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2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8® 392
GENERAL INFORMATION
Body Style
Two-door coupe
Assembly Plant
Brampton, Ontario, Canada
EPA Vehicle Class
Intermediate car
Introduction Date
Fall 2010 as 2011 model
ENGINE: 392 HEMI® V-8 (6.4 L)
Availability
Standard
Type and Description
90-degree V-type, liquid-cooled
Displacement
392 cu. in. (6,424 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, multi-port, electronic, returnless; automatic features Fuel
Saver mode
Construction
Deep-skirt cast-iron block with cross-bolted main bearing caps,
aluminum alloy heads with hemispherical combustion chambers
Compression Ratio
10.9:1
Power (estimated SAE net)
470 bhp (351 kW) @ 6,000 rpm (73.4 bhp/L)
Torque (estimated SAE net)
470 lb.-ft. (637 N•m) @ 4,200 rpm
Max. Engine Speed
6,400 rpm (electronically limited)
Fuel Requirement
Premium 91 octane (R+M)/2 — recommended
Oil Capacity
7 qt. (6.6L)
Factory Oil Fill
0W-40 Synthetic
Coolant Capacity
14 qt. (13.25L)
Emission Controls
Dual close-coupled three-way catalytic converters, quad-heated
oxygen sensors and internal engine features
(a)
Max. Gross Trailer Weight
Not rated for trailer-tow
EPA Fuel Economy mpg (City/Hwy)
14/23 (manual or automatic)
(a) Meets Federal Tier 2, Bin 5 emissions requirements; marketed in California as an LEV II (Low Emission Vehicle)
under cleanest vehicle rules.
Specifications
All dimensions are in inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted.
All dimensions are measured at curb weight with standard tires and wheels.
Note: Information shown is correct at time of publication, and is subject to change without notice.
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TRANSMISSION: SIX-SPEED MANUAL TREMEC TR-6060 with ZF-SACHS 240 MM TWIN-DISC CLUTCH
Availability
Standard
Description
Triple cone (1st, 2nd) / double cone (3rd-6th) 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
3.91 – Getrag limited-slip differential
TRANSMISSION: W5A580 FIVE-SPEED AUTOMATIC
Availability
Optional
Description
Adaptive electronic control, performance-tuned Auto Stick driverinteractive 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
3.06 – Getrag limited-slip differential
Overall Top Gear
2.54
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Alternator
220-amp
Battery
H7 case, 730 CCA, maintenance free
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DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES
(b)
Wheelbase
116.0 (2,946)
Track, Front
63.0 (1,603)
Track, Rear
63.1 (1,604)
Overall Length
197.7 (5,023)
Overall Width
75.7 (1,923)
Overall Height
57.1 (1,449)
Ground Clearance
4.8 (122.2)
Frontal Area, sq. ft. (sq. m)
25.6 (2.37)
Drag Coefficient
0.356
Curb Weight, lb. (kg)—Est.
4,160 (automatic)
4,170 (manual)
Weight Distribution, percent F/R
54.4/45.6 (automatic)
54.6/45.4 (manual)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal. (L)
19 (71.9)
(b) All dimensions measured at curb weight with standard tires.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Seating Capacity, F/R
2/3
Front Seat
Head Room
39.3 (999)
Legroom
42.0 (1,067)
Shoulder Room
58.2 (1,477)
Hip Room
54.6 (1,387)
Seat Travel
Driver — 10.6 (270), passenger — 8.7 (220)
Recliner Angle Range, deg.
Driver — 64, passenger — 63
SAE Front Volume Index, cu. ft. (cu. m)
55.8 (1.58)
Rear Seat
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,
cu. ft. (cu. m)
38.1 (1.08)
Total Interior Volume, cu. ft. (cu. m)
91.5 (2.59)
SAE Cargo Volume, cu. ft. (cu. m)
16.2 (0.46)
EPA Interior Volume Index, cu. ft. (cu. m)
107.7 (3.05)
Trunk Lift-over Height
33.0 (839)
BODY
Layout
Longitudinal front engine, rear-wheel drive
Construction
Unitized steel body
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EXHAUST
Type
Dual 2.75-in. with rectangular chromed tips and performance-tuned
exhaust note
SUSPENSION
SRT-tuned Front and Rear Suspension
Front
Independent SLA with high upper ―A‖ arm, coil spring over gascharged monotube Bilstein shock absorbers and 30 mm stabilizer
bar, lateral and diagonal lower links
Rear
Five-link independent with coil springs, link-type 16 mm stabilizer
bar, gas-charged monotube Bilstein shock absorbers and isolated
suspension cradle
STEERING
Type
Rack and pinion with hydraulic power assist
Overall Ratio
14.4:1
Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb)
37.5 ft. (11.48 m)
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock)
2.75
P/S Pump
Fixed displacement
TIRES
(c)
Front and Rear
Standard on Challenger SRT8
Size and Type
245/45ZR20 All-season
Mfr. and Model
Goodyear Eagle RSA
Revs per Mile (km)
731 (456) front and rear
Front
Optional on Challenger SRT8
Size and Type
P245/45ZR20 Three-season
Mfr. and Model
Goodyear F1 Supercar
Revs per Mile (km)
726 (450)
Rear
Optional on Challenger SRT8
Size and Type
P255/45ZR20 Three-season
Mfr. and Model
Goodyear F1 Supercar
Revs per Mile (km)
718 (445)
(c) Other sizes and brands may also be used.
WHEELS
Availability
Standard on Challenger SRT8 392
Type and Material
Fully forged aluminum
Size
20 x 9
Availability
Optional on Challenger SRT8 392
Type and Material
Polished with black pockets
Size
20 x 9
Availability
Standard on Challenger SRT8 392 Yellow Jacket
Type and Material
Cast aluminum with painted pockets
Size
20 x 9
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BRAKES
Front Rotor Size and Type
14.2 x 1.26 (360 x 32.0) vented and slotted
Caliper Size and Type
1.73 (44) Brembo four-piston fixed with aluminum housing
Swept Area
351 sq. in. (2261 sq. cm)
Rear Rotor Size and Type
13.8 x 1.10 (350 x 28) vented
Caliper Size and Type
1.26 (32) Brembo four-piston fixed with aluminum 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 with manual transmission
Three-position ESC/Traction Control Mode
Selection
Standard
Power-assist Type
8 + 9 (203 + 209) tandem-diaphragm vacuum booster
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