While General Motors is disbanding its High Performance Vehicle Operations to focus more on mass-produced cars and Ford continues its SVT operations, Chrysler has confirmed that is SRT department will not get the cut. “SRT is sticking around and we have to make final calls on the lineup,” said Chrysler’s vice president for global product planning, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
