The Dodge Challenger: A Historic Timeline

The Dodge Challenger: A Historic Timeline

Modern Marvel — Gen 3

Black Challenger by cliff
Dodge Challenger “Modern Marvel”
Source: Motofutura
TrimProductionEnginePowerTransmissionDrivetrain
SE
SE/SE Rallye
2009 – 2010
2011
3.5L SOHC V6
3.6L Pentastar V6
250 HP / 253 PS / 186 kW
305 HP / 309 PS / 227 kW
4/5-Speed AutomaticRWD
R/T2009 – 20235.7L HEMI V8372 – 375 HP / 377 – 380 PS / 277 – 280 kW6-Speed Manual
5-Speed Automatic
RWD
SRT82008 – 2010 6.1L HEMI V8 425 HP / 430 PS / 316 kW6-Speed Manual
5-Speed Automatic
RWD
SRT 3922015 – 20236.4L Apache V8485 HP / 492 PS / 362 kW8-Speed AutomaticRWD
SRT Hellcat2015 – 20236.2L Hemi V8707 HP / 716 PS / 527 kW8-Speed AutomaticRWD
GT20173.5L SOHC V6
3.6L Pentastar V6
305 HP / 309 PS / 227 kW8-Speed AutomaticAWD
SRT Demon20186.2L Demon Hemi Supercharged V8 808 – 840 HP / 819 – 852 PS / 603 – 626 kW8-Speed AutomaticRWD
Scatpack 1320 Package20196.4L Hemi V8485 HP / 492 PS / 362 kW8-Speed AutomaticRWD
SRT Superstock20206.2L Hemi V8807 HP / 818 PS / 601 kW8-Speed AutomaticRWD
SRT Demon 17020236.2L V8 Supercharged D1701,025 HP / 1,039 PS / 764 kW8-Speed AutomaticRWD
Approx. performance specs of the 3rd gen models

The reintroduction of the Dodge Challenger in 2008 brought forth a new era of automotive engineering and design. Paying homage to its classic roots, the second-generation Challenger embraced retro-inspired styling cues while embracing modern technologies and performance advancements. Available with a range of potent engines, including the legendary HEMI V8, the modern Challenger became a symbol of power, speed, and unadulterated driving pleasure.

black challenger on parked on road
Dodge Challengers have such an unmistakable view
Source: Motofutura

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