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Old Jul 1, 2008 | 05:22 PM
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are you ready?






you sure?




guess what i spotted yesterday?





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anyone guess what it is?



thats right.... a 2009 Dodge SRT-8 Challenger





mother effing shet this thing is badass in person. I pretty much wet myself when i saw it....sorry for the crappy phone pix...i was just to excited


Dodge Challenger SRT8The U.S. MSRP for the 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8 is $39,995 (including $675 destination). The 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8 offers an available six-speed manual transmission or standard five-speed automatic transmission mated to the SRT-exclusive 6.1-liter HEMI V-8 engine that produces 425 horsepower (317 kW) and 420 lb.-ft. (569 N•m) of torque. New for 2009 is a standard limited-slip differential, High Performance Red and B5 Blue (late availability) exterior paint and black hood stripes. A classic "pistol-grip" shifter is included with the available Track Pak which includes the Tremec TR-6060 six-speed manual transmission with Hill-start Assist.Other standard features on the 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8 include a race-inspired interior featuring performance seats with a red accent stripe and added bolstering which keeps customers in place under spirited driving conditions, four-bomb gauges with tachometer and 180 mph speedometer in the center, "Performance Pages" reconfigurable display that features 0 – 60 mph, 1/4 mile, and 1/8 mile times, uconnect gps, unique SRT-tuned ESP and ABS calibrations, 20-inch fully-forged aluminum wheels, red, painted Brembo brakes, hood with functional dual hood scoops, functional black painted rear spoiler and a unique exhaust note.

Street and Racing Technology (SRT) is Chrysler's in-house performance engineering organization that focuses on five pillars for every SRT vehicle: bold exterior design that resonates with the brand image, a race-inspired interior, world-class ride and handling across a dynamic range, a standout powertrain and benchmark braking.
Old Jul 1, 2008 | 09:39 PM
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yeah i've seen one already also...

the SRT8's are crappy due to the fact they only come in automatics

what you want is the R/T 6.1L hemi with the 6 spd tranny
Old Jul 1, 2008 | 09:47 PM
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hmmmm u sure? the one i saw yesterday had that "shift lag" when the light turned green....and even the dodge website says that it comes in a 6-speed manual...the quote above was straight from there website
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damn... looks sick. did it have dealer plates?
Old Jul 1, 2008 | 09:54 PM
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yes sir it did....we saw it off chapman and the 57 by the block of orange....hahaha i didnt read what dealership tho but the guy said he got it on sunday
Old Jul 1, 2008 | 09:57 PM
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seen it already :D its bueatiful!!!
Old Jul 1, 2008 | 10:19 PM
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i had one valet with me last nite... #705 orange colored - 2 smoking females driving it

that car is sick... saw a special on it on speed tv and it seems to be fun on the track
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Old Jul 1, 2008 | 10:33 PM
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if the pictures are too small to see here are some bigger pix of it




le bootay

Old Jul 1, 2008 | 10:40 PM
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I thought you saw a nissan gtr.....
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nice stuff.
not my cup of tea but nice car in its own respect.
Old Jul 2, 2008 | 11:11 PM
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challenger srt-8=failed

challenger R/T + 6.1L + 6spd manual tranny = win
Old Jul 3, 2008 | 03:19 AM
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Money buys happiness. Damn, I would like a shiny blue one.
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ive seen one already my dads friewnd bought one it is a great looking car he has already bought two because the first one someone put a dent into the quarter panel
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Originally Posted by duck_dodgers_24_5
challenger srt-8=failed

challenger R/T + 6.1L + 6spd manual tranny = win
Old Jul 3, 2008 | 08:27 PM
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heh guess you haven't read the TopGear magazine review of the challenger srt8 have you...
Old Jul 3, 2008 | 08:49 PM
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hmmmmmmmmmmm am i gonna believe a magazine review that doesnt know **** for facts

or am i gonna believe the company producing the actuall car

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oh and BTW

the R/T only comes with a 5.7 liter hemi
Old Jul 4, 2008 | 11:41 PM
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so i get my information out of a English magazine

that way i can stay in the game whats going on in the rest of the world errrr Europe just cause they get the better cars over there then what we do its just depressing
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That car is totally badass. I want one so bad.

And to clear up the confusion on the automatic/stick thing..... The 2008 model came strictly as an SRT8 with only the automatic tranny, and was built with a low production number. The 2009 is the full year production run of the car so you can get the stick or the automatic with either HEMI.

My only real ? about what Chrysler was thinking is 1) Y didn't they offer a stick with the base v6, and who's the idiot who said to mate the 3.5 with a 4speed automatic when the Charger, 300, and Magnum when equipped with the 3.5 get a 5speed? and 2) Why isn't there a cheaper 4.7 v8 model offered as a mid to upper $20k car? Still puts the Mustang as the better bang for the buck considering how you can get a base v8 for $26k and use the other $4-5k you saved over the R/T Challenger for a supercharger.



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