Dodge 2011 Challenger User manual

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CHALLENGER
2011 Dodge Challenger
SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication. All dimensions are in inches
(millimeters) unless otherwise noted. All dimensions measured at curb weight with standard tires and wheels.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Body Style
Two-door coupe
Assembly Plant
Brampton, Ontario, Canada
EPA Vehicle Class
Intermediate car
Introduction Date
September 2008
ENGINE: 3.6-LITER PENTASTAR DOHC 24-VALVE V-6
Availability
Standard—Dodge Challenger SE
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 mm)
Valve System
Chain-driven DOHC, 24 valves, hydraulic end-pivot roller rockers
Fuel Injection
Sequential, multi-port, electronic, returnless
Construction
Aluminum deep-skirt block with aluminum-alloy heads
Compression Ratio
10.2:1
Power (SAE net)
305 bhp (227 kW) @ 6,350 rpm (84.7 bhp/L)
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; and E-85
(Federal Bin 5, 37 state compliant)
Oil Capacity
6 qt. (5.7L) with dry filter
Coolant Capacity
14.0 qt. (13.25L)
Emission Controls
Dual three-way catalytic converters, heated oxygen sensors
and internal engine features(a)
Max. Gross Trailer Weight
1,000 lbs. (454 kg)
EPA Fuel Economy mpg (City/Hwy)
18/27
Engine Assembly Plant
Trenton South Engine Plant, Trenton, MI
(a) Meets Federal Tier 2 Bin 5 emission requirements and ULEV II requirements in California, Massachusetts, New York, Maine, Vermont,
Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Oregon and Washington.
ENGINE: 5.7-LITER HEMI®V-8 (WITH FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY ON AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION)
Availability
Standard—Dodge Challenger R/T
Type and Description
90-degree V-type, liquid-cooled with variable-valve timing (VVT)
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

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Fuel Injection
Sequential, multi-port, electronic, returnless
Construction
Deep-skirt cast-iron block with cross-bolted main bearing caps, aluminum 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/L)(b)
Torque (SAE net)
400 lb.-ft. (542 N•m) @ 4,400 rpm(b)
For Manual Transmission
Power (SAE net)
376 hp (280 kW) @ 5,150 rpm (66.3 hp/L)(c)
Torque (SAE net)
410 lb.-ft. (555 N•m) @ 4,300 rpm(c)
Max. Engine Speed
5,800 rpm (electronically limited)
Fuel Requirement
Unleaded midgrade, 89 octane (R+M)/2—Recommended
Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2—Acceptable
Oil Capacity
7 qt. (6.6L)
Coolant Capacity
14.7 qt. (13.9L)
Emission Controls
Dual close-coupled three-way catalytic converters, quad heated oxygen sensors
and internal engine features(d)
Max. Gross Trailer Weight
1,000 lbs. (454 kg) (not recommended with manual)
EPA Fuel Economy mpg (City/Hwy)
16/25
(b) Official SAE certified results per J2723 available in Spring 2008.
(c) Official SAE certified results per J2723 available in Spring 2008.
(d) Manual transmission meets Federal Tier 2, Bin 5 emission requirements; marketed in California as an LEVII (Low Emission Vehicle) under
cleanest vehicle rules. Automatic transmission meets Federal Tier 2, Bin 4 emissions requirements; marketed in California as an ULEVII
(Ultra Low Emission Vehicle) under cleanest vehicle rules.
TRANSMISSION: WA580 AUTOMATIC, FIVE-SPEED OVERDRIVE
Availability
Standard on Challenger SE and R/T
Description
Adaptive electronic control with Auto Stick driver-interactive manual control and
electronically-modulated torque converter clutch
Gear Ratios
1st
3.59
2nd
2.19
3rd
1.41
4th
1.00
5th
0.83
Reverse
3.16
Final Drive Ratio
2.87 (SE) 3.06 (R/T)
Overall Top Gear
2.38 (SE) 2.54 (R/T)

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TRANSMISSION: SIX-SPEED MANUAL TREMEC TR-6060 WITH ZF-SACHS 250 MM TWIN DISC CLUTCH
Availability
Optional on Challenger R/T
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
R/T—3.73 (18-inch wheels)
R/T—3.92 (20-inch wheels)
Getrag axle with limited-slip differential (R/T)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Alternator
160A
Battery
H7 Case, 625 CCA, maintenance-free
DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES (e)
Wheelbase
116.0 (2946)
Track, Front
63.0 (1603)
Track, Rear
63.1 (1604)
Overall Length
197.7 (5023)
Overall Width
75.7 (1923)
Overall Height
57.1 (1449)
Ground Clearance
SE—@ curb 5.16 (131.2)
R/T—@ curb 5.06 (128.7)
Drag Coefficient (estimated)
SE—18-in. tires—0.360 (9.21 CdA)
SE—20-in. tires—0.372 (9.53 CdA)
R/T—18-in. tires—0.348 (8.91 CdA)
R/T—20-in. tires—0.360 (9.22 CdA)
Curb Weight (preliminary)
SE—3,834 lbs. (1735 kg)
R/T—4,082 lbs. (1852 kg)
Weight Distribution (percent front/rear -
preliminary)
SE—52.4/47.6
R/T—54.3/45.7
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.1 gal. (72.2 L)
(e) All dimensions measured at curb weight with standard tires.

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ACCOMMODATIONS
Seating Capacity (front/rear)
2/3
Front
Head Room
39.3 (999)
Legroom
42.0 (1067)
Shoulder Room
58.2 (1477)
Hip Room
54.6 (1387)
Seat Travel
Driver—10.6 (270)
Passenger—8.7 (220)
Recliner Angle Range
Driver—64 degrees
Passenger—63 degrees
SAE Front Volume Index
55.8 cu. ft. (1.58 cu. m)
Rear
Head Room
37.4 (950)
Legroom
32.6 (829)
Knee Clearance
1.2 (31.1)
Shoulder Room
53.9 (1,368)
Hip Room
48.6 (1,236)
SAE Rear Seat Volume Index
38.1 cu. ft. (1.08 cu. m)
Total Interior Volume
91.5 cu. ft. (2.59 cu. m)
SAE Cargo Volume
16.2 cu. ft. (0.459 cu. m)
EPA Interior Volume Index
107.7 cu. ft. (3.05 cu. m)
Trunk Lift-over Height
33.0 (839)
BODY
Layout
Longitudinal front engine, rear-wheel drive
Construction
Unitized steel body
EXHAUST
Type
Dual exhaust with rectangular chromed tip and image sound
STEERING
Type
Rack and pinion with hydraulic power assist
Overall Ratio
14.4:1
Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb)
38.1 ft. (11.63 m)
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock)
2.6
P/S Pump
Electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS)

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SUSPENSION
Front
Independent SLA with high upper “A” arm, coil spring over gas-charged
monotube shock absorbers and stabilizer bar—standard on Challenger SE
and R/T
Lateral and diagonal lower links with dual ball joint knuckles—standard on
Challenger SE and R/T
High-performance shock absorbers—included with Super Track Pak
Rear
Five-link independent with coil springs, gas-charged monotube shock
absorbers, stabilizer bar and isolated suspension cradle—standard on
Challenger SE and R/T
High-performance shock absorbers—included with Super Track Pak
Touring-tuned Suspension
Standard on Challenger SE
Front
Stabilizer bar
27 mm, solid
Shock type/rate
Monotube with 240 lb./in.
Rear
Stabilizer bar
16 mm, solid
Shock type/rate
Monotube with 547 lb./in.
Performance-tuned Suspension
Standard on Challenger R/T; Included with Super Sport group on Challenger
SE
Front
Stabilizer bar
30 mm, solid
Shock type/rate
Monotube with 340 lb./in.
Rear
Stabilizer bar
20 mm, solid
Shock type/rate
Monotube with 670 lb./in.
Super Track Pak Suspension
Optional on Challenger R/T
Front
Stabilizer bar
30 mm, solid
Shock type/rate
Monotube with 340 lb./in.
Rear
Stabilizer bar
20 mm, solid
Shock type/rate
Monotube with 670 lb./in.

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TIRES
Availability
Standard on Challenger SE and R/T
Size and type
P235/55R18 BSW all-season performance
Mfr. and model
Michelin MXM4
Revs per mile (km)
734 (457)
Availability
Included with Super Sport Group on Challenger SE
Optional on Challenger R/T
Included with Challenger R/T Plus
Size and type
P245/45R20 BSW all-season performance
Mfr. and model
Firestone Firehawk GTV
Revs per mile (km)
725 (451)
Availability
Included with Super Track Pak on Challenger R/T
Size and type
P245/45R20 BSW three-season high-performance
Mfr. and model
Goodyear Eagle F1
Revs per mile (km)
725 (451)
WHEELS
Availability
Standard on Challenger SE and R/T
Type and material
Five-spoke design, cast-aluminum
Size
18 x 7.5
Availability
Included with Rallye Group on Challenger SE,
Type and material
Five-spoke design, cast-aluminum with black painted pockets
Size
18 x 7.5
Availability
Included with Super Sport Group on Challenger SE
Optional on Challenger R/T
Included with Challenger R/T Plus
Type and material
Five-spoke design, cast-aluminum, chrome clad
Size
20 x 8.0
Availability
Included with R/T Classic package on Challenger R/T
Type and material
Forged-aluminum, polished heritage design five-spoke
Size
20 x 8.0

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BRAKES
Touring Brake Package
Standard on Challenger SE
Front
Rotor size and type
12.6 x 1.1 (320 x 28) vented
Caliper size and type
2.36 (60) single-piston sliding with aluminum housing
Swept area
259 sq. in. (1,671 sq. cm)
Rear
Rotor size and type
12.6 x 0.4 (320 x 10) solid
Caliper size and type
1.65 (42) single-piston sliding with aluminum housing
Swept area
264 sq. in. (1,703 sq. cm)
Performance Brake Package
Standard on Challenger R/T; Optional on Challenger SE (with Super Sport
Group)
Front
Rotor size and type
13.6 x 1.26 (345 x 28) vented
Caliper size and type
1.65 (42) dual-piston sliding with aluminum 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 aluminum housing
Swept area
264 sq. in. (1,703 sq. cm)
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