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Pre-Hall Chicago: More photos of filtered SRT8 2008 Dodge Challenger

We have already seen some pictures of the new Dodge Challenger SRT8 2008, but now we have new images that leave us see in detail the rear of this flagship model.

Among the most obvious changes in the queue on the concept, we see that compressing the bar in one place optical groups has grown from one unit to another monochrome three segments, with the reversing lamp in the medium and longer without the presence of the Dodge emblem. It also added a small black wing, which combined with the front spoiler gives a perfect retro touch to the vehicle. Finally, the two dual exhausts the concept, take a more traditional rectangular shape. Some changes very well kept if you want our opinion.

Next week we will see the Dodge Challenger SRT8 in more detail because it is fast approaching the Hall of Chicago and will be there to keep you informed.

Pre-Hall Chicago: The 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 is already official

Two years after its introduction as a concept at the Detroit Chamber 2006, the Dodge Challenger str8 2008 is finally ready to walk through the streets as a production model. This muscle car comes to revive the name that was used for the last time in the late 70's and early 80's to a compact coupe with four-cylinder engine built by Mitsubishi. This time, Chrysler back to the roots of the mark with a standard rear traction. Initially available with an engine of 6.1 liter HEMI V8 delivering 425 hp and a torque of 570 Nm. With that power, the Challenger can go from 0 to 100 mph in less than five seconds and from 0 to 160 kph in 17 seconds. To completely stop the rotation of the tires of 20 inches from 100 km / h. The vehicle needs 30 meters. Since 2009, Chrysler will have available a version with HEMI V8 engine of 5.7 litres and another with V6 engine.


The vehicle shares the LX platform with the Charger and the Chrysler 300, and can say that his final appearance has improved markedly over the concept, which is no small thing. The most notable changes are in the front, where the new grid leaves the way spotlight of the mark. Under it, we can find a stylized air deflector on the same basis of bumpers. Other changes are more subtle and include a redesigned air intake inferiore.

Hall Chicago: Dodge introduced the Challenger SRT8

And finally what we have here. Nothing formal or look at pictures of telephoto coup: this is the Dodge Challenger SRT8, and so has just been introduced into the Hall of Chicago. The act was carried out by Jim Press, vice president of Chrysler LLC, who after joke about the Prius was launched in an enthusiastic defense of the new muscle car of his company, a full-fledged coupe that comes ready to confront the Mustang with a impressive figures. What how impressive? All you need to know that the 0 to 100 km / h in 4.9 seconds it meets, and can reach a maximum speed of 273 mph (!). Only 13.9 seconds are needed to walk the quarter mile; their four-piston Brembo brakes let you go from 100 kph has 0 in about 30 metres, and is conducting the 0-100-0 mph (0-160-0 kph) in 16.5 seconds. Figures of a true champion, but could be better if this bacon not weighed 1,878 kilos.


And how is a person? So just as great in photos. And even better. The lines of his body are so simple that has not lost one iota compared to the official images, and if you do not go too orange, the guys of Orange County Choppers had a pair in silver and black even more shocking. It's a real pity that their distribution outside North America remains a mystery.

To learn more about this classic revived we recommend that you pass by the news this morning. Now we leave you with a video presentation and the essential model of the galleries.

Dodge Viper - Cancelled?

According Jalopnik, yes. We already knew that Chrysler has long planned to eliminate even more models (and eye, which have already fallen four), but according to several sources, there is nothing to do: the Dodge Viper SRT10 will be canceled. Apparently the decision was taken just after that Cerberus was made with Chrysler since Daimler had no plans to do away with him.


Recently redesign the Dodge Viper SRT10 to equip its iconic V10 engine of 600 horses, and also we have seen a model of competition ACR. In theory dealers should receive the new generation in two years, but now seems clear that this is not going to happen, and the current model will be sold until 2011 before fading in the drawer of memories.

Chrysler will eliminate the "twins" of its range

Steven Landry, vice president of Sales for Chrysler North America, gave new clues about the strategy the company is prepared to leave afloat. So far dealers knew that Chrysler planned to reduce its range between one third and one half, but in an event with students at the University of Northwood, the high executive of Chrysler made things a little clearer on how it disposed of leftover models .

Landry said the company will not have "twins" in its range, or two models sold under different brand but built on the same basis. For example, the Jeep Liberty and Dodge Nitro use the same platform, but despite having a separate body, the interior is very similar. The Chrysler Aspen and Dodge Durango also use the same platform, and so does the Sebring and Avenger. In all these cases, one of the models must disappear. Certainly at the moment is only a theory, as Landry noted that it has not taken a final decision on the matter.

After statements by Landry, a spokesman for Chrysler came out to say that the executive was only giving examples, and that the models mentioned are not necessarily danger of being eliminated.

Dodge will launch the Challenger in Europe

Gradually the Dodge brand is completing the offer versions of models with interesting and vehicles such as the new Challenger, a 2 +2 coupe of places that may be acquired in the old continent in the course of 2008.

At the moment the prices are unknown and mechanical variants and it appears that the SRT-8, 425 hp may not be available even in the words of Thomas Hausch, Vice President of the International cree signing a version that would be appropriate to improve the brand image . However we will have to wait to market research "talk" of the potential of each option.

The benefits of SRT-8 are excellent, with an acceleration of 0 to 100 mph in less than 6 seconds. The 6.1i V8 engine will be accompanied by a powerful team brakes with 360 mm front discs and 300 mm behind. In addition, the ESP will be standard, as well as a full stereo with 322 w power.