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2009 Challenger...6.1 HEMI...6 SPEED!!!

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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 08:33 PM
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Default 2009 Challenger...6.1 HEMI...6 SPEED!!!

Nothing confirmed yet...but I have it on VERY good authority that there's a SIX SPEED MANUAL in the works for 2009 model year SRT Challengers. Not a promise...just info from a very reputable source.

The following is early release info from the same person regarding early order SRT's...

MSRP Including Destination: $37,995; gas guzzler tax: $2,100; engine, 6.1 liter Hemi; transmission, five-speed automatic.
Interior: premium leather-trimmed seats; Exterior colors: silver, black, Hemi orange
Options:
  • 245/45ZR20 255/45ZR20 PERF TIRES $50
  • MYGIG MULTIMEDIA INFOTAINMENT W/NAV $890
  • POWER SUNROOF $950
SRT8 Standard Features (unless replaced by optional equipment)
12V CENTER CONSOLE POWER OUTLET (JKW)
13 SPKRS KICKER SRT HIGH PERF AUDIO (RC5)
160 AMP ALTERNATOR (BAB)
180 MPH PRIMARY SPEEDOMETER (JCG)
19 GALLON FUEL TANK (NFK)
1-YEAR SERVICE PROVIDED BY SIRIUS (X97)
200 WATT KICKER SRT SUBWOOFER (RFF)
20X9.0 ALUMINUM SRT DESIGN WHEELS (WP3)
245/45ZR20 AS PERFORMANCE TIRES (TR9)
3.06 AXLE RATIO (DMP)
322 WATT KICKER SRT AMPLIFIER (RFC)
50 STATE EMISSIONS (NAS)
6.1L BADGE (MGE)
625 AMP MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY (BC6)
ADVANCED MULTISTAGE FRONT AIR BAGS (CG3)
AIR CONDITIONING (HAC)
ALL SPEED TRACTION CONTROL (BNP)
ANTI-LOCK 4-WHEEL DISC PERF BRAKES (BR4)
ANTI-SPIN DIFFERENTIAL REAR AXLE (DSA)
AUTOMATIC HEADLAMPS (LMG)
AUTOSTICK ® AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (DHD)
BASE HEADLINER MODULE (CHK)
BODY COLOR DOOR HANDLES (MNK)
BODY COLOR EXTERIOR MIRRORS (LEP)
BODY COLOR FASCIAS (MLA)
BRAKE/PARK INTERLOCK (XSL)
BRAKE ASSIST (BGE)
BRIGHT FUEL FILLER DOOR (XJE)
CARGO COMPARTMENT DRESS-UP (CKM)
CELL PHONE STORAGE (CVK)
CENTER REAR 3-POINT SEAT BELT (CG6)
CHALLENGER BADGE (MGH)
CHILD SEAT UPPER TETHER ANCHORAGES (CF4)
CHMSL LAMP (LPS)
DELETE SPARE TIRE (TBF)
DODGE I.D. BADGE (MUD)
DUAL BRIGHT EXHAUST TIPS (NEL)
DUAL NOTE ELECTRIC HORNS (JJB)
DUAL REAR EXHAUST (NER)
ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM (BNB)
FLR CONSOLE W/FORE/AFT SLIDE ARMREST (CM6)
FOG LAMPS (LNJ)
FRONT/REAR CLIMATE CONTROL OUTLETS (XGA)
FRONT & REAR SOLAR CONTROL GLASS (GBC)
FRONT LICENSE PLATE BRACKET (MDA)
FRONT READING/MAP LAMPS (LBG)
FUNCTIONAL HOOD SCOOP (MGB)
GOODYEAR BRAND TIRES (TZA)
HEATED FRONT SEATS (JPM)
HIGH INTENSITY DISCHARGE HEADLAMPS (LMP)
HIGH PERFORM SUSPENSION (SDX)
HOOD STRIPE (MMB)

ILLUMINATED ENTRY (LAC)
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER W/DISPLAY SCREEN (JAT)
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WHITE FACE W/TACH (JA9)
INTEGRATED IN REAR WINDOW ANTENNA (RDL)
KEYLESS ENTRY (GXR)
KEYLESS GO (GX4)
LEATHER WRAPPED SHIFT **** (CVB)
LEATHER WRAPPED STEERING WHEEL (SCC)
LUXURY FRONT & REAR FLOOR MATS (CLZ)
MANUAL DRIVER & PASS LUMBAR ADJUST (CDU)
PASSENGER ASSIST HANDLE (CSP)
PERFORMANCE TUNED STEERING (SBX)
POWER 6-WAY DRIVER SEAT (JPS)
POWER ACCESSORY DELAY (JKY)
POWER HEATED MIRRORS, FOLD-AWAY (GUK)
POWER TRUNKLID RELEASE (JPC)
PREM LEATHER TRIMMED BUCKET SEATS (*UL)
PWR WINDOWS, FRONT 1-TOUCH DOWN (JPY)
RAM'S HEAD BADGE (MGA)
REAR 60/40 FOLDING SEAT (CFN)
REAR COURTESY LAMPS (LBW)
REAR SPOILER (MXR)
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (GFA)
RR ARMREST W/CUPHOLDER SEAT (CSN)
RR VIEW AUTO DIM MIRROR W/MICROPHONE (GN5)
SATIN CHROME GRILLE (MFH)
SATIN SILVER LOCK ***** (GXL)
SECURITY ALARM (LSA)
SENTRY KEY THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM (GXX)
SEVERE DUTY II ENGINE COOLING (XDL)
SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO (RSC)
SOLAR CONTROL GLASS (GAM)
SPECIAL EDITION BADGE (MZ7)
SPEED CONTROL (NHM)
SPEED SENSITIVE POWER LOCKS (JPH)
SRT8 BADGE (MTV)
SRT TRACK EXPERIENCE (XPY)
WHEEL MOUNTED AUDIO controls (RDZ)
SUN VISORS W/ILLUM VANITY MIRRORS (GNC)
SUPP. SIDE CURTAIN FRT/RR AIR BAGS (CJ2)
SUPPLEMENTAL SIDE AIR BAGS (CGS)
TEMPERATURE & COMPASS GAUGE (JFJ)
TILT/TELESCOPE STEERING COLUMN (SUD)
TIP START (XBN)
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING DISPLAY (XGM)
TIRE SERVICE KIT (XFP)
TRAVELER/MINI TRIP COMPUTER (LET)
TRUNK LAMP (LDC)
UCONNECT (RSP)
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER (XGD)
VAR INTERMITTENT WIPERS (JHA)
VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (LAZ)
 
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Old Dec 4, 2007 | 10:15 AM
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Default Re: 2009 Challenger...6.1 HEMI...6 SPEED!!!

According to allpar.com the Challenger will ultimately be available with a V6 (automatic only), 5.7L Hemi V8 (automatic or manual) and 6.1L Hemi V8 (automatic or manual). The manuals will all be the Tremec 6 speed.
 
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Old Dec 4, 2007 | 03:05 PM
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Default Re: 2009 Challenger...6.1 HEMI...6 SPEED!!!

3.06 rear is good for top speed but what about stoplight to stoplight?? Maybe a 3.55 or 3.73 for a little more accel?? I guess gears can always be changed too.
 
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Old Dec 4, 2007 | 03:36 PM
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Default Re: 2009 Challenger...6.1 HEMI...6 SPEED!!!

In 09' my srt6 will be going in for a Tremec srt8.

Already had this discussion with the wife and my local dealer!

Oh and no sunroof.

Gears will be dealer install item.
 
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Old Dec 4, 2007 | 03:48 PM
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Default Re: 2009 Challenger...6.1 HEMI...6 SPEED!!!

Originally Posted by RIOT
In 09' my srt6 will be going in for a Tremec srt8.

Already had this discussion with the wife and my local dealer!

Oh and no sunroof.

Gears will be dealer install item.
They'll rape you on that. Setting gears is easy, time consuming but rather easy. Setting the backlash is most "difficult??" When I had the Rubi, I was looking at doing front and rear with 5.38's until I saw a set of Dana 60's with 5.13's in them. No brainer. But then I did quite a few sets of rears for guys in the local Jeep club because I can.
 
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Old Dec 6, 2007 | 06:22 AM
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Default Re: 2009 Challenger...6.1 HEMI...6 SPEED!!!

It doesn't look like Chrysler is going to have any problem selling them. They received over 4,300 orders on Monday. Less than 10,000 to be built. Anyone here going to be one of the lucky people to get one?
 
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Old Dec 6, 2007 | 06:39 AM
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Default Re: 2009 Challenger...6.1 HEMI...6 SPEED!!!

Originally Posted by liberty1
Anyone here going to be one of the lucky people to get one?
He He He...
 
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Old Dec 6, 2007 | 07:04 AM
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Default Re: 2009 Challenger...6.1 HEMI...6 SPEED!!!

One of those in the driveway along side the XF would draw a crowd.
 
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