DODGE CHALLENGER

DODGE CHALLENGER

OVERVIEW

• Manufacturer:

Chrysler Corporation (1969–1974)

Mitsubishi Motors (1978–1983)

Chrysler LLC (2008–2009)

Chrysler Group LLC (2009–2014)

FCA US LLC (2014–2021)

Stellantis North America (2021–present)

• Production:

1969–1974

1977–1983

2008–present

• Model years:

1970–1974

1978–1983

2008–present

HISTORY

• First generation (1970–1974)

Body and chassis

Class:          Pony car, Muscle car (S)

Body style: 

2-door hardtop

2-door coupe

2-door convertible

Layout: Front engine, rear-wheel-drive

Platform: E-body

Related: Plymouth Barracuda

Powertrain

Engine:

198 cu in (3.2 L) Slant-6 I6

225 cu in (3.7 L) Slant-6 I6

318 cu in (5.2 L) LA V8

340 cu in (5.6 L) LA V8

360 cu in (5.9 L) LA V8

383 cu in (6.3 L) B V8

426 cu in (7.0 L) Hemi V8

440 cu in (7.2 L) RB V8

Transmission:

3- or 4-speed manual

3-speed TorqueFlite automatic

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 110 in (2,800 mm)

Length: 191.3 in (4,860 mm)[3]

Width: 76.1 in (1,930 mm)

Height: 50.9 in (1,290 mm)

• Second generation (1978–1983)

Body and chassis

Class: Subcompact car

Body style: 2-door hardtop/notchback coupe

Layout: Front engine, rear-wheel-drive

Related:Mitsubishi Galant Lambda

Plymouth Sapporo

Powertrain

Engine:

1.6 L (98 cu in) 4G32 I4

2.6 L (160 cu in) 4G54 I4

Transmission:

5-speed manual

3-speed automatic

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 2,530 mm (99.6 in)

Length: 4,525 mm (178.1 in)

Width: 1,675 mm (65.9 in)

Height: 1,345–1,355 mm (53.0–53.3 in)

• Third generation (2008–present)

Body and chassis

Class: Muscle car, Mid-size car

Body style: 2-door notchback coupe

Layout:

Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive

Front engine, all-wheel-drive

Platform:

Chrysler LC (2008–2014)

Chrysler LA (2015–present)

Related:

Chrysler 300

Dodge Charger

Dodge Magnum

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W211)

Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W220)

Powertrain

Engine:

3.5 L (215 cu in) SOHC V6 (2009–2010)

3.6 L (220 cu in) Pentastar DOHC V6 (2011–present)

5.7 L (345 cu in) HEMI OHV V8 (2009–present)

6.1 L (370 cu in) HEMI OHV V8 (2008–2010)

6.2 L (376 cu in) Hellcat OHV supercharged V8 (2015–present)

6.2 L (376 cu in) Demon Hemi OHV supercharged V8 (2018)

6.4 L (392 cu in) HEMI OHV V8 (2011–present)

Transmission:

4-speed automatic 42RLE (2009)

5-speed automatic W5A580 (2008–2014)

8-speed automatic 845RE, 8HP70, 8HP90 (2014–present)

6-speed manual Tremec TR6060 (2008–present)

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 116.0 in (2,946 mm)

Length: 197.7 in (5,022 mm)

Width : 75.7 in (1,923 mm)

Height: 55.7–57.5 in (1,415–1,460 mm)

Curb weight:

3,834 lb (1,739 kg) (SXT)[24]

4,100 lb (1,860 kg) (R/T)[25]

4,226 lb (1,917 kg) (Scat Pack)[26]

4,469 lb (2,027 kg) (SRT Hellcat)[27]

4,254 lb (1,930 kg) (SRT Demon)

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT DODGE CHALLENGER

The Dodge Challenger is the name of three different generations of automobiles (two of those being pony cars) produced by American automobile manufacturer Dodge. However, the first use of the Challenger name by Dodge was in 1959 for marketing a “value version” of the full-sized Coronet Silver Challenger.

HOW TO MAINTAIN DODGE CHALLENGER?

Engine Oil and Filter: Change oil and inspect the filer at every oil change interval as indicated by the Oil Change Indicator System, or every 4,000 miles/350 hours of engine run time if operated in a dusty and off-road environment

Tires: Rotate at every oil change or at the first sign of uneven wear

Engine Air Filter: Inspect and replace every 30,000 miles

Air Conditioning Filter: Inspect and replace every 20,000 miles

Engine Coolant: Flush and replace engine coolant at 10 years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first

Spark Plugs Replace: at 100,000 miles

Brake Linings: Inspect every 20,000 miles

Source: wikipedia, getdodge.