2008 Dodge Challenger SE (2009) specifications

2008 Dodge Challenger SE (2009) data
Applicable to the USA domestic market(s).
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2946 mm 116 inches
Track/tread (front) 1600 mm 63 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1603 mm 63.1 inches
Length 5022 mm 197.7 inches
Width 1923 mm 75.7 inches
Height 1448 mm 57 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.7
Kerb weight 1687 kg 3719 lb
Weight distribution 53.5% front
fuel tank capacity 68.2 litres 15 [18] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient 0.35
Frontal area 2.35
CdA 0.82
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Chrysler
Engine code
Cylinders V 6 in 60° vee
Capacity 3.5 litre
3518 cc
(214.682 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 96 × 81 mm
3.78 × 3.19 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.19
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
24 valves in total
maximum power output
(SAE net)
253 PS (250 bhp) (186 kW)
at 6400 rpm
maximum torque
(SAE net)
339 Nm (250 ft·lb) (34.6 kgm)
at 3800 rpm
Specific output
(SAE net)
53 kW/litre
72.1 ps/litre
71.1 bhp/litre
1.16 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(SAE net)
96.36 Nm/litre
1.16 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction aluminum block & head
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 10:1
Fuel system SMPFi
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1210.9 kPa (175.6 psi)
Maximum RPM 6800 rpm
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 586.33 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
150.25 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.15 PS/kg
110.51 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 kW/kg
148.19 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.15 bhp/kg
0.07 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
9.05 kg/kW
15.12 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 18/25 US MPG city/highway
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km13.1/9.4 l/100km city/highway
km/litre7.7/10.6 km/l city/highway
UK MPG21.6/30.0 UK MPG city/highway
US MPG18.0/25.0 US MPG city/highway
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock 2.750
Turning circle
Front suspension I.UW.ARB.
Rear suspension I.5Li.CS.ARB.
Wheel size front 7.0 x 17
Wheel size rear 7.0 x 17
Tyres front Goodyear Integrity P215/65 R 17 98T
Tyres rear Goodyear Integrity P215/65 R 17 98T
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Front brake diameter 320 mm
Rear brake diameter 320 mm
Braked area 3324 cm2
Gearbox 4 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 0.69
Final drive ratio 3.64
general
Carfolio.com ID171743
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 34.3
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
2008 Dodge Challenger SE (2009) added 2008-03-27.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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