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Blue Maro Demon · 09-06-2010, 06:27 PM

Does anyone on here know how much horsepower the new 2012 Dodge Challenger v6 is suppossed to have next year? I'm just curious because I saw someone on here saying something about it but I couldn't find anything on yahoo.com or anywhere else. I'm just curious I heard about a new 500hp SRT8 too. Thanks in advance!

2010SLVRBULIT · 09-06-2010, 06:30 PM

pentastar engine? may have to google it..

Sax1031 · 09-06-2010, 06:45 PM

If I had to guess, especially since they are going to introduce a new 6, is around 300.

Blue Maro Demon · 09-06-2010, 06:53 PM

I just found an article about it. Apparently its a 3.6 liter but it doesnt say anything about the horsepower it will have. I'm betting at least 300 or more like you guys or it would be a waste.

Blue Maro Demon · 09-06-2010, 06:56 PM

I found an article that says it will make 290 bhp (216 kW; 294 PS) at 6,400 rpm

and torque at 260 lb·ft (353 N·m) at 4,800 rpm. I'm sure they will up it to over 300 hp for the Challenger.

ViperTomcat · 09-07-2010, 09:21 AM

Latest word is a minimum 300HP and 290 TQ.

esperman · 09-07-2010, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ViperTomcat

Latest word is a minimum 300HP and 290 TQ.

I hope so..not a big fan of the current 3.5. It's smooth, but underpowered.

ViperTomcat · 09-08-2010, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by esperman

I hope so..not a big fan of the current 3.5. It's smooth, but underpowered.

Its good in cars that are around 3,000 or so lb. Any more than that and its a bit weak.

1bad65 · 09-08-2010, 10:04 AM

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Its good in cars that are around 3,000 or so lb. Any more than that and its a bit weak.

Isn't it the same engine they put in the Prowler?

ViperTomcat · 09-08-2010, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by 1bad65

Isn't it the same engine they put in the Prowler?

Yep. It's also in the Avenger R/T(tho with 236 HP, not 250), 2004-2006(I think) Pacifica, Charger/Magnum SXT, Journey R/T (or whatever).

It's really a wide spread engine, just a bit old. The Pentastar family should be a great improvement.

mjf6866 · 09-09-2010, 09:20 AM

i feel that 300hp isnt enough for the extra weight the challenger carries. maybe it will be underrated and the V6 challengers wont be embarassed in performance shootouts anymore!

ViperTomcat · 09-09-2010, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by mjf6866

i feel that 300hp isnt enough for the extra weight the challenger carries. maybe it will be underrated and the V6 challengers wont be embarassed in performance shootouts anymore!

The SE Challengers weight way less than the R/T's and SRT's. Something like 3700lbs or something like that.

The iron block Hemi is a boat anchor in the weight dept. If the 5.7L had an aluminium block then the R/T's curb weight would be just about 3990lbs loaded and without passenger (mine, without me, was 4,080 lbs). Throw in a lighter exhaust and tube exhaust manifolds stock (like the 5.0 has) and you would see a Challenger R/T with a curb of 3950 pounds, just a shade under the L99 SS.

ULTRAZLS1 · 09-09-2010, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by ViperTomcat

The SE Challengers weight way less than the R/T's and SRT's. Something like 3700lbs or something like that.

The iron block Hemi is a boat anchor in the weight dept. If the 5.7L had an aluminium block then the R/T's curb weight would be just about 3990lbs loaded and without passenger (mine, without me, was 4,080 lbs). Throw in a lighter exhaust and tube exhaust manifolds stock (like the 5.0 has) and you would see a Challenger R/T with a curb of 3950 pounds, just a shade under the L99 SS.

L99 SS is 3913.

ViperTomcat · 09-09-2010, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by ULTRAZLS1

L99 SS is 3913.

Ah ok, I thought it was 3980 for some reason. Thanks!

09-06-2010, 06:27 PM	#1
Blue Maro Demon Drives: 2010 AQUA BLUE CAMARO RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,193	I have a question about the 2012 Challenger? Does anyone on here know how much horsepower the new 2012 Dodge Challenger v6 is suppossed to have next year? I'm just curious because I saw someone on here saying something about it but I couldn't find anything on yahoo.com or anywhere else. I'm just curious I heard about a new 500hp SRT8 too. Thanks in advance!

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2010SLVRBULIT Drives: G5(LLT) & C6(LS3) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MARS Posts: 7,527 View My Garage	pentastar engine? may have to google it..

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Blue Maro Demon Drives: 2010 AQUA BLUE CAMARO RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,193	I just found an article about it. Apparently its a 3.6 liter but it doesnt say anything about the horsepower it will have. I'm betting at least 300 or more like you guys or it would be a waste.

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Blue Maro Demon Drives: 2010 AQUA BLUE CAMARO RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,193	I found an article that says it will make 290 bhp (216 kW; 294 PS) at 6,400 rpm and torque at 260 lb·ft (353 N·m) at 4,800 rpm. I'm sure they will up it to over 300 hp for the Challenger.

09-07-2010, 09:21 AM	#6
ViperTomcat Banned Drives: 2011 Avenger Heat Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,697	Latest word is a minimum 300HP and 290 TQ.