Over half a century ago, Chrysler rolled out the first iteration of their now iconic V8 engines with the FirePower lineup. Leading the pack was the 392 HEMI which quickly established itself as the engine to beat on the drag strip. Or the engine to try to beat, at any rate, since there were little stock options that put up as much of a fight on the quarter-mile as the 392.
Next week, the 392’s battle will wage on when the 2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 makes its premiere debut on the SEMA showroom floor. In place of the 6.1L HEMI V8 that so faithfully served the SRT8 models of years past sits the brand new 6.4L 392 cu. in. V8, churning out 470-horsepower and 470 lb.-ft. of torque. Control of the beast is aided by both a modified front chin spoiler and bigger front splitter, and the suspension has been recalibrated to respond more swiftly to the jerk-your-head-back muscle. The end result is a seamless expression of brute force, almost delicate in its perfect execution.
To commemorate Dodge’s newest comeback kid, the first 1,492 SRT8’s will be designated Inaugural Edition models of the Challenger SRT8 392 and feature several unique calling cards. Chief among them will be the two available paint combinations, either Deep Water Blue with standard Stone White stripes or Bright White Clear Coat with standard Viper Blue stripes. 20” SRT wheels, Pearl White leather-trimmed seats, unique blue stitching accents, and two “392 HEMI” fender badges round out the exterior trademarks – all of which leads to an unmistakable, formidable presence.
The 2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 will be built at the Brampton Assembly Plant and will arrive in U.S. dealerships in the fourth quarter of 2010.
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