In recent crash tests the 2009 Dodge Challenger earned 5-star safety ratings, the highest ratings in the US government’s safety crash test program. The ratings included driver and front passenger protection in a frontal crash along with rear-passenger side impact protection.
“Safety is a top priority in all Chrysler vehicles, and the all-new 2009 Dodge Challenger features the latest in safety and security features providing our customers with the peace of mind they want and expect,” said Larry Lyons, Vice President – Car and Minivan Product Team.
Read more about the Challenger 5-star safety ratings after the jump…
The Los Angeles Times set up an impromptu drag race in the Rose Bowl parking lot between the Dodge EV and the Challenger SRT8. The Dodge EV is powered by a 268-hp electric motor and 26 kWh Li-ion battery. The Challenger SRT8 is powered by a 6.1-liter HEMI V8 producing 425 horsepower. The results were not very shocking given the weight and torque of the Dodge EV as it won hands down and embarrassed the Challenger SRT8. At over 4000 lbs. the Challenger SRT8 is one of the heaviest sports cars around while the Dodge EV is in the range of 2500 lbs.
The Viper powered Challenger SRT10 concept takes a stroll down some country roads to show us what all that power is really all about. Check out the video above which last for a little more than 5 minutes.
The 2008 SEMA Show is going on right now in Las Vegas with vendors from all over the world showing off the latest gadgets, products and accessories for the automotive aftermarket. With this being the first year the Dodge Challenger is available to be shown at SEMA you know their will be some pretty radical Challenger creations from various vendors. For those not making it to SEMA myself included I have put together a gallery of Challenger SEMA photos for you to enjoy.
The 2009 Mopar Drift Dodge Challenger will make it’s debut tomorrow at SEMA with most of the other Challengers but we have come across photos of the car before the launch. The photos are not the best quality but you can see what the vehicle will look like. The Mopar Drift Challenger on display at SEMA this week will be driven by Sam Hubinette in Formula D drifting for the 2009 season. All the photos after the jump…
The Cragar Challenger SRT8 will debut at SEMA in a few days to showcase new products offered by Cragar for the Dodge Challenger. The Cragar Challenger will be equipped with 22″ CRAGAR S/S 1-piece aluminum wheels, CRAGAR catback exhaust, a CRAGAR twin-turbo setup good for 690 hp and 747 ft. lbs, and possibly a carbon fiber hood and trunk. Check back later this week for all the details on this Challenger. More photos after the jump…
A few photos of the Sam Posey G5 Challenger have surfaced before the unveiling at the 2008 SEMA show. The photos show the G5 Challenger loaded on a trailer headed to a Dodge dealership for some recall work before it goes to SEMA. Enjoy…
Classic Design Concepts will have a pair of Challenger’s at this year’s SEMA show debuting their new Wide Body conversion kit. The wide body conversion kit consists of composite front fenders and “Billboard” rear flares with restyled wheel arches to accomadate an increased tire width. With the CDC kit installed you will be able to have 10″ wide tires in front and 12″ wide tires in the rear. More photos and details on each CDC Challenger after the jump…
It’s the reason why most companies take vehicles to SEMA, to show off their latest products and Scott Drake Enterprises is no different with the Challegner SRT8 they will have on display. The Scott Drake Challenger SRT8 is more than just looks with it’s Paxton supercharger, JBA exhaust, Eibach Pro system coil-over suspension and sway bars. It will also showcase some of the new Drake automotive goodies including a five piece engine cap & dipstick, billet-alluminum strut tower brace, carbon-fiber front chin spoiler, rear spoiler, rocker panels, hood and engine bay closeouts, throttle-actuated electronic hood scoops, sequential taillights, billet/carbon-fiber sill plates, pistol-grip handle, pedal covers and billet fuel door.
Adorned in Hemi Orange paint with a painted black hood and black cuda style side stripe this Challenger is sure to catch your attention on the SEMA floor. Other features include Wheel Pros KM701 Nova machine wheels and Xenon headlight and taillight covers. More photos and details coming next week.
It’s the reason why most companies take vehicles to SEMA, to show off their latest products and Scott Drake Enterprises is no different with the Challegner SRT8 they will have on display. The Scott Drake Challenger SRT8 is more than just looks with it’s Paxton supercharger, JBA exhaust, Eibach Pro system coil-over suspension and sway bars. It will also showcase some of the new Drake automotive goodies including a five piece engine cap & dipstick, billet-alluminum strut tower brace, carbon-fiber front chin spoiler, rear spoiler, rocker panels, hood and engine bay closeouts, throttle-actuated electronic hood scoops, sequential taillights, billet/carbon-fiber sill plates, pistol-grip handle, pedal covers and billet fuel door.
