'09 Challenger brochure hits the web, retro overload ensues
by Alex Nunez on Jun 29th 2008 at 7:55PM 
Click above image for the 2009 Dodge Challenger brochure
In the gallery below, you'll find the full brochure for the 2009 Dodge Challenger, and yeah, there's some good stuff to be found in there. We're particularly fond of the R/T Classic package (above), which gets a coat of B5 Blue, 20" torq-thrust lookalikes, throwback R/T stripes, and the old-school script Challenger badge on the front fender. Unfortunately, while Chrysler was cooking up the retro badging, they neglected to order up some nouveau Fratzogs to really finish off the look, so the Ram-head shield sits on the hood, instead. Too bad. As for the rest of the car? Badass. There are some pretty cool stripe and wheel options to be had regardless of trim level, plus what's sure to be a bevy of aftermarket parts from Mopar and other third parties. Finally, Chrysler's offering a factory R/T Track Pack that, in its most aggressive form, combines the 6-speed Tremec with 20" wheels and a 3.91 rear axle ratio. Bring money for tires. Ford is the king of leveraging its heritage to keep the Mustang interesting. Chrysler has a shot at doing the same thing here with the Challenger. From the looks of things, it's off to a good start. That R/T Classic? Yeah, we could roll like that. Thanks to Challenger64HEMI for the heads-up!
Gallery: 2009 Dodge Challenger brochure
[Source: Flickr user mnhotrod]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 4)
Justin Benson 8:37PM (6/29/2008)
Sweet. The biggest issue I've had with Dodge lately is not the exteriors - where I think they've done pretty well - but the brutally cheap looking interiors. Good engines, good exterior design, nice functionality etc - but $30K + for hard plastic. I hope that changes for this car
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Conor 10:43PM (6/29/2008)
I've heard they even have suede on the door panels for the SRT8, unlike plastic on the Charger SRT8, if that's worth anything.
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This is by far the coolest car Dodge has made in a long, long time. Retro for the win.
500 11:38AM (6/30/2008)
Saw my first Challenger on the road in Saco, Maine two days ago. Black, and from a distance it looked like a much more expensive vehicle. Man that car has presence! I want one.
500 11:43AM (6/30/2008)
And btw domestics are not popular in this area at all. Just saw my first 2008 Chevy Malibu in Portland 2 weeks ago, and that car is supposedly a success! The Challenger's going to be a HUGE hit if Chrysler will make enough.
Eek 8:42PM (6/29/2008)
Pretty..
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Dan 8:38PM (6/29/2008)
It's nice, and the brochure is cool, but I am just not interested anymore.
Maybe when I see one actually on the road I'll get excited again, but at this time I am much more interested in the new Camaro.
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MajorGeek 8:38PM (6/29/2008)
Let em tell you the feedback on my Challenger has been incredible. Couple stories from just today. 2 girls in a Mustang followed me for miles just to get close to the car and ask me about it. A car full of what looked like a family was sitting in my blind spot checking it out when they passed they were giving me horns up signs including the grandmother. My favorite today was the ambulance on a call with lights and sirens, he passes the intersection, then double takes and brakes to look at the Challenger while driving away.
While a few will always hate the design, Dodge nailed this so perfectly that it can afford to have some flaws and people would not care. Does not matter if they love
Ford, Chevy or tuners, 14 or 74 this bad boy screams look at me. So far, I find the turn signal arm feels a bit low, bad blind spot and a spare tire would have been nice, pretty damn short list of complaints.
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iOrange 9:05PM (6/29/2008)
@ MajorGeek
I am really jealous of you.. I haven't even seen one on the road yet.. and you get to drive it!
MajorGeek 9:25PM (6/29/2008)
Thanks its been awesome, nice to get something this early one time. Heres a pic on my own forum, I hope thats ok with Autoblog....
http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?p=1176452
Alex Nunez 9:26PM (6/29/2008)
It's completely fine with Autoblog. That thing's bad as hell. Congrats.
SNIFFDAR 9:54PM (6/29/2008)
Excellent! There's nothing like having something truly special. Like a few others that have posted, I might be more inclined for the Camaro, but seeing you with your new ride just makes me smile. Who could hate on that? Beyond Point A to Point B, if a car can deliver true satisfaction then it's completely worth it. Congrats!
MKULTRABLIZZARD 10:10PM (6/29/2008)
sick... our neighbor just got his too. looks odd against his Murcielago, Bentley, Range Rover, Escalade and two Mercedes. i think he traded his SRT-10 for the Challenger.
ANYWAY... the car is gorgeous. you're a lucky man.
Torrent 10:54PM (6/29/2008)
Wow you're so lucky......I just wish it came in more COLORS!!!!
Me personally, I'm waiting for the Camaro, but If the Camaro wasn't coming out, I'd definitely shell out the cash for the Challenger. The Mustang had it's run, but now it's time for the 2 contenders that disappeared, but never really left.
AntBee 8:39PM (6/29/2008)
This looks fantastic! Thanks for posting the full brochure. I don't think I've ever been so intrigued with a Dodge vehicle before.
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TriShield 8:40PM (6/29/2008)
One of the very best looking cars released this year.
Chrylser hit this car out of the park in every respect and it completely does justice to it's name and heritage, unlike some other recent muscle car entires.
I would love to own one. R/T, Track-Pack, manual and none of that MyGIG/navigation BS please.
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MemphisNET 8:50PM (6/29/2008)
+1 - Love this car.
iQuack 8:52PM (6/29/2008)
Unfortunate timing for a car that was never much to look at--not even when new in 1970.
I wish Cerberus/Chrysler well, but this over-sized, overweight, yawner won't do much to help matters there.
I'm so tired of seeing photos of this thing--and the upcoming Camaro as well. There's been so much publicity that the Challenger seems ready for a restyling even before it's introduced.
Talk about overkill!
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Blake Luttrell 9:22PM (6/29/2008)
Yeah, sort of like how you leave this same comment nearly word for word in every post about the Challenger.
iQuack 9:29PM (6/29/2008)
Yep. I'm as consistent as the Challenger silly-hype.
TriShield 8:55PM (6/29/2008)
The only thing I want to see is more of Mopar's signature muscle car colors offered like Sublime, Top Banana, Plum Crazy and even Panther Pink. The Charger was treated to these colors and wears them well, I'm surprised we aren't seeing them offered on the Challenger right away.
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