Motor Authority (Free subscription) | 23/07/2008
Despite claims at the car’s debut that the run of 6,400 2008 Challenger SRT8s had almost sold out, the truth is that many of them are still available. The problem could be, at least in part, driven by dealer markups, though the general downturn in the U.S. market is also likely playing a [...]
Chicago Tribune (Free subscription) | 21/07/2008
When the redesigned Chevy Camaro arrives for the 2010 model year, it will face competition not only from its long-time pony pals a redesigned Ford Mustang and the Dodge Challenger--but also from climbing gas prices.
CNNMoney.com (Free subscription) | 18/07/2008
The Dodge Challenger SRT-8 and Nissan GT-R show off their companies' performance skills. But are "halo cars" like these out-of-place today?
Jalopnik (Free subscription) | 18/07/2008
The image associated with this post is best viewed using a browser. You know, because we can. Look for more video and photos of the Jalopnik team hooning the 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 early next week. Remember to also hit up the review if you haven't already done so: • 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8, Part One • 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8, Part Two • 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8, Part Three
Autoblog (Free subscription) | 18/07/2008
Filed under: Coupes , Dodge , First Drive Click the Challenger for a high res gallery During the recent What's New event at Chrysler's Chelsea Proving Ground, we had the opportunity to sample the new Dodge Challenger SRT-8. For the 2008 model year, Chrysler is only building SRT-8 versions of the Challenger with a combination of the 6.1L HEMI V8 and a five-speed automatic transmission. We first saw...
Jalopnik (Free subscription) | 15/07/2008
The image associated with this post is best viewed using a browser. While Wert spent last week behind the wheel of the 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 , I had the muscle car's big, boorish bear of a brother, the 2008 Dodge Charger SRT8 . While the two cars may come off the same production lines, I'm finding myself using a different set of adjectives than the petals of flowery prose Wert scattered in front...
CARSCOOP (Free subscription) | 15/07/2008
More of a result of pipe-dreaming than actual inside info, the 2010 Plymouth Road Runner Concept that’s featured in the August/September issue of Mopar Enthusiast magazine is based on the new Dodge Challenger using styling cues from the ’71-’72 model year Road Runners. The folks at Mopar Enthusiast are pretty optimistic that gas prices will drop since they believe that the car should be powered by...
Jalopnik (Free subscription) | 14/07/2008
Feast your eyes on one of only two Vortech-supercharged 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 's — blacked out, naturally. The Challenger SRT8 already makes 425 HP with the 6.1-liter Hemi, but would you believe this supercharged monster is currently dynoing at 540 HP and 500 lb-ft of torque? You know that scene in cartoons when the junkyard dogs see a sexy lady-dog saunter past and their eyes bug out of their...
Worlwide Cars News at Go-Cars.org (Free subscription) | 14/07/2008
Feast your eyes on one of only two Vortech-supercharged 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8’s — blacked out, naturally. The Challenger SRT8 already makes 425 HP with the 6.1-liter Hemi, but would you believe this supercharged monster is currently dynoing at 540 HP and 500 lb-ft of torque? You know that scene in cartoons when the junkyard [...]
Leftlane (Free subscription) | 14/07/2008
Over the weekend, Dodge made good on its promise and unveiled its Drag Race Package for the 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT-8 at the 29th Annual Mopar Mile-High Nationals in Morrison, Colorado. Dodge will sell similar cars to NHRA race teams, giving them engine and specific race-oriented options. Unlike the production version, the [...]
Jalopnik (Free subscription) | 14/07/2008
After more than a year of anticipation, Chrysler has taken the wraps off the Drag Package for the 2008 Dodge Challenger (Read our three-part review of the SRT8 here !). At least 100 of the Mopar muscle machines will be built, each tailored for the specific NHRA category in which the buyer wishes to compete. The big decision will be whether you want a 5.9-liter Magnum wedge, 5.7-liter Hemi or the big...
eGMCarTech (Free subscription) | 14/07/2008
After all that waiting Mopar has finally revealed the Dodge Challenger Drag Race Package Cars at the 29th Annual Mopar Mile-High Nationals. Fans got to see two Dodge Challenger Drag Race Package...
Worlwide Cars News at Go-Cars.org (Free subscription) | 14/07/2008
After more than a year of anticipation, Chrysler has taken the wraps off the Drag Package for the 2008 Dodge Challenger (Read our three-part review of the SRT8 here!). At least 100 of the Mopar muscle machines will be built, each tailored for the specific NHRA category in which the buyer wishes to compete. The [...]
Automobile (Free subscription) | 14/07/2008
2009 Dodge Challenger Drag Race Package Yearning to relive the muscle era is pass é. We're ready to relive the days of high-horsepower super-stock specials being built at the factory. Forty years after Chrysler built its original drag-track specials, the 2009 Dodge Challenger Drag Race Package allows us to do just that. While vehicle technology has changed tremendously over the past forty years, the...
Top Speed (Free subscription) | 14/07/2008
Posted on 07.14.2008 07:19 by Simona Alina Filed under: Dodge | coupe | dodge Challenger | muscle cars Mopar unveiled two Dodge Challenger Drag Race Package Cars at the 29th Annual Mopar Mile-High Nationals this week-end. The car is based on the Challenger SRT8, but Mopar dropped approximately 1,000 lbs. off the production Challenger SRT8 by eliminating major production components and systems. To...
