The 2009 Dodge Challenger SE Rallye makes the Challenger SE lineup more exciting with a 5-speed automatic (originally it was offered with a 4-speed auto) and some exterior enhancements. Basically, it’s a Challenger SE for those that don’t want to move up to the HEMI V8 R/T but still want all the visual appeal.

Power comes from a 3.5L V6 making 250-hp and a peak torque of 250 lb-ft. Fuel-economy comes in at 17/25 mpg (city/highway).

The Challenger SE Rallye features design cues including dual body stripes, chromed ‘FUEL’ door, deck lid spoiler, 18-inch aluminum wheels with Micro Carbon interior accents.

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2009 Dodge Challenger SE Rallye:

Press Release:

New 2009 Dodge Challenger SE Rallye Earns Its Stripes

With six-cylinder fuel efficiency delivering 25 highway mpg and an adaptive five-speed automatic with Auto Stick””new Challenger SE Rallye builds on the excitement of the new Challenger R/T Classic

    – Dodge Challenger SE Rallye features unique design cues including dual body stripes, chromed “˜FUEL” door, deck lid spoiler, 18-inch aluminum wheels with black pockets and Micro Carbon interior accents
    – Fuel-efficient 3.5-liter V-6 now features a responsive five-speed automatic transmission with Auto Stick
    – Best-in-class rear head (37.4 inches) and leg (32.6 inches) room provides spacious rear seat for up to three adults
    – Best-in-class trunk space (16.2 cu. ft.) equal to the Dodge Charger

The all-new 2009 Dodge Challenger delivers the best of modern American muscle-car characteristics””unmistakable design, world-class handling, powerful engines and technology. The all-new 2009 Dodge Challenger SE Rallye adds even more pony car excitement with a responsive five-speed automatic transmission and bold accented exterior enhancements. The all-new 2009 Dodge Challenger SE Rallye starts at $26,490 (including $725 destination) and is available for ordering now at Dodge dealerships nationwide.

“Featuring the transmission from our HEMI-powered Challenger models, the new Dodge Challenger SE Rallye earns its stripes with a five-speed automatic delivering an exhilarating driving experience and 25 miles per gallon fuel-efficiency,” said Mike Accavitti, Director””Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge Brands, Chrysler LLC. “And with eye-grabbing details including 18-inch wheels with black painted pockets, deck lid spoiler, and heritage-inspired chromed “˜FUEL” filler door””Dodge Challenger SE shows off its pony car bloodlines.”

Dodge Challenger SE Rallye is a unique breed and offers more than head-turning good looks. With its throw-back hood and deck lid dual stripes with accent color outer stripes, chromed “˜FUEL” filler door, 18-inch rallye wheels with all-season performance tires, body-color deck lid spoiler and Micro Carbon interior accents””the new Challenger SE Rallye builds on the Dodge DNA.

The all-new Dodge Challenger SE Rallye is the first six-cylinder Challenger model to offer accented dual stripes, and the first Challenger model to offer deck lid stripes. With seven exterior paint colors and two-color stripe combinations, Dodge Challenger SE Rallye offers even more muscle-car excitement to the Challenger lineup.

Exterior paint colors and dual-stripe combinations on the Dodge Challenger SE Rallye include:
“¢ Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl “” with Dark Gray dual stripes and Red accent stripes
“¢ Bright Silver Metallic “” with Dark Gray dual stripes and Red accent stripes
“¢ Deep Water Blue Metallic “” with White dual stripes and Red accent stripes
“¢ Inferno Red Crystal Pearl “” with Black and Dark Gray accent stripes
“¢ TorRed “” with Black dual stripes and Dark Gray accent stripes
“¢ Dark Titanium Metallic “” with Black dual stripes and Red accent stripes
“¢ Stone White “” with Black dual stripes and Red accent stripes

The 2009 Dodge Challenger SE Rallye model features an aluminum block 3.5-liter V-6 engine delivering 17 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway. With 250 horsepower (186 kW) and 250 lb.-ft. of torque (339 NӢm), this 24-valve engine delivers efficiency and performance.

The all-new Dodge Challenger SE Rallye marks the introduction of the five-speed automatic transmission with Auto Stick for all Dodge Challenger SE models. With more responsiveness than the previous four-speed transmission, and an aggressive first-gear ratio, the five-speed automatic transmission provides outstanding launch performance and smoothness at any speed.

On the interior, the trapezoidal theme of the door-panel cove and gauge cluster, dark headliner and slanted shifter console are inspired by the original Dodge Challenger. Inspiration from the past continues with a “four bomb” gauge cluster with deep easy-to-read white faces. Premium cloth bucket seats are well bolstered. For a more comforting and luxurious feel, heated leather seats finished with French-seamed stitching are available. The advanced uconnect gps with voice recognition, navigation with real-time traffic and Universal Customer Interface (UCI) for iPod connectivity is available on the Dodge Challenger SE Rallye.

The 2009 Dodge Challenger SE Rallye offers exceptional rear seating for a two-door coupe, achieving best-in-class rear head (37.4 inches) and leg (32.6 inches) room compared with the competition. Coupled with best-in-class cargo space (16.2 cu. ft.)””equal to the Dodge Charger””the all-new 2009 Dodge Challenger SE Rallye offers comfort and functionality.

2009 Dodge Challenger SE Rallye Production
Production of the all-new 2009 Dodge Challenger SE Rallye will start in April of 2009 at the Brampton Assembly plant in Brampton, Ontario, Canada. It will be built on the same assembly line as the award-winning and quality-proven Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300.

All-new 2009 Dodge Challenger
The all-new 2009 Dodge Challenger merges the best American muscle-car characteristics””unmistakable design, world-class handling, powerful engines and technology””to delight driving enthusiasts across several generations. The Dodge Challenger accommodates five passengers in a two-door coupe produced from the company”s proven rear-wheel-drive platform. With three models of head-turning styling, two legendary HEMI® V-8 engines choices, more than 25 safety and security features and modern amenities including uconnect gps with voice-activated navigation system and real-time traffic available””the 2009 Dodge Challenger delivers the brand”s “bold, powerful and capable” credo.

- By: Kap Shah

Kyle Paulson, a forum member at Michigan F-Body Association, captured this Dodge Challenger Convertible on its way to the scrap yard.

We highly doubt this has anything to do with Chrysler since this Challenger Convertible has a strong resemblance to Dodge Challenger Convertible by Coach Builders that was seen at the 2008 SEMA Auto Show.

If you really want to transform your Challenger into a convertible, Coach Builders is taking orders starting at $16,000. That means you”ll end up be paying $58,000 if you want a drop-top 2009 Challenger Convertible SRT8.

Dodge Challenger Convertible by Coach Builders :

By: Kap Shah

Source: Michigan F-Body Design (via Jalopnik )

German tuner KW Suspension has teamed up with Geiger Cars to unveil a new tuning package for the the 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8. The package features a hydraulic handling package, 22-inch HRE wheels and Lamborghini-styled scissor doors.

The KW Challenger SRT8 features KW’s Hydraulic Lift System that allows drivers to lift and drop the car with a push of a button. Working with the KW’s coil-over struts the system provides improved handling and enhanced road feel. Other than that your sure to turn heads with the 22-inch HRE 995R model lightweight wheels and the Lamborghini scissor doors by LSD.

Performance upgrades for the KW Challenger SRT8 include a K&N intake system but KW plans on adding a Vortech supercharger system very soon.

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KW Dodge Challenger SRT8:

Source: AmeriCar (via WCF)

Chrysler has unveiled the new Dodge Challenger R/T Classic which pay homage to the old Challengers with some memorable blast-from-the-past design cues. Based on the 2009 Dodge Challenger R/T the Challenger R/T Classic features dual-throwback A-line body-side R/T stripes, ‘Challenger’ fender badgings in classic script font, 20-inch polished-chrome wheels, classic egg-crate grille with R/T badging, body-color rear-spoiler and a chrome fuel-filler door.

Power comes from a 5.7L HEMI V8 that sits under a raised performance hood with functional hood scoops that increase engine cooling. It produces a total of 376-hp with a maximum torque of 410 lb-ft. Mated to a Tremec 6-speed manual transmission the Challenger R/T Classic can go from 0 to 60 mph in less than 6 seconds. A 5-speed automatic is also available with multi-displacement system that allows the Challenger R/T Classic to operate on 4-cylinders.

The 2009 Dodge Challenger R/T Classic is available in Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl, Bright Silver Metallic, Stone White and three Dodge heritage colors HEMI Orange, TorRed and B5 Blue. Pricing starts at $34,005 with orders being taken now.

2009 Dodge Challenger R/T Classic:

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.

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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 all-new 2009 Dodge Challenger has earned itself Top Five-Star Safety Ratings in U.S. government’s crash tests. The 2009 Challenger earned five-star ratings for driver- and front-passenger protection in a frontal crash along with 5-star driver and rear-passenger ratings for side-impact protection.

Chrysler says that the new 2009 Dodge Challenger offers more than 25 safety and security features. The new muscle car is equipped with standard front-seat side airbags, full-length side curtain airbags, responsive steering and braking and stability control.

The 2009 Dodge Challenger is now available at your local Chrysler dealerships with prices starting at $22,545.

2009 Dodge Challenger:

2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8:

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

Probably the hottest vehicle at SEMA was unveiled today. Mopar has taken the covers of the much-anticipated 2009 Mopar Drift Dodge Challenger at the 2008 SEMA Auto Show in Las Vegas. Team Mopar driver Shaun Carlson and two-time Formula Drift champion Samuel Hübinette were on hand for the reveal. The two will steer the Mopar Drift Dodge Challenger during the 2009 Season.

Power for the 2009 Mopar Drift Dodge Challenger comes from a A8 aluminum engine build by Gary Stantion Racing Engines with Mopar W9 raised port heads making 850-hp with a maximum torque of 849 lb-ft being transferred to BFGoodrich tires. Mopar also added front and rear sway bars on the suspension.

“This is going to be an exciting time, bringing out another car and another platform,” said Hübinette, who in 2009 will mark his sixth year as a member of Team Mopar. “All that we learned from building the Dodge Charger drift car is transformed into this car and really makes it competitive.”

While Dodge won’t be building a convertible version of the Dodge Challegner, aftermarket tuners will display their take on a drop-top Challenger at this year’s SEMA Auto Show. Along with Coach Builder’s Dodge Challegner Covertible, tuner Group Five will come to Las Vegas with their version of what looks like a Challenger Speedster.

From the sketches released by Group Five you can see a chopped windscreen and seating only for two with the rear passenger seats hidden by a tonneau cover.

Group Five has also added a new front spoiler, a hood shaked, a redesign rear bumper and new exhaust piped along with restyled rear LED taillights. Group Five says it only plans on production limited versions of their Dodge Challenger Speedster.

Group Five Dodge Challenger Speedster:

Source: CarScoop

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:

Dodge recently confirmed that it has no plans to build a Challenger convertible, however Coach Builders Ltd. has every intention to chop the top off the muscle car offering Challenger lovers some fun in the sun. Coach Builders will show their version of the Dodge Challenger convertible at the 2008 SEMA Auto Show alongside their Cadillac CTS and Chrysler 300C drop tops.

How much will it cost to drop the top on your Challenger? According to boss Larry Moran, Coach Builders will start taking orders on Nov. 15 with pricing set at $16,000. So that means you’ll be paying $58,000 if you want an open-air 2009 Challenger SRT8.

The SEMA car will get a Vortech supercharger that gives the 6.1 liter HEMI V8 a total of 560-hp with a maximum torque of 510 lb-ft. It’s been slightly lowered with a KW coil-over suspension kit and 22-inch Foose Challenger wheels

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Dodge Challenger Convertible by Coach Builders:

Edited by: Kap Shah

Source: InsideLine

Along with the new 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT10 Concept, Dodge will be showing the Challenger Blacktop and the Challenger Targa at the 2008 SEMA Auto Show.

The Dodge Challenger Blacktop is based on the Challenger R/T equipped with a 5.7L HEM V8 and a 6-speed manual. Mopar Underground added a custom-made spoiler and front brow and finished the look off with black-on-black racing stripe paint and 22-inch Dodge Viper wheels wrapped in Dunlop tires. Performance wise Mopar added a coil-over suspension, strut tower brace, a cat back dual-exhaust and cold air intakes.

The Dodge Challenger Targa is a competition car that took part in the Targa Newfoundland race this year. Based on the Mopar Challenger drag race car, power comes from V8 392 HEMI producing 540-hp with a maximum torque of 490 lb-ft mated to a Tremec 6-speed manual. Stop-Tech brakes provide the stopping power with 6-piston calipers in the front and four-pot calipers in the rear. The race suspension and brake upgrades come from the Viper ACR which holds a Nurburgring record of 7:22.

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2009 Dodge Challenger Targa:

While fewer cylinders and less horsepower may be the way of the market these days, Dodge’s SRT engineering team is looking for a way to “one-up” itself with the new 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT10 Concept. The concept will make its debut at SEMA alongside other Challenger variants.

Dodge has added a fresh coat of Tornado Red paint with a carbon-fiber deck lid and hood, a “shaker hood” influenced by the 1970 HEMI Cuda, upgraded brakes and Bilstein shocks that improves handling balance. One the inside the Dodge Challenger SRT10 Concept gets sports seats and carbon-fiber accents.

Based on the 2009 Dodge Challenger, power comes from the Dodge Viper SRT10′s 8.4 liter V10 that makes 600 horsepower with a maximum torque of 560 lb-ft. No 0 to 60 or top speed specs have been released as of yet.

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2009 Dodge Challenger SRT10 Concept:

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

SMS, Steve Saleen’s new company, recently celebrated the automotive icon’s 25th anniversary in the business with the launch of the 720-hp SMS 25th Anniversary Mustang Concept. Now SMS is ready to launch its Signature Series of ultra-high performance vehicles with the SMS 570 Challenger.

Based on the 2009 Dodge Challenger R/T, the SMS 570 and SMS 570X Challenger both carry a SMS 296 Supercharger on the 5.7L HEMI. That gives both cars the ability to produce a total of 500-hp to over 700-hp respectively.

Production will kick off later this year with prices starting at $60,000 for the 2009 SMS 570 Challenger and $70,000 for the SMS 570X Challenger. Both models will carry a bumper-to-bumper warranty.

2009 SMS 570 Challenger:

Source: AutoBlog