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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
Good grief! What did they do, hire the editors that used to work at MT? The offering in the Charger is 340hp or 350hp depending on what trim package. The 335hp version of the 5.7L is offered on the Durango/Aspen. Plus it is supposed to get the updated version of the 5.7L Hemi with VCT. Get your facts straight EDMUNDS.
When I saw it was on Edmunds I didn't bother reading the article. I did look at the pictures though. I am a little bummed that they don't have the carbon fiber decals on the hood of the R/T though... It makes the hood look mean.