Vizualtech, a Swedish car and boat design company, is known in the industry for their 3D renderings allowing clients to see their product in a full production version before it enters the manufacturing process.

It seems like that Vizualtech had some free time on their hands and decided to whip up some renderings of what a new Dodge Challenger will look like if it ever entered the Le Mans Series. Their version of the racing Dodge Challenger is decked out in FIA GT race specifications with numerous sponsor badging to give us the full affect.

Of course, with every automaker pulling out or cutting spending on the racing division of their business, we doubt that this Dodge Challenger GT will ever see the light of day.

Click through for more renderings.

Vizualtech Dodge Challenger GT:

Source: WCF

Chrysler’s Red Letter Dodge recently ran an essay contest in which they asked Dodge Challenger owners: “How did the Challenger impact your life?” While the prize, a limited edition 2008 Challenger scale model and a Challenger SRT clock, didn’t seem too attractive, entries poured in with people saying that their Challenger has done everything from getting them into church to saving “my wife’s mental health.”

One member said that the new 2008 Dodge Challenger helped him attract more females. PNTYDRPR (which stands for Panty Dropper), said that the Challenger helped him start his own own company, attract women and prompted him to get his license plate changed to “PNTYDRPR.” We’re just wondering what type of business PNTYDRPR is in.

“If you work hard enough, nothing is out of reach, not even the Challenger,” he wrote.

Unfortunately the contest has ended but it’s interested seeing what people have submitted. Check out more posts here.

2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8:

Source: InsideLine

Hurst Performance Vehicles has announced the details and pricing for the new 2009 Hurst/Hemi Dodge Challenger. The Hurst Hemi Dodge Challenger is available in five performance stage for the Dodge Challenger R/T and SRT8 with prices starting at $18,350 for the R/T upgrade packages and $17,450 for the SRT8 packages.

The Series 2 vehicles will be available through participating Dodge dealers nationwide while Series 3, 4 and 5 vehicles will only be available from Hurst and can be ordered through the company’s website (www.hurst-performance.com).

For those of you still wondering, the Hurst Performance packages do not include the base price of the vehicle.

Follow the jump for details and pricing on each package.

HURST/Hemi®-Challenger Series 2 R/T 5.7: MSRP $18,350.00
HORSEPOWER 352 HP
TORQUE 408 ft/lb

- Hurst “HARD-DRIVE®” shifter
- Hurst 20″ polished forged wheels
- HURST Exterior graphics and badges
- HURST Limited Edition sequentially numbered dash badge
- Goodyear EAGLE F-1 performance tires
- Magnaflow stainless-steel cat-back exhaust
- K&N Air Filter
- Eibach Coil-over Adjustable Suspension
- Hurst leather interior with gold top-stitching and embroidered logo
- Hurst rear spoiler
- Limited Colors: Black or White only with HURST Gold racing stripes
- Matching color car cover with HURST Gold racing stripes
Series 2 SRT8 6.1: MSRP $17,450.00
HORSEPOWER 437 HP
TORQUE 438 ft/lb

- Hurst “HARD-DRIVE®” shifter
- Hurst 20″ polished forged wheels
- HURST Exterior graphics and badges
- HURST Limited Edition sequentially numbered dash badge
- Magnaflow stainless-steel cat-back exhaust
- K&N Air Filter
- Eibach Coil-over Adjustable Suspension
- Hurst leather interior with gold top-stitching and embroidered logo
- Hurst rear spoiler
- Limited Colors: Black or White only with HURST Gold racing stripes
- Matching color car cover with HURST Gold racing stripes
Series 3 R/T 5.7: MSRP $26,750.00
HORSEPOWER 444 HP
TORQUE 489 ft/lb

- Hurst “HARD-DRIVE®” shifter
- Hurst 20″ polished forged wheels
- HURST Exterior graphics and badges
- HURST Limited Edition sequentially numbered dash badge
- Goodyear EAGLE F-1 performance tires
- Magnaflow stainless-steel cat-back exhaust
- K&N Air Filter
- Eibach Coil-over Adjustable Suspension
- Hurst leather interior with gold top-stitching and embroidered logo
- Hurst rear spoiler
- Limited Colors: Black or White only with HURST Gold racing stripes
- Vortech Supercharger
- Matching color car cover with HURST Gold racing stripes
- Factory delivery
Series 4 SRT8 6.1: MSRP $25,150.00
HORSEPOWER 572 HP
TORQUE 528 ft/lb

- Hurst “HARD-DRIVE®” shifter
- Hurst 20″ polished forged wheels
- HURST Exterior graphics and badges; fenders, grille and rear fascia
- HURST Limited Edition sequentially numbered dash badge
- Magnaflow stainless-steel cat-back exhaust
- K&N Air Filter
- Eibach Coil-over Adjustable Suspension
- Hurst leather interior with gold top-stitching and embroidered logo
- Hurst rear spoiler
- Limited Color: Black only with HURST Gold racing stripes
- Vortech Supercharger
- Matching color car cover with HURST Gold racing stripes
- Factory delivery
Series 5 SRT8 6.1: MSRP $33,150.00
HORSEPOWER 572 HP
TORQUE 528 ft/lb

- Hurst “HARD-DRIVE®” shifter
- Hurst 20″ polished forged wheels
- HURST Exterior graphics and badges; fenders, grille and rear fascia
- HURST Limited Edition sequentially numbered dash badge
- Magnaflow stainless-steel cat-back exhaust
- K&N Air Filter
- Eibach Coil-over Adjustable Suspension
- Hurst leather interior with gold top-stitching and embroidered logo
- Hurst rear spoiler
- HURST Gold racing stripes
- Vortech Supercharger
- Matching color car cover with HURST Gold racing stripes
- Limited Color: Custom White Pearl with HURST Gold racing stripes
- Factory delivery

Source: Hurst (via AutoBlog)

The Carbon Motors E7 Police Car Prototype is known as the “new brand of justice” scorning the Ford Crown Victoria and Dodge Charger Police Cars. Powered by a 3.0L diesel that makes 300-hp with a maximum torque of 420 lb-ft, the Carbon Motors E7 should help any cop protect and serve with power. Mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission the E7 goes from rest to 60 mph in 6.5 seconds with a top speed of 155 mph. And the good news is that the prototype is not just a prototype. Carbon Motors says the details and pricing on the E7 should be available in a few months.

Douglas Sonders, a well known and talented photographer had the privilege to photograph the car for Carbon Motors’ marketing material and he put together a little behind the scenes footage of his experience.

Sonders also had the chance to photograph the new Dodge Challenger Convertible by Coach Builders for RIDES Magazine.

If you happen to be a photography fan, check out Sonders site as well.

You can check out both videos after the jump.

Carbon Motors E7 Police Car:

Photographing the Carbon Motors E7 Police Car Prototype:

Photographing the Dodge Challenger Convertible by Coach Builders:

The show must go on – While it may seem like that American automakers don’t have enough cash to even build another unit of any model in their lineup, they continue to flaunt future products. During the Rose Bowl on Friday, Chrysler LLC brought out its three new electric-drive vehicle prototypes along with the guru of Chrysler electric-vehicles, Lou Rhodes.

Besides showing off the three prototypes that Lour Rhodes says are retrofitted for production, Chrysler put the Dodge EV, a fully-electric sports car that is based on the Lotus Europa, against its Dodge Challenger SRT8 in a drag race. We won’t tell you who won just yet so check out the video after the jump.

Automotive News has previously reported that Chrysler and Lotus are in talks to produce an electric sports car based on the Elise.

Refresher:

Dodge EV: Two-passenger electric rear-wheel-drive sports car powered by a 268-hp electric motor and a lithium-ion battery. That allows for a 0 to 60 mph time of less than 5 seconds with a top speed of more than 120 mph. Chrysler says the Dodge EV can travel between 150 to 200 miles on a single charge.
Dodge Challenger SRT8: Power comes from a 6.1 liter HEMI V8 engine that produces 425 horsepower and 420 lb-ft of torque. 0–60 mph comes in at the 4.8 seconds with a top speed of 170 mph.

Follow the jump for the video.

Source: Up to Speed

So you want to buy the 2009 Dodge Challenger but aren’t sure which one is the perfect fit for you. Of course if you have more than $42,000 to throw around, go for the SRT8 without thinking twice. Although if you’re worried about fuel-economy and saving money then you should check out this latest face-off of all three Dodge Challenger models by Motor Trend.

The 2009 Dodge Challenger SE starts at $21,995 and is powered with a 3.5L V6 engine that produces 250-hp and 250 lb-ft of torque. Starting at $30,990, the 2009 Dodge Challenger R/T is powered by a 5.7L V8 HEMI that produces 370-hp and 398 lb-ft of torque. The 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8 starts at $42,390 and is powered by a 6.1L V8 HEMI that produces 425-hp with a maximum torque of 420 lb-ft.

Of course the new Dodge Challenger SRT10 Concept would kill all of these.

Read Motor Trend’s full review here.

Check out the video after the jump.

2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8:

The new Dodge Challenger SRT8 will have a pretty strong presence at SEMA 2008. Joining HURST and Dodge itself will be Mr. Norm and the Super Challenger and Super Cuda.

The Super Challenger will get 900 horses, along with a Corsa Performance exhaust, front spoiler and side scoops by Hulst Customs, forged wheels by Rodtana with Pirelli Scorpion Zero tires, a Hotchkis Performance lowered suspension and SSBC 8 piston disc breaks.

The Super Cuda gets a modern interpretation of the classic Cuda grille and tail panel, with a new front spoiler. The HEMI orange Super Cuda body also gets satin black strobe stripes by Sharpline Converting with a matching Badass Black on the hood. The Super Cuda will also get 900-hp courtesy of a Kenne Bell supercharger along with a lowered suspension and massive Stainless Steel Brakes V8 8-Piston calipers. It will ride on 22-inch Rodtana wheels with Pirelli Scorpion Zero Assimetrico high performance tires.

Mr. Norm’s Super Challenger and Super Cuda:

Source: Jalopnik

When the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible arrives on the market in 2010, it will only have one competitor – a Ford Mustang Convertible. Originally, Dodge had planned a convertible version for its new Challenger lineup. The convertible Challenger was expected to arrive in late 2009 as a 2010 model year, but it seems like plans have been shelved.

According to Mike Accavitti, director of Dodge brand marketing, there are no plans to add a convertible version for the Challenger in the future.

“We considered a convertible when we were developing Challenger, but the extra weight needed to beef up the car when the top was removed was too much of a penalty,” Accavitti told KickingTires in an interview. “And that was with a manual soft-top. A power-retractable hardtop would add even more weight.”

He also said the Chrysler doesn’t see a huge market for the convertible.

2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8:

Source: KickingTires

Earlier today we saw Fifth Gear getting behind the 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco. Now Fifth Gear gives us the first video review of the beautiful (if you’re into the muscle car thing) 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8.

We just had a big smile on our face when Tom said “This modern day muscle car isn’t being sold in the UK – pretty much because every American with a spare 20 grand is on the waiting list to buy one.”

Finally something the Europeans want that we have and they can’t get one. Check out our high-resolution gallery with new images of the Challenger SRT8.

Refresher: Power comes from a 6.1 liter HEMI V8 engine that produces 425 horsepower and 420 lb-ft of torque. 0–60 mph comes in at 4.9 seconds.

Click through for the video.

Fifth Gear review the 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8:

2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8:

We can’t wait until Top Gear puts the new 2010 Chevrolet Camaro, Dodge Challenger SRT8 and the Ford Mustang head-to-head. While that may take a while (given that most auto journalists will wait for the 2010 Ford Mustang to debut in November), Detroit’s three muscle cars were recently caught running into each other in front of the Hard Rock Hotel in San Diego.

Motor Trend is claiming that the Camaro in this picture is their V6 model undergoing a review by their editor-at-large. As he was pulling out of the Hard Rock Hotel, a Dodge Challenger SRT8 and a Ford Mustang decided to show up for a rare gathering of the three muscle cars.

Click through for more pictures.

2010 Chevrolet Camaro, Dodge Challenger SRT8 and Ford Mustang:

Source: MotorTrend and Jalopnik

Hennessey Performance Engineering is still working on their tuned version of the new Dodge Challenger SRT8 and work is progressing very positively. The latest news from Hennessey is that its 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT600 Turbo can scream down a quarter-mile in 11.9 seconds at 121 mph (video posted after the jump).

Hennessey is offering two versions of the Challenger SRT600 Turbo. One produces 620-hp with a peak torque of 650 lb-ft while the other produces 650-hp with a torque of 680 lb-ft. Both get extra power from Garrett 67 mm Ball-Bearing Turbocharger, stainless steel turbo headers and other modifications (a complete list is pasted after the jump). The 620-hp Challenger SRT600 Turbo does 0-60 mph in 3.8 seconds while the 650-hp version does it in 3.6 seconds.

Other modifications include a transmission upgrade, KW adjustable suspension, Stoptech 6-piston front brakes and 4-pistons in the rear, a polished intake manifold, Hennessey embroidered head rests, 20-inch wheels and SRT600 Turbo exterior graphics kit.

Click through to see a full list of modifications and videos of the Challenger SRT600 Turbo undergoing dyno testing and its quarter-mile run.

Hennessey Dodge Challenger SRT600 Turbo:

Hennessey Dodge Challenger SRT600 Turbo quarter-mile in 11.92 at 121 mph:

2008 Dodge Challenger Hennessey SRT600 Chassis Dyno Test:

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Performance:

SRT600 Turbo Upgrade

Optional Equipment:

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2008 Hennessey Challenger SRT600 Turbo Includes:

SRT600 Turbo Upgrade

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