Chrysler Confirms Challenger Srt-8

[RAM MAN]

According to Ward’s Auto, Chrysler Group has confirmed that it will build a high-performance version of the Dodge Challenger. It is expected to launch sometime after the 2009-model base car rolls out. The SRT-8 Challenger will be based on the next-generation LX platform, the LY.

Currently, the LX platform serves the Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger sedans and the Dodge Magnum. All of these are expected to migrate to the new LY platform. Despite the price of gasoline, Steve Landry, executive vice president of NAFTA sales, global marketing, service and parts for Chrysler, says the automaker is not concerned. “In recent research with SRT owners, the price of fuel does not come up on the radar as something that concerns them,” Landry says.

SRT-8 products are equipped with a 6.1L, Hemi V8. The Dodge Avenger has been mentioned as a potential SRT candidate. According to Ward’s Auto, Chrysler’s future high-performance lineup will consist of SRT-8 versions of the Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Dodge Magnum, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Dodge Viper and Dodge Caliber SRT-4.

[BaggedHemi22]

I'll take 6

[Bionicrooster]

srt-8 version of the viper? I hope thats a mistake...

[Ram3500Dually]

Base model? The way they talk in Brampton is the "base model" is gonna be a 6.1L. There is only going to be one "model" of the Challenger.

[JoeHemi57]

nobody wants mds on the challeger so i'm guessing we'll see 6.1's in all of them with maybe a 500hp 6.4 or something in the srt.

[LarMoeCur]

Need to see an SRT-10 Challenger! I'd buy that for sure!!

[FreeLantz]

This info is not entirely correct. Here's the actual Challenger model lineup as posted by "oh2o" at Allpar.com.

2008 Challenger (SOP April 2008)

SRT8 - (LCDX22) 6.1L with 5-sp auto trans
R/T (?? unconfirmed)

2009 Challenger (SOP July 2008)

SXT - (LCDH22) 3.5L HO V6 with 42RE 4-speed auto
R/T - (LCDP22) New 5.7L gen II VVT MDS Hemi with 5-sp auto; available 6-sp manual
SRT8 - (LCDX22) 6.1L with 5-sp auto; available 6-sp manual

2010 Challenger (SOP July 2009, convertibles Jan 2009)

SXT
SXT convertible (early model year intro)
R/T
R/T convertible (early model year intro)
SRT8 - 6.1L
SRT8 - 6.4L HO? (unconfirmed)

2011 Challenger

4.0L Phoenix engine replaces 3.5L HO


2008-2009 Challenger key features and options (partial)

Overall - Very similar to the 2008 Charger SXT, R/T and SRT offerings
Audio - Boston Acoustics 276w/368w
Fuel capacity - 18.5 gal. (19.0 ga. est. SRT)
Fuel door, chrome (R/T & SRT)
HID headlamps (R/T, SRT)
Hood scoop, functional on all models
Illuminated cupholders, map pockets (R/T, SRT)
Keyless Go ignition system (intro 2009 model year, R/T, SRT)
MyGIG infotainment system, with or without navigation
Radio antenna built-in to rear window
RCD Reconfigurable display (SRT; digital speedometer, 1/8- and 1/4-mile accel time & speed, 0-60 mph time, braking distance, lateral and longitudinal G-force)
Side air bags (Standard on all models)
Side seat air bags (offered)
Spare tire, none (tire repair kit)
Steering column - Tilt/Telescoping
Transmissions - 4-sp auto 42RLE (base model only), 5-speed auto W5A580 (R/T, SRT), 6-speed manual TREMEC (R/T, SRT)
Wheels, 17" & 18" (SXT), 20" (R/T, SRT)


--oh2o--

[novaDAK]

either way as long as we see a V8 challenger in the future I'll be happy :)