2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8 RWD Manual

• 20 x 9.0 aluminum SRT design wheels
• Automatic headlamps
• Body-color door handles
• Body-color fascias
• Body-color mirrors
• Bright fuel filler door
• Fog lamps
• Functional hood scoop
• HID headlamps
• Hood stripe
• P245/45ZR20 all-season performance tires
• Pwr heated mirrors w/fold-away
• Rear spoiler
• Satin chrome grill
• Solar control glass
• Variable-intermittent wipers

• (6) Boston Acoustics speakers
• 12V pwr outlet
• 180-MPH speedometer
• 276-watt amplifier
• 8-way pwr driver seat
• Air conditioning
• AM/FM stereo w/CD/MP3 player
• Auto-dimming rearview mirror w/microphone
• Cargo compartment dress-up
• Cell phone storage
• Driver & passenger manual lumbar
• Floor carpet
• Floor console w/fore/aft slide armrest
• Front & rear climate control outlets
• Front reading/map lights
• Heated Front Seats
• Illuminated cupholders
• Illuminated door pull handles
• Illuminated entry
• Instrument cluster w/performance display screen
• Keyless entry
• Keyless go
• Leather-wrapped shift knob
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Luxury front & rear floor mats
• Passenger assist handle
• Premium leather-trimmed bucket seats
• Pwr accessory delay
• Pwr trunklid release
• Pwr windows w/front 1-touch down
• Rear 60/40 split-folding bench seat
• Rear courtesy lamps
• Rear seat armrest w/cupholder
• Rear window antenna
• Rear window defroster
• Satin silver lock knobs
• Security alarm
• Sentry Key theft deterrent system
• SIRIUS satellite radio (subscription required)
• Speed control
• Speed-sensitive pwr locks
• Steering wheel audio controls
• Temp & compass gauge
• Tilt/telescopic steering column
• Tip start
• Traveler/mini trip computer
• Trunk lamp
• UConnect hands-free communication
• Universal consumer interface
• Universal garage door opener
• Vehicle info center
• Visors w/illuminated mirrors

• 160-amp alternator
• 3.06 axle ratio
• 4-wheel anti-lock performance disc brakes
• 730 CCA maintenance-free battery
• Anti-spin rear differential
• Autostick automatic transmission
• Dual bright exhaust tips
• Dual rear exhaust
• Independent high performance suspension
• Performance tuned pwr rack & pinion steering
• Rear stabilizer bar
• Rear wheel drive
• Remote start system
• Severe duty II engine cooling
• Tire service kit

• (5) 3-point seat belts
• Advanced multi-stage front airbags -inc: passenger airbag cutoff
• All-speed traction control
• Brake assist
• Brake/park interlock
• Child seat upper tether anchorages
• Dual-note electric horns
• Electronic stability program
• Supplemental front & rear side-curtain airbags
• Supplemental front side airbag
• Tire pressure monitoring display

Model Highlights

The 2009 Dodge Challenger is now available in three trim levels--SE, R/T, and SRT8. All are front-engine, rear-wheel-drive two-door hardtop coupes. The base SE comes powered by a 3.5L V6, which delivers 250 hp and 250 lb-feet of torque. It is mated to a 4-speed automatic transmission, and power is put to the pavement through 17-inch alloy wheels. The SE features amenities like a 4-speaker AM/FM/CD stereo with MP3 playback, cloth seating, power mirrors and windows, 8-way power driver's seat, a 60/40 split folding rear seat, a/c, keyless entry, 4-wheel disc brakes, and halogen headlights. The R/T gets its power from a 5.7L Hemi V8, putting out 370 hp and 390 lb-feet of torque. It can be mated to either a 5-speed automatic or Chrysler's 5-speed AutoStick Automatic, which allows for driver-selected shifts and more sport-oriented driving experience. The R/T rides on 18-inch alloy wheels. R/T trim adds performance necessities like traction and electronic stability control, brake assist, and anti-lock performance brakes. You'll also find a leather shift knob and fog lamps. The SRT8 coupe comes with a 6.1L Hemi V8 that makes an impressive 425 hp and 420 ft-lb of torque. For 2009, the SRT8 is available with the AutoStick 5-speed or a new Tremec 6-speed transmission. It sits on big 20-inch forged aluminum SRT wheels. According to Dodge, the SRT8 scoots to 60 mph in the low five-second range, does the quarter-mile in less than 14 seconds, and gets from a standstill to 100 mph and back in less than 17 seconds. Equally impressive, it's able to stop from 60 mph in about 100 feet. The SRT8 is nicely equipped, with a 6-speaker Boston Acoustics stereo with steering wheel controls, hands-free communication, heated leather seating, auto-dimming rearview mirror with microphone, heated power mirrors, special instrumentation, and automatic High-Intensity Discharge headlights. Carbon-fiber-style hood stripes are part of the SRT8's paint scheme, and it's only available in four colors: Hemi Orange, Bright Silver Metallic, Brilliant Black Pearl, and Torred. Challengers have a back bench seat large enough for three, and the long doors mean access is better than in many coupes. The trunk, at more than 16 cubic feet, is comparable to that of mid-size sedans. A four-wheel independent suspension underpins the Challenger, providing a smooth ride and crisp, capable handling. Popular options include a power sunroof, upgraded speakers, and the MyGig Infotainment System, which includes a 20-gigabyte hard-drive-based music system, USB interface, Sirius satellite radio with traffic, a navigation system, 6-disc changer, and UConnect hands-free calling interface. On the 5.7L R/T, a Multi-Displacement System is available and switches the engine from eight cylinders to four for improved efficiency.