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2008 Dodge Challenger - $47,900 - Charlotte, NC - SUMMARYShowroom-fresh survivor that's logged only 423 milesNumber 2 of 50 HPE530 Challengers assembled for the 2008 model year6.1 liter Hemi V8 / 530 horsepower / 530 lb./ft. of torqueHemi Orange Pearl Coat paint / Carbon Fiber stripe20 and 21-inch HRE wheelsDark Slate Gray leather interior / Factory air conditioning / 13-speaker Kicker SRT High Performance AudioHennessey stainless headers / Hennessey 3-inch cat-back exhaustMercedes-Benz 5G-Tronic 5-speed automatic transmission / AutoStick / 3.06 rear gearsHennessey-upgraded suspension / Factory power steering / Brembo 4-wheel power disc brakesSale includes: An original Window Sticker / Documentation for the car's Hennessey modificationsAs you might imagine it takes something pretty special to impress our seasoned staff here at RK Motors Charlotte. It's not that we're a particularly cynical bunch but as a leading retailer of some of the world's most desirable classics we're constantly surrounded by extremely impressive machinery. That said few modern cars compare to this cool 2008 Challenger HPE530. As Hennessey's way of unleashing even more of the LC platform's bare-knuckle MoPar spirit it plants a thoroughly massaged Hemi in a broad shouldered pony car that's already a comfortable and stylish street bruiser. Think about it that's essentially all-motor Corvette beating power in an offering that's so versatile it'll happily chauffeur your grandma to the local hair salon. How could any red-blooded gearhead NOT love that? If you're a Chrysler fan a Hennessey fan or just a fan of fast cars in general you've clicked the right link!
BODYWORK/TRIM
Logging only 423 miles since it rolled off Chrysler's Brampton Ontario assembly line and straight in to the state of everything bigger this 530 horsepower beast is number 2 of 50 HPE530 Challengers produced for the 2008 model year. The car's cool Hemi Orange Pearl Coat presents an extra polished appearance thanks to a stylish carbon fiber hood stripe. Naturally its slick showroom-fresh fit is as close to perfect as a factory car can get. There isn't a speck of road rash anywhere on its nose rockers or broad orange flanks. And items like tasteful fender emblems automatic HID headlights a power sunroof and a Hennessey-massaged deck spoiler complement conservative form with convenient function.
ENGINE
Pigments are pretty and stripes are cool but now it's time to get down to business. If you think the exterior of this car is impressive you're going to LOVE what's under its hood. Cranking out a smooth 530 horsepower and 530 lb./ft. of torque this Challenger's storied Hemi V8 is ready to rock and roll! Essentially a better breathing version of Chrysler's already impressive SRT engine this hot 6.1 liter begins with a Hennessey-installed custom-grind cam that amps up compression. A perfect amount of air and fuel is supplied by a factory throttle body and a polished Hennessey Cold Air Induction Kit. That air and fuel mixes in a tall Polydyn-coated intake on its way to ported and polished Hennessey high-flow heads which feature a performance valve job. And immediately following combustion spent gases roar in to stainless Hennessey-installed headers. The chassis dyno-ed mill rolls in a sequentially numbered bay that displays OEM-level attentiveness to both engineering and assembly. Details like trick valve covers and Hennessy performance programming ensure solid usability and cool curb appeal. And overall the vicious block looks spectacular fires and idles perfectly and accelerates like a pure-bred race car.
DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION
Built around Mercedes' S-Class front suspension and E-Class rear suspension Chrysler's LX platform was a solid foundation that could easily spawn multiple rear and all-wheel drive applications. And when this Challenger's engineering team chopped a bit of length and rechristened it ''LC'' they created the perfect blend of American attitude and European road manners. The brutal Hemi spins five forward gears through a proven Mercedes-Benz 5G-Tronic automatic transmission. That transmission twists an open differential which is equipped with optimal 3.06 gears. Factory power steering combines with adjustable sway bars and KW Variant 2 adjustable coil-overs to ensure you'll want to do more than make traditional NASCAR lefts. Stops come courtesy of slotted discs and power-assisted Brembo calipers. The engine breathes through Hennessey cat-back exhaust which hangs high-flow cats and stainless 3-inch pipes in front of polished stainless tips. And at the corners of the chassis color-keyed HREs spin 275/40ZR20 Pirelli P Zeros in front of 295/35ZR21 Pirelli P Zeros.
INTERIOR
Inside this pristine Challenger you'll find a fresh leather cockpit that displays virtually no wear at all. The car's heated seats trimmed in factory-spec Hemi Orange are supple supportive and near perfect in every way. The tastefully sculpted dash hangs an array of Hennessey silver-face gauges opposite a serialized Hennessey plaque. To the right of those gauges controls for a Kicker SRT 13 speaker sound system cap a dressed console that features a familiar AutoStick shifter. Below that console like-new carpet is protected by Hennessey-supplied ''SRT530'' floor mats. In front of the driver a leather-wrapped steering wheel spins redundant audio buttons and standard Speed Control around a standard tilt and telescoping column. Behind the passengers a surprisingly spacious trunk features enough room for a weekend's worth of luggage. And naturally all the luxuries you'd expect in a high dollar muscle car are present and accounted for including: power windows power door locks power mirrors a power driver's seat Remote Keyless Entry and Uconnect hands-free communication.
PROVENANCE
Nicely appointed from the factory this killer coupe rolled in to Gulf Coast Autoplex of Jennings Louisiana with a long list of standard and optional equipment. Here's a breakdown of the car's original Window Sticker.
DODGE CHALLENGER SRT8
Hemi Orange Pearl Coat exterior paintDark Slate Gray premium leather interior that's complete with Hemi Orange seat trim6.1 liter SRT Hemi V8 engine5-speed automatic transmission complete with AutoStickSTANDARD EQUIPMENT
Advanced multi-stage front airbagsSupplemental side-curtain airbagsElectronic Stability ProgramAll-speed traction controlPerformance 4-wheel disc brakes that are equipped with anti-lock3.06 rear axle ratioKeyless GoRemote Keyless EntrySpeed ControlRear window defrosterPower trunk release--Air conditioningHeated front seatsPower 8-way driver's seatManual lumbar adjustment for the driver and front passenger60/40 folding rear seat13-speaker Kicker SRT High Performance AudioPower windows that feature One-Touch-DownAM/FM radio complete with a 6-disc CD/DVD changer MP3 capability and satellite capability322-watt Kicker SRT amplifier200-watt Kicker SRT subwooferUconnect hands-free communicationFloor console that's complete with a sliding armrestRear seat armrest that's complete with cupholdersLeather-wrapped steering wheelSteering wheel-mounted audio controlsTilt/telescoping steering wheelAuto dimming rearview mirror that's complete with a microphoneSun visors complete with illuminated vanity mirrorsVehicle Information CenterTraveler/mini trip computerUniversal garage door openerLuxury front and rear floor mats12-volt power outlet--20x9-inch forged aluminum SRT wheels245/45ZR20 All season performance tiresCarbon fiber hood stripeFog lampsAutomatic HID head lampsPower heated fold away mirrorsRear spoilerDual exhaust that's complete with bright tipsOPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
Customer Preferred Package 22X- Power sunroof ($950)- MyGIG Multimedia System complete with GPS navigation ($890)- Gas Guzzler Tax ($2000)VEHICLE PRICE: $37320
TOTAL OPTIONS: $3940
DESTINATION: $675
MANUFACTURER'S SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE: $41935
OUR SALE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION
The aforementioned Chrysler Window StickerHennessey marketing literaturePictures of the car being modified by HennesseyPaperwork and receipts from the car's Hennessey modificationsWhen it comes to reliable road-ready power there's little doubt this exclusive HPE530 is one of the best Challengers ever created. And with its pristine shell highly capable chassis and asphalt destroying drivetrain it's the boutique muscle car every collector wants. Don't miss your chance to own this 423-mile paragon of MoPar might!
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