Re: Dodge Challenger Updates

From: Steve Preston (steveophonic@yahoo.com)
Date: Tue May 20 2008 - 20:54:39 EDT


3.06 LSD? I don't understand that gear choice. Seems
like a pretty tame gearset. Is that to help gas
mileage? What's the word on the street? :)

Thanks!

Steve P.
--- "Bernd D. Ratsch" <bernd@dodgetrucks.org> wrote:

>
> Not quite Dakota related...but interesting enough.
> :)
>
>
> 2008/2009 Dodge Challenger Updates:
>
> (1) 2008 - SRT8 Only (425HP/420TQ)
> (2) 2009 - SE (3.5L V6 - 250HP/250TQ) and R/T (5.7L
> VVT/MDS 390HP/398TQ)
> (3) 42RLE and NAG are standard with TR6060 6-Speed
> Optional (Tremec)
> (4) ATF+4 is the standard fluid in all transmissions
> - 6spd uses Dual-Disc
> Clutch System
> (5) 1-4 Skip Shift solenoid is standard on TR6060
> Transmission
> (6) 3.06 LSD Differential is optional
> (7) Vehicle is 4" shorter than 300/Charger (But
> built on LX Platform)
> (8) Cross-Beam support bar under rear seat for cabin
> rigidity
> (9) Keyless Pushbutton Start - put FOB in passenger
> seat, press brake (or
> clutch) and press button twice to start vehicle (Can
> be bypassed to used
> standard keyfob)
>
> The SE and R/T models are due in the 3rd quarter of
> 2008. We have 5 of the
> SRT8 Challengers in route to the dealership and
> already have a 2008 Viper
> (NICE!!). Yes, the new Hemi's are VVT engines now
> with the MDS system.
>
> - Bernd
>
>

      



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