Photo courtesy of ChryslerDodge just announced plans to build a limited edition, 1,492 to be exact, Dodge Challenger SRT8 sporting a 392 Hemi. The new power plant will bump horsepower up to 470 horse and 470 ft/lbs of torque. What is interesting is that while this is higher than both the base V8 Camaro, with 426 hp, and the Mustang's new 5.0 with 412 hp, it is still less than Ford and Chevy's Premium models, with the Ford boosting 550 hp, and the upcoming Z28, which will be in the 550+ hp range as well.
While Chevy's Z28 appears to be in the works, it has yet to materialize, while Ford has been cleaning house with it's king stallion. Considering the new 392 is only 45 hp more than the current SRT8, I'm sure the straight line performance increases will be minimal. I expect that once the Z28 comes to light, Mopar will have it's own answer in the form of either a bigger hemi, or in the form of a V10. Personally, I never much cared for the sound of the V10, and would prefer either a larger hemi, or perhaps a forced induction variation to join the likes of the force fed Camaro and Mustang. Either way, increased performance from ANY of the Big 3 is welcomed with open arms.
2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392
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