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2009 Dodge Challenger
New York, New York - Chrysler LLC has unveiled its full 2009 Dodge Challenger line-up at the New York International Auto Show, including the Challenger SRT8, Challenger R/T and Challenger SE. All will be built at the company's facility in Brampton, Ontario.
"Our all-new 2009 Dodge Challenger is a modern-day muscle machine representing the best from the past and present," said Mike Accavitti, Director, Dodge Brand and SRT Global Marketing. "Thirty-five years following the debut of the original, we are bringing Dodge Challenger back and loading it with essential hardware, styling and technology desired by today's buyer."
The Dodge Challenger R/T features a new-generation 5.7-litre Hemi V8 engine with five-speed automatic transmission. For 2009, it is upgraded to get an estimated five per cent improvement in fuel economy, as well as an increase of 30 horsepower and eight lb-ft of torque over a greater range of engine speeds. The R/T will also offer a precision-shift six-speed manual transmission, the first for a new-generation Hemi car, which produces 375 horsepower and 404 lb-ft of torque when running on premium fuel.
The Challenger SRT8 features an SRT-exclusive 6.1-litre Hemi V8 engine with new-for-2009 six-speed manual or five-speed automatic transmission, producing 425 horsepower and 420 lb-ft of torque. The Challenger SE uses a 3.5-litre High Output V6 with four-speed automatic transmission, producing 250 horsepower and 250 lb-ft of torque.
