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