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The 2008 Dodge Challenger is definitely a sight for those who are still in love
with the muscle cars of the past. With its sleek body style that pays homage to
muscle cars of the past, the Challenger is definitely one that will put a smile
on any car guy's face every time he sees it.
And, it is something for a muscle car lover to be proud of. The front grille has
been aggressively fashioned and the signature Challenger lines are all in place.
The vehicle's air inlets, double rectangular exhaust pipes and dual round
headlights begin to whisk one away as dreams of times past enter the mind.
Seeing all of this, along with the race car styled gas cap, will definitely put
a person in the mood to take it for a spin; and, why not? The Challenger's
wheels are made for the road; offering 20-inch aluminum wheels that are fully
forged and equipped with Goodyear's high performance tires.
The Dodge Challenger comes with a dark grey fabric interior and the front bucket
seats are trimmed with leather as well as inserts of suede microfiber. Most
individuals will also be pleased with the integration of heat into those front
seats. The angled center console and high performance vehicle instrumentation
add more happiness to the package. Of course, there is also the SIRIUS Satellite
subscription that can be utilized on the Infotainment stereo system and
complemented by a futuristic touch screen display. Enhancing the sound is a
KICKER 13 speaker sound system with the capability of delivering a smooth sound
and an amazing 520 watts of unending power.
The 2008 Challenger also comes equipped with a HomeLink transceiver so that the
owner can link the Challenger up to a total of three devices, such as the garage
door or security system. It also comes standard with the Keyless Go system,
which allows the driver to activate the car's features with the press of a
button, including the engine.
With a jaw dropping 425-horsepower and an amazing 420 lb. per foot of torque
thrusting this beast forward at 4800 rpm, the 2008 Challenger offers its fans
the most naturally aspirated engine for specific output. In fact, it is the only
time that an engine like this has ever been offered in the Dodge Challenger. The
intake as well as the exhaust systems only increases the engine speed by
maximizing airflow through the new design of the cylinder heads and the high
performance camshaft profiles. Consumers will also be happy with the increased
flow of the coolant, the floating-pin style pistons and an engine block that has
been newly reinforced. This Dodge product also offers a transmission fully
equipped with AutoStick, which allows the driver to change from automatic to
manual in mere seconds.
Only adding to the appeal of this dynamic vehicle, the Challenger offers a HEMI.
Yes, that's right; it's a 6.1 liter, V8 SRT HEMI. If one is on the hunt for
power, this car definitely provides it. However, if saving money on gasoline is
a bigger issue, the Challenger is not a good choice. The 2008 Dodge Challenger
only gets 13 mpg in the city and a mere 18 mpg on the highway. Although this
vehicle is every muscle car lover's dream, the high price of gasoline is going
to plan an attack on the wallet in no time flat with the Challenger. And, at a
base price of $40,095, a huge gas bill is just adding to the expenses that will
be incurred with this vehicle.
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