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2018 Dodge Challenger information thread
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Compiled by ResumeSpeed

**** SOME INFORMATION MAY BE TENTATIVE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE ****

Exclusive information for Hellcat.org
Last updated: June 6, 2017 (exterior colors)

2018 Challenger Production and ordering dates:
(Last day of production for 2017 Challenger: July 2017)

2018 order banks open USA: June/ 2017
2018 order banks open Canada: June 2017
2018 order banks open Demon: TBD
2018 production launch: July 24, 2017
2018 press Launch: September 1, 2017
2018 World debut/press launch SRT Demon: Tuesday April 11, 2017 (New York)
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2018 Challenger model lineup

SXT
SXT Plus
GT AWD
R/T
T/A
R/T Shaker
R/T Plus
T/A Plus
R/T Plus Shaker
R/T Scat Pack
392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker
T/A 392
SRT 392
SRT Hellcat
SRT Hellcat Widebody
SRT Demon


What's New: 2018 Challenger

No major changes, same drivetrains as 2017 models (except Demon)
Gun Metal dual center stripes (Hellcat)
Rear seat delete option (Hellcat)

SXT and R/T base trim levels offer new standard content
• New 7.0” Uconnect touchscreen featuring Android Auto, and Apple CarPlay
• ParkView rear backup camera system with body-color spoiler
• 1-touch up windows on all trims

Hellcat badging updates
• New SRT + Hellcat logo featured grille badge
• New Hellcat fender badges
• Illuminated Air-Catcher headlamps standard

Wheels
• SRT 392 – Standard Low Gloss Black “5Deep” lightweight aluminum wheels and optional Brass Monkey “Slingshot” lightweight aluminum wheels
• SRT Hellcat – New optional Nano Steel “5Deep” lightweight aluminum wheels

Interior
• Super Track Pak now comes with Nappa/Alcantara Performance Leather on “Plus” Models
• New Demonic Red interior on Hellcat

Brakes
• Red Brake calipers are now optional on all 5.7L and 392 V8 models
• Orange, Gunmetal and Black optional brake caliper colors on SRT Hellcat

Options
• Performance Handling Group available on R/T Shakers and T/As


New: 2018 Challenger SRT Hellcat Wide Body (optional package)

6.2L Supercharged engine
8-speed auto transmission w/paddle shifters (8HP90) / or 6-speed manual
Illuminated Air-Catcher Headlamps
New: Wide Body competition suspension
New: 305/35ZR20 A/S Performance Tires
New: 20X11.0" Forged aluminum wheels
New: Electric power steering


New: 2018 Challenger SRT Demon / ADR Wide Body


6.2L Supercharged engine (modified)
8-speed auto transmission w/paddle shifters (8HP90)
Illuminated Air-Catcher Headlamps
New: Drag race suspension
New: Nitto 315/40R18 drag radial tires
New: 18X11.0" Forged aluminum "hole-shot" wheels
New: 3.09 axle ratio
New: Limited Edition numbered dash plaque
New: More than 200 pounds lighter than Hellcat
New: Line Lock launch control
New: Upgraded prop shaft
New: Upgraded differential housing
Mew: Upgraded 41-spline half shafts
New: Launch Assist (to reduce wheel hop)
New: four-point harness bar mounting points
New: 35 percent lower rate front springs/28 percent lower rate rear springs
New: 75 percent lower rate hollow front sway bar/44 percent lower rate rear sway bar
New: Drag-tuned Bilstein Adaptive Damping Shocks
New: Approximately 18 percent increase in converter torque multiplication
New: Approximately 18 percent increase in rear axle torque multiplication
New: more than 35 percent higher launch force vs Hellcat
New: 45 square inch “Air Grabber” cold air intake
New: Larger air box, sealed and ducted to hood scoop
New: Available cloth or leather seats
New: Electric power steering
New: After shut-down "Chiller" cooling system

Demon Performance Pages:

New: Real-time graphic display of engine horsepower and torque with gear changes plotted
New: Real-time display of the supercharger intercooler coolant temperature
New: Driver-selectable line-lock, rpm-adjustable launch control and by-individual-gear-adjustable shift light in the instrument cluster
New: Timers for reaction time; 0-60 mph, 0-100 mph, eighth-mile and quarter-mile elapsed time and vehicle speed
New: Display of instantaneous and peak lateral and longitudinal g-forces
New: Gauge read-outs for engine oil pressure and temperature, coolant temperature, transmission fluid temperature, intake air temperature, air-fuel ratio, intercooler coolant temperature, boost pressure and battery voltage

Auto (Street) Mode options:
  • Multiple levels of engine performance
  • Three levels of suspension “feel and response”
  • Three levels of steering “feel and response”
Drag Mode options:
  • Multiple levels of engine performance
  • One level of transmission shifting “speed and firmness”
  • One level of traction control
  • One level of suspension “feel and response”
  • One level of steering “feel and response”
Custom Mode options:

Nearly every combination of options available in Auto (Street) or Drag can be configured in the Custom Drive Mode


2018 initial exterior Colors:

B5 BLUE (Late Availability)
BILLET METALLIC
BRIGHT WHITE
DESTROYER GREY
F8 GREEN (Late Availability)
GO MANGO
GRANITE CRYSTAL METALLIC
INDIGO BLUE (Late Availability)
MAXIMUM STEEL METALLIC
OCTANE RED
PITCH BLACK
PLUM CRAZY (Late Availability)
REDLINE TRI-COAT PEARL
TORRED
YELLOW JACKET


--Compiled by ResumeSpeed
 
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2018 Challenger Hellcat Pricing and Options

BASE MSRP $63,795 ($61,675)
Destination: $1.095
GG Tax: $1,700

Options:
8-SPD AUTO TRANS HP90 $2995 ($2666)
20X9.5 BRASS MONKEY SRT FORGED WHLS WSB $995 ($886)
20X9.5 NANO STEEL SRT ALUM WHLS WSE $995 ($886)
275/40ZR20 P ZERO SUMMER TIRES $695 ($619)
BRAKE CALIPERS - BLACK $495 ($441)
BRAKE CALIPERS - GUNMETAL GRAY $495 ($441)
BRAKE CALIPERS - ORANGE $495 ($441)
DUAL CARBON STRIPES $995 ($886)
DUAL GUNMETAL CENTER STRIPES $995 ($886)
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER $95 ($85)
PAINTED BLACK SATIN HOOD $1995 ($1776)
POWER SUNROOF $1995 ($1776)
RED SEAT BELTS $195 ($174
SRT LAGUNA LEATHER W/HELLCAT LOGO - Standard N/C except Black/Demonic Red = $250 ($223)

-RS
 
#8 ·
OK damnit.....I know I'm not gonna get an answer but difference between wide body and ADR???? I'm planning to buy a A10 ZL1 this spring....should I wait for one of these? Tell me something PLEASE!!!!!!! Lol.
 
#9 ·
Talk about premature e-speculation ...........................
 
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#10 ·
Ugh, I'm in
 
#26 ·
I'm in. :)
 
#29 ·
If order banks open in June, then presumably all information needs to be released soon. Media needs time to do their thing. People need to know what they're ordering prior to that time. I wonder if it will be worth going to NAIAS this year?
While customer orders can be placed in June, the order opening is really designed for dealers so that they will have new model inventory for the model year launch in September. It's possible that the ADR might not be officially revealed until summer.
 
#31 ·
Lol....well I'll still have my Hellcat. Wondering if this will be that different/better to warrant buying another??? The ZL1 was for some variety. ....... Of course more info on the ADR and Widebody would help.........If only we had somebody able to provide it....:rolleyes:
 
#34 ·
OK damnit.....I know I'm not gonna get an answer but difference between wide body and ADR???? I'm planning to buy a A10 ZL1 this spring....should I wait for one of these? Tell me something PLEASE!!!!!!! Lol.
I believe you have to show Mopar DNA testing to have one of the ADRs or wide bodies. You know, people who drove MoPars even when they were slow....
 
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