Weighty Challenger?
 

Does anyone know what the projected weight will be of the 2008 Challenger? :eek:

I presume since it will be built on the new shorter platform (LY)? it should be considerably lighter. I remember reading something like 300 pounds lighter than the Charger. Can anyone shed some light on this?

If so, how much will this lower 0-60 times?

Following this logic, shouldn't a lower weight also contribute to shorter stopping distances and also better handling? Hey, I might even bet better gas mileage!;)

All opinions welcome.

RE: Weighty Challenger?
 

It would be nice if it lost about 500 lbs and bring it down to 3500lbs. General rule is every 100 lbs is .1 seconds off of your clock in the qtr mile.

Physics says it will stop faster and handle better especially since it uses IRS. But with IRS, I wouldn't plan to run it on the drag strip.

You might look at the discussion on the post "Why is the Challenger so heavy?????? " dated back in March.

RE: Weighty Challenger?
 

Jeremiah, are you telling me we should expect at least 3/10ths of a second faster times in a 0-60 mph run?

Don't plan on any drag strip runs, only stop light drags!:)

Ya know ya gotta obey the law, and ya can't be going that fast in the short space of a traffic signal area. (100 feet or so)

RE: Weighty Challenger?
 

One of my favorite scenes is in "Meet the Parents" where they are racing home between stop lights. I laughed so hard I almost rolled out of the chair.

What I am saying is if you lost 500lbs then you could get .5 seconds removed from your time in the quarter mile. This is just a general rule everybody
uses in drag racing.

RE: Weighty Challenger?
 

Jeremiah, very prophetic words! I am hopeful that the Dodge boys will put the Challenger on a diet.

I also admire the Ferrari and Corvette engineers. They look at everything in terms of increasing performance, be it skidpad, acceleration, skidpad handling and gas mileage.

I just love the Corvette for developing the balsa wood sandwich subfloor which lowers the weight, add strength and also adds an element of sound deadening.

:)

RE: Weighty Challenger?
 

the concept weighs 4160.

RE: Weighty Challenger?
 

Rober DeNiro (retired CIA operative) street racing his prospective son-in-law Ben Stiller (male nurse). That is one funny scene!!![8D][8D]

Makes me wanna take the Vette out of storage and go for a CRUISE!;)

RE: Weighty Challenger?
 

Bad Mirada,

isn't the concept built on the current LX platform?

Please correct me, but isn't the new LY platform purported to be at least 4" shorter and presumably also lighter because of their advanced engineering design compared to when the original 300C came out?

Let's assume they take out only 300 pounds from the concept weight of 4160, that gets us 3860 lbs. Would this new weight be competitive in the marketplace? Who's got the stats to compare?

RE: Weighty Challenger?
 

I will not buy it if it weighs 4k lbs plus. It will be too heavy to be an effectve hot rod. I could put it on a CF diet but you are talking major $$$.

RE: Weighty Challenger?
 

the LY platform is just a modified LX platform...which is 4" short than the LX platform. the fender tag on the DETCHA car says 4160...the production car is supposed to have the same specs as the concept...or so they say

RE: Weighty Challenger?
 

2005 Chrysler 300 Specifications as Tested
Model Tested MSRP Chrysler 300C ($32,370)
Standard Equipment 5.7-liter V8 Hemi engine, 5-speed automatic transmission with AutoStick, 18-inch wheels; leather seats and trim with tortoise shell accents; foglights; heated front seats; 8-way power driver's seat; power front passenger seat; dual zone automatic climate control; electronic vehicle information center; power windows, door locks and mirrors; performance brakes; traction control
Destination Charge 625
Options as Tested (MSRP)
Gas Guzzler Tax
Price as Tested 32995
Layout rear-wheel drive
Horse Power 340 @ 5000
Torque 390 @ 4000
Fuel Economy 17/25
Wheelbase 120
Length/Width/Height 196.8/74.1/58.4
Track Front/Rear
Turning Radius 38.9
Seating Capacity 5
Front Head/Hip/Leg room 38.7/55.9/41.8
Middle Head/Hip/Leg room
Rear Head/Hip/Leg room 38.0/55.9/40.2
Trunk Volume 15.6
Payload
Towing Capacity 3800
Front Suspension independent, short-long arm
Rear Suspension independent, multi-link
Ground Clearance 5.6
Curb Weight 4046
Stock Tires P225/60R18 self-sealing
Brakes Front/Rear vented disc/solid disc with ABS and Brake Assist
Fuel Capacity 19

The old 300C loaded up with all the options weighs in at 4046 pounds

As 1 Mad Mirada points out, the Challenger concept weight is 4160. However the new, shorter LY platform hopefully will lose some weight. I hope the Chrysler engineers are putting the Challenger concept on the "Jenny Craig" diet before she is unveiled to the Mopar enthusiasts.

I'm cheering for a sub 4000 pound Challenger. They gotta be able to slough off at least 46 pounds on the above-tested 300C production vehicle.