2008 Dodge Challenger SRT-8

Description

The 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT-8 is possibly the best retro muscle machine out there. After all, it gets its design cues from some of the meanest sheetmetal of the era. And then you add in 425 horsepower of a modern HEMI V8, the comfort of a modern A/C interior, and so much more modern equipment that makes this ultra-low mileage, two-owner coupe an irresistible icon.

Hemi Orange is not only a great factory color, but also it's a terrific name to have on a street-eating coupe like this one. It's a throwback to the High Impact colors that helped make these Mopar muscle cars so memorable. Today the factory-applied paint is still so striking, because the 1,438 miles on the odometer is no typo. This car has been treated like the future classic it is since day one, and you see it over every inch of this bold orange. But to call this Challenger "babied" is a bit tough, because there is nothing infantile about its appearance. Dodge's SRT (Street and Racing Technology) division knows how to make these look like street brawlers even when standing still. The chin spoiler, carbon fiber hood stripes, matching HEMI strobe side stripes, HEMI vented hood complete w/callouts, and the full-width rear spoiler are all clear indications this is muscle car for the modern era. But Dodge also got the details right, too, by striking a perfect balance between retro design and modern attraction. You see it in everything from the classic fuel filler cap to the large 20-inch forged factory alloy wheels.

Inside, the sport bucket seats with comfortable inserts match the rest of this deep black interior. While it really lets you know this Challenger has a dark side, it's also quite fashionable with nice touches like orange streak across the SRT-embroidered seatbacks. As you power adjust the driver's grippy bucket, you instantly realize that this retro muscle car is far more comfortable than anything that came out of the '60s or '70s. It's loaded with the best modern features, including power windows, power locks, tilt/telescopic wheel, heated seats, keyless entry & ignition, cruise control, and dual airbags. The AM/FM/CD/XM stereo is a premium unit that includes everything from an aux input for your iPod, to a thumpin' subwoofer speaker system. But we know your real favorite soundtrack comes from the dual exhaust. You'll be running with the windows down so much that you'll be glad to know the air conditioning is blowing ice cold.

While the SRT-8 package makes this Challenger look aggressive on the interior and exterior, it's real value comes from what's under the hood. You have the fuel-injected 6.1-liter HEMI V8 radiating power from the engine bay. And with such low mileage, this original V8 has barely been broken in. It growls to life like no other modern car out there, and with 425 hp and 420 lb-ft of torque straight from the factory, this one will outrun its muscle car ancestry. But serious power is only part of this car's story. As a modern computer-controlled and fuel-injected powerplant, it can settle into everyday life with ease. In fact, the five-speed automatic transmission can transition from muscle car to commuter almost instantly. Plus, the fully independent suspension, power steering, big Brembo four-wheel disc brakes w/ABS, and modern Goodyear Eagle F1 tires are great features to have anytime.

Complete with owner's manual, you've already fallen in love with the looks, the features, and the dominating HEMI V8. So when a future classic is this appealing and this affordable, you know you need to act fast. Call today!!!