2018 Model Press Release

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  1. SRT-Tom

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    Dodge has posted the official 2018 press release for Challenger.
    media.fcanorthamerica.com/newsrelease.do?id=18369&mid=169
    Highlights include:

    New for 2018
    • New 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon, the world’s first purpose-built, factory production drag car with 840 horsepower and 770 lb.-ft. of torque – the most-powerful muscle car ever and the world’s fastest quarter-mile production car
    • New 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Widebody powered by the 707-horsepower supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI Hellcat V-8 engine and adds fender flares, new 20 x 11-inch aluminum wheels, 305/35ZR20 Pirelli tires and electric power steering with selectable modes
    • SRT updates for 2018:
      • Challenger SRT Hellcat model receives new grille and fender badges, as well as newly illuminated Air-Catcher headlamps with Hellcat logo
      • New Nano Steel wheel finish option on Challenger SRT Hellcat
      • Optional black, orange and gunmetal Brembo brake calipers on Challenger SRT Hellcat
      • New Demonic Red Laguna leather interior available on Challenger SRT Hellcat
      • Challenger SRT Hellcat receives new red IP badge
      • Brass Monkey wheels now available on Challenger SRT 392
      • Low Gloss Black “5Deep” lightweight aluminum wheels standard on Challenger SRT, 392 save 16 lbs. per vehicle
    • Optional red Brembo brake calipers on Challenger R/T and R/T 392 models
    • All-new Performance Handling Package on 5.7-liter models with four-piston Brembo brakes and high-performance suspension
    • 19-inch aluminum wheel with painted pockets available on Challenger GT AWD
    • Nappa/Alcantara performance seats included with Super Track Pak on Challenger SXT Plus and R/T Plus
    • Standard 7-inch touchscreen with Uconnect 4 system, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on Challenger SXT, R/T, R/T Shaker and T/A
    • Standard Parkview rear back-up camera and one-touch up windows standard on all models
    • New F8 Green and IndiGO Blue exterior paint options added to the lineup, B5 Blue and Plum Crazy return (late availability)

    Here are the pdf files for specs and features:
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    File Type: pdf 2018DG_Challenger_ChallengerSRT_SP.pdf (256.7 KB, 61 views)
    File Type: pdf 2018DG_Challenger_ChallengerSRT_FA.pdf (627.3 KB, 47 views)
     
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    Oh now they offer Brembos on the R/T - sunuva!!!