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2009 Dodge
Challenger Specs & Information
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Here is what we know about the 2009
Dodge Challenger so far. The highly anticipated 2009 Dodge
Challenger will share a updated version of the LX platform, which
currently is the Chrysler 300, Dodge Magnum, and Dodge Charger
platform, and will be re-designated the LY platform. The new
version of the challenger will be a 2-door coupe, just like 60's era
Dodge Challengers. As of now, there are tentative plans to produce
around 70,000 Challengers for the 2009 model year, but as well all
know, those plans can change quickly. Dodge has also announced
the addition of the lower priced R/T and SE Challenger models for
the 2009 model year. The move came following the launch of the SRT-8
model earlier for the 2008 Dodge model year.
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The R/T, powered by an
updated version of the 5.7 liter Hemi V8 also found in
Charger R/T and 300C, is the first modern
Hemi car available with a manual transmission: a six-speed
unit, borrowed from the Viper platform. Dodge officially
announced the SRT8 editions will also have the stick option.
All 5.7-liter HEMI's get a increase in horsepower for 2009
that amounts to 30 more HP along with an extra 8 pound-feet
of torque, for totals of 370 horsepower and 398 pound-feet.
This is accomplished via variable valve timing as well as a
higher compression ratio, now 10.5 instead of 9.6. The
switch to the Tremec six-speed in place of the five-speed
auto on the R/T bumps those numbers further, to 375 and 404,
respectively . Dodge estimates that fuel economy is 5
percent better as well, now rated by the EPA at 15 mpg in
the city and 23 mph on the highway, with the stick burning
one more mpg in the city. Acceleration to the 60 mph
benchmark is under six seconds according to Dodge.
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