DODGE CHALLENGER SRT8

2010 Dodge Challenger SRT8

T he SRT8’s bulked-up yet productive 6.1-liter HEMI V-8 is the highest naturally aspirated specific-output V-8 powerplant ever offered by Chrysler. Its 69.8 horsepower-per-liter rating exceeds even that of the legendary 1966 “Street HEMI.” This HEMI delivers a whopping 425 horsepower and 420 lb.-ft. of torque. Impressive numbers, especially when you consider they're wrapped up in a package this pretty. And at around $44K fully-loaded, it's a steal.

Exterior styling cues, reminiscent of the original Challenger, include an aggressive face that unmistakably says muscle car. The hood - with a raised center, black stripes and functional dual scoops - stays true to the Dodge Challenger heritage, as does the A-line and beltline.

For the new model year, a limited-edition Plum Crazy edition is added to the lineup. It will feature a unique Plum Crazy Pearl Coat exterior paint color with a plum seat-stripe insert, along with a serialized dash plaque.

The new Challenger SRT8 is available with either a standard five-speed automatic with Auto Stick or an available Tremec TR-6060 six-speed manual transmission that was first offered on the 2008 Dodge Viper SRT10.

Interior highlights include race-inspired leather seats with added bolstering and an exclusive red accent stripe, exclusive stitched accents on the seats and steering wheel, four-bomb gauges with tachometer and 180-mph speedometer in the center, and an SRT-exclusive Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) with Performance Pages that provide drivers instant feedback on 0-60 mph time, 60-0 mph braking, G-forces in addition to one-eighth mile and quarter-mile times.