Dodge News
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Raring up for the 2008 SEMA show, where a handful of tuners will offer their interpretations of the Challenger, Dodge has let the covers slip from its own 2009 Challenger SRT10 Concept. Rather than taking the supercharging route that most of the tuners have been going with for the Challenger, Dodge decided to leverage its Viper division for a one-of-a-kind vehicle. Powered by an 8.4L all-aluminum V10 engine rated at 600hp (447kW) and 560lb-ft (758Nm) of torque, the Challenger SRT10 Concept also gets a Tornado Red paint job and a carbon fiber trunk lid. Bilstein shocks improve handling while...
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Next-gen Chrysler PT Cruiser sketchedThe PT Cruiser has enjoyed a long and surprisingly successful run since its debut in 2000, but rumors of its demise have been spreading for some time. Nevertheless, a graphic designer has taken the time to envision what the PT Cruiser might look like if it were to live on for another generation...
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Force Performance Dodge Charger loses two doors but adds three blowersVehicle customizer Force Performance based in Miami is currently working on a highly modified Dodge Charger, which the tuner has designed to replicate the classic B-Body Chargers from the 1960s and ‘70s. Listening to requests from customers saddened that Dodge brought back the Charger as a...
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No convertible for Dodge ChallengerThe era of the muscle car may be waning, but Dodge's Challenger is working to stay relevant with a broad range of engine and trim choices, including a relatively efficient V6 engine. One option that won't be available on the Challenger, however, is a convertible top. Ranging in price from $21,195...
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Chrysler offers Avenger with turbodiesel and dual clutch, but not in U.S.American automotive enthusiasts have long been used to being left out of the loop on some of the best models European and Japanese carmakers have to offer - the pre-R35 Nissan Skyline GT-R range, any number of hot hatches, wagons and sedans and pretty much anything fun with a diesel engine in it...
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All-electric Dodge concept previews new production sports carChrysler has demonstrated that it won’t be left behind in the technology stakes with the unveiling of three near-production prototype electric vehicles at a press event at its Auburn Hills headquarters in Detroit today. The prototypes are the result of the carmaker’s recently...
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Earlier this month Chrysler revealed updates to the legendary 5.7L HEMI V8 engine to make it more powerful and more fuel efficient. Now that engine has been placed in the new 2009 Dodge Charger, which has also received a number of other updates including new colors and a special edition model. The new HEMI produces an estimated 368hp (274kW) and 395lb-ft (535Nm) of torque, a significant improvement on the previous engine's 340hp (253kW) and 390lb-ft (528Nm) of torque. The improvements are due to more efficient engine cooling and the application of a couple of new technologies, including...
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Saleen introduces SMS 296 Supercharger for the Dodge ChallengerSteve Saleen and his new company SMS revealed today its SMS 296 Supercharger, the first in the company's upcoming line of high-performance aftermarket parts. The unit is built to fit 2005-2009 HEMI 5.7L and 6.1L V8s, meaning most of the SRT and R/T line from Chrysler's various brands will benefit...
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Small trucks crash tested, results not goodAs more buyers in the market for a pickup truck eye the smaller, more fuel-efficient alternatives to the major brands' full-size offerings, the attention is beginning to reveal some unpleasant details. Safety ratings based on IIHS crash tests indicate that many of the smaller pickup trucks on the...
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Dodge Challenger SRT8 not selling as well as expected?Despite claims at the car's debut that the run of 6,400 2008 Challenger SRT8s had almost sold out, the truth is that many of them are still available. The problem could be, at least in part, driven by dealer markups, though the general downturn in the U.S. market is also likely playing a role. Over...
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Chrysler could cut top-end Avenger and SebringCutting models while adding value to existing mid-range trims could be the new tactic at Chrysler as it fights to regain sales and stability in the turbulent market. The changes are wrapped up in a plan called "Fight Back" that the carmaker is rolling out to parts suppliers this week, and things...
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Dodge reveals specs for Challenger Drag Race PackageChrysler, together with its in-house parts and services arm Mopar, revealed its new Dodge Challenger Drag Race Package Car over the weekend at the 29th Annual Mopar Mile-High Nationals event at Bandimere Speedway in Morrison, Colorado. The modifications revealed are nothing short of extensive, with...
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Update: The long-standing Saleen in-house parts brand, Racecraft, has graduated to full standalone status, with the announcement today of the first set of Racecraft-branded cars focused at the everyday enthusiast, rather than the wealthy sportsman or collector. Three principles guide the design of Racecraft's cars: affordable value, a base that can be built on and putting 'go' before 'show'. The first car to bear the Racecraft name will be the base Mustang, called the 420S. The name is derived from the 420hp (313kW) supercharged engine. Other mods to the car include lightweight wheels, a...
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Mopar prepping Challenger Super Stock drag specialThe Challenger has barely begun delivery to the first batch of retail customers and already Chrysler is working on a new drag-race focused special edition of the SRT8 called the Super Stock. The first Mopar-package car in 40 years, the Super Stock, or 'package car' as the Mopar guys refer to it...
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Dodge adding supercharger to 2009 ChallengerNovember's SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) show will play host to Chrysler's unveiling of a supercharger it plans to fit to the 2009 Dodge Challenger. Available through dealers as a Mopar aftermarket kit, the supercharger will boost power and torque with little additional weight or...
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Dodge reveals powertrain lineup for 2009 RamDodge has announced its new powertrain lineup for the 2009 Ram pickup, revealing improved fuel economy over the outgoing model and best-in-class power ratings, aerodynamics and performance. Engines available in all-new 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 models include a range-topping 390hp (291kW) 407lb-ft...
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MSN and Dodge kick off Challenger design competitionMicrosoft and Dodge have teamed up to get people excited about the upcoming 2009 Dodge Challenger R/T by commissioning an online design competition where contenders can customize a Dodge Challenger to their own liking. Dubbed 'DesignDreamDrive', the competitors will have to use a variety of tools...
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Video: Leno picks up his 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8Comedian Jay Leno took delivery of a brand new 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 earlier this month and the car has now starred in the latest episode of his Garage series. The latest clip shows Leno picking up his new car, the fourth SRT8 to enter production and the first to be delivered to a private...
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Chrysler today revealed pricing for its new HEMI-powered hybrid SUVs, also boasting that its new prices will undercut the competition by as much as $8,000 on some models. The sticker price for a new 2009 Dodge Durango HEMI Hybrid (pictured) is $45,340, including $800 for destination, while the price of the 2009 Chrysler Aspen HEMI Hybrid is $45,570, including $800 for destination. However, customers are expected to receive an estimated tax credit of $1,800. GM's comparable Chevrolet Tahoe hybrid, meanwhile, starts at $50,490 and its GMC Yukon starts at $50,945. Both the Chrysler and GM models...
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Nissan could build Chrysler's new compact carRising fuel prices, which have led to flagging sales of SUVs and pickups, have also forced the Detroit 3 to cut production and layoff thousands of workers. At the same time, Japanese carmakers, which lead the industry in the compact car segment, have been benefiting from record sales as consumers...
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Chrysler to build Hornet compact carRising fuel prices, which have led to flagging sales of SUVs and pickups, has forced the Detroit 3 to cut production and layoff thousands of workers. At the same time, Japanese carmakers, who lead the industry in the compact car segment, have been benefiting from record sales as consumers downshift...
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Chrysler's 'Lets Refuel America' offer a dud?Chrysler updated its $2.99 per gallon ‘Let’s Refuel America’ fuel offer late last month to extend through until July but the incentive program has proven to be a flop despite fuel prices continuing to rise. The program offers buyers of particular Dodge, Chrysler and Jeep models a...
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2009 Dodge Challenger pricing starts at $21,995The Dodge Challenger in SRT8 trim has been a runaway success for Chrysler with the car’s first year of production already accounted for despite its relatively high $37,320 starting price. However, it’s the bread and butter SE and R/T models that will ensure the overall success of the...
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'09 Ford F-150 & Dodge Ram come as market collapsesRising fuel prices and demand for smaller vehicles are hitting sales of big SUVs and pickup trucks the hardest, and with the segment expected to shrink by about 500,000 units this year the launch of the next-generation Ford F-150 and Dodge Ram pickups couldn’t come at a worse time. Pickup...
Kenneth Hall