mopar2ya

Found this at another sight... something to chew on!

The first Challengers will all be SRT8 models with 5-speed automatic transmissions, powered by the 425-hp 6.1-liter HEMI V-8 engine. Only three exterior colors will be offered – HEMI Orange, Bright Silver and Brilliant Black, all with “carbon fiber” hood stripes. Other Standard features include a Dark Slate Gray interior, leather seats with a HEMI Orange accent, 20" x 9" wheels, a 13-speaker 522-watt Kicker audio system, chrome fuel filler door, Keyless-Go ignition and HID headlamps. Production of the 2008 SRT8 models is set to start in April 2008 with models starting to arrive to dealers in early May.

First three Challengers to be auctioned off for charity. On September 17th, 2007, Chrysler announced that the first three 2008 Challengers off the assembly line, all SRT8 models, would be auctioned off for charity. The first auction, for Challenger #0002, was held on eBay and was for Dodge dealers only. The auction started on September 26th and ran for one week. The winner was Dave Smith Motors of Kellogg, Idaho, with a final bid price of $175,407.07. The 2nd auction, for Challenger #0001, is set to be held by Barrett-Jackson on January 19th, 2008. The 3rd auction will feature Challenger #0003 and will be a public auction on eBay. The auction date will be announced around February 2008.

Shortly after the 2008s comes 2009 model-year production. The always-reliable oh20 reported that the lineup will be expanded to three models with the addition of three more engines, the base model having the 3.5L V6 while the R/T model will offer the all-new 5.7L VCT Hemi with MDS (5-speed) and without MDS (6-speed). Both the R/T and SRT8 will offer an optional six-speed TREMEC manual transmission. Production of the 2009 models is set to start on July 28th, 2008, arriving to dealers in late August/September. During the 2009 and later model years Dodge will most likely offer some special edition Challenger models similar to what has been done with other vehicles in the past.

All 2009 Challenger models will feature, as Standard equipment, front and side air bags, air conditioning, body-color door handles and fascias, cell phone storage, cruise control, a floor console with sliding armrest, functional hood scoops, non-adjustable pedals, power mirrors, power windows (1-touch down), rear wheel drive, rear window radio antenna, 3-point rear center seatbelts, satin/chrome grilles, Sentry Key anti-theft system and a tilt-telescoping steering wheel. None of the Challenger models will feature a spare tire, a “service kit” will be offered instead.

Other features and options on the 2009 Challenger will include Remote Start, MyGIG Infotainments systems with and without navigation, Sirius Satellite radio, foglamps, and a power sunroof. Base models will have a Tire Pressure warning light while other models will have a Tire Pressure display.

The 5.7L Hemi engine is set for an upgrade, which is why the R/T Challengers will not arrive until the 2009 model year. Chrysler will have variable cam timing in place on these new generation 5.7 engines, neatly leapfrogging most variable-valve timing systems. Variable cam technology will allow a 10% boost in power and a gas mileage increase of around 3-4 mpg. The MDS system has also been updated to work at a wider range of speeds. A new active intake system controls the lengths of the intake manifold’s channels, shortening the intakes at lower RPMs for more torque and lengthening them at higher RPMs for more power. The 2009 Dodge Ram will get 380 hp and 404 lb-ft of torque from the Hemi.

The multiple displacement system (MDS) will be featured in the new 5.7 that is offered in automatic transmission models, while 6-speed manuals models will feature the same engine but without MDS. A 6.4 liter version, with an estimated 500 hp, is still expected to be offered in a future model of the Challenger, possibly debuting in the 2010 model

Jeremiah 29:11

Interesting but mostly the same information......just formatted and condensed differently.

cncpt2prod!

With an improved 5.7L, I may opt for that engine rather than the SRT.
The RT 5.7L VCT manual in white sounds mighty nice!

mopar2ya

There is some news about model specifics, colors and options that I hadn't seen elsewhere. But who knows, only time will really tell, and at this point I take it all with a grain of salt. It helps pass time while waiting though.

cncpt2prod!

It does indeed. I'm passing the time by creating a comparison table! [&:]

Jeremiah 29:11

Well you have 22 days left to pass the time an do your table. Then we hope we will know a whole lot more and oh yeah.....what it will look like?

Mikesan

No Blue, huh? Oh well, maybe red it is.

JJMPB

seems like we have a ton of info already on the car more so waiting for info i think on the 09 model but it seems even that we have a ton of info already

mopar2ya

I wouldn't lose hope yet for other colors... as referenced by: 2009 colors will include "but not be limited to", Bright Silver, Brilliant Black, High-Performance Red, HEMI Orange, Dark Titanium Metallic and Stone White

JJMPB

they should call it kowalski white