Chicago 2008: Dodge Challenger SRT8 - LIVE REVEAL [w/VIDEO]

"Geeks like to think that they can ignore politics, you can leave politics alone, but politics won't leave you alone."

— Richard Stallman

Filed under: Chicago Auto Show, Coupes, Sports/GTs, DodgeUPDATE: video of the Challenger live reveal is available after the jumpClick image for hi-res live gallery of the Challenger SRT8 It's finally here. No, not here's-a-few-more-official-press-pics, but the actual latest challenger to the modern day retro muscle car. It was presented by Jim Press, who even made a Prius joke before launching into a passionate pitch for the orange-and-black-striped car. And even though you're drowning in info on a car you still can't buy, there were some specifics added: 0-60 in 4.9 seconds and a 170-MPH top speed; the quarter mile goes by in 13.9 seconds; 4-pot Brembo brakes go on 14.2-inch rotors up front and 13.8-inch rotors in back, and will stop you from 60 in 110 feet; performance and braking together adds up to 0-100-0 in 16.5 seconds; and the skidpad number: 0.9 g's.

click above to view more shots of the Silver and Black Challengers
So how's it really look? Just as good as in the photos. Better even. The lines are so simple that you realize you haven't missed anything when you get up next to it. As for the orange and striped car, however, when a black and a silver one showed up with the guys from Orange County Choppers... well, sign us up for the black.
Check out Dodge's official press release after the jump and tons of high-res shots of the live reveal in our gallery below.Gallery: Chicago 2008: 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 live reveal Gallery: 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8Gallery: Silver and Black 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8Continue reading Chicago 2008: Dodge Challenger SRT8 - LIVE REVEAL [w/VIDEO] Permalink | Email this | Comments