2008-2014 Dodge Challenger car specifications
Updated to include 2011+ cars thanks to oh2o
Engines (except Challenger R/T Classic car)
The Challenger SRT8 used a 6.1 liter Hemi from 2008-2010, and a 6.4 liter 392 Hemi from 2011 on. The Challenger R/T always used a 5.7 liter Hemi; the Challenger SE, a V6 (3.5 liters until 2010, and 3.6 liters from 2011 onwards.) Also see: Hemi engines • Pentastar V6 engines • 3.5 liter "LH" V6 engines
392 Hemi details
The 392 Hemi takes 5W-40 synthetic oil, an unusual requirement. It has pushrod-activated overhead valves (sodium filled exhaust, hollow-stem intake), with 16 conventional hydraulic lifters using roller tips. Fuel injection is returnless; the automatic cuts the fuel supply when coasting when certain conditions are met. The block is a deep-skirt, cast iron design with cross-bolted main bearing caps and aluminum alloy heads. Oil capacity is 7 quarts, coolant is 14 quarts; bore and stroke is 4.09 x 3.72 inches.
Competitive comparison: Camaro, Challenger, and Mustang
Is the Challenger really too heavy, as some say?
Thanks to cd36. * R/T model weighs 4,041 pounds.
Gearing / transmissions
The five speed automatic was used on all engines starting in 2011. The four speed automatic was used only with the V6 in 2009. The six speed manual was used on R/T and SRT8 models, and was a Tremec TR-6060 with ZF-Sachs 240mm twin-disc clutch. It had a triple cone synchronizer design in first and second gears, with double cones in higher gears; it used 1-4 skip shift and reverse inhibit solenoids. Gear ratios did not change from 2010 to 2011.
Suspension specifications, 2011+
Front suspension is independent short-long arm with high upper A arm, coil springs over gas charged monotube shock absorbers and solid stabilizer bar with lateral and diagonal lower links with dual ball joint knuckles.
Rear suspension is a five link independent design with coil springs, gas charged monotube shocks, solid stabilizer bar, and isolated suspension cradle.
Starting in 2011, electro-hydraulic power steering was used on SE and R/T models (SRT8 remained hydraulic.) SRT8 used Bilstein shocks, front and rear.
Other specs. For the sake of convenience, the 2008-2010 Challengers are referred to in this chart as G1, while 2011 and newer are referred to as G2.
Updated to include 2011+ cars thanks to oh2o
Engines (except Challenger R/T Classic car)
The Challenger SRT8 used a 6.1 liter Hemi from 2008-2010, and a 6.4 liter 392 Hemi from 2011 on. The Challenger R/T always used a 5.7 liter Hemi; the Challenger SE, a V6 (3.5 liters until 2010, and 3.6 liters from 2011 onwards.) Also see: Hemi engines • Pentastar V6 engines • 3.5 liter "LH" V6 engines
C/R | Horsepower (kW) @ rpm | Torque lb-ft (Nm) | mpg (EPA) | Min. Octane | Pref. Octane | Redline | |
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SRT-8 (<2010) | 10.3:1 | 425 (317) @ 6200 | 420 (569) @ 4800 | 14/22 M 13/19 A | 91 | 91 | 6,400 |
392 SRT8 (2011+) | 10.9:1 | 470 (351) @ 6,000 | 470 (637) @ 4,200 | 14/23 M 14/22 A | 91 | 91 | 6,400 |
R/T manual (2009-10) | 10.5:1 | 375 (280) @ 5,800 | 404 (548) @ 4,200 | 15/23 | 87 | 91 | 5,800 |
R/T auto (2009-10) | 10.5:1 | 370 (276) @5,800 | 398 (540) @4,200 | 16/23 | 87 | 89 | 5,800 |
SE (2009-10) | 10.0:1 | 250 (186) @ 6,400 | 250 (339) @ 3,800 | 18/25 | 87 | 89 | 6,800 |
R/T manual (2011+) | 10.5 | 376 (280) @ 5,150 | 410 (555) @ 4,300 | 15/24 | 87 | 89 | 5,800 |
R/T auto (2011+) | 10.5 | 372 (277) @ 5,200 | 400 (542) @ 4,400 | 16/25 | 87 | 89 | 5,800 |
SE (2011+) | 10.2 | 305 (227) @ 6,350 | 268 (363) @ 4,800 | 18/27 | 87 | 87 | 6,400 |
The 392 Hemi takes 5W-40 synthetic oil, an unusual requirement. It has pushrod-activated overhead valves (sodium filled exhaust, hollow-stem intake), with 16 conventional hydraulic lifters using roller tips. Fuel injection is returnless; the automatic cuts the fuel supply when coasting when certain conditions are met. The block is a deep-skirt, cast iron design with cross-bolted main bearing caps and aluminum alloy heads. Oil capacity is 7 quarts, coolant is 14 quarts; bore and stroke is 4.09 x 3.72 inches.
Challenger SRT8 | Charger SRT8 | 1970 Dodge Challenger | |
---|---|---|---|
0-60 | low 5 seconds (G1) | low 5 seconds | n/a |
Horsepower/Torque | 425/420 (G1) 470/470 (G2) | 425/420 | 425/490 |
Mileage | 13/18 (G1) | n/a | |
Wheelbase | 116" | 120" | 110 |
Length | 197.7 | 200.1" | 191.3 |
Width | 75.7 | 74.5" | 76.1 |
Height | 57.0 | 58.2" | 50.9 |
Track | 63.1 | 63" | 60.7 |
Weight | 4,140 (G1) 4,170 (G2) | 3,800 (V6) - 4,031 (V8) | |
Weight distribution | 55.6/44.4 | 53/47 (V6), 54/46 (V8) | |
Interior volume | 93.9 c.f. | 104 cubic feet (120.2 EPA) | |
Cargo volume | 16.2 c.f. | 16.2 cubic feet (460L) | |
Front head room | 39.5 (1004) | 38.7 (983) | 37.4 |
Front leg room | 42.0 | 41.8 | 42.3 |
Front shoulder room | 58.2 | 59.3 | 58.1 |
Front hip room | 54.7 | 56.2 | |
Seat travel | 270mm/220mm | 10.6 driver, 8.7 passenger | |
Rear head room | 37.4 | 36.2 | 35.6 |
Rear leg room | 32.6 | 40.2 | 30.9 |
Rear knee clearance | 1.2 | 4.5 | |
Rear shoulder room | 53.9 | 57.6 | 56.8 |
Rear hip room | 51.4 | 55.5 |
Competitive comparison: Camaro, Challenger, and Mustang
Is the Challenger really too heavy, as some say?
2010 figures | Weight (V6) | Weight (V8) | Wheelbase | Length | Width | Passenger Volume | Trunk Volume |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Challenger (SE/SRT8) | 3,720 | 4,132* | 116 | 197.7 | 75.7 | 16.2 c.f. | |
Mustang | 3,453 | 3,605 | 107 | 188 | 73.9 | 83.3 c.f. | 13.4 c.f. |
Camaro | 3,780 | 3,849 | 112 | 190 | 75.5 | 91.5 c.f. | 11.3 c.f. |
2012 Lexus GS350 | 3,795 | n/a | 112 | 190.7 | 72.4 | ||
2012 Mercedes E350 | 3,825 | ? | 113 | 191.7 | 73.0 |
Thanks to cd36. * R/T model weighs 4,041 pounds.
Gearing / transmissions
Gear Ratios | 42RLE Automatic | 5-speed Automatic | 6-Speed Manual |
---|---|---|---|
1st | 2.84 | 3.59 | 2.97 |
2nd | 1.57 | 2.19 | 2.10 |
3rd | 1.00 | 1.41 | 1.46 |
4th | 0.69 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
5th | 0.83 | 0.74 | |
6th | 0.50 | ||
Reverse | 2.21 | 3.16 | 2.90 |
Final | 3.64 | 3.06 | 3.73 (18-inch wheels, no LSD) 3.91-3.92 (20-inch wheels or LSD) |
OTGR | 2.51 | 2.54 |
The five speed automatic was used on all engines starting in 2011. The four speed automatic was used only with the V6 in 2009. The six speed manual was used on R/T and SRT8 models, and was a Tremec TR-6060 with ZF-Sachs 240mm twin-disc clutch. It had a triple cone synchronizer design in first and second gears, with double cones in higher gears; it used 1-4 skip shift and reverse inhibit solenoids. Gear ratios did not change from 2010 to 2011.
Suspension specifications, 2011+
Standard | Performance | Super Track Pack | SRT | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Comes with... | Challenger SE | SE with Super Sport Group Challenger R/T (standard) | R/T option | SRT8 |
Front stabilizer bar | 27 mm | 30 mm | 30 mm | 30 mm |
Front shock rate | 240 lb/in | 340 lb/in | 340 lb/in hi-po | ? |
Rear stabilizer bar | 16 mm | 20 mm | 20 mm | 16 mm link type |
Rear shock rate | 547 lb/in | 670 lb/in | 670 lb-in hi-po | ? |
Front suspension is independent short-long arm with high upper A arm, coil springs over gas charged monotube shock absorbers and solid stabilizer bar with lateral and diagonal lower links with dual ball joint knuckles.
Rear suspension is a five link independent design with coil springs, gas charged monotube shocks, solid stabilizer bar, and isolated suspension cradle.
Starting in 2011, electro-hydraulic power steering was used on SE and R/T models (SRT8 remained hydraulic.) SRT8 used Bilstein shocks, front and rear.
Other specs. For the sake of convenience, the 2008-2010 Challengers are referred to in this chart as G1, while 2011 and newer are referred to as G2.
Item (inches) | SE (G1) | SE (G2) | R/T (G1) | R/T (G2) | SRT8 (G1) | SRT8 (G2) | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CdA (small / big wheels) | 8.86 | 9.21 9.53 | 8.73 8.98 | 8.91 9.22 | 9.01 | not listed |