2015 Dodge Challenger
The horsepower wars are alive and thriving, and the Dodge
brand shook the foundation of the Jacob Javits Center in New York with the
roaring exhaust note of its new 2015 Dodge Challenger 392 HEMI® Scat Pack
Shaker model during the auto show reveal of its newest evolution of an iconic
American Muscle car.
“For 2015, we’re going deep with the remake of the Dodge
Challenger,” said Tim Kuniskis, President and CEO – Dodge Brand, Chrysler Group
LLC. “The iconic 1971 Challenger inspired the design of this modern day muscle
car, but the recreation of this classic styling extends well beneath the
surface of the sheet metal. We have completely re-engineered the Challenger
with a new best-in-class 485 horsepower 392 HEMI and TorqueFlite eight-speed
transmission powertrain, an upgraded suspension, new class-exclusive
technologies and a completely new interior.”
The 2015 Challenger is available in eight trim levels:
SXT, SXT Plus, R/T, R/T Plus, R/T Shaker, R/T Plus Shaker, 6.4-liter Scat Pack
and 392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker (late availability for Shaker). It will be built
at the Brampton (Ont.) Assembly plant. Production is scheduled to begin in the
third quarter of 2014.
Building on record-setting sales success as the segment is set to grow by almost 50 percent in the next five years
Dodge is building on tremendous sales momentum as it
introduces the new 2015 Challenger. In March of 2014, the Dodge brand reached a
significant milestone, with Challenger and Charger sales combining to sell a
total of more than 1 million units in the United States.The previous generation
Challenger scored five solid years of continuous sales growth. In fact, in its
fifth year in the market, when most cars are on their natural decline curve,
the Dodge Challenger set an all-time sales record in 2013, doubling sales since
its launch in 2009.
Looking to the future, the standard specialty segment in
which the Challenger competes is projected to grow substantially in the United
States. With nearly 430,000 units sold last year, the segment is up 10 percent
since 2009 and is projected to grow more than 42 percent in the next five
years, giving Dodge, and Challenger, a huge opportunity to grow with it.
New feature highlights on the 2015 Dodge Challenger include:
Improved performance
- New
class-exclusive standard TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission
provides improved performance and fuel economy
- 3.6-liter
Pentastar V-6 delivers 305 horsepower
- 5.7-liter
HEMI V-8 with up to 375 horsepower and 410 lb.-ft. torque (six-speed
manual or eight-speed automatic)
- New
6.4-liter HEMI V-8 with an estimated 485 horsepower with 475 lb.-ft.
torque (six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic)
- 0-60 mph
in the mid-4 second range with new TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic
transmission
- Quarter
mile in low-12 second range
- Top speed
of 182 miles per hour (mph)
- World-class
stopping power with new available four-piston Brembo® brakes
- New launch
control and three-mode electronic stability control (ESC) with “full off”
mode
All-new heritage inspired
interior with unmatched customization
- Fourteen
all-new interiors with new retro colors, including Houndstooth, Tungsten
Torque, Ballistic II premium cloth, and Pearl White or Ruby Red leather
sport seats
- New
heated and ventilated performance seats available in Nappa leather and
Alcantara suede
- New
Dodge race-inspired heated leather-wrapped steering wheel with available
paddle shifters
Iconic exterior styling
- New
heritage-inspired split grille surround
- New
projector headlamps with halo light-emitting diode (LED) surrounds
- New
projector fog lamps
- New
heritage-inspired split LED tail lamps with Gloss Black surround
- Retro
and high-impact exterior colors ranging from Sublime Green and B5 Blue
to TorRedNine wheel options, including new 20-by-9-inch lightweight
forged aluminum wheels in Hyper Black II finish
New state-of-the-art
technology features
- New
class-exclusive eight-speed TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic
transmission
- New
electric power steering
- New
class-exclusive standard 7-inch thin-film transistor (TFT) customizable
cluster with “tic-toc-tach” gauges
- New
class-exclusive available 8.4-inch touchscreen
- New
ParkView rear backup camera
- New
Uconnect Access with 9-1-1 call/Assist Call and roadside assistance
- New
selectable drive modes to adjust steering effort, engine and
transmission response, and electronic stability control settings through
all-new Dodge Performance Pages
- New
class-exclusive electronic shifter paired with eight-speed automatic
transmission
New iconic heritage
models
- R/T and
R/T Plus Shaker models with the 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 deliver up to 375
horsepower and 410 lb.-ft. of torque (late availability)
- New
6.4-liter Scat Pack model with an estimated 485 horsepower and 475
lb.-ft. of torque with six-speed manual or eight-speed
automaticExclusive new 392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker, powered by the
best-in-class 485 horsepower engine, offers maximum throwback heritage
styling with performance hardware (late availability)
New class-exclusive
safety and security features
- New
adaptive cruise control
- New
Blind-spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path detection
- New
Forward Collision Warning
Sleeker, sexier heritage-inspired exterior styling to improve both form and function
Inspired by the iconic 1971 Challenger, all
2015 models take on a bold new appearance that draws on the 1971 model’s
split-grille and split-tail lamp cues, updated to 2015 with four signature LED
headlamp halo surrounds offset by piano black trim. Single projector-beam
headlamps at each front corner light the road ahead. High-intensity discharge
(HID) headlamps are also available.
In profile, the 2015 Challenger’s signature
muscle car proportions and large thruster rear-quarter panels stand out from
the crowd, while fender and belt lines tie together at the front and rear of
the car to create a sleeker appearance. Nine wheel designs are available,
including all-new forged aluminum lightweight 20-by-9-inch wheel design finished
in Hyper Black II, which provides a unique anodized metallic look with a flush
body-side appearance. Meatier high-performance three-season rubber is available
on the Challenger 6.4-liter Scat Pack and 392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker models.
A new split tail-lamp design continues the
historic 1971 model’s inspiration. For a modern look, the Dodge brand’s
signature LED treatment creates a single ribbon of light within each lamp. A
redesigned rear valance provides the 2015 Challenger with a widened, more
planted appearance, while fascia-mounted exhaust tips (with the Pentastar V-6
engine) provide a high-performance finished look.
Heritage and high-impact exterior colors
range from B5 Blue and Sublime Green to TorRed. Seven different stripe options
give Challenger drivers the ability to get instant customization straight from
the factory.
All-new driver-focused interior sculpted with ’71 Challenger cues
Inside the 2015 Dodge Challenger is an
all-new enthusiast designed cockpit featuring world-class materials, execution
and technology, also inspired by the interior of the 1971 Challenger.
To highlight the muscle car’s performance
abilities, the 2015 Dodge Challenger is designed with a performance cockpit
that embodies the trapezoidal themed exterior in an artistic and more
organically styled way.
Dodge Challenger’s all-new cleanly executed
instrument panel features an aluminum-stamped driver’s bezel that establishes
the driver’s cockpit. For a high-tech look, an innovative 7-inch TFT instrument
cluster screen extends through the driver’s bezel and provides a customizable
display. The all-new gauge cluster features an analog speedometer and
tachometer that straddle the TFT customizable instrument cluster and provide a
heritage-inspired “tic-toc-tach” look with throwback radial numbering and
concave shape. Additionally, the center stack neatly houses the new standard
5-inch and segment’s largest available 8.4-inch Uconnect touchscreens.
A new trapezoidal shaped aluminum-stamped
high-sill center console provides Dodge Challenger’s interior with a fresh,
asymmetric look, while the leather-wrapped surface and French-seamed accent
stitching exudes craftsmanship and style. With its unique elevated design, the
all-new center console houses additional controls for the Uconnect touchscreen
above with ergonomically located redundant button and knob controls for audio
and climate functions. An all-new media hub with an SD card slot, USB outlet
and auxiliary audio input is neatly housed inside the center console’s armrest.
A new Dodge steering wheel features a
sculpted rim so the driver’s hands have a sure grip at the 2- and 10-o’clock
positions, while available paddle shifters (with automatic transmission) are
located on the backs of the upper spokes. To make long cruises more comfortable,
the new 2015 Dodge Challenger features redesigned seats with improved
cushioning and more comfortable contours. Available in premium cloth, Ballistic
Cloth, Nappa leather and Nappa leather with Alcantara Suede, Challenger offers
performance seats with large side bolsters for maximum lateral support in hard
cornering. For improved comfort and convenience, heated and ventilated front
seats in Nappa leather are now available.
For 2015, the Dodge Challenger offers 14
different interior color and trim selections inspired by the muscle car’s
roots. They include a wide variety of colors and materials, from throwback
Houndstooth cloth to Ruby Red and Black, Tungsten and Black, and Pearl and
Black premium leather sport and performance seats with accent stitching.
All-new Scat Pack 6.4-liter HEMI V-8 gives Challenger best-in-class power and efficiency
The story that packs the biggest power
punch on the 2015 Dodge Challenger is its new Scat Pack 6.4-liter HEMI
powertrain. This new Scat Pack car showcases the evolution of the performance
brand while staying true to the muscle car’s 45-year heritage, with its roots
harking back to Scat Pack performance stage kits offered on 1968-71
Challengers.
With a best-in-class 485 horsepower and 475
lb.-ft. of torque (projected), the 2015 Dodge Challenger 6.4-liter Scat Pack
and 392 HEMI® Scat Pack Shaker models deliver up to an estimated 113 more
horsepower and 65-lb.-ft. leap in torque compared with the 5.7-liter Challenger
models — representing more than a 30 percent jump in horsepower and 18 percent
jump in torque. The coupe’s best-in-class power enables it to turn mid 4-second
0-60 mph times and low 12-second quarter mile times.
An active electronically controlled exhaust
gives the 2015 Dodge Challenger Scat Pack a deep, throaty exhaust note in
keeping with its heritage and track-bred credentials. Performance upgrades
include Brembo four-piston caliper front brakes that deliver world-class
stopping power, enabling a braking distance of 60-0 mph in 117 feet,
performance suspension, an isolated rack-mounted electric power steering system
(with three settings: Normal, Comfort and Sport), all-new 20-by-9-inch polished
with black pocket aluminum wheels, high-performance tires, standard Dodge
Performance Pages, which allow driver control over a range of vehicle settings,
including steering feel, transmission response, stability and traction
controls, and standard launch control. A Scat Pack 6.4-liter badge, a 180-mph
radial-numbered speedometer, and aggressive front splitter and rear spoiler
with an embedded ParkView rear backup camera complete the package.
A special Scat Pack Appearance Group adds a
unique Bumble Bee rear stripe, Gloss Black grille surround, HID headlamps and
unique 20-by-9-inch forged lightweight Hyper Black II matte aluminum wheels.
The interior features Scat Pack embroidered high-performance seats, premium
embroidered floor mats, animated Scat Pack logo in the cluster, a
high-performance steering wheel and premium Alpine-branded audio system with
276-watt amplifier (late availability on interior content).
Challenger R/T models include legendary 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine and available Shaker
For Dodge fans looking for the most
affordable V-8 muscle car in America, the new 2015 Dodge Challenger R/T lineup
features the legendary 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine, which delivers up to 375
horsepower and 410 lb.-ft. of torque with a six-speed manual transmission. When
paired with the highly refined Tremec TR6060 six-speed manual, the Dodge
Challenger R/T models feature a unique performance-tuned dual exhaust and
under-floor mufflers with low-restriction bottle resonators. The result: 0-60
mph runs in the high-5-second range and a sinister exhaust growl for the cars
left in its rearview mirror – a trademark of the original Challenger HEMI from
45 years ago.
When paired with the new, state-of-the-art
ZF 8HP70 TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission, the 2015 Dodge
Challenger R/T models produce 372 horsepower and 400 lb.-ft. of torque, and
include innovative Fuel Saver Technology to seamlessly transition to
high-fuel-economy four-cylinder mode when less power is needed and V-8 mode
when more power is in demand. For even more control, steering-wheel mounted
paddle shifters are included. The result: quicker shifts, an engaging driving
experience and even quicker 0-60 mph runs in the mid-5-second range.
The Shaker returns for 2015 on the R/T and
the R/T Plus models, bringing the iconic engine-mounted, fully functional
cold-air induction Shaker hood with up to 410 lb.-ft. of torque and unique
wheels, interior trim, exterior styling cues and more.
Award-winning 305 horsepower Pentastar V-6 engine – now with standard TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission for improved responsiveness and improved fuel economy
Challenger SXT and SXT Plus models feature
the award-winning 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine, which delivers 305
track-ready horsepower at 6,350 rpm and a responsive 268 lb.-ft. of torque at
4,800 rpm. A cold-air induction system and dual exhausts from the headers back
to the exhaust tips help to deliver more than 90 percent of the engine’s peak
torque from 1,800 to 6,400 rpm – all for outstanding drivability and
responsiveness. Paired with the new standard eight-speed transmission, the
Pentastar V-6 delivers improved fuel economy compared with the outgoing model.
Segment-exclusive
eight-speed automatic now standard on 2015 Dodge Challenger
The 2015 Dodge
Challenger’s segment-first eight-speed automatic transmission delivers
world-class precision and fuel efficiency, along with a new electronic shifter,
sport mode and paddle-shifting capabilities for more performance, as well as an
improvement in fuel economy. Once limited to sedans costing twice as much, the
new Dodge Challenger democratizes this exclusive world-class technology,
offering the Torque-Flite eight-speed automatic transmission standard on every
V-6 model for 2015.
The new 2015 Dodge
Challenger R/T lineup and high-performance 6.4-liter Scat Pack and 392 HEMI
Scat Pack Shaker trims offer the choice of a six-speed manual or the ZF 8HP70
electronic eight-speed automatic transmission. By design, this state-of-the-art
gearbox provides world-class shift quality and refinement with enhanced
performance and fuel efficiency. Paired with the 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine and
its 400 lb.-ft. of torque, the Dodge Challenger R/T models can deliver 0-60 mph
performance in the mid-5-second range. For even quicker acceleration, the Dodge
Challenger 6.4-liter Scat Pack and 392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker with 485
horsepower can do the same sprint in the mid-4-second range.
For customers looking for
V-6 power and efficiency, the Dodge Challenger SXT models now offer the
advanced TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission for 2015, delivering
0-60 in the low 6-second range.
The design of both
eight-speed transmissions further contributes to efficiency. At 198 pounds (90
kg), it weighs just 8 pounds (3.6 kg) more than the previous Challenger R/T’s
five-speed gearbox. Furthermore, the transmission features particularly close
fifth through eighth speed gear ratios for smoother shifting, along with a
lower cruising rpm in top gear for added refinement.
The legend returns with
fully functional Shaker cold-air intake and complete Shaker appearance (late
availability)
For Challenger owners looking for an even
more aggressive appearance, Dodge brings back the legendary Shaker package,
featuring a functional engine-mounted “Shaker” hood scoop and a full array of
exclusive Shaker content. The all-new Shaker hood and scoop provide cold-air
induction, along with a Mopar-branded cold-air intake fitted with a conical air
filter, which feeds fresh air to meet the demands of the 6.4-liter V-8, as well
as the 5.7-liter HEMI, at speed.
Shaker chassis upgrades include the
standard Super Track Pak, which includes such performance upgrades as suspension,
brakes and steering, as well as three-mode electronic stability control,
including “full off” mode and Goodyear Eagle F1 performance tires (all-season
tires available). In addition to the prominent hood scoop, the Shaker special
trim adds hood-to-tail Satin Black Shaker graphic stripes, Gloss Black grille
surround, Satin Black rear spoiler and fuel filler door, Challenger script
grille badge, “Shaker” badge underhood – just like the original – and 20-inch
polished aluminum wheels with black pockets in satin finish (20-by-8-inch on
R/T; 20-by-9-inch on 392 HEMI Shaker). R/T Shaker models add a unique “Shaker”
badge on the Shaker scoop, while the 392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker has a legendary
“392 Shaker” badge on the Shaker scoop and a unique Bumble Bee badge on the
fender. Two new heritage colors are available, Sublime Green and B5 Blue. They
join TorRed, Billet Silver, Pitch Black and Bright White.
Inside, the Shaker package adds
high-performance seats – available in Ballistic Cloth (R/T) or stitched and perforated
leather seats with Shaker logo embroidery (R/T Plus, 392 Shaker) available in
Dark Slate with Sepia accent stitching or Radar Red with Radar Red stitching,
combined with a performance steering wheel, K-Black accents, bright pedals, a
Shaker dashboard plaque and Shaker splash screen graphics in 7-inch TFT
customizable cluster display.
Super Track Pak
For maximum performance on road and track,
Challenger’s Super Track Pak provides a full complement of race-bred chassis
upgrades and is now available on all Challengers, including 3.6-liter V-6
models for the first time. The Super Track Pak lowers the suspension by 0.5
inches and adds Bilstein shock absorbers, high-performance brakes and specially
tuned suspension to provide a near 50-50 front/rear weight balance. The Super
Track Pak comes complete with a shortcut button to the new Dodge Performance
Pages embedded in the 8.4-inch touch screen radio and provides visible
performance information, such as programmable shift light indicator, reaction
time, 0-60 times, G-force indicator and lap times in the 7-inch TFT
customizable cluster display.
Enthusiast-desired Rear-wheel Drive architecture with advanced technological solutions
As the Dodge brand’s performance coupe, the
chassis of the new 2015 Dodge Challenger is designed, engineered and fine-tuned
to deliver world-class performance and efficiencies thanks to its advanced
technological solutions.
- Electric
power steering (EPS)
- New EPS now provides three driver-selectable
steering modes: Normal, Comfort and Sport. Tuning allows for more
responsive steering for spirited driving while maintaining ease in
low-speed situations and when parking
- All-new,
lighter weight axles
- All-new cast-aluminum axle housing reduces
weight, helping hold overall curb weight increase to a minimum despite
considerable equipment additions
- Updated
suspension tuning
- Sport-tuned suspension with 18-inch wheels now
standard on all Challenger SXT models, while all Challenger R/T models
now include larger 20-inch wheels with lower profile side walls and
wider 245-series rubber for crisp handling
- Super Track Pak is now available on the
Challenger SXT entry model, enabling all 2015 Dodge Challengers to
deliver more performance thanks to a 0.5-inch lowered ride height with
larger sway bars, Bilstein shock absorbers, Goodyear Eagle F-1
three-season high-performance tires (available all-season tires),
high-performance brake linings and three-mode ESC, including “full off”
mode
- Sport
mode
- Sport mode provides blistering-quick gear changes
with the eight-speed TorqueFlite automatic transmission, reducing shift
times by 37 percent (250 milliseconds vs. 400 milliseconds), while
engaging a more aggressive transmission calibration. When Auto Stick is
engaged with Sport mode, the driver can select and hold the desired
gear without unexpected shifts, including at the redline
- Sport mode also engages a more aggressive
throttle map and steering feel
- Electronic
shifter
- Fully electronic shifter provides the intuitive
look and feel of a traditional linkage shifter, with less shift effort
and refined engagement with detents providing clear physical feedback
of gear position. Like the available steering-wheel mounted paddle
shifters, the new electronic shifter has a manual-mode shift gate for
Auto Stick control
Technology features include all-new Uconnect system
From its updated award-winning Uconnect
Access interface, to the availability of Uconnect Access Services with roadside
assistance, Keyless Enter ‘n Go, theft-alarm notification, voice texting and
the ability to turn the Challenger into a Wi-Fi hot spot to the new Dodge
Performance Pages, 3-D navigation and a mobile app that allows drivers to open
or lock their car from a distance, the 2015 Dodge Challenger delivers a slew of
high-tech features for the ultimate driving experience.
The Challenger’s acclaimed Uconnect Access
system leverages advanced embedded cellular technology, which enables direct,
one-touch connections with emergency service providers, roadside assistance
dispatchers and vehicle information specialists.
With its available mobile phone app,
Challenger owners can start their vehicle and lock or unlock doors from a
distance. Challenger owners also can access on-demand Wi-Fi, making their car a
moving hot spot.
Challenger’s new for 2015 Uconnect Via
Mobile lets customers enjoy their personal Internet radio accounts and stream
audio content using their own mobile device data plans. It seamlessly brings
four popular Internet radio apps into the Dodge Challenger. They are: Aha by
Harman, iHeartRadio, Pandora and Slacker. Like all Uconnect-brand features, it
is designed to be easy to learn and easy to use.
The 2015 Dodge Challenger’s available
navigation system accommodates one-step voice-controlled destination entry and
enhanced 3-D navigation map graphics, making it simple for drivers to recognize
where they are and where they need to go. The larger 8.4-inch touchscreen is
also 29-percent larger than its predecessor.
Through the all-new Dodge Performance Pages
available on the segment’s largest 8.4-inch Uconnect touch screen, Challenger
drivers can reduce shift times from approximately 400 milliseconds to 250
milliseconds, increase engine and throttle responsiveness, adjust electronic
stability control (ESC) settings and firm up the steering feel. Additionally,
the system includes active launch control, launch control RPM settings,
performance timers and performance gauges, such as G-force indicators and
engine performance.
Upgrades add collision warnings, 9-1-1 Call Assist to Challenger’s list of 70-plus safety and security features
The 2015 Dodge Challenger occupants gain
additional protection and accident-avoidance assistance, including Blind-spot
Monitoring, Rear Cross Path Detection and adaptive cruise control, to name just
a few. Blind-spot Monitoring provides an alert if a vehicle is in an adjacent
lane and audibly chimes to warn the driver. Forward Collision Warning alerts
when the driver fails to react to an impending forward obstacle. The
Challenger’s new adaptive cruise control matches traffic speed, accelerating to
highway speed providing additional assistance whether on long highway drives or
in heavy traffic. All-new rain-sensing wipers and automatic high-beam control
aid the driver by assisting with common functions during inclement weather conditions.
In addition, new for 2015, Challenger offers 9-1-1 call/Assist Call, which
connects occupants – at the push of a button – directly with emergency-service
providers via built-in cellular connection – exclusive to Chrysler Group’s
Uconnect Access service.
Source:Dodge Press
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