when less power is needed. Unlike its archrival, the Mustang, the Challenger has an independent rear suspension.
Standard 250-horsepower, 3.5-liter V-6 with 250 pounds-feet of torque
Optional 5.7-liter V-8 that makes 372 hp and 400 pounds-feet of torque with the automatic transmission and 376 hp and 410 pounds-feet of torque with the manual
Standard five-speed automatic transmission
Optional six-speed manual transmission
All-disc brakes
Safety Safety features include:
Standard side curtain airbags for front and rear occupants
Standard electronic stability system
Standard antilock brakes
SRT8 The SRT8 is a high-performance version of the Dodge Challenger, visually distinguished by its black hood racing stripes and exclusive leather sport seats with embroidered SRT8 logos and striped inserts.
The SRT8 is powered by a 425-hp, 6.1-liter V-8 engine that makes 420 pounds-feet of torque with either a five-speed automatic or an optional six-speed manual transmission. It also sports Brembo brakes and a sport-tuned suspension and steering.
Other features include:
Limited-slip differential
Reconfigurable display can show zero-to-60 mph times, eighth- and quarter-mile times, braking performance and g-force readings
Standard 20-inch aluminum wheels
Limited edition Plum Crazy Model includes Plum Crazy Pearl Coat exterior color, plum seat-stripe insert and serialized plaque on the dash
