Topnotch

http://www.allpar.com/cars/dodge/challenger.html


Base (auto) 3.5L 4-speed auto 17x7.0 18x7.5

R/T 5.7L 5-speed* auto 20x8
R/T 6-speed** manual

SRT8 6.1L 5-speed auto 20x9
SRT8 6-speed** manual

hi5.0

If those prices do hold up, even with ADM, that comes out to less than what was observed with the initial release of the GT500. Supposing that $10k difference between R/T vs SRT pans out, Ford (or more precisely, its dealer network) better get its act together. The Camaro will only make things more interesting...

jsaylor

If we must use the Charger as a benchmark for markup then it might be worth keeping mind the fact that the difference between run of the mill Charger RT's and the SRT8 model isn't 10k, but is in fact more like 7.5k. Assuming the listed msrp holds and that the difference is that large that makes the Challenger RT a 30k car to start. And I'd be willing to bet you wont be able to spec out a Challenger RT for even that small an amount of money. Also, as reported here earlier by someboyd else, it looks like the Challenger will weigh every bit as much as it's sedan platform-mates in production trim. We'' have to wait and see if that tidbit of info holds up, but given the Challenger's size this indeed seems likely.

Topnotch

http://www.dodge.com/en/2008/challenger/

A Glimpse of the Challengers 20x9 Wheels...

theedge67

That side profile picture looks a lot like an extended Mustang. Nice looking car though. Love the grille!!

StangPower05

In the link posted, it says that the car will MSRP at 40,095!! Which price is correct???

unnoticedtrails

Here are the only production cell phone pics...

bt4

$38K for a base price seems--on par with what Chrysler has been tagging on the SRT8 Charger. It seems rational, since the Charger and Challenger will share a platform, that the price will be in the same ballpark if the content is the same. Not bad, but it really doesn't seem like such a great deal, unless you absoultely have to have (some will) a Challenger SRT8. The Challenger may be lighter, than the Charger but not by a significant amount. Good comparo on the SRT8 vs GTO in MotorTrend

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...ecs_price.html

$38k was the base price with the price as tested just a hair under $44K. Just guessing, but the Challenger probably won't be too much different. The SRT8 Charger performance numbers are close to the same as a Mustang GT and nowhere close the numbers put up by the Shelby GT500 in 0-60, or quarter mile times. The Dodge is paying a penalty for the weight it carries. (The GTO was quicker, despite having less HP.) The Challenger is going to have to weigh considerably less to offer a significant increase in performance if Dodge stays with the current 425-hp offering.

FYI: MT Shelby numbers
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...500/specs.html

Knight

thats insane that a 425hp 4200 lbs car only traps 106 and a 500hp 3900lbs car traps 116mph. 10mph is a ton.

jsaylor

Once you take torque curve into consideration, and factor it in with the other advantages, it isn't that hard to believe. Although to be fair to the Pentastar boys existing SRT8's can do a bit better than that. Still, best possible 1/4 mile times for the GT500 versus the existing SRT8's sees just a bit more than a half second spread which isn't out of line with your posted trap speeds. I don't see the Challenger's potential improvements making up that kind of ground, particularly since the latest rumours have the coupe weighing in at almost exactly what the sedans do. In the hands of an average driver I'd guess that the Challenger and GT500 will be very close since the Challenger will likely be much easier to drive fast. (it seems that just about everything is easy to drive fast when compared to the GT500) But I don't see much possibility of an even race given truly skilled drivers.

StangPower05

http://www.dodge.com/en/2008/challenger/

It might just be me, but when i click the link above, it says the Challenger SRT-8 will MSRP @ 40,095?? Am i going crazy or does it say that?

Moosetang

Is kind of fnuny that they hang the asterix out there with no footnote to accompany it. Best guess: GG tax and destination are included in that total.

bt4

Maybe--but according to the review in MT:

"The GT500 is a full half second faster than either car from 45 to 60 mph and more than two seconds quicker to 100 mph. It's fast. The GT500 also is the easiest to drive quickly when the roads start to sweep and swoop through the hills..."

Of course as with any review, when it comes to driving impressions, much of what you read is subjective, so you can't take it as gospel. Different drivers--different opinions.

rhumb

That says for a "Limited Edition" Challenger SRT8 (aren't the all?), so maybe there's a "standard" SRT8 that'll go for the $38K announced.

Either that or the Dodge Web master got the wrong memo.

In either case, I think that's a fairly reasonable price, if not a screaming bargain presuming an essentially a much more handsome two-door Charger in terms of general engineering, features and equipment content. Likely the other versions of the Challenger will similarly parallel the Chargers pricing scheme.

Knight

yeah you are crazy, when i go there it clearly states $37,995.






yeah i dunno why it lists at 40k like that when Chrysler anounced it as 37,995.

jsaylor

As some here have surmised my guess is that the 40k sticker listed for the limited edition model either includes GGT, which I doubt, or is simply the inflated price tag for the limited edition model in question which seems likely. (if any SRT8 can be called run of the mill)

CircuitBreaker

http://jalopnik.com/cars/challenger-...ger-273280.php

Dodge's all-new muscle car will be built on the new "LY" RWD platform in Ontario, Canada. Production will start in the spring of 2008 - and the Challenger will go on sale shortly afterwards as a 2008 model. Pricing is expected to start around $31,000, although it's rumored that the R/T models have all been pre-sold in the 50K range. A convertible is also expected to arrive in the not-so-distant future.
The official debut of the (production) Challenger will be on February 6th at the Chicago Auto Show - just 222 days away."
Oh, we can already taste the adrenalin from the mere thought of the new era of muscle car wars! High-resolution picture available via the link below and gallery of the approved-for-production concept car below that. – Ray Wert

[2008 Dodge Challenger]

galleryPost('DodgeChallenger', 12, 'The Dodge Challenger Is Go For 2008');

Zastava_101

Looks like MRSP for SRT-8 will be $40,095.

Knight

then why did dodge give a special announcment yesterday saying the msrp was 37,995?

Boomer

GG tax is what I read elsewhere