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The Challenger is available in only one trim level for 2008 -- the SRT8, with a 6.1-litre, 425-horsepower Hemi V8. However, the rear-wheel-drive coupe lineup will expand for 2009 with the addition of two other iterations -- one powered by an efficient 3.5-litre V6 that's expected to deliver fuel economy of about 9.5 litres per 100 kilometres and the other with a new-generation 5.7-litre Hemi V8 that produces 30 more horsepower and eight pound-feet more torque plus five per cent better fuel economy than the current V8. A new six-speed Tremec manual transmission (with hill start assist) will also be available in addition to the current five-speed automatic.
Using a pair of wide-band radar sensors concealed in the rear quarter panels, this system will detect a vehicle that's lurking off your minivan's stern and illuminate a warning icon in the side mirror. An audible chime signal can also be had if you choose to activate that feature. No driver input is required to boot up the system, which kicks in as your vehicle reaches about 10 kilometres an hour. Once the vehicle passes, the signal goes out, but if you flick on your turn signal to make a lane change before the pass has been completed, there's an audible warning. While other manufacturers have developed similar blind-spot monitoring systems -- Volvo, for one -- this is the first application in a minivan.See the full content of this document
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Meet Your Challenger
Remade Chrysler classic and radar-sensing systemare Chelsea show standouts
By Clare DearCHELSEA, Mich. -- There's no doubt the star of the show during Chrysler LLC's recent peek at its 2009 product line was the all-new Dodge Chall...See the full content of this document
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