2012 Challenger: More Power Off the Line



2012 Dodge® Challenger delivers the best of modern American muscle-car characteristics: unmistakable design, world-class handling, powerful engines and technology--with an extra dose of nostalgia. From its fuel efficient Pentastar V6 engine to the all-new 392 HEMI® V8 engine - the Dodge Challenger is unlike any other.


The Dodge® Challenger is the first five-passenger two-door coupe produced from the proven Dodge rear-wheel-drive platform. Developed with Dodge's credo of "bold, powerful and capable," the 2012 Dodge Challenger is available in the Augusta, GA and Aiken, SC area in three models featuring head-turning styling, three available engine options and an automatic or manual transmission.

The ribbed seatbacks. The available pistol grip shifter. You practically expect to see sideburns in the rearview mirror. Instead, the biggest advance in car audio since the CD player promises to turn the interior of Challenger into an integrated digital playground. The available UCONNECT GPS has a 30 GB hard drive that lets you store photos, playlists, maps, and points of interest, as well as rip, stash, organize and shuffle up to 4,100 music files from CDs or via the USB port and exterior input jack (complete with Gracenote® for easy song titling). UCONNECT GPS operates by touch screen and accepts commands through its integrated microphone for the UCONNECT phone, allowing for voice tag dialing and verbal access to the onboard phonebook, as well as playlists and a voice recorder. Behind this 6.5-inch integrated touch screen lies a CD/DVD/MP3 player that also reads DVD video, all while providing GPS Navigation and real-time traffic via a SIRIUS® Satellite Radio tuner.

In addition, the Dodge® Challenger has more than 25 safety and security features including supplemental side-curtain air bags, Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Brake Assist, Traction Control, automatic headlamps, tire pressure monitoring and Hill-Start Assist in 2012 Dodge Challengers with the six-speed manual transmission.

Three models are available in Georgia and South Carolina: Dodge® Challenger SE, Dodge® Challenger R/T and Dodge® Challenger SRT8®.

2012 Dodge Challenger SE

Dodge Challenger SE comes with a Pentastar V-6 engine which produces 305 horsepower and 268 lb-ft of torque. Mated with a four-speed automatic transmission, the Dodge® Challenger SE achieves an estimated 17 miles per gallon (mpg) in the city and 25 mpg on the highway.

Other standard features on Dodge® Challenger SE include comfortable seating for up to five adults, best-in-class cargo space (16.2 cu. ft.), 60/40 split-folding rear bench with arm rests and two cup holders, 18-inch aluminum wheels with all-season tires, four-wheel disc brakes, side-curtain airbags, remote keyless entry, eight-way power driver's seat, fold-away power mirrors, power locks and windows with express-down, air conditioning, AM/FM/CD radio with MP3 capability and four speakers, cloth low-back bucket seats, manual-tilt and telescoping steering wheel, dual-covered visor vanity mirrors and tire pressure warning lamp.

2012 Dodge Challenger R/T

 

Featuring the second generation 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine, the Dodge® Challenger R/T adds performance with an estimated 379 horsepower and 410 lb.-ft. of torque when paired with the standard five-speed automatic transmission. The 5.7-liter HEMI engine with five-speed automatic transmission is equipped with fuel-saving multi-displacement (MDS) technology which increases fuel economy by as much as 20 percent without sacrificing performance.

Other standard features on the 2012 Dodge® Challenger R/T include dual chromed rectangular exhaust tips, ABS, ESP, Brake Assist with vented brakes, 20-inch chrome wheels with all-season touring tires, functional hood scoop, retro side stripes, and HID headlamps, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, illuminated visor vanity mirrors, rear body-color spoiler and cast-metal fuel door.

The available Track Pak features the Tremec TR-6060 six-speed manual transmission with "pistol-grip" shifter. When the six-speed manual transmission is paired with the 5.7-liter HEMI V-8, it produces an estimated 379 horsepower and 410 lb.-ft. of torque. The Track Pak also includes Hill-start Assist, limited-slip differential, bright pedal covers and performance steering.

2012 Dodge® Challenger SRT8 392

 

For 2012, the Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 adds even more high-tech performance features to solidify its place as the brand's ultimate modern American rear-wheel-drive muscle coupe. This 470 horsepower machine promises a balanced performance approach with outstanding straight-line acceleration, world-class ride and handling, high-performance braking and the most up-to-date technologies that deliver more driver excitement and control. And it still gets up to 23 miles per gallon on the highway.

The 2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 accelerates from 0-60 mph in the high 4-second range; runs the quarter mile in mid-12-second range with the automatic transmission (high 12-second range with the manual); goes from 0-100-0 mph in the low 15s, reaches a top speed of 182 mph with the manual transmission (175 mph with the automatic) and stops from 60-0 mph in just 117 feet.

Building on its original mantra of a rear-drive coupe that delivers balance between form and function, the Dodge® Challenger SRT8 392 also brings world-class ride and handling along with high-performance braking and the latest technology that delivers improved fuel efficiency.

New, highly damped shocks offer a firm ride that maintains the feel for everyday commuting while being fully capable for the more challenging situations. SRT engineers recalibrated the suspension geometry to improve Challenger's balance, corning ability and steering responsiveness. Quicker steering ratios and new negative camber settings all around dramatically improve Challengers appetite for cornering.

Watch: Challenger SRT8 392 Walk Around

The performance SRT-tuned, fully hydraulic steering system also has been improved with a new, heavy-duty pump and revised gearing to give drivers more direct feel and on-center response.

The result: the 2012 Challenger SRT8 392 is now more nimble and playfully "tossable" while still capable of an incredible .93g of lateral acceleration on the skid pad; the most of any production Challenger.

The 392-cubic inch (6.4-liter) HEMI¨ V-8 delivers 470 horsepower (351 kW) and 470 (637 N*m) lb.-ft. of torque. The torque band is extremely flat allowing for strong standing starts and improved straight-line performance throughout the rpm range. An advanced active intake manifold along with high-lift cam with phasing provides maximum low-end torque and high-end power while still delivering up to 23 miles per gallon on the highway with the standard manual transmission. Performance-tuned engine mounts improve idle stability and ride control at all speeds.

Standard Fuel Saver Technology (four cylinder mode) in automatic transmission equipped models allows the engine to operate economically on four cylinders or use the power of all eight cylinders when needed. The EPA fuel economy miles per gallon (mpg) (City/Hwy) ratings for the 2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 are 14/22 for automatic transmission models and 14/23 for manual-transmission models.

A look under the hood reveals unique valve covers with painted silver ribs and the "392 HEMI" logo, which gives the engine a unique, clean and aggressive look.

The 2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 features a standard Tremec TR-6060 six-speed manual transmission and a dual-disc high performance clutch Ð a proven performer that was first offered on the 2008 Dodge Viper SRT10¨.

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The optional five-speed automatic transmission features new, standard steering wheel mounted paddle shifters that join the center console mounted Auto Stick, allowing for a choice of spirited shifting on both the road and the race track. Both methods give the driver the ability to manually select specific gears on the transmission.

In "Drive," the transmission controller will automatically shift the vehicle. The aggressiveness of the shifting is defined by the mode chosen - either "Normal" or "Sport." Fully adaptive electronic control of all shifting makes the powertrain more responsive while minimizing harshness.

In "Manual," the shift method is defined by the driver choosing to use either paddle shift or Auto Stick. The "Sport" mode adds a hold function to the calibration in all gears, allowing the driver full control of the shifting schedule.

There's a lot of history attached to the iconic 392 HEMI name.

The original 392 HEMI engine was introduced in 1957 model year Chrysler and Imperial products, replacing the 354 cubic-inch version of the original HEMI launched in 1951. The new and improved HEMI V-8 engine was quickly adopted by drag racers of all types, and following various historical speed runs on land and water, soon became affectionately referred to simply as the "92."

After 1958, the 392 HEMI was gone as a production engine, but it still remains a legend. Collectors are now preserving many historic 392-powered race cars and hot rods and proudly displaying them on show car circuits.

The new 2012 Dodge® Challenger is for sale in the Augusta, GA and Aiken, SC area market at competitive pricing to comparable American muscle-cars. Yet the quality of the 2012 Dodge® Challenger is superior.

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