As of 8/13/13, the following options will be offered by Dodge for 2014: Header Orange Clear Coat (PL4) - 09/02/13 Ivory Tri-Coat (PWD) - 09/02/13 Redline Tri-Coat Pearl (PRY) - 09/09/13 Customer Preferred Package (2DE) with Power Sunroof (GWA) -10/07/13- SXT 100th Anniversary Appearance Group (AZE) - 01/06/14 - SXT & R/T High Octane Red Pearl Coat (PRR) - 01/13/14 Shaker Package (AZS) - 07/27/14 - R/T Sublime Metallic Clear Coat (PFB) - 01/27/14
I have heard that 2014 will be a full year run of PCP. Also nice to see SubLime as an option. I may consider trading in for that color with a factory shaker
Here's a link to Chryslers September media release for the SRT Challenger http://www.media.chrysler.com/newsre...=14787&mid=200 The article provides information on the various features available on the SRT Challenger, I've provided a few excerpts below. The launch control system on both manual transmission and automatic transmission equipped models, that was introduced last year, has been continued. It helps maximize straight-line acceleration. On the manual transmission model: When the vehicle is at a complete stop, the driver engages the system by pressing the electronic stability control (ESC) button twice and then depresses the clutch and quickly applies full throttle. Launch control holds the engine at the desired rpm and waits for the driver to release the clutch. Through the SRT-exclusive, Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) screen, the driver can adjust the launch rpm from 2500-4500 in 250 rpm increments, allowing for optimal launches in various conditions. Launch control then uses engine torque management to achieve controlled wheelslip for maximum acceleration up to 62 mph (100 kph). On the automatic transmission model: When the vehicle is at a complete stop, the driver engages the system by pressing the ESC button twice and then with their foot securely on the brake, quickly applies full throttle. Launch control holds the engine at optimal launch rpm (1,825) and waits for the driver to release the brake. Launch control then uses engine torque management to achieve controlled wheel slip for maximum acceleration up to 62 mph (100 kph). For 2014, available exterior colors include: Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat, Bright White Clear Coat, Granite Crystal Metallic Pearl Coat, Jazz Blue Pearl Coat, Pitch Black Clear Coat, Phantom Black Tri-coat Pearl, Redline Tri-coat Pearl, Plum Crazy Pearl Coat, TorRed Clear Coat and Header Orange Clear Coat. Dual, full-body stripes are available in black, grey metallic, red and silver metallic. Earlier models can have their instrument cluster and antilock brake module or ESP software updated. For M6 cars, the cluster needs to be sent in to have a micro module installed to display the various launch RPM's that the M6 cars can be set to. The car also needs to be configured through the TIPM to activate the system.
And there it is...Plum Crazy as a full year option....basically Dodge's way of completely screwing the 2010 folks who were sold a "limited edition to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Challenger name" and then charged a premium for the color. Good job Dodge, your word means absolutely nothing anymore and many of us will NEVER buy your product again.
The same this happened with Hemi-orange. It was supposed to be a one-time color for the inaugural 2008 SRT model. They offered it in 2009 because they could not meet the initial demand. However, they then offered it to other years and included the R/T model. So much for a "limited" color. It is all about profits. If a specific color will generate more sales, they will continue to offer it. Don't worry about 30-year collectibility, just be proud that you have a bad ass car with a great color!
