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| By the Numbers |
| 2009 DODGE CHALLENGER |
| GENERAL INFORMATION |
| Body-style: | Coupe |
| Assembly plant: | Brampton, Ontario, Canada |
| ENGINES |
| 3.5-LITER HIGH OUTPUT |
| SOHC 24-VALVE V-6 |
| Availability: | SE |
| Type and Description: | 60-degree bank angle, |
| | liquid-cooled, three-plenum intake manifold |
| | with electronic short-runner valves |
| Displacement: | 214.7 cu. in. (3.78x3.19 in.) |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC, 24-valve, hydraulic, |
| | center pivot roller rocker arms |
| Fuel injection: | sequential, multi-port, electronic |
| Construction: | precision sand-cast-mold |
| | aluminum block with cast-in iron liners, |
| | cross-bolted main bearing caps, |
| | and cast-aluminum heads |
| Compression ratio: | 10.0:1 |
| Power: | 250 hp at 6,400 rpm (71.1 hp/L) |
| Torque: | 250 lb-ft at 3,800 rpm |
| Maximum engine speed: | 6,800 rpm |
| | (electronically limited) |
| Fuel requirement: | unleaded mid-grade, 89 octane |
| Emission controls: | dual close-coupled three-way |
| | catalytic converters, |
| | quad heated oxygen sensors |
| | and internal engine features |
| Maximum gross trailer weight: | 1,000 lbs. |
| | (453.6 kg) |
| 5.7-LITER HEMI V-8 |
| Availability: | R/T |
| Type and description: | 90-degree V-type, |
| | liquid-cooled with variable valve timing (VVT) |
| Displacement: | 345 cu. in. (3.92x3.58 inch) |
| Valve system: | 16 pushrod-operated |
| | overhead valves, with VVT, |
| | conventional hydraulic lifters, |
| | all with roller followers |
| Fuel injection: | sequential, multi-port, |
| | electronic, returnless |
| Construction: | deep-skirt cast-iron block |
| | with cross-bolted main bearing caps, |
| | aluminum alloy heads |
| | with hemispherical combustion chambers |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5:1 |
| FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Power: | 372 hp at 5,200 rpm (58.1 hp/L) |
| Torque: | 401 lb-ft at 4,400 rpm |
| Fuel requirement: | unleaded mid-grade, 89 octane |
| FOR MANUAL TRANSMISSION |
| Power: | 376 hp at 5,150 rpm |
| Torque: | 410 lb-ft at 4,300 rpm |
| Fuel requirement: | unleaded premium, 91 octane |
| Maximum engine speed: | 5,800 rpm |
| | (electronically limited) |
| Emission controls: | dual close-coupled |
| | three-way catalytic converters, |
| | quad heated oxygen sensors |
| | and internal engine features |
| Maximum gross trailer weight: | 1,000 lbs. |
| | with automatic (not recommended with manual) |
| 6.1-LITER HEMI V-8 |
| Availability: | SRT8 |
| Type and description: | 90-degree V-type, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement: | 370 cu. in. (4.06x3.58 inch) |
| Valvetrain: | 16 pushrod-operated overhead valves, |
| | conventional hydraulic lifters, |
| | all with roller followers |
| Fuel injection: | Sequential, multi-port, |
| | electronic, returnless |
| Construction: | deep-skirt cast-iron block |
| | with cross-bolted main bearing caps, |
| | aluminum alloy heads with |
| | hemispherical combustion chambers |
| Compression ratio: | 10.3:1 |
| Power: | 425 hp at 6,200 rpm (69.8 hp/L) |
| Torque: | 420 lb-ft at 4,800 rpm |
| Maximum engine speed: | 6,400 rpm |
| | (electronically limited) |
| Fuel requirement: | unleaded premium, 91 octane |
| Emission controls: | dual close-coupled |
| | three-way catalytic converters; |
| | quad heated oxygen sensors |
| | and internal engine features |
| Maximum gross trailer weight: | not recommended |
| TRANSMISSIONS |
| AUTOMATIC, |
| FOUR-SPEED OVERDRIVE (42RLE) |
| Availability: | 3.5L SE |
| Description: | Three planetary gearsets, |
| | one overrun clutch, full electronic control, |
| | electronically controlled torque converter clutch |
| Gear Ratios: |
| 1st: | 2.84 |
| 2nd: | 1.57 |
| 3rd: | 1 |
| 4th: | 0.69 |
| Reverse: | 2.21 |
| Final drive ratio: | 3.64 |
| Overall top gear ratio: | 2.51 |
| AUTOMATIC, FIVE-SPEED OVERDRIVE |
| Availability: | 5.7L R/T and 6.1L SRT8 |
| Description: | adaptive electronic control |
| | with Auto Stick driver-interactive |
| | manual control and electronically |
| | modulated torque converter clutch |
| Gear Ratios: |
| 1st: | 3.59 |
| 2nd: | 2.19 |
| 3rd: | 1.41 |
| 4th: | 1 |
| 5th: | 0.83 |
| Reverse: | 3.16 |
| Final drive ratio: | 3.06 (5.7L), 3.06 (6.1L) |
| Overall top gear: | 2.54 (5.7L), 2.54 (6.1L) |
| SIX-SPEED MANUAL TREMEC TR-6060 |
| Clutch: | ZF-Sachs 250mm twin disc |
| Availability: | optional (5.7L R/T and 6.1L SRT8) |
| Description: | triple-cone/double-cone |
| | synchronizer design, 1-4 skip shift |
| | and reverse inhibit solenoids, 5:1 remote shifter |
| Gear ratios: |
| 1st: | 2.97 |
| 2nd: | 2.1 |
| 3rd: | 1.46 |
| 4th: | 1 |
| 5th: | 0.74 |
| 6th: | 0.5 |
| Reverse: | 2.9 |
| Final drive ratio: | 3.73 (5.7L with 18-inch wheels) |
| | 3.91 (5.7L with 20-inch wheels) |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Alternator: | 160A |
| Battery: | H7 Case, 625 CCA, maintenance-free |
| DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES |
| Wheelbase: | 116.0 inch |
| Track, front: | 63.0 inch |
| Track, rear: | 63.1 inch |
| Overall length: | 197.7 inch |
| Overall width: | 75.7 inch |
| Overall height: | 57.1 inch |
| Ground clearance at curb: | 4.8 inch (SRT8), |
| | 5.72 inch (R/T and SE) |
| Frontal area: | 25.3 sq. ft. |
| DRAG COEFFICIENT: |
| SE, 17-inch and 18-inch tires: | 0.350 Cd |
| R/T with 18-inch tires: | 0.350 Cd |
| with 20-inch tires: | 0.355 Cd |
| SRT8: | 0.353 Cd |
| CURB WEIGHTS: |
| SE: | 3,720 lbs. |
| R/T: | 4,041 lbs. |
| SRT8: | 4,170 lbs. |
| WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION: |
| SE: | 53.5/46.5 |
| R/T: | 54.7/45.3 |
| SRT8: | 55.6/44.4 |
| FUEL TANK CAPACITY: | |
| SE: | 18.5 gal. |
| R/T and SRT8: | 19 gal. |
| BODY |
| Layout: | longitudinal front engine, rear-wheel drive |
| Construction: | unitized steel body |
| EXHAUST | |
| SE: | Single exhaust |
| R/T and SRT8: | dual exhaust |
| | with rectangular bright tips |
| STEERING |
| Type: | rack-and-pinion with hydraulic power assist |
| Overall ratio: | 16.1:1 |
| Turning diameter: | 38.9 ft. (SE & R/T), 37.5 ft. (SRT8) |
| Steering turns (lock-to-lock): | 2.75 |
| SUSPENSIONS |
| SE AND R/T |
| Front: | independent SLA, |
| | coil spring over gas-charged shock absorbers |
| | and stabilizer bar; lateral and diagonal lower links |
| Rear: | five-link independent with coil springs, |
| | link-type stabilizer bar, |
| | gas-charged twin tube shock absorbers, |
| | and isolated suspension cradle |
| SRT8 |
| Front: | independent SLA, |
| | coil spring over Bilstein monotube gas-charged |
| | shock absorbers and stabilizer bar; |
| | lateral and diagonal lower links |
| Rear: | five-link independent with coil springs, |
| | link-type stabilizer bar, |
| | Bilstein monotube gas-charged |
| | shock absorbers and isolated suspension cradle |
| TIRES |
| SE |
| Size and type: | P215/65R17 98T |
| | black sidewall all-season |
| Manufacturer and model: | Goodyear Integrity |
| Revs per mile: | 739 |
| POPULAR EQUIPMENT PACKAGE: |
| Size and type: | P225/60R18H 99H |
| | all-season touring |
| Manufacturer and model: | Continental ProContact |
| Revs per mile: | 729 |
| R/T |
| Size and type: | P235/55R18V 99V |
| | black sidewall all-season performance |
| Manufacturer and model: | Michelin MXM4 |
| Revs per mile: | 729 |
| OPTIONAL: |
| Size and type: | P245/45ZR20 99V |
| | black sidewall all-season performance |
| Manufacturer and model: | Goodyear Eagle RSA |
| Revs per mile: | 731 |
| SRT8 | |
| Size and type: | P245/45ZR20 all-season performance |
| Manufacturer and model: | Goodyear RSA |
| Revs per mile: | 731 |
| Optional: |
| Size and Type: | P245/45ZR20 (front), |
| | P255/45ZR20 (rear) |
| Manufacturer and model: | Goodyear F1 Supercar |
| Revs per mile: | 726 (front), 718 (rear) |
| WHEELS |
| SE: | cast aluminum, 17x7.0 |
| Optional: | cast aluminum, 18x7.5 |
| R/T: | cast aluminum, 18x7.5 |
| Optional: | cast aluminum, 20x8.0 |
| SRT8: | forged aluminum, 20x9.0 |
| BRAKES |
| SE |
| Front: |
| Rotor: | 12.6x1.1 inch, vented |
| Caliper: | single-piston sliding |
| | with aluminum housing |
| Swept area: | 254.8 sq. in. |
| Rear: |
| Rotor: | 12.6x0.4 inch, solid |
| Caliper: | single-piston sliding, |
| | with aluminum housing |
| Swept area: | 260.4 sq. in. |
| | Four-Wheel Antilock is standard |
| | with Popular Equipment Package |
| | All-speed Traction Control and Brake Assist |
| | is standard with Popular Equipment Package |
| | Electronic Stability Program is standard |
| | with Popular Equipment Package |
| R/T |
| Front: |
| Rotor: | 13.6x1.1 inch, vented |
| Caliper: | dual-piston sliding, |
| | with aluminum housing |
| Swept area: | 292 sq. in. |
| Rear: |
| Rotor: | 12.6x0.4 inch, vented |
| Caliper: | single-piston sliding with aluminum housing |
| Swept area: | 260.4 sq. in. |
| Power Assist Type: | tandem diaphragm vacuum |
| | Four-Wheel Antilock is standard |
| | All-speed Traction Control |
| | and Brake Assist is standard |
| | Electronic Stability Program is standard |
| | Hill Start Assist is standard |
| | with manual transmission |
| SRT8 |
| Front: |
| Rotor: | 14.2x1.26 inch, vented and slotted |
| Caliper: | Brembo four-piston fixed |
| | with aluminum housing |
| Swept area: | 351 sq. in. |
| Rear: |
| Rotor: | 13.8x1.10 inch, vented |
| Caliper: | Brembo four-piston fixed |
| | with aluminum housing |
| Swept area: | 316 sq. in. |
| Power Assist Type: | tandem-diaphragm |
| | vacuum booster |
| | Four-Wheel Antilock is standard |
| | All-speed Traction Control |
| | and Brake Assist is standard |
| | Electronic Stability Program |
| | and Brake Knockback Mitigation is standard |
| | Hill Start Assist is standard |
| | with manual transmission |
| FUEL ECONOMY |
| 3.5L Manual: | 17 city/25 highway |
| 5.7L Auto: | 16 city/25 highway |
| 5.7L Manual: | 16 city/25 highway |
| SRT-8 Auto: | 13 city/19 highway |
| SRT-8 Manual: | 14 city/22 highway |