Hello all Mopar Fans, I just joined and was reading the following info on ALLPAR .com about the 08-09 Challenger.
I owened a 1970 HEMI Challenger & 1974 360 Cuda but everyone knows when its time to settle down what is the first
thing to go? The2008-2009 Dodge Challenger Drivetrain (Unofficial preliminary information updated 2/15/07)

Model Engine Shifting Axle Ratio Hill Start Assist Trak Pak Wheels Tires
Base
(2009-up) 3.5L HO V6
250 hp? 4-speed auto
42RLE VLP 3.64 N N 17x7.0Optional
18x7.5
P215/65R17
Optional
P235/55R18 ASP
P225/60R18
R/T
(2009-up) 5.7L V8 VCT/MDS
380 hp? 5-speed*
auto 2.82 N N 18x7.5Optional
20x8
P235/55R18 ASPOptional
P245/45R20 ASP

R/T
(2009-up) 5.7L V8
VCT/no MDS 6-speed**
manual 3.73 LS Y Y
SRT8
(2008-up) 6.1L V8
425 hp 5-speed
auto 3.06 LS N N 20x9 P245/45ZR20 ASP
Optional
245/45ZR20
255/45ZR20
SRT8
(2009-up) 6-speed**
manual 3.92 LS Y Y
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LS = Limited Slip. Trak Pak = marketing name for the transmission, shifter, and gearing. VCT = Variable Cam Timing
* W5A580 with AutoStick ** TREMEC
Manual transmission versions of the 2009 Challenger R/T and SRT models will have Hill Start Assist; it helps the driver when starting a vehicle from a stop on a hill by maintaining the same level of brake pressure the driver applied for a short period of time after the foot has been removed from the brake pedal. The system will release the brake pedal in proportion to the amount of throttle applied. If the throttle is not applied within a short period of time after the foot has been removed from the brake pedal, Hill Start Assist will release brake pressure. Trivia: Stutz had Hill Start Assist (they called it the Noback) in 1929.
TripleJackinGA wrote: 2008 factory built Super Stock Challengers will be for sale at Chrysler dealerships, according to a statement made during the unveiling of the Class 8 Baja trucks at the Mopar booth at SEMA 2007. They said these Super Stock Challengers will be very limited in number, and are not street legal, and you should get on the list now if you want one. They sandwiched this info between talking a lot about new block and head castings for old and newer HEMIs, and unveiling the Baja trucks. They also talked about a HEMI block that was made of "Compacted Carbon", which would be in the Mopar parts range.
The always-reliable oh20 reported that the LC series Challenger would start production in April 2008 with the SRT8 and 6.1 liter engine. The 2009 Challenger, to be built starting in July 2008, will include a 3.5 liter SXT with the 3.5 liter engine and four-speed automatic, R/T with the second-generation 5.7 Hemi, and the SRT8. The 2010, to start production in July 2009 - with convertibles starting in early 2009 - will be similar but with SXT and R/T convertibles, and possibly a new 6.4 liter High Output SRT8 option. Finally, the 2011 Challenger will include the 4.0 liter Phoenix engine instead of the 3.5 liter.
Available features and options on the 2008-09 Challengers will be very similar to the 2008 Charger lineup, with the addition of functional hood scoops, Keyless Go ignition and entry (2009MY), and the six-speed manual TREMEC transmission (2009MY). Six-speed SRT models will include a couple of surprise features that will have Challenger enthusiasts talking. Challenger wheel sizes should run from 17" to 20", with no spare tires on any models (and no run-flats), tire service kits will be included. Look for chrome fuel filler doors on the R/T and SRT models.
Production is reportedly set for April 21, 2008. Availability should be around May-June 2008.

FWP= "Factory Wholesale Price."
HB= 1239.00 (Holdback, 3% of MSRP (before Destination) back to dealer)
FFP= 39,627.00 (Family & Friends Program, 1% below invoice)
EP= 38,237.00 (Employee Price, about 5% below invoice)
Thus, the dealer actually pays considerably less

 

No Family and friends or employee pricing on the 08 as far as I know, and probably not on the 09 either. Would have saved several of us a few $$ if we could have used them.

 

Yeah i heard the same thing bro. I used the friends and family when i bought my hemi in my '03 Ram 4x4 single cab. I saved about one whole car payment. Sucks.
But not as much as it sucks the Challenger is over 4,000lbs.