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2017 DODGE CHALLENGER

BODY AND CHASSIS
Layout - Longitudinal front engine, rear-wheel drive (RWD)Construction - Unitized steel body


ENGINE: 3.6L PENTASTAR V-6
Standard (Dodge Challenger SXT, SXT Plus and GT)

Type and Description - 60-degree V-type, liquid-cooled
Displacement - 220 cu. in. (3,604 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke - 3.78 x 3.27 (96.0 x 83.0)
Valve System - Chain-driven DOHC, 24 valves, hydraulic end-pivot roller rockers
Fuel Injection - Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnlessConstruction - aluminium deep-skirt block with aluminium-alloy heads
Compression Ratio - 10.2:1
Power (SAE net) - 305 bhp (227 kW) @ 6,350 rpm (84.7 bhp/litre)
Torque (SAE net) - 268 lb.-ft. (363 N•m) @ 4,800 rpm
Max. Engine Speed - 6,400 rpm (electronically limited)
Fuel Requirement - Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2
Oil Capacity - 6 quarts (5.7 litres) with dry filter
Coolant Capacity - 14.0 quarts (13.25 litres)
Emission Controls - Dual three-way catalytic converters, heated oxygen sensors and internal engine features(a)Exhaust Type - Dual exhaust with rectangular chromed tip and image sound


ENGINE: 5.7L HEMI® V8
(FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY WITH 8HP70 EIGHT-SPEED TRANSMISSION)
Standard (Dodge Challenger R/T and R/T Plus; T/A and T/A Plus; and R/T Shaker and R/T Plus Shaker models)

Type and Description - 90-degree V-type, liquid-cooled with variable cam timing (VCT)
Displacement - 345 cu. in. (5,654 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke - 3.92 x 3.58 (99.5 x 90.9)
Valve System - Pushrod-operated overhead valves, 16 valves, eight deactivating and eight conventional hydraulic lifters, all with roller followers
Fuel Injection - Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless
Construction - Deep-skirt cast-iron block with cross-bolted main bearing caps, aluminium alloy heads with hemispherical combustion chambers
Compression Ratio - 10.5:1
FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:
Power (SAE net) - 372 hp (277 kW) @ 5,200 rpm (65.3 hp/litre)
Torque (SAE net) - 400 lb.-ft. (542 N•m) @ 4,400 rpm
FOR MANUAL TRANSMISSION:
Power (SAE net) - 375 hp (280 kW) @ 5,150 rpm (65.7 hp/litre)
Torque (SAE net) - 410 lb.-ft. (555 N•m) @ 4,300 rpm
Max. Engine Speed - 5,800 rpm (electronically limited)
Oil Capacity - 7 quarts (6.6 litres)
Coolant Capacity - 14.7 quarts (13.9 litres)
Emission Controls - Dual close-coupled three-way catalytic converters, quad heated oxygen sensors and internal engine features
Exhaust Type - Dual, 2.75 in. electronically controlled, performance-tuned active exhaust system


ENGINE: 6.4L HEMI V8 POWERED BY SRT
Standard — R/T Scat Pack, 392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker, T/A 392 and SRT 392 models

Type and Description - 90-degree V-type, liquid-cooled
Displacement - 392 cu. in. (6,417 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke - 4.09 x 3.72 (103.9 x 94.5)
Valve System - Pushrod-operated overhead valves, 16 valves with sodium-filled exhaust valves and hollow stem intake valves, 16 conventional hydraulic lifters, all with roller tips
Fuel Injection - Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless; automatic features Fuel Saver mode
Construction - Deep-skirt cast-iron block with cross-bolted main bearing caps, aluminium alloy heads with hemispherical combustion chambers
Compression Ratio - 10.9:1
Power - (SAE net) - 485 bhp (362 kW) @ 6,100 rpm (75.8 bhp/litre)
Torque (SAE net) - 475 lb.-ft. (644 N•m) @ 4,100 rpm
Max. Engine Speed - 6,400 rpm (electronically limited)
Oil Capacity - 7 quarts (6.6 litres)
Factory Oil Fill - 0W-40 Pennzoil Ultra synthetic
Coolant Capacity - 15 quarts (14.4 litres)
Emission Controls - Dual close-coupled three-way catalytic converters, quad-heated oxygen sensors and internal engine features
Exhaust Type - Dual, 2.75 in. electronically controlled, performance-tuned active exhaust system


ENGINE: SUPERCHARGED 6.2L HEMI HELLCAT V8
Standard on Challenger SRT Hellcat

Type and Description - 90-degree V-type, liquid-cooled
Displacement - 376 cu. in. (6,166 cu.cm)
Bore x Stroke - 4.09 x 3.58 (103.9 x 90.9)
Valve System - Pushrod-operated overhead valves, 16 valves with sodium-filled exhaust valves and hollow stem intake valves, 16 conventional hydraulic lifters, all with roller tips
Fuel Injection - Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless
Construction - Deep-skirt cast-iron block with cross-bolted main bearing caps, unique aluminium alloy heads with hemispherical combustion chambers
Compression Ratio - 9.5:1
Power (estimated SAE net) - 707 bhp (527 kW) @ 6,200 rpm (114 bhp/litre)
Torque (estimated SAE net) - 650 lb.-ft (881 N•m) @ 4,800 rpm
Max. Engine Speed - 6,200 rpm
Fuel Requirement - Premium 91 octane (R+M)/2 — recommended
Oil Capacity - 7 quarts (6.6 litres)
Factory Oil Fill - 0W-40 Pennzoil Ultra syntheticCoolant Capacity - 15 quarts (14.4 litres)
Intercooler System - Separate low-temp cooling system with dual water-to-air intercoolers and a high-flow variable-speed electric water pump
Emission Controls - Dual close-coupled three-way catalytic converters heated wide rangeupstream and switching downstream O2 sensors and internal engine features.
Exhaust Type - Dual 2.75-in. straight-though exhaust system with twin Electronic Exhaust Valves (EEV) with rectangular Black Vapor-chromed tips


TRANSMISSION: SIX-SPEED MANUAL TREMEC TR-6060 WITH ZF-SACHS 240 MM TWIN DISC CLUTCH
Standard — R/T models, T/A models, R/T Scat Pack, 392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker, T/A 392 and SRT 392

Description - Triple cone/double cone synchronizer design, 1-4 skip shift and reverse inhibit solenoids, 5:1 remote shifter
Gear Ratios
1st - 2.97
2nd - 2.10
3rd - 1.46
4th - 1.00
5th - 0.74
6th - 0.50
Reverse - 2.90
Final Drive Ratio - 3.90 - Asymmetric-limited slip, performance-tuned


TRANSMISSION: SIX-SPEED MANUAL TREMEC TR-6060 with ZF-SACHS 258 MM TWIN-DISC CLUTCH (Supercharged 6.2L HEMI)
Standard on SRT Hellcat

Description - Triple cone (1st, 2nd) / double cone (3rd-6th) synchronizer design;
Gear Ratios
1-4 skip shift and reverse inhibit solenoids; 5:1 remote shifter
1st - 2.26
2nd - 1.58
3rd - 1.19
4th - 1.00
5th - 0.77
6th - 0.63Reverse - 2.90
Final Drive Ratio - 3.70 – Asymmetric-limited slip, performance-tuned
Overall Top Gear - 2.33


TRANSMISSION: TORQUEFLITE 845RE EIGHT-SPEED AUTOMATIC
Standard on 3.6L Pentastar V-6 engine

Description - Adaptive electronic control, Sport mode or paddle-shifted driver-interactive manual control. Five-clutch pack design with only two open clutches in any gear. Off-center line pump with low-viscosity oil for reduced spin loss. Torque converter lock with turbine torsional damper for low lock-up speeds in 1st through 8th gear.
Gear Ratios
1st - 4.71
2nd - 3.14
3rd - 2.10
4th - 1.67
5th - 1.29
6th - 1.00
7th - 0.84
8th - 0.67
Reverse - 3.30
Final Drive Ratio - 2.62 — Standard (3.08 — Optional)
Overall Top Gear - 1.76 — Standard (2.06 — Optional)


TRANSMISSION: TORQUEFLITE 8HP70 EIGHT-SPEED AUTOMATIC
Available with 5.7L and 6.4L HEMI V-8 engine

Description - Adaptive electronic control, Sport mode or paddle-shifted driver-interactive manual control, five-clutch pack design with only two open clutches in any gear, off-center line pump with low-viscosity oil for reduced spin loss, torque converter lock with turbine torsional damper for low lock-up speeds in first through eighth gear
Gear Ratios
1st - 4.714
2nd - 3.143
3rd - 2.106
4th - 1.667
5th - 1.285
6th - 1.000
7th - 0.839
8th - 0.667
Reverse - 3.317
Final Drive Ratio - 3.08:1 – (5.7L), 3.09:1 – Asymmetric-limited slip, performance-tuned
Overall Top Gear - 2.06 (5.7L), 2.07 (6.4L)


TRANSMISSION: TORQUEFLITE 8HP90 EIGHT-SPEED AUTOMATIC
Optional on SRT Hellcat

Description - Adaptive electronic control with full manual control via gear selector or paddle shifters, with three SRT-unique selectable modes: Street, Sport and Track (features performance shifting and gear holding feature)
Gear Ratios
1st - 4.714
2nd - 3.143
3rd - 2.106
4th - 1.667
5th - 1.285
6th - 1.000
7th - 0.8398th - 0.667
Reverse - 3.317
Final Drive Ratio - 2.62 — Asymmetric-limited slip, performance-tuned (6.2 litre)
Overall Top Gear - 1.76 (6.2 litre)


ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Alternator:
160A — Standard
180A — Optional
220A — Standard (6.4L)
Battery - H7 Case, 625 CCA, maintenance-free


STEERING
Type - Electric power steering (EPS) with multi-mode assist
Rack and pinion with hydraulic power assist and fixed displacement hydraulic power-steering pump (SRT Hellcat)
Overall Ratio - 16.4:1 ratio — Challenger GT AWD 14.4:1 ratio — All RWD models
Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb):
37.4 ft. — Challenger SXT and R/T models
37.8 ft. — Challenger R/T Scat Pack, 392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker, T/A 392, SRT 392
38.5 ft. — Challenger SRT Hellcat
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock):
2.62 — Challenger SXT, R/T and T/A models
2.56 — Challenger R/T Scat Pack, 392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker, T/A 392 and SRT 392
2.52 — Challenger SRT Hellcat


SUSPENSION
Front:
Independent SLA with high upper “A” arm, coil spring over gas-charged monotube shock absorbers and stabiliser bar. Lateral and diagonal lower links with dual ball joint knucklesIndependent SLA with high upper “A” arm, coil spring over gas-charged ADS Bilstein shock absorbers and 32 mm hollow stabiliser bar, lateral and diagonal lower links (SRT 392)Independent SLA with high upper “A” arm, coil spring over gas-charged ADS Bilstein shock absorbers and 34 mm solid stabiliser bar, lateral and diagonal lower links (SRT Hellcat)
Rear:
Five-link independent with coil springs, gas-charged monotube shock absorbers, stabiliser bar and isolated suspension cradleFive-link independent with coil springs, link-type 19-mm hollow stabiliser bar, gas-charged ADS Bilstein shock absorbers and isolated suspension cradle (SRT 392)
Five-link independent with coil springs, link-type 22 mm solid stabiliser bar, gas-charged ADS Bilstein shock absorbers and isolated suspension cradle (SRT Hellcat)
Performance suspension - Standard on Challenger SXT, SXT Plus, GT, R/T and R/T PlusSuper Track Pak Suspension - Standard on Challenger R/T Shaker and R/T Plus Shaker; T/A and T/APlus; and R/T models with Super Track PakHigh-performance Suspension - Standard on Challenger R/T Scat Pack, 392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker, T/A 392 and SRT 392 models:
SRT-tuned Three-mode ADS Suspension - SRT-tuned three-mode adaptive damping system: Street Mode = sporty,compliant ride; Sport Mode = firm, improved handling; Track Mode = firmest, maximum handling (SRT 392 and SRT Hellcat)


BRAKES
Sport Brake Package - Standard on Challenger SXT
Front Rotor size and type - 12.6 x 1.1 (320 x 28) ventedCaliper size and type - 2.36 (60) single-piston sliding with aluminium housingSwept area - 259 sq. in. (1,671 sq. cm)
Rear Rotor size and type - 12.6 x 0.4 (320 x 10) solidCaliper size and type - 1.65 (42) single-piston sliding with aluminium housingSwept area - 264 sq. in. (1,703 sq. cm)

Performance Brake Package - Standard on Challenger GT and R/T models; optional on SXT:
Performance Brake Linings - Optional with R/T, R/T Shaker, T/A, R/T Plus, R/T Plus Shaker and T/APlus
Front Rotor size and type - 13.6 x 1.26 (345 x 28) ventedCaliper size and type - 1.65 (42) dual-piston sliding with aluminium housing
Swept area - 249 sq. in. (1,606 sq. cm)
Rear Rotor size and type - 12.6 x 0.87 (320 x 22) vented
Caliper size and type - 1.65 (42) single-piston sliding with aluminium housing
Swept area - 264 sq. in. (1,703 sq. cm)

Brembo High-performance Brake Package - Standard on Challenger R/T Scat Pack and 392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker
Front Rotor size and type - 14.2 x 1.26 (360 x 32.0) vented and slottedCaliper size and type - 1.73 (44) Brembo four-piston fixed with aluminium housing
Swept area - 351 sq. in. (2,261 sq. cm)
Rear Rotor size and type - 13.8 x 1.10 (350 x 28) vented and slottedCaliper size and type - 1.26 (32) Brembo four-piston fixed with aluminium housing
Swept area - 316 sq. in. (2,036 sq. cm)

SRT/Brembo High-performance Brake PackageStandard on T/A 392, SRT 392 and SRT Hellcat
Front Rotor Size and Type - 15.4 x 1.34 (390 x 34.0) two-piece aluminium hat, vented and slotted
Caliper Size and Type - 1.42 (36 mm) Brembo six-piston fixed monoblock aluminium
Swept Area - 424 sq. in. (2735 sq. cm)
Rear Rotor Size and Type - 13.8 x 1.10 (350 x 28) vented and slottedCaliper Size and Type - 1.26 (32) Brembo four-piston fixed with aluminium housing
Swept Area - 316 sq. in. (2,036 sq. cm)

Four-wheel Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) and Traction Control - Standard
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and Brake Assist - Standard
Brake Knockback Mitigation - Standard
Hill-start Assist (HSA) - Standard
Three-mode (Normal, Sport, Off) ESC/Traction Control Mode Selection - Standard on GT, R/T Shaker, T/A, R/T Plus Shaker, T/A Plus, R/T Scat Pack, 392 Hemi Scat Pack Shaker; Optional on R/T, R/T Plus and T/A 392
Four-mode (Street, Sport, Track, Off) ESC/Traction Control Mode Selection - Standard on SRT models


DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES
Wheelbase - 116.2 (2,950.4)
Track, Front:
63.4 (1,611)
64.0 (1,625) - (Challenger SRT Hellcat)
Track, Rear:
63.8 (1,620)
63.7 (1,618) - (Challenger SRT Hellcat)
Overall Length:
197.9 (5,027.4)
197.5 (5018) - (Challenger SRT Hellcat)
198.0 (5,028) - (Challenger SRT 392)
Overall Width (with mirrors) - 85.8 (2,178.7)
Overall Width (without mirrors) - 75.7 (1,923.1)
Overall Height:
57.5 (1,459.5)
55.7 (1,416) - (Challenger SRT Hellcat)
55.9 (1,419) - (Challenger SRT 392)
Ground Clearance:
5.2 (130.9)
4.5 (115) - (Challenger SRT Hellcat)
4.7 (120) - (Challenger SRT 392)
Drag Coefficient:
0.337 Cd
0.383 Cd - (Challenger SRT Hellcat)
0.356 Cd - (Challenger SRT 392)
Curb Weight (preliminary):
3,894 (1,766) — SXT
4,108 (1,863) — GT
4,190 (1,901) — R/T (manual)
4,175 (1,894) — R/T (automatic)
4,232 (1,920) — R/T Scat Pack / 392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker / T/A 392 (manual)
4,239 (1,923) — R/T Scat Pack / 392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker / T/A 392 (automatic)
4,279 (1,941) — SRT 392 (manual)
4,286 (1,944) — SRT 392 (automatic)
4,448 (2,018) — SRT Hellcat (manual)
4,455 (2,021) — SRT Hellcat (automatic)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gallons (litres) - 18.5 (70.0)


ACCOMMODATION
Headroom - 39.3 (999)
Legroom - 42.0 (1,067)
Shoulder Room - 58.5 (1,485)
Hip Room - 55.3 (1,404)


TYRES
Standard on Challenger SXT:
Size and type - P235/55R18 BSW All-season performance
Mfr. and model - Michelin Primacy MXM4
Standard on SXT Plus, R/T and R/T Plus models Optional on SXT:
Size and type - P245/45R20 BSW All-season performance
Mfr. and model - Firestone Firehawk GTV
Standard on GT:
Size and type - P235/55R19 BSW All-season performance
Mfr. and model - Michelin Primacy MXM4
Standard on R/T Shaker, R/T Plus Shaker, T/A, T/A Plus, R/T Scat Pack and 392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker, Included with Super Track Pak on SXT, SXT Plus, R/T and R/T Plus:
Size and type - P245/45R20 BSW Three-season high-performance
Mfr. and model - Goodyear Eagle F1
Optional on R/T Shaker, R/T Plus Shaker, T/A, T/A Plus, R/T Scat Pack and 392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker, Included with Super Track Pak on SXT, SXT Plus, R/T and R/T Plus:
Size and type - P245/45R20 BSW All-season high-performance
Mfr. and model - Goodyear Eagle RSA
Standard on Challenger T/A 392, SRT 392 and Challenger SRT Hellcat:
Size and Type - 275/40ZR20 All-season
Mfr. and Model - Pirelli (PZero Nero All-season)


WHEELS
Standard on Challenger SXT:
Type and material - Satin Carbon aluminium
Size - 18 in. x 7.5 in.
Standard on Challenger GT:
Type and material - Hyper Black aluminium
Size - 19 in. x 7.5 in.
Standard on SXT Plus and R/T Plus:
Type and material - Polished aluminium with Graphite pockets
Size - 20 in. x 8 in.
Standard on Challenger R/T, Optional on Challenger SXT with Super Sport Group
Type and material - Polished aluminium
Size - 20 in. x 8.0 in.
Included in Super Track Pak Group, Optional on Challenger R/T Plus Classic Model with Super Track Pak Group:
Type and material - Hyper Black aluminium
Size - 20 in. x 8.0 in.
Standard on R/T Classic Package:
Type and material - Classic II polished forged aluminium
Size - 20 in. x 8.0 in.
Standard on Challenger R/T Scat Pack:
Type and material - Polished aluminium with black pockets and satin finish
Size - 20 in. x 9.0 in.
Standard on Challenger T/A and T/A Plus, Optional on Challenger R/T Scat Pack, 392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker Optional on Challenger R/T Plus and R/T Classic, Included with Scat Pack Appearance Group:
Type and material - Hyper Black II lightweight forged aluminium
Size - 20 in. x 9.0 in.
Optional on SXT, SXT Plus, R/T and R/T Plus with Super Track Pak Group:
Type and material - Polished aluminium with black pockets and satin finish
Size - 20 in. x 8.0 in.
Packaged with R/T Shaker and R/T Plus Shaker:
Type and material - Polished aluminium with black pockets and satin finish
Size - 20 in. x 8.0 in.
Standard on Challenger T/A 392:
Type and material - Forged aluminium with Hyper Black II finish
Size - 20 x 9.5
Standard on Challenger SRT 392:
Type and material - “Slingshot” split seven spoke, forged aluminium with Hyper Black II finish
Size - 20 x 9.5
Standard on Challenger SRT Hellcat:
Type and material - “Lightweight 5Deep aluminium” five-spoke Low Gloss Black
Size - 20 x 9.5
Optional on Challenger SRT Hellcat:
Type and material - “Slingshot” split seven spoke, forged aluminium with Brass Monkey finish
Size - 20 x 9.5

Specifications, options and details may be subject to change without notice, and availability may be dependent on model, body type or other requirements. Some features may not be available or compatible in Australia.