Just days after 2009 Pontiac G8 pricing information leaked out, indicating an increase of $1,365 for the 2009 G8 GT, Dodge announced pricing for the highly anticipated 2009 Challenger. It looks like Dodge will take ownership of the G8 GT’s tag line from 2008 touting “the most powerful car available under $30K.”
With the 2009 G8 GT rumored to retain its 361 hp and 385 lb/ft of torque all for a base price of $31,360, Dodge has blown the doors wide open to be a serious bang-for-the-buck competitor with the 2009 Challenger RT.
The Challenger RT will be loaded with a 5.7L HEMI V8 cranking out 370 hp and 398 lb/ft of torque when coupled with the standard 5 speed auto.
Available as an option is the “Track Pak” which features the Tremec TR-6060 six-speed manual transmission with “pistol-grip” shifter for $995. When the six-speed manual transmission is paired with the 5.7-liter HEMI V-8, it produces an estimated 375 horsepower (280 kW) and 404 lb.-ft. (548 N*m) of torque.
Has the 2009 Pontiac G8 GT has met a worthy Challenger?
[Source: Yahoo]