Dodge Announces Pricing for 2008 Challenger SRT8
#20
12-01-2007, 10:19 AM
#23
12-01-2007, 06:01 PM
I'm stoked that the Challenger's return, thus far, isn't a disappointment like GM's sad excuse of a "modern GTO".
I wonder how true the rear headlight design will be in production to the concept. That would, indeed, be extremely unique feature on the road in today's cookie-cutter auto industry.
I wonder how true the rear headlight design will be in production to the concept. That would, indeed, be extremely unique feature on the road in today's cookie-cutter auto industry.
#26
12-02-2007, 12:19 PM
Dodge Challenger SRT-8 actually stickers at $40,095
One of our readers pointed us to this page over at Dodge's website that contradicted our earlier post about the 2008 Challenger SRT-8's pricing, which was originally announced at $37,995 (including the $675 destination charge). We realize that inflation is a cruel mistress, but a bump in the sticker to $40,095 left us scratching our heads. A few emails back and forth between the people at Chrysler revealed that the SRT-8 was slapped with a $2100 gas-guzzler penalty that accounted for the discrepancy in price. Not a real surprise considering the 425 hp 6.1-liter HEMI V8. As a comparison, however, the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 gets a $1300 consumption penalty, even with 75 more horses under the hood. A quick search over at fueleconomy.gov revealed that if Challenger SRT-8 owners are penalized $2100, that means that they'll also only be getting between 18.5 and 19.5 mpg in the combined cycle. We doubt that'll be a deterrent, but it's food for thought.
One of our readers pointed us to this page over at Dodge's website that contradicted our earlier post about the 2008 Challenger SRT-8's pricing, which was originally announced at $37,995 (including the $675 destination charge). We realize that inflation is a cruel mistress, but a bump in the sticker to $40,095 left us scratching our heads. A few emails back and forth between the people at Chrysler revealed that the SRT-8 was slapped with a $2100 gas-guzzler penalty that accounted for the discrepancy in price. Not a real surprise considering the 425 hp 6.1-liter HEMI V8. As a comparison, however, the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 gets a $1300 consumption penalty, even with 75 more horses under the hood. A quick search over at fueleconomy.gov revealed that if Challenger SRT-8 owners are penalized $2100, that means that they'll also only be getting between 18.5 and 19.5 mpg in the combined cycle. We doubt that'll be a deterrent, but it's food for thought.
#30
12-03-2007, 12:17 PM
it will be about 66-68 through the slalom i bet. not that bad for a full size car. but its not close to the vette and 997 numbers. and even farther away from the lotus and boxster s 72/73 numbers through the slalom.
any word on weight. the other srt8 are all 3800lbs or more. will this one be the same?
gt500 at 44k with 500hp @ 3850lbs or the challenger at 40k with 425hp @ 3800lbs?
any word on weight. the other srt8 are all 3800lbs or more. will this one be the same?
gt500 at 44k with 500hp @ 3850lbs or the challenger at 40k with 425hp @ 3800lbs?