2014 & 2015 Models

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  1. Jul 3, 2013 at 1:47 PM #1
    SRT-Tom

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    I ran across some preliminary information about the 2015 and 2015 Challenger models. Here it is:

    World Premiere: March, 2014 Springfest / April 2014 NY Auto Show

    2015 order banks open: June 2014

    Last day of production for 2014 LC models: July 2014

    2015 sales Launch: September 1, 2014

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    2015 Models:

    SXT, R/T, SRT Core / SRT / SRT "Hellcat"


    2015 Engines:

    3.6L Pentastar V6 (SXT/SXT Plus)

    5.7L VVT Hemi (R/T manual trans)
    5.7L VVT Hemi MDS (R/T automatic trans)

    6.4L Hemi MDS (SRT automatic trans)
    6.4L Hemi w/o MDS (SRT manual trans)

    6.2L Hemi MDS Supercharged (SRT "Hellcat" auto trans)
    6.2L Hemi w/o MDS Supercharged (SRT "Hellcat" manual trans)


    2015 Transmissions:

    8-sp auto w/AutoStick (all models)
    6-sp TREMEC manual (R/T and SRT)


    2015 What's New:

    New: "LA" series, major refresh
    New: All-new interior
    New: 6.2L Supercharged engine (SRT)
    New: 8-spd transmissions
    New: Refreshed front and rear fascias
    New: Halo headlamps
    New: LED taillamps
    New: 2nd generation 8.4" radios
    New: Customizable color TFT instrument cluster display
    New: "ecall" - one-touch 911 access, Roadside Assistance Services & crash notification
    New: Advanced Performance Pages screens (SRT only)
    New: Remote lock/unlock doors, start vehicle, flash lights from any distance via the web or a smartphone app
    New: 3rd generation flexible Uconnect radio platform with voice recognition technology for handsfree mobile phone, music, texting and navigation operation
    New: ParkView rear backup camera
    New: HD Radio
    New: New electrical architecture system
     
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  2. Jul 5, 2013 at 8:42 AM #2
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    NEW Challenger

    Any idea how much weight is shed from the current 4100 lb monster,.?
     
  3. Jul 5, 2013 at 9:23 AM #3
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    I suspect that not much weight, if any, will be lost from the 2015 model. As far as the body, all they appear to be doing is refreshing the front and rear fascias.
     
  4. Aug 1, 2013 at 12:10 PM #4
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  5. Aug 2, 2013 at 7:18 AM #5
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    Looks like it has the Charger hood lines and they have really softened all the edges.
     
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  7. Aug 7, 2013 at 6:50 PM #7
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  8. Aug 12, 2013 at 3:12 PM #8
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  9. Aug 13, 2013 at 7:41 AM #9
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    Great find.
     
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