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The '''Dodge Challenger SRT-8 '''is the strongest car in the current Challenger line. It's based on an old Mercedes-Benz platform (W210) and is powered by a 370cu HEMI V8 Engine producing 425HP. Main rivals of the Challenger SRT-8 are the [[Chevrolet Camaro|Chevrolet Camaro SS]] and [[Ford Mustang GT]].
 
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{{InfoboxCar
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|name=Challenger SRT8
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|production=2008
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|production2=2012
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|origin=usa
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|manufacturer=dodge
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|layout=fr
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|disp=6.1
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|eng=V8
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|enxtra=HEMI
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|bhp=425
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|bhp2=6200
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|torque=420
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|torque2=4800
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|accel=4.6
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|weight=1892
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|top speed=175
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|transmission=6
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|transmission2=Manual
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}}
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The '''Dodge Challenger SRT8''' is a high performance variant of the [[Dodge Challenger]] produced between 2008 and 2012.
   
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The Challenger was first introduced as the limited production 2008 SRT8 model of which 6400 units were sold. In the following year, the SRT8 entered full-scale production and was complemented by additional models.<ref>http://www.edmunds.com/dodge/challenger/2008/road-test/</ref>
==Appearance in Need for Speed==
 
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The first appearance of the Challenger SRT-8 was in [[Need for Speed: Nitro]] then it returns once again in [[Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit (2010)]] for both sides of the law.
 
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[[Dodge]] equipped the SRT8 model with a 6.1 litre Hemi V8 engine that could be combined with a 5-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmission as standard.
*[[Need for Speed: Nitro]]
 
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*[[Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit (2010)]]
 
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Also equipped as standard to the SRT8 are Brembo brakes, a sport suspension, bi-xenon headlights, heated leather sport seats, a Sirius satellite radio, and 20-inch forged aluminium wheels.
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The car was replaced in 2012 by the [[Dodge Challenger SRT8 392|Challenger SRT8 392]] which features various upgrades including a larger displacement engine.
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==Games==
 
===''Need for Speed: Nitro''===
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The Challenger SRT-8 is featured in ''[[Need for Speed: Nitro]]'' as a class A muscle car. It is rated 4 in both speed and strength; 2 in both acceleration and handling; and 3 in drifting.
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[[Thiago]], the top racer in Rio de Janeiro, drives a Challenger SRT-8 in all of the location's Gold Cup race events except for the Drift Challenge, Time Attack, and Speed Trap events.
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Unlike his Type 2 and Charger R/T, a Challenger SRT-8 with a unique livery, instead of Thiago's Challenger, can be unlocked as a collectable car for use in both Arcade Mode and Career Mode, once all stars are obtained in all Rio de Janeiro Gold Cup events.
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===''Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit'' (2010)===
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The Challenger SRT8 appears in [[Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit (2010)|''Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit'' (2010)]] as an Performance Series racer vehicle, and as an [[Seacrest County Police Department|SCPD]] Highway Patrol unit.
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The racer vehicle is unlocked upon the player earning a total of 195,000 racer bounty. The SCPD unit is unlocked upon the player earning a total of 157,500 cop bounty. Purchasing the [[Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit (2010)/Limited Edition|''Limited Edition'']] release will unlock the SCPD unit at the beginning of the player's career.
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It is featured as a class D racer vehicle, as well as an SCPD unit, in the [[Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit (2010)/Wii|Wii]] and [[Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit (2010)/iOS|iOS]] releases.
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It is not as effective in race events as the 2010 [[Ford Shelby GT500 (2010)|Ford Shelby GT500]], but is able to keep up with the [[Chevrolet Camaro SS (2010)|Chevrolet Camaro SS]] and other Performance Series cars. The SRT8 can withstand most impacts due to its heavy mass, performing well in pursuits.
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{{NFSHP2010Stats|Earn 195,000 racer bounty|Earn 157,500 cop bounty|2|180|289|4.7|5,000|R|55,000|2010}}
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===''Need for Speed: The Run''===
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====Stock====
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The Challenger SRT8 is featured in ''[[Need for Speed: The Run]]'' as a tier 2 vehicle that is available from the beginning.
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It has a "very difficult" handling rating, but possesses strong acceleration and a high top speed.
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====''NFS Edition''====
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The ''NFS Edition'' Challenger SRT8 is a tier 4 vehicle that is unlocked after earning a bronze medal in all [[Need for Speed: The Run/Challenge Series/Plains Interstate|Plains Interstate]] challenges.
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====''K&N Edition''====
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The ''K&N Edition'' Challenger SRT8 is a tier 4 vehicle that is unlocked after earning a gold medal in all K&N challenges.
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====''Sinister''====
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The ''Sinister'' signature edition Challenger SRT8 is a tier 5 vehicle that is unlocked upon beating 10 multiplayer objectives in the Car Battles Weekly Playlist.
   
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
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<gallery spacing="small" widths="155" orientation="square" hideaddbutton="true">
<gallery captionalign="left">
 
Dodge challenger nitro.jpg|Dodge Challenger SRT-8 in the Wii version of [[Need for Speed: Nitro]]
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NFSNitro_DodgeChallenger.jpg|''Need for Speed: Nitro''
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NFSNitro_DodgeChallenger2.jpg|''Need for Speed: Nitro''<br /><small>(Collectable)</small>
Challenger_SRT8_924x519.jpg|Dodge Challenger SRT-8 in the PS3, Xbox 360 and PC versions of [[Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit (2010)]].
 
dodge challenger srt8 police.jpg|Dodge Challenger SRT-8 police car in the PS3, Xbox 360 and PC versions of Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit (2010).
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Challenger_SRT8_924x519.jpg|''Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit'' (2010)<br /><small>(Racer)</small>
File:101_0735.jpg|Dodge Challenger SRT-8 in the Wii version of Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit (2010).
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dodge challenger srt8 police.jpg|''Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit'' (2010)<br /><small>(SCPD)</small>
File:101_0696.jpg|Dodge Challenger SRT-8 police car in the Wii version of Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit (2010).
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File:00_Dodge_Challenger_SRT8.png|''Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit'' (2010)<br /><small>(iOS - SCPD)</small>
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TheRun-image130283.jpg|''Need for Speed: The Run''
File:00_Dodge_Challenger_SRT8.png|Dodge Challenger SRT-8 police car in the i-Phone, i-Pod Touch, and i-Pad versions of Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit (2010).
 
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TheRun-image130284.jpg|''Need for Speed: The Run''<br /><small>(''NFS Edition'')</small>
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TheRun-image130285.jpg|''Need for Speed: The Run''<br /><small>(''K&N'')</small>
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
   
==See also==
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==References==
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<references/>
*[[Dodge Challenger Concept]]
 
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*[[Dodge Challenger R/T]]
 
 
{{Need for Speed - Nitro Vehicles}}
*[[Dodge Charger]]
 
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{{Need for Speed - Hot Pursuit (2010) Vehicles}}
*[[Dodge Viper]]
 
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{{Need for Speed - The Run Vehicles}}
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[[Category:Cars in Need for Speed: Nitro]]
 
[[Category:Cars in Need for Speed: Nitro]]
 
[[Category:Cars in Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit (2010)]]
 
[[Category:Cars in Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit (2010)]]
[[Category:Police Vehicles]]
 
 
[[Category:Police Vehicles in Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit (2010)]]
 
[[Category:Police Vehicles in Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit (2010)]]
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[[Category:Cars in Need for Speed: The Run]]
[[Category:Top-Up Cars]]
 

Revision as of 20:56, 14 April 2020

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The Dodge Challenger SRT8 is a high performance variant of the Dodge Challenger produced between 2008 and 2012.

The Challenger was first introduced as the limited production 2008 SRT8 model of which 6400 units were sold. In the following year, the SRT8 entered full-scale production and was complemented by additional models.[1]

Dodge equipped the SRT8 model with a 6.1 litre Hemi V8 engine that could be combined with a 5-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmission as standard.

Also equipped as standard to the SRT8 are Brembo brakes, a sport suspension, bi-xenon headlights, heated leather sport seats, a Sirius satellite radio, and 20-inch forged aluminium wheels.

The car was replaced in 2012 by the Challenger SRT8 392 which features various upgrades including a larger displacement engine.

Games

Need for Speed: Nitro

The Challenger SRT-8 is featured in Need for Speed: Nitro as a class A muscle car. It is rated 4 in both speed and strength; 2 in both acceleration and handling; and 3 in drifting.

Thiago, the top racer in Rio de Janeiro, drives a Challenger SRT-8 in all of the location's Gold Cup race events except for the Drift Challenge, Time Attack, and Speed Trap events.

Unlike his Type 2 and Charger R/T, a Challenger SRT-8 with a unique livery, instead of Thiago's Challenger, can be unlocked as a collectable car for use in both Arcade Mode and Career Mode, once all stars are obtained in all Rio de Janeiro Gold Cup events.

Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit (2010)

The Challenger SRT8 appears in Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit (2010) as an Performance Series racer vehicle, and as an SCPD Highway Patrol unit.

The racer vehicle is unlocked upon the player earning a total of 195,000 racer bounty. The SCPD unit is unlocked upon the player earning a total of 157,500 cop bounty. Purchasing the Limited Edition release will unlock the SCPD unit at the beginning of the player's career.

It is featured as a class D racer vehicle, as well as an SCPD unit, in the Wii and iOS releases.

It is not as effective in race events as the 2010 Ford Shelby GT500, but is able to keep up with the Chevrolet Camaro SS and other Performance Series cars. The SRT8 can withstand most impacts due to its heavy mass, performing well in pursuits.

Need for Speed: The Run

Stock

The Challenger SRT8 is featured in Need for Speed: The Run as a tier 2 vehicle that is available from the beginning.

It has a "very difficult" handling rating, but possesses strong acceleration and a high top speed.

NFS Edition

The NFS Edition Challenger SRT8 is a tier 4 vehicle that is unlocked after earning a bronze medal in all Plains Interstate challenges.

K&N Edition

The K&N Edition Challenger SRT8 is a tier 4 vehicle that is unlocked after earning a gold medal in all K&N challenges.

Sinister

The Sinister signature edition Challenger SRT8 is a tier 5 vehicle that is unlocked upon beating 10 multiplayer objectives in the Car Battles Weekly Playlist.

Gallery

References