Model Year | 2008 |
Model | Challenger |
Trim | SRT8 |
Engines | |
Transmissions | |
Drivetrains | |
Tires | |
Audio Systems | |
Accessories | |
Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available. | |
Enter and start the vehicle without removing the key from your pocket. | |
Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob. | |
Homelink. | |
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |
Rear disc brakes. | |
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. | |
Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time. | |
When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes. | |
Mandatory, in all cars. | |
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |
Airbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row. | |
Selectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning). | |
Two types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire. | |
When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction. | |
Cargo Management | |
Climate Control | |
Vents at aft end of center console, in B-pillars, and/or in ceiling. | |
Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row. | |
Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted. | |
Drivetrain | |
When one rear wheel spins, the differential locks up, sending power to the wheel with better traction. | |
Exterior | |
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust. | |
Chrome or satin-painted fuel door. | |
Scoop on the hood, often not functional and purely decorative. | |
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |
Can be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler. | |
Gas Guzzler Tax | |
Infotainment | |
Jack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car. | |
Enables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers. | |
Includes CD player. | |
Audio system capable of playing DVD-Audio discs. | |
Audio system capable of playing DVDs on a front-row screen. Inoperative when the vehicle is moving. No value because of incomplete data. | |
Built-in drive with at least 10 GB of storage for MP3 and other audio files. | |
Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files. | |
Screen-based navigation system. | |
XM or Sirius with one-year subscription. | |
Information about traffic conditions. Monthly fee after first 3-12 months. | |
Often permits an iPod or phone to be integrated into the vehicle's entertainment system and controls. | |
Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system. | |
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |
Interior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | |
Headlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights. | |
We haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it. | |
Light wide area close in front of the vehicle. | |
Clears ice and fog from mirrors. | |
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | |
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | |
Measures and displays lateral acceleration. Some also measure and display 0-60, quarter mile, etc. | |
Area around the vehicle is illuminated when the vehicle is remotely unlocked. | |
Includes value of manual remote mirrors. | |
Reports engine speed. | |
Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats. | |
Provide a brighter, whiter light than halogen headlights. | |
Seats and Interior Trim | |
Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat. | |
Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette. | |
Manually adjustable lower back support. | |
Manually adjustable lower back support. | |
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | |
Seating surfaces are part leather, part synthetic suede. | |
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |
Alloy wheels highly polished to yield an almost chrome-like finish. In the past valued more highly than regular alloy wheels. But the term is used so broadly lately, often meaning that only some of the wheel face is machined, that they have the same defau | |
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. |
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