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The Dodge Brand Hits the Road with the New 2011 Dodge Charger R/T and Dodge Challenger SRT8 392


Two-month tour will visit auto enthusiast gatherings from Michigan to California

Auburn Hills, Mich. – The Dodge brand is bringing two of its most popular muscle cars to auto enthusiasts and Dodge fans across the country as the brand kicks off a multi-state tour with the new 2011 Dodge Charger R/T and the new 2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392. These two new Dodge vehicles will make stops at more than 25 enthusiast clubs, tuner shops, Dodge dealers and automotive events planned across the country.

“The Dodge Charger and the Dodge Challenger are true American icons that have earned their place in automotive history and their legacy continues with the introduction of the all-new models for 2011,” said Ralph Gilles, President and CEO – Dodge Brand, Chrysler Group LLC. “The Dodge Brand DNA is deeply-rooted within automotive enthusiast clubs and local car shows where people gather to talk about cars, power and performance – and, nothing else. To bring the new 2011 Dodge Charger and Challenger 392 to these types of events is like coming home after a long day.”

Long time Dodge representatives, Scott Vandekerckhove and Heather Heughens, will be behind the wheel of the HEMIฎ powered duo. Dodge fans and automotive enthusiasts will be able to follow the entire tour at the brand’s blog site, Red Letter Dodge, as well as the Dodge Brand, Dodge Charger and Dodge Challenger Facebook pages.

Tour Dates Include:

11/14 – Walter P. Chrysler Museum, Auburn Hills, Mich.
11/15 – New Wilmington Motors, New Wilmington, PA
11/16 – Ray Barton Racing Engines, Robesonia, PA
11/17 – Empire Mopars, New Windsor, NY
11/18 – Security Dodge, Amityville, NY
11/20 – National Speed High Performance Speed Shop, Wilmington, NC
11/21 – Landmark Chrysler/Jeep/Dodge/Ram, Morrow, GA
11/22 – Wellborn Muscle Car Museum, Alexander City, AL
11/24 – Jacksonville Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep/Ram, Jacksonville, FL
11/25 – 28 – Daytona Turkey Run, Daytona Beach, FL
11/29 – Airport Chrysler/Jeep/Dodge, Orlando, FL
11/30 – Crystal Chrysler/Jeep/Dodge/Ram, Inverness, FL
12/1 – Mr. Norm’s Garage, Hudson, FL
12/2 – University Dodge, Davie, FL
12/3 – Tower Shops Friday Night Cruise-In, Davie, FL
12/4 – Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing, Ocala, FL
12/6 – Bergeron Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep, Metairie, LA
12/7 – Allen Samuels Dodge/Chrysler/Jeep, Katy, TX
12/8 – Hennessey Performance, Sealy, TX
12/9 – Lincoln College of Technology, Grand Prairie, TX
12/11 – Texas Dodge, Amarillo, TX
12/12 – Sunset Grill and Bar, Albuquerque, NM
12/14 – Tucson Dodge, Tucson, AZ
12/15 – Bill Luke Dodge, Phoenix, AZ
12/16 – Towbin Dodge, Henderson, NV
12/17 – Bob’s Big Boy, Burbank, CA
12/18 – Cars and Coffee, Irvine, CA
12/20 – SMS Supercars, Corona, CA

About the New 2011 Dodge Challenger 392
2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392, receives a big boost in horsepower and torque with the introduction of the legendary 392-cubic inch HEMIฎ V-8 powertrain for the street. And the product story goes beyond the power rumbling under the hood.
Dodge performance loyalists asked for more power off the line, and the 2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 answers the call with 470 horsepower and 470 lb.-ft. of torque to go along with world-class ride and handling, high-performance braking and the latest technology that delivers improved fuel efficiency. To kick off 2011-model year production, Dodge will build 1,492 Inaugural Edition models of the Challenger SRT8 392, all with exclusive content.