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Chicago Auto Show- The 2009 Dodge Challenger has finally been unveiled to the public, in all of its SRT glory. The Hemi Orange car at the show is the first of many to see production this year, with standard Challenger production beginning for 2010 models.

I won’t bore you with a diatribe of useless info, so here’s the specs:

Dimensions are in inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Body Style………………………………………………………………………………………………..Coupe
Assembly Plant ……………………………………………………….. Brampton, Ontario, Canada
EPA Vehicle Class…………………………………………………………………… Intermediate car
Introduction Date …………………………………………………………………………………..April 2008
ENGINE: 6.1-LITER HEMI® V8
Type and Description …………………………………………………………………..90-degree V-type, liquid-cooled
Displacement ……………………………………………………………………….370 cu. in. (6059 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke …………………………………………………………………..4.06 x 3.58 (103.0 x 90.9)
Valve System …………………………………..Pushrod-operated overhead valves, 16 valves,
conventional hydraulic lifters, all with roller followers
Fuel Injection……………………………………….Sequential, multi-port, electronic, returnless
Construction …………………Deep-skirt cast-iron block with cross-bolted main bearing caps,
aluminum alloy heads with hemispherical combustion chambers
Compression Ratio……………………………………………………………………………………10.3:1
Power (estimated SAE Net)……………………………………….425 bhp @ 6200 rpm, (69.8 bhp/L)
Torque (estimated SAE Net) ……………………………………….420 lb.-ft. (310 N•m) @ 4800 rpm
Max. Engine Speed………………………………………….6400 rpm (electronically limited)
Fuel Requirement ……………..Unleaded premium 91 octane (R+M)/2 recommended
Oil Capacity …………………………………………………………………………………..7 qt. (6.6 L)
Coolant Capacity…………………………………………………………………..14 qt. (13.25 L)
Emission Controls ………………………………Dual close-coupled 3-way catalytic converters,
…………. quad heated oxygen sensors and internal engine features
Max. Gross Trailer Weight…………………………………………………..Not recommended
Estimated EPA Fuel Economy, mpg (City/Hwy)………………………(13/18)
TRANSMISSION: AUTOMATIC, 5-SPEED OVERDRIVE (W5A580)
Description …………………………………….Adaptive electronic control or AutoStick® driver-
interactive manual control and electronically modulated torque converter clutch
Gear Ratios
1st…………………………………………………………………………………………..3.58
2nd……………………………………………………………………………………………..2.19
3rd………………………………………………………………………………………………..1.41
4th …………………………………………………………………………………………..1.00
5th …………………………………………………………………………………………………0.83
Reverse …………………………………………………………………………………………..3.17
Final Drive Ratio………………………………………………………. 6.1L - 3.06
Overall Top Gear…………………………………………………………….6.1L - 2.54
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Alternator ……………………………………………………………………….. 160A
Battery…………………………………………………..630 CCA, maintenance-free
DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES
Wheelbase, in. (mm) …………………………………………………116.0 (2,946)
Track, Front, in. (mm) …………………………………………………63.0 (1603)
Track, Rear, in. (mm)……………………………………………………63.1 (1604)
Overall Length, in. (mm) ……………………………………………197.7 (5,023)
Overall Width, in. (mm) ……………………………………………….75.7 (1,923)
Overall Height, in. (mm)………………………………………………..57.0 (1,448)
Ground Clearance, in. (mm) …………………………. @ curb 5.5 (140.6)
Frontal Area, sq. ft. (sq. m) …………………………………….. 25.3 (2.35)
Drag Coefficient……………………………………………………………0.353 (9.01 CdA)
Curb Weight, estimated, lb. (kg) ……………………….. 4140 (1878)
Weight Distribution, percent F/R………………………………. 55.6/44.4
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal. ……………………………………………… 19 gal.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Seating Capacity, F/R…………………………………………………………………….2/3
Front Seat
Headoom, in. (mm) ……………………………………………………………….39.5 (1,004)
Leg Room, in. (mm)………………………………………………………………42.0 (1,067)
Shoulder Room, in. (mm)…………………………………………………….58.2 (1,478)
Hip Room, in. (mm) …………………………………………………………..54.7 (1,390)
Seat Travel, mm …………………..Interior driver - 270 mm, Passenger - 220 mm
Recliner Angle Range, deg. …………………Interior driver - 86 deg. passenger - 69 deg.
SAE Front Volume Index,
cu. ft. (cu. m)…………………………………………………………….55.8 (1.58)
Rear Seat
Headroom, in. (mm) ……………………………………………………….37.4 (951)
Leg Room, in. (mm)……………………………………………………………. 32.6 (829)
Knee Clearance, in. (mm) ……………………………………………….. 1.2 (31.1)
Shoulder Room, in. (mm)…………………………………………………..53.9 (1,370)
Hip Room, in. (mm) ……………………………………………………………..51.4 (1,305.4)
SAE Rear Seat Volume Index,
cu. ft. (cu. m)……………………………………………………….38.1 (1.08)
Total Interior Volume, cu. ft. (cu. m) ……………………………………. 93.9 (2.66)
SAE Cargo Volume cu. ft. (cu. m) (Charger) ……16.2 (0.459)
EPA Interior Volume Index, cu. ft. (cu. m) …………………….110.1 (3.12)
Trunk Liftover Height, in. (mm)………………………………………………… 33.0 (839)
All dimensions measured at curb weight with standard tires.
BODY
Layout ………………………………………………..Longitudinal front engine, rear-wheel drive
Construction ………………………………………………..Unitized steel body
STEERING
Type………………………………………Rack and pinion with hydraulic power assist
Overall Ratio …………………………………………………………………………………………………16.1:1
Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb) 37.5 ft. (11.48 m)
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock) ………………………………………………..2.75
SUSPENSION
Front …………………………………..Independent SLA with high upper “A” arm,
coil spring over bilstein monotube gas-charged shock absorbers and stabilizer
bar - Std. Lateral and diagonal lower links - Std.
Rear……………………………..Five-link independent with coil springs, link-type stabilizer bar,
bilstein monotube gas-charged shock absorbers and isolated suspension cradle - Std.
TIRES
Size and Type ………………………………………245/45 R20 frt P255/45 R20 rr 3-season tires
Mfr. and Model …………………………………….Goodyear F1 Supercar
Revs per Mile……………………………………………………………………726 frt/718 rr
Availability……………………………………………………………………… Opt.
Size and Type ………………………………. 245/45 R20 all-season performance
Mfr. and Model …………………………………………………………Goodyear RSA/SRT
Revs per Mile (km)…………………………………………………………….. 731 (456)
Other sizes and brands may also be used.
WHEELS
Availability……………………………………………………………………………………….Std.
Type and Material………………………………………………. Fully forged aluminum
Size …………………………………………………………………………………………20 x 9.0
BRAKES
Front
Rotor Size and Type……………………………….14.2 x 1.26 ( 360 x 32.0 ) vented
Caliper Size and Type……… 1.73 (44) Brembo 4-piston fixed with aluminum housing
Swept Area…………………………………………………………..351 sq. in. (2261 sq. cm)
Rear
Rotor Size and Type……………………………………………….13.8 x 1.10 (350 x 28) vented
Caliper Size and Type………….11.26 (32) Brembo 4-piston fixed with aluminum housing
Swept Area……………………………………………………………….316 sq. in. (2036 sq. cm)
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock and Traction Control………………………………………………………….Std.
Electronic Stability Control and Brake Assist ………………………………………………………….Std.
Brake Knockback Mitigation _____________________________________________ Std
Power Assist Type ……………..8 + 9 (203 + 209) tandem-diaphragm vacuum booster

So, tell us what you think! Would you buy it? We’ll be sure to get you more news ASAP, and a review of the Challenger as soon as we can get our hands on one!

via: Jalopnik, Dodge, Allpar.com

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