Spy Photos: 2008 Dodge Challenger R/T in All Colors

Date posted: 02-29-2008

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — Dodge's Challenger SRT8 recently made its formal debut at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show, and now the 2008 Challenger R/T is gearing up to make its first official appearance at the upcoming 2008 New York Auto Show.

Caught testing in Northern Michigan by a layman spy photographer, the Challenger R/T reveals itself in three production colors — black, silver and orange, but all are without the "carbon" hood stripe that's unique to the SRT8 model. Different wheels also help distinguish these R/T Challengers from their SRT counterparts.

Much like the relationship between the Dodge Charger SRT8 and R/T, the Challenger R/T is expected to use the smaller 335-hp 5.7-liter V8 as opposed to the SRT8's bigger 425-horsepower 6.1-liter V8.

Although official specifications won't be announced until the New York show, the Challenger R/T is also expected to be the first Challenger model to offer a manual transmission. The SRT8 comes standard with a five-speed automatic for 2008.

What this means to you: A welcome preview prior to its bow in the Big Apple. — Kelly Toepke, News Editor