Okay, lets get a couple issues out of the way: a Brit wrote the national anthem, the Dodge is made in Canada and even though it shouts performance by way of including the displacement in the car’s name, it is no different mechanically than the SRT8 it will be competing with. It’s not all bad though even though it ‘only’ has the same 470 horses and 470 torques of the SRT8 Challenger, it is still good for a sub five second run to 60 and 117 ft back to zero.

“The Challenger SRT8 392 Yellow Jacket adds another piece of performance car nostalgia to our rear-drive muscle coupe lineup in 2012,” said Ralph Gilles, President and CEO – SRT Brand and Motorsports. “The Stinger Yellow paint and interior accents speak directly to the performance enthusiast who appreciates a memorable and collectible color that helps deliver even more excitement and exclusivity.”

This is where it gets tricky though: the manual transmission will get you 182 mph versus the auto’s ‘paltry’ 175. The auto though will run a mid-12 quarter though versus the manual’s high-12 quarter.

Despite the barn-door tech V8 and ludicrous ‘HEMI’ badges plastered all over the car, it packs a clever suspension system (for US standards) with two settings: Sport and Auto, sport naturally firming things up for better handling. This is good for up to 0.9 g on the skidpad, though I am not entirely sure how this a significant accomplishment, given that even the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 or an Integra can pull this off, though I suppose it is appropriate for the given market.

For those using this car to commute or for fun driving, there are a couple features that will excite the nerd in all of us. Due to a super efficient amplifier, the car features a, 18-speaker, 900-watt Harmon-Kardon stereo along with a clever computer measuring 0-60 times, eighth mile times and quarter mile times. Handling g is also displayed.

- By: Sawyer Sutton

Ralph Gilles could be one of the coolest executives currently in the automobile industry. If you don’t know who this man is, he’s the CEO of Dodge’s and Chrysler’s SRT brand.

From interviews, to press conferences, Gilles always appears to be very enthusiastic, passionate and just overall plain interesting whenever he discusses the products that he’s in charge of.

So that’s why we suggest you take a quick look at a YouTube video that has Gilles promoting the brand he’s now in charge of.

Have a look at the video after the jump.

- By: Chris Chin

Chrysler Group announced today that its newly formed Street and Racing Technology (SRT) Brand will be hitting the road with its first-ever, “SRT High Performance Tour,” featuring four drivers, four vehicles and a visit to more than 40 clubs and event over the next for months.

The vehicles the SRT brand will be traveling with include the the 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8, Dodge Challenger SRT8, Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 and the Chrysler 300 SRT8.

The tour will kick off in Auburn Hills, Mich., at the Walter P. Chrysler Museum on Friday, Aug. 12 at 2 p.m. Ralph Gilles, President and CEO – SRT Brand, Chrysler Group LLC, and Joe Grace, Vehicle Line Executive A/B Segment & SRT, Chrysler Group LLC., will be on hand.

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- By: Omar Rana

For the seventh consecutive year, Porsche is the highest-ranking nameplate in the 2011 APEAL Study by J.D. Power and Associates. Hyundai also improved from 2010 more than any other nameplate this year, while Jeep and Chrysler also improved considerably.

BMW and Dodge each had three models each that received the segment-level awards. BMW models receiving awards incldued the new X3, Z4 Roadster and the 5 Series. Dodge received awards for the Challenger, Charger and Durango.

Ford and Honda also received two model-level awards, with Ford receiving awards for the all-new Fiesta and F-150 LD and Honda receiving awards for the Ridgeline and redesigned Odyssey.

“The auto industry has taken a battering during the past few years,” said David Sargent, vice president of global vehicle research at J.D. Power and Associates. “However, it is clear that throughout this period, automakers have never lost sight of the fact that survival—and ultimately success—only comes from winning over customers in the showroom. Offering highly appealing vehicles is one of the primary means to succeed.”

Hit the jump for the complete ranking.

2011 APEAL Study by J.D. Power and Associates:

- By: Omar Rana

In recent years, muscle car fans are having the time of their lives while they kick back and watch the Big 3 go at an outstanding horsepower war. Of course Dodge, unlike Ford and Chevrolet, has refrained from offering anything north of 550-hp… until now.

Sources inside Dodge say that the newly-formed SRT brand is working on a factory option supercharger for the new Dodge Charger and Dodge Challenger that will boost output from the 6.4 liter HEMI V8 to as high as 570-hp.

Click here for more news on the Dodge Charger.

Insiders says that the twin-screw supercharger kit will be available for order as a factory part sometime in late 2012 for the 2013 model year Challenger and Charger.

Click here for more news on the Dodge Challenger.

Refresher: Power for the 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 comes from a 6.4 liter HEMI V8 making 470-hp and 470 lb-ft of torque - 45 more horsepower and 50 more lb-ft of torque than the outgoing model. Mated to a 5-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters as standard, the 2012 Charger SRT8 goes from 0 to 60 mph in the high 4 second range with a top speed of 175 mph. It can run the quarter mile in the high 12-second range. Prices start at $46,660.

2012 Dodge Charger SRT8:

- By: Omar Rana

Source: Motor Authority

Ever end up with a boring rental – one that’s all about saving you gas, is compact enough to make you feel environmentally friendly and goes like a snail? Hertz has something that will get your adrenaline pumping. The rental car company today announced its Adrenaline Collection, that features “head-turning, heart-pumping specialty performance versions of three of the most popular muscle cars on the road today:”

The lineup includes:

• Chevrolet Camaro SS
• Ford Mustang 5.0 GT Premium
• Dodge Challenger R/T

Each model in the Adrenaline Collection comes with complimentary SiriusXM Satellite Radio with over 130 channels.

Renting cars may be fun again.

- By: Omar Rana

As egmCarTech previously reported, May brought in some considerably low sales numbers for alternative-fuel vehicles, despite steadily climbing gas prices. Not only did conventionally powered cars outsell them, but American muscles cars saw better numbers, as well.

The Chevorlet Camaro, which brought in the highest numbers of all the American muscle in May, the Ford Mustang and the Dodge Challenger together sold over 1,600 more units than all of the fuel-efficient vehicles combined.

Aside from high gas prices, much of these numbers have to do with the disaster in Japan. With the most popular hybrids being produced in the same place that has seen repeated tragedy, sales were much lower than normal.

Additionally, the increasing fuel-efficiency of the American muscle cars can be factored into the odd sales change. Of course, the V-8 versions won’t be stretching your dollar at the pump, but V-6 versions offer an improvement in that respect. Getting 300-hp while also getting 30 mpg defiantly has its appeal, and the Ford Mustang is the first to do it in their V6 version.

So will June sales continue in this fashion? I’m curious to know how many readers would pass up a pump-friendly hybrid for V-6 muscle with a slightly improved mpg?

- By: Alexandra Koken

Source: USAToday

Just how well do the new muscle cars of 2011 compare to their predecessors? It’s a question/debate that is continuously brought up at drag strips and auto shows.

The guys at Motor Trend decided to find out for once and for all. The team gathered three modern high-spec muscle cars and put them against their glory days ancestors.

The lineup consist of the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro SS against the 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS396; a 2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 meets the 1970 Challenger; and the 2011 Ford Shelby Mustang GT500 Convertible meets its 1969 forebear.

Hit the jump for the video.

- By: Omar Rana

Source: MotorTrend

Lingenfelter's Challenger Supercharger Package

Upset that your 2008-2010 Dodge Challenger won’t be as powerful as the 2011 model year? Well, Lingenfelter Performance Engineering is here to your rescue with the new Challenger Supercharger Package.

Available for the new 5.7L and 6.1L Dodge Challenger models, the Lingenfelter’s Dodge Challenger Supercharger Package features a Magnuson TVS 2300 intercooled supercharger system, in black powdercoat finish, a 160 degree thermostat, properly sized fuel injectors and a high flow air intake system.

Lingenfelter says that baseline testing on a Mustang chassis dyno showed the 6.1L Challenger produced 373-hp and 355 lb-ft of torque. After Lingenfelter’s supercharger enhancements, the LPE-tuned 6.1L Challenger produces 500 rear wheel horsepower and 450 lb-ft of torque.

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“Our engineering specialists are able to tune today’s Challengers to deliver increased performance, as demonstrated when the Lingenfelter 6.1L Challenger recently ran a best of 12.03-seconds at 120 mph at the Muncie Dragway in Indiana,” said Owner Ken Lingenfelter. “With more than 30 years of expertise in fine-tuning engines, we have the capabilities to give auto enthusiasts more speed, greater power and enhanced overall performance.”

Lingenfelter provides a 3-year/36,000-mile warranty with the whole package.

2011 Dodge Challenger:

- By: Omar Rana

2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 - Jay Leno

Jay, if you’re reading this, we’d much rather have your job of driving a bunch of cars and having one of the largest collector garages in the world than write all day long.

Either way, Leno recently had the chance to test drive the new 2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 and has filmed it all for us to check out.

Click through for the video.

Refresher: The 2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 is powered by a 392-cubic inch HEMI V8 making 470-hp and 470 lb-ft. of torque. Mated to a 5-speed automatic transmission with Auto Stick or an optional Tremec TR-6060 6-speed manual transmission, 0-60 mph comes in the high 4-second range and a 1/4 mile run in 12 seconds. Prices for the 2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 will start at $42,555.

2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392:

2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392:

- By: Omar Rana

2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 Green with Envy

No this isn’t an electric-vehicle or a plug-in hybrid or a fuel-efficient version of the 2011 Dodge Challenger. What you’re looking at is the 2011 Dodge Challenger R/T Classic and the 2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 with the new Green With Envy exterior color.

Making its debut at the 2011 Chicago Auto Show, the new Green With Envy exterior color is a limited production run offering for the Dodge Challenger R/T and SRT8.

“We’re using Green With Envy on the new 2011 Dodge Challengers to pay tribute to some of the coolest paint colors from our past, including the “Sublime” and “Green Go” Dodge Challengers from the 1970’s and more recently, the “Snakeskin Green” Vipers from 2008-2010,” said Ralph Gilles, President and CEO, Dodge Brand and Senior Vice President , Product Design — Chrysler Group LLC. “Not only will this exclusive heritage color remain unique to the Dodge brand, it adds another fresh and exciting element to our modern American muscle coupe.”

The 2011 Dodge Challenger R/T is powered by a 5.7L V8 HEMI making 375-hp when mated to a Tremec 6-speed manual and 372-hp when mated to the optional 5-speed automatic. The 2011 Challenger SRT8 is powered by a 6.1L V8 HEMI making 470-hp and 470 lb-ft of torque.

Pricing for the 2011 Dodge Challenger Green with Envy:

• 2011 Dodge Challenger R/T Classic Green With Envy: $35,785 (includes $825 destination).
• 2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 Green With Envy: $44,875 (includes $825 destination).

Check out the press talk after the jump.

2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 Green with Envy:

Press Release:

2011 Dodge Challengers Are Becoming Even More the Envy of the Muscle Car Market

Green with Envy Launches on Challenger R/T Classic and SRT8® 392 Models

February 9, 2011 , Chicago -The expanding muscle car market is going to be “Green With Envy” as the Dodge brand today announced a first-time, limited production run of the 2011 Dodge Challenger R/T Classic and SRT8® 392 models featuring Green With Envy exterior color.

Both Dodge Challenger models are improved for 2011 and deliver more of what American muscle-car enthusiasts want — unmistakable design, powerful HEMI® V-8 engines with new technologies and world-class handling and braking. Executed with quality and precision, the two new Challenger Green With Envy models provide an extra dose of exclusivity.

Production of the 2011 Green With Envy Challenger models will start in February 2011 at the Brampton Assembly plant in Brampton, Ontario, Canada. Challenger SRT8 Green With Envy models are available for ordering now at Dodge dealerships, while orders for the Challenger R/T Classic models will begin in late first quarter, 2011.

2011 DODGE CHALLENGER R/T CLASSIC
Upgraded for the performance enthusiast, the new 2011 Dodge Challenger R/T Classic includes a new performance-tuned suspension with rail-like handling, more power from the 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 and more standard equipment.

The limited edition Green With Envy model features two A-line body-side stripes – either in matte black (standard) or white (optional). New five-spoke, cast-aluminum wheels are styled in the spirit of nostalgic Halibrand or “Kidney Bean” style with a modern interpretation. On the interior, the premium Dark Slate Nappa leather seats and center console feature Green With Envy accent stitching.

The legendary 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine adds a new cold-air induction system for 375 track-tearing horsepower (with standard Tremec six-speed manual transmission) and 372 horsepower (with optional five-speed Auto Stick transmission). Fuel Saver technology on the automatic transmission seamlessly transitions to high-fuel-economy four-cylinder mode when less power is needed and V-8 mode when more power is in demand. This optimizes fuel economy when full V-8 power is not required, without sacrificing vehicle performance or capability.

The EPA fuel economy, miles per gallon rating is 16/25 (city/hwy) for both the automatic transmission and manual transmission models.

Other standard equipment on the new 2011 Dodge Challenger R/T Classic package includes “Challenger” fender badges in classic script, classic “egg-crate grille” with heritage “R/T” badge, functional hood scoops, high-intensity discharge headlamps (HID), heated front seats and six Boston Acoustics premium speakers with 276-watt amplifier. The standard Super Track Pak Group adds a high-performance steering gear, high-performance brake linings, high-performance tuned monotube-shock absorbers, P245/45R20 Goodyear Eagle F1 Super Car three-season tires and three-mode ESC with “full off.”

The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the 2011 Dodge Challenger R/T Classic Green With Envy, is $ 35,785 (includes $825 destination).

2011 DODGE CHALLENGER SRT8
This new and exclusive Green With Envy paint scheme joins the return of the legendary 392-cubic inch HEMI powertrain under the hood in the 2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392.

In addition to the unique exterior, dual, full-body black stripes and 20-inch, five-spoke SRT-exclusive wheels with polished face and satin black painted pockets are standard. The race-inspired interior of the Challenger SRT8 392 features standard SRT-branded seats in Dark Slate Nappa Leather with Green With Envy accent bands in front and rear.

Pumping out 470 horsepower and 470 lb.-ft. of torque, the newest HEMI engine in the SRT product lineup provides an additional 90 lb.-ft. of torque at 2,900 rpm compared with the previous 6.1-liter V-8 engine.

The added torque allows for inspired standing starts and improved straight-line performance while new, performance-tuned motor mounts improve idle stability and ride control at any speed. An active intake manifold and high-lift camshaft with cam phasing provides maximum low-end torque while optimizing high-end power.

New for 2011 is the Fuel Saver technology (four-cylinder mode) in automatic transmission equipped models, which allows the engine to operate economically on four cylinders or use all eight cylinders when needed.

The 2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 gets 14/22 (city/hwy) miles per gallon (mpg) with the automatic transmission model (a 15 percent increase on highway versus 2010 model) and 14/23 mpg with the manual-transmission (a 4 percent increase on highway versus 2010).

The MSRP for the 2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 featuring Green With Envy is $44,875 (includes $825 destination).

The 2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 is also now available in four additional exterior colors, including Billett Metallic Clear Coat, Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat, Redline 3 Pearl Coat and Toxic Orange Pearl Coat.

- By: Omar Rana

Galpin Auto Sports (or GAS) is an automobile repair shop in Van Nuys, California. GAS is better known for its TV show on USA otherwise known as Pimp My Ride on MTV. The group responsible for KITT in the 2008 Knight Rider series (and for embedding in 7-inch TV screens into bumpers on MTV’s Pimp My Ride), has now teamed up with the United States Air Force to create two customized cars for the 2009 Super Car Tour. We have to say; both vehicles have blown us away – literally.

The first vehicle, known as the ‘X-1,’ is based on a Ford Mustang. It has been painted in matte-pearlescent and features a single-driver ejections seat in the center. It also features a short shift flight stick, an advanced instrument panel that will confuse the heck out of you, a motorized steering wheel, a GPS transponder, and a touch screen monitor that displays night and thermal vision. Power comes from a 4.6L V8, which features 3-valve Ford Racing heads, a cold air intake, hot rod cams and long tube headers. All that gives the X-1 the ability to throttle 500-hp.

Click through for more info and the high-res image galleries.

Next up is the stealth-black Air Force ‘Vapor’ based on the Dodge Challenger. On the outside, Vapor features one-off carbon fiber wheels, shaker hood, radar-absorbing paint, proximity sensors and a 360- degree camera with a ¼ mile range. Open the vertical doors to the Vapor and you’ll see an interior complete with aircraft style controls, a passenger side steering wheel, GPS tracking, night and thermal vision on the front windshield.

The best part? The ‘Vapor’ actually features a custom stealth exhaust mode that allows you to drive the Challenger in complete silence. If that’s not enough to get you jumping out of your seat, the Vapor also carries an advanced computer system with remote control UAV-type access from anywhere in the world using the internet. The Vapor also comes with two custom flight helmets.

Both vehicles will be used during a marketing campaign by the U.S. Air Force to educate young people on the mechanical and technical career opportunities available within the Air Force.

GAS & U.S. Air Force: X-1:

GAS & U.S. Air Force: Vapor:

- By: Kap Shah

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.

Click through for the press release.

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.

Make the jump for more images.

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.

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