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2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8(R) 392 Yellow Jacket Creates Buzz at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show

The Chrysler Group's Street and Racing Technology (SRT) team today announced an exclusive production run of special-edition 2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8(R) 392 Yellow Jacket models featuring Stinger Yellow exterior paint and interior appointments. Based on the 2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392, the Challenger SRT8 Yellow Jacket features a Stinger Yellow body color and black grille surround to match the standard black body-side stripes that highlight the newly developed Yellow Jacket logo on the rear fender. New...

New High-tech Features Boost 2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8(R) 392's Overall Performance

For 2012, the Dodge Challenger SRT8(R) 392 adds even more high-tech performance features to solidify its place as the brand's ultimate modern American rear-wheel-drive muscle coupe. This 470 horsepower machine promises a balanced performance approach with outstanding straight-line acceleration, world-class ride and handling, high-performance braking and the most up-to-date technologies that deliver more driver excitement and control. And it still gets 23 miles per gallon on the highway. The 2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 accelerates from...

2012 Dodge Challenger Delivers Iconic American Muscle With World-class Performance, Handling, Style and Value

The 2012 Dodge Challenger delivers exactly what muscle car enthusiasts want - a powerful and efficient engine lineup, a performance suspension designed for maximum grip, and athletic head-turning styling - all executed with quality and precision. "The Dodge Challenger continues to have a tremendous enthusiast following and leads its segment with a recently announced 2011 'Initial Quality Study' (IQS) award from J.D. Power and Associates," said Reid Bigland, President and CEO, Dodge Brand - Chrysler Group...

New High-tech Features Boost 2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8(R) 392's Overall Performance

For 2012, the Dodge Challenger SRT8(R) 392 adds even more high-tech performance features to solidify its place as the brand's ultimate modern American rear-wheel-drive muscle coupe. This 470 horsepower machine promises a balanced performance approach with outstanding straight-line acceleration, world-class ride and handling, high-performance braking and the most up-to-date technologies that deliver more driver excitement and control. And it still gets up to 23 miles per gallon on the highway. The 2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392...

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

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(R) 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(R) V-8 engines with new technologies and world-class handling and braking. Executed with quality and...

2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 Debuts with Newest HEMI(R) V-8

For 2011, the Dodge brand's ultimate modern American muscle coupe receives a big boost in power and performance. And the product story goes beyond the impressive horsepower and torque lurking under the hood. The new Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 builds on its original mantra of a rear-wheel-drive coupe that promises a balanced approach between form and function, with impressive straight-line acceleration and world-class ride and handling to go along with high-performance braking and the latest technology...

Designed For Enthusiasts and Back With a Vengeance: New 2011 Dodge Challenger Delivers Upgraded Performance, Handling, Style and Value

The new 2011 Dodge Challenger delivers more of what muscle-car enthusiasts want - a more powerful and efficient engine lineup, maximum grip with an all-new performance suspension design and even more athletic styling - all executed with quality and precision. "To deliver the most thrilling to drive Challenger lineup ever, Dodge upgraded the iconic coupe's performance hardware for maximum precision and grip," said Ralph Gilles, President and CEO - Dodge Brand, Chrysler Group LLC. "From its...

2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 Debuts With Newest HEMI(R) V-8

2010 Dodge Challenger SRT8(R): The Ultimate Modern American Muscle Coupe

The 425 horsepower (317 kW) and 420 lb.-ft. of torque (569 N-m) in the 2010 Dodge Challenger SRT8(R) are the result of SRT's exclusive and proven 6.1-liter HEMI(R) V-8 engine, which represents the highest naturally aspirated specific-output V-8 engine ever offered by Chrysler. Its 69.8 horsepower-per-liter rating exceeds even that of the legendary 1966 "Street HEMI." New for the Dodge Challenger SRT8 in the 2010 model year is a limited-edition Plum Crazy model. It will feature...

2010 Dodge Challenger Delivers Nostalgic Excitement

The 2010 Dodge Challenger merges the best American muscle-car characteristics-unmistakable design, world-class handling, proven rear-wheel-drive platform, powerful engines and technology-to delight driving enthusiasts across several generations. With three models of head-turning styling, two legendary HEMI(R) V-8 engine choices, more than 25 safety and security features and modern amenities including Uconnect(TM) Navigation with voice commands and real-time traffic available-Dodge Challenger delivers the brand's "bold, powerful and capable" credo. Spicing up the Dodge Challenger lineup is the SE...

Press Kit: 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8(R) Reveal: Design

The all-new, five-passenger 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8(R) captures the emotion of the original two-door, rear-wheel-drive Challenger, but with an updated twist. "Our designers wanted to capture the mind's eye view of what people today remember about the Challenger from 35 years ago," said Trevor Creed, Senior Vice President - Design, Chrysler. "So their challenge was to excite today's customer by capturing the emotion of the original Challenger, but with today's quality and performance." The all-new 2008...

Press Kit: 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8(R) Reveal: Engineering

The all-new 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 is the ultimate performance muscle coupe. The two-door, rear-wheel drive coupe is based on the successful Dodge Charger sedan platform. Sporting a 116-inch wheelbase, the Challenger coupe is four inches shorter than the Charger sedan. Consumers will enjoy outstanding performance on the street or on the track. With a low ride height, a brake-lock differential, SRT-tailored spring rates and shock rates, sway bars and a uniquely-tuned Electronic Stability Program (ESP),...

Press Kit: 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8(R) Reveal: Safety

The all-new 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 is loaded with safety and security features, including standard supplemental side-curtain air bags and advanced multistage front driver and passenger air bags. It also features a specially tuned Electronic Stability Program (ESP), designed for the Challenger SRT8's performance handling characteristics, all-speed traction control and brake assist. Chrysler LLC employs a two-fold safety approach: passive safety features including pretentioning and load-limiting seatbelt retractors and supplemental side air bags, combined with active...

Dodge Announces Pricing for All-New 2008 Challenger SRT8(R)

Dodge announced pricing today for the modern interpretation of the American muscle coupe. The 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8(R) will arrive in showrooms next spring at a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $37,995 (which includes $675 destination). Due to unprecedented demand, Dodge dealers will begin taking orders on Dec. 3 for the limited-edition 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 models. Each will feature a numbered dash plaque and a 6.1-liter HEMI(R) V-8 engine. 2008 Challenger SRT8 models will...