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Since you show a 2009 production start date of July 28th, any idea what date the order banks open for those 2009 models?
Also, any idea of when the specs/trim levels and options for those 2009 models will be made available as well?
One last request - what can you share about the next generation 5.7L HEMI with VVT?
Normally, the 2009 order banks would open in June (and they will for most models). For the 2009 Challenger however, they will open much earlier. I don't have an exact date so all I can do is take a wild guess that it will be sometime between February and April.
I'm thinking that they will announce more details on the 2009 models during the world premier next month. The 2009 lineup will feature the base model V6 auto, the R/T auto and manual and the SRT auto and manual. Other than the manual transmission and related features (gears, Hill Assist) the 2009 model features/equipment will be very much the same as 2008. For example, the 2008 SRT and the 2009 SRT will be almost identical features & equipment-wise.
No new info on the gen II 5.7L, but, we'll have some official info very soon, like next Sunday or Monday, or even a little before. That is when Dodge will unveil the new Ram 1500, and the new 5.7 will be offered in the Ram. While some of the specs may vary a little between the Ram 5.7 and Challenger 5.7, we'll have details on all of the new 5.7's features.
Are you planning on getting a Challenger R/T? Manual or Auto?
One of the new 2009 Challenger colors, BTW, will be
Dark Titanium Metallic.
Thanks for all of that info, Bud. Very helpful!
I've been bouncing between the SRT8 and the R/T - both with the 6 speed.....just can't decide if I want to sacrifice 425+HP to get exactly the options I want (pedastal spoiler instead of the flip spoiler, for one), whether I'm willing to forego a lifetime warranty on the powertrain, and whether I want to pay the gas-guzzler tax up front and use only premium fuel afterward. If the new 5.7L HEMI with VVT comes out specced as I expect, that MAY make my decision easier (I could settle for 370HP and enjoy the benefits of better fuel mileage, no GG tax and the lifetime warranty without sacrificing too much HP in the process - kinda like "having my cake and eat it too). Decisions, decisions........
The news about the Dark Titanium Metallic paint is excellent! That was a choice I was hoping to have. My friend ordered a Mustang GT in that color when they were first restyled in 2005 and it looked awesome on that car. That's a serious consideration for me - I was thinking Brilliant Black Metallic before this info, but that's so hard to keep clean. This would be an excellent alternative.
Feel free to keep me/us posted as you get any info. I appreciate it. Thanks!