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AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 29 -- Dodge announced pricing today for themodern interpretation of the American muscle coupe. The 2008 DodgeChallenger SRT8(R) will arrive in showrooms next spring at a Manufacturer'sSuggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $37,995 (which includes $675destination).
Due to unprecedented demand, Dodge dealers will begin taking orders onDec. 3 for the limited-edition 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 models. Each willfeature a numbered dash plaque and a 6.1-liter HEMI(R) V-8 engine. 2008Challenger SRT8 models will be available in Black, Silver and HEMI Orange.All will feature dual "carbon-fiber" hood stripes, harkening back to theoriginal Dodge Challenger.
"The 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 offers pure American pony-car muscle,"said James Press, Vice Chairman & President - Chrysler LLC. "With stylingthat stays true to Challenger's original heritage, an abundance of modernamenities and cutting-edge technology, the 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 willdeliver the SRT credo of benchmark performance at a tremendous value.
"The Challenger SRT8 is only the beginning of the story, as we'll soonfollow with a complete lineup of Challenger models that will offer a widearray of features and deliver outstanding value for our customers," Pressadded.
Customers may begin placing orders at their Dodge dealer on Monday, Dec.3. They can expect to take delivery of their vehicle next spring.
The all-new 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 will be built at the ChryslerCanada Assembly Plant in Brampton, Ontario, on the same assembly line withthe Dodge Charger, Charger SRT8, Magnum, Magnum SRT8, Chrysler 300 andChrysler 300 SRT8 vehicles.
Pricing for the complete all-new Dodge Challenger lineup will beannounced at a later date.
SRT performance vehicles - including the Dodge Viper SRT10, DodgeCaliber SRT4, Dodge Magnum SRT8, Dodge Charger SRT8, Chrysler 300C SRT8,Jeep(R) Grand Cherokee SRT8, and now, the Dodge Challenger SRT8 - areengineered by Chrysler's in-house performance organization: Street andRacing Technology.
The all-new 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 showcases the renowned, five keyaspects of every SRT vehicle: exterior styling that resonates with thebrand image; race-inspired interiors; world-class ride and handlingcharacteristics across a broad range; benchmark braking; and standoutpowertrain. The all-new 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 will unquestionablydeliver in all five areas.
Dodge Brand
With a U.S. market share of 6.4 percent, Dodge is Chrysler LLC's best-selling brand and the fifth largest nameplate in the U.S. automotivemarket. In 2006, Dodge sold more than 1.3 million vehicles in the globalmarket. In the highly competitive truck market, Dodge has a 15 percentmarket share.
Recently, Dodge introduced the all-new 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan with 35new or improved features including the newest innovation, the Swivel 'nGo(TM) seating system. Dodge is entering key European volume segments withNitro, Caliber and Avenger. The all-new 2009 Dodge Journey will debut in2008 calendar year, and will be available outside North America in bothleft- and right-hand drive in mid-2008. Also in 2008, Dodge will introduceits modern muscle car the all-new Dodge Challenger.
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