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Leaked pictures of the Dodge Challenger
By Yoann Besnard on 1 February 2008 | 
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Due to be officially unveiled at the next Chicago Motor Show, Leaked pictures of the Dodge Challenger are emerging on Internet. After the front fascia, the latest shots show the aft of the 2008 hottest car on the American market.
At first, the Challenger will be available in a single version, the SRT8 which will cost $37,995/£18,700. it will be powered by a 6.1-litre V8 HEMI whose exact spec remains secret. Rumours talked about a manual transmission, but the SRT8 will finally be equipped with an automatic gearbox. The SRT8 will be followed later by less powerful variants. The entry level will be powered by a 3.5-litre V6 engine being hooked up to a four-speed automatic transmission. Between both extremes, the Challenger will have a R/T version which will feature a 5.7-litre petrol unit and a manual or automatic gearbox. It is also rumoured that a bigger engine with a displacement of 6.4-litre would be added on the SRT by 2010.
Only available with three colours, black, silver and orange, the SRT8 will also offers a limited number of options: summer tyres for £25, a multimedia system for £450 and an electric sunroof for £500.
Thanks to a bold design, a well-thought car and a highly competitive price, Dodge appears to hold the aces and the first rush in December confirms that the Challenger might become the new Ford Mustang.