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For the Dodge Charger SRT8, key SRT
ingredients include 6.1-liter, 425-horsepower HEMI power,
world-class ride and handling, benchmark braking, functional and
aggressive-looking exterior enhancements, and a race-inspired
interior. The 2009 Dodge Charger SRT8 delivers benchmark performance
for a muscle sedan: 0-60 mph in the low five-second range,
quarter-mile time in under 14 seconds, braking distance from 60-0
mph in approximately 110 feet and 0.89 g on the skid pad. The Dodge
Charger SRT8 also accomplishes SRT’s signature performance test of
0-100-0 mph in less than 17 seconds.
The functional
performance of the Dodge Charger SRT8 is reflected in its exterior.
The front fascia integrates ducts that help direct fresh air to cool
the brakes, and an air dam to reduce lift. The hood is equipped with
a scoop to funnel cool air into the engine compartment. The rear
fascia features integrated lower strakes to direct air flow, and
aggressive cutouts to accommodate dual 3.5-inch exhaust tips. A
dramatic deck lid spoiler set on dual stanchions increases downforce
for high-speed stability and traction.
Available exterior colors for the 2009 Dodge Charger SRT8 are Bright
Silver Metallic, Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat, Deep Water Blue
Clear Coat and TorRed. Race-inspired interior appointments in
the 2009 Dodge Charger SRT8 start with the available SRT-exclusive
Reconfigurable Display. Other SRT-exclusive interior appointments
include Dark Slate Gray interior color seats with agate-color accent
stitching, carbon-fiber-like leather-trim door handles and
carbon-fiber-like leather-trim steering wheel, SRT logo on front
seat inserts and center console, and LED lighting in the front cup
holders and front- and rear-door map pockets.
Befitting its
high-performance character, the 2009 Dodge Charger SRT8 continues to
provide power-adjustable, deeply sculpted and highly bolstered sport
seats in the front, fitted with performance suede inserts to hold
occupants during maneuvering. Rear seats have matching performance
suede inserts. Full instrumentation includes a 180-mph speedometer,
a tachometer and a coolant temperature gauge. A light-emitting-diode
(LED) display within the gauge cluster is driver configurable for
oil temperature, oil pressure and tire pressure readouts.
The 2009 Dodge Charger
SRT8 is powered by the 425-horsepower, normally aspirated 6.1-liter
HEMI V-8 producing 420 lb.-ft of torque. Power for the SRT 6.1-liter
HEMI is channeled through a five-speed automatic transmission with
specially calibrated, driver-selectable Auto Stick, which offers
fully automatic or manual shifting selection.
Chassis setup on the 2009 Dodge Charger SRT8 includes SRT-tuned
dampers, tailored spring rates and suspension bushings, and
large-diameter anti-sway bars. For added stability and aerodynamic
benefit, the ride height of the 2009 Dodge Charger SRT8 is one-half
inch lower than the Dodge Charger. Handling is engineered for
performance with an Electronic Stability Program (ESP) and ABS with
brake knockback mitigation tuned specifically for the 2009 Dodge
Charger SRT8.
The 2009 Dodge Charger SRT8 rides on 20-inch aluminum, SRT-designed
wheels that sport either Goodyear RS/A four-season tires or the
optional Goodyear Supercar F1 three-season tire. Benchmark braking
performance comes from Brembo four-piston brake calipers on all four
wheels, gripping a vented disc – 360 mm x 32 mm up front, with 350
mm x 26 mm in the rear. The SRT-exclusive braking system includes
brake knockback mitigation software for even better track response.
The system senses lateral acceleration and effectively primes the
system in anticipation for the next brake application.
Enhancing the total driving experience, is the available KICKER
premium sound system with driver-selectable surround sound for all
audio inputs. For rear-seat passenger entertainment, the SIRIUS
BackSeat TV system is available. SIRIUS Backseat TV features three
channels of respected children’s programming from the most
well-known kids’ TV: Nickelodeon, Disney Channel and Cartoon
Network. SIRIUS Backseat TV operates via an in-vehicle satellite
video receiver and two small roof-mounted antennas. |
