The much anticipated 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 signals the return of one of America’s legendary “pony cars.” But don’t let “pony” fool you this automobile is solid as a brick house, always has been and always will be a broad-shouldered bronc of a car. Whether you’re an original Challenger fan or new to the club, here’s a driver’s seat worth slipping into. The newest version of the classic road and track rod is armed with more power and punish than ever before. From rock kicking along a hillbilly back road to cruising a super-highway, this car is rebuilt for a bracing good ride. True to Its HeritageMany of the original exterior style features that branded the Dodge Challenger back in its heyday have been left relatively intact, while a nice array of modern performance and luxury features have been wisely added. Popular retro features include inset dual front headlights and dark wide grille, notched chrome inset gas cap, and a wide taillight bar that closely resembles that of the first generation Dodge Challenger. Modernized exterior features appeal to today’ s discerning drivers: aluminum wheels, performance tires, polished chrome rectangular dual exhaust pipes, and clean, smooth edges and seams. Under the Hood Dive under the hood of the brand new Dodge Challenger and you are in for the most exciting rush of all. The 2008 SRT8 packs a solid rack of an engine: a hefty 425-horsepower (420-lb-ft of torque), 6.1-liter, V-8 HEMI brushed steel engine block. Feeling bold? Climb in and stand on the gas for a stinging 0-60 accel in 5 seconds flat. Quarter-mile track performance is 13.3 and top track speed is 174 mph.With a power package like this you need to feel confident in your machine. Not to worry: standard performance components combine both speed and safety beginning with a state-of-the-art Brembo caliper braking system capable of seriously ratcheting down your speed when necessary. For those times you’re blowing it out and hitting some serious turns the electronic stability control system automatically toggles between “go” and “control” to keep wheels stuck to the path through even the sharpest twists. And if that’s not enough to nail the bends then the double wishbone steel suspension with long and short arms admirably fights the physics. Next Generation Dodge Challenger CockpitThe 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 cockpit is anything but spare. Luxury add- ons have been generously built in: Sirius Satellite Radio, backlit instrument cluster, and built in GPS, all stroke driver experience. Sport features include leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear shifter, and thick, bucket-style racing seats branded with a full-color SRT8 racing logo. Wrap this interior around your head, for this is NOT your Dad’s crackly AM/FM radio setup. The next-gen Dodge Challenger features a high-end stereo CD changer with MP3 capabilities, dressed out with a sweet 13-speaker system.For Challenger enthusiasts, THE pony car is back with a vengeance and starts at an affordable $40,095. Category:Home › Other • Pomegranates: A newly discovered superfood • Where did the joke why did the chicken cross the road come from and why is it funny? • Can mothers diagnosed with bipolar disorder make good parents? • Spiritual evolution of human consciousness • Tips for getting a college basketball scholarship • Living with Pseudotumor cerebri (PTC) • Caring for the caregiver • Technologys impact on society
