And just when you thought you have had enough of the
2008 Dodge Challenger, the 2009 models are here and even better, but I'm not really sure if you can get worn out of the Challenger since the 2008 model is only a
month old. Still being touted as the happy middle between the
Chrysler 300 and
Charger is the Challenger. All models of this beaut includes the HEMI engine,
MyGIG system, best-in-class trunk space and more. There will be three different models of the Dodge Challenger available including the SRT8 that features a 6.1-liter HEMI V8 in automatic
or manual transmission, the R/T and SE. Yes, that's right, a manual transmissions is now available, but for those scared of a clutch, don't worry because MOPAR is making a T-shifter for the automatic transmission models to give the look and feel of driving a manual transmission without any amount of the effort.
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They may have taken his company, his cars and even his name, but they'll never take Steve Saleen's desire to customize cars to make them look so radically similar to the originals, they're virtually identical to all but the most carefully trained eye. Saleen and his new company SMS have just revealed the new company's first two custom cars. The twin set of Challengers, dubbed the SMS 570TM Challenger and the SMS 570XTM Challenger will, as Phil Frank, the company's Chief Creative Officer puts it "help define our design DNA." So we guess that means more of the same, eh? Anyway, these first two products of his new "Signature Series" of "ultra-high performance vehicles" are based off the 2009 Dodge Challenger R/T and will feature a SMS-supercharged 5.7-liter Hemi engine under the hood with power ratings purported to go from 500 to over 700 HP. Full press release after the jump.
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