Engine

6.1L HEMI V8

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Overview

Configuration
V8
Cylinders
8
Displacement
6.1 L
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Fuel
Premium gasoline

Specifications

Engine
Applies to: 6.1L HEMI V8
Maximum power425 hp, converted: (317 kW)2009 Challenger SRT8Source: 2009 Dodge Challenger Review & Ratings (opens in a new tab); 2009 Dodge Challenger: What's New (opens in a new tab)
Maximum torque420 lb-ft, converted: (569 Nm)2009 Challenger SRT8Source: 2009 Dodge Challenger Review & Ratings (opens in a new tab); 2009 Dodge Challenger: What's New (opens in a new tab)

Specifications by application

Engine
Applies to: 2009 Challenger SRT8 · US · RWD · with 6.1L HEMI V8 + 5-speed automatic
Maximum powerTrim425 hp @ 6,000 rpm, converted: (317 kW)@ 6,000 rpmSource: 2009 Dodge Challenger Review & Ratings (opens in a new tab); 2009 Dodge Challenger: What's New (opens in a new tab)
Maximum torqueTrim420 lb-ft @ 4,800 rpm, converted: (569 Nm)@ 4,800 rpmSource: 2009 Dodge Challenger Review & Ratings (opens in a new tab); 2009 Dodge Challenger: What's New (opens in a new tab)
Dimensions
Applies to: 2009 Challenger SRT8 · US · RWD · with 6.1L HEMI V8 + 5-speed automatic
Overall lengthTrim198 in, converted: (5,030 mm)rounded published value
Overall width — excluding mirrorsTrim76 in, converted: (1,900 mm)rounded published value
WheelbaseTrim116 in, converted: (2,950 mm)rounded published value
Weight
Applies to: 2009 Challenger SRT8 · US · RWD · with 6.1L HEMI V8 + 5-speed automatic
Curb weightTrim4,140 lb, converted: (1,878 kg)automatic
Capacity
Applies to: 2009 Challenger SRT8 · US · RWD · with 6.1L HEMI V8 + 5-speed automatic
Fuel tank capacityTrim19 US gal, converted: (72 L)automatic
Fuel / Efficiency
Applies to: 2009 Challenger SRT8 · US · RWD · with 6.1L HEMI V8 + 5-speed automatic
Fuel economy / consumption — cityTrim13 mpg (US), converted: (18 L/100 km)regulatory figureautomatic
Fuel economy / consumption — highwayTrim19 mpg (US), converted: (12 L/100 km)regulatory figureautomatic

Vehicle applications

Applies toTransmissionDetails
2009 Challenger SRT85-speed automatic5-speed automaticUS · RWD
2009 Challenger SRT86-speed manual (2009 Challenger)6-speed manualUS · RWD

Sources

  1. 2009 Dodge Challenger Review & RatingsEdmundsAutomotive publicationedmunds.com (opens in a new tab)
  2. 2009 Dodge Challenger: What's NewCars.comAutomotive publicationcars.com (opens in a new tab)
  3. 2009 Dodge Challenger Specs & Feature ComparisonsKelley Blue BookAutomotive publicationkbb.com (opens in a new tab)