2017 Dodge Challenger T/A Specifications

2017 Dodge Challenger T/A Specifications
2017 Dodge Challenger T/A, Photo from the Dodge archives.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

  • Body Style: Two-door coupe
  • Assembly Plant: Brampton, Ontario, Canada
  • EPA Vehicle Class: Intermediate car
  • Introduction Date: Third quarter 2016 as a 2017 model

BODY AND CHASSIS:

  • Layout: Longitudinal front engine, rear-wheel drive (RWD)
  • Construction: Unitized steel body

ENGINE:

5.7-LITER HEMI V-8 (FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY WITH 8HP70 EIGHT-SPEED TRANSMISSION)

  • Availability Standard – Dodge Challenger T/A and T/A Plus
  • Type and Description: 90-degree V-type, liquid-cooled with variable cam timing (VCT)
  • Displacement: 345 cu. in. (5,654 cu. cm)
  • Bore x Stroke: 3.92 x 3.58 (99.5 x 90.9)
  • Valve System: Pushrod-operated overhead valves, 16 valves, eight deactivating and eight conventional hydraulic lifters, all with roller followers
  • Fuel Injection: Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless
  • Construction: Deep-skirt cast-iron block with cross-bolted main bearing caps, aluminum alloy heads with hemispherical combustion chambers
  • Compression Ratio: 10.5:1
  • Max. Engine Speed: 5,800 rpm (electronically limited)
  • Fuel Requirement: Unleaded midgrade, 89 octane (R+M)/2 – Recommended – AutomaticTransmission Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2 – Acceptable – Automatic transmission. Premium, 91 octane (R+M)/2 – Recommended – Manual
  • Oil Capacity: 7 quarts (6.6 liters)
  • Coolant Capacity: 14.7 quarts (13.9 liters)
  • Emission Controls: Dual close-coupled three-way catalytic converters, quad heated oxygen sensors and internal engine features (b)
  • Exhaust Type: Dual, 2.75 in. electronically controlled, performance-tuned active exhaust system
  • Max. Gross Trailer Weight: 1,000 lbs. (454 kg) (not recommended with manual)
  • EPA Fuel Economy mpg (city/hwy/cmb): 15 / 23 / 18 manual – 16 / 25 / 19 automatic

(b) Manual transmission meets Federal Tier 2, Bin 5 emission requirements; marketed in California as an LEVII (Low Emission Vehicle) under cleanest vehicle rules. Automatic transmission meets Federal Tier 2, Bin 4 emissions requirements; marketed in California as an ULEVII (Ultra Low Emission Vehicle) under cleanest vehicle rules.

Horsepower Rating  (Automatic Transmission):

  • Power (SAE net): 372 hp (277 kW) @ 5,200 rpm (65.3 hp/liter)
  • Torque (SAE net): 400 lb.-ft. (542 N•m) @ 4,400 rpm

Horsepower Rating (Manual Transmission):

  • Power (SAE net): 375 hp (280 kW) @ 5,150 rpm (65.7 hp/liter)
  • Torque (SAE net): 410 lb.-ft. (555 N•m) @ 4,300 rpm

TRANSMISSION: SIX-SPEED MANUAL TREMEC TR-6060 WITH ZF-SACHS 240 MM TWIN DISC CLUTCH

Availability Standard – T/A, T/A Plus models and T/A 392

Description: Triple cone/double cone synchronizer design, 1-4 skip shift and reverse inhibit solenoids, 5:1 remote shifter
Gear Ratios
1st – 2.97
2nd – 2.10
3rd – 1.46
4th – 1.00
5th – 0.74
6th – 0.50
Reverse – 2.90
Final Drive Ratio: 3.90 – Asymmetric-limited slip, performance-tuned

TRANSMISSION: TORQUEFLITE 8HP70 EIGHT-SPEED AUTOMATIC

Availability – 5.7-liter and 6.4-liter HEMI V-8 engine
Description – Adaptive electronic control, Sport mode or paddle-shifted driver-interactive manual control, five-clutch pack design with only two open clutches in any gear, off-center line pump with low-viscosity oil for reduced spin loss,
torque converter lock with turbine torsional damper for low lock-up speeds in first through eighth gear.
Gear Ratios
1st – 4.714
2nd – 3.143
3rd – 2.106
4th – 1.667
5th – 1.285
6th – 1.000
7th – 0.839
8th – 0.667
Reverse – 3.317
Final Drive Ratio: 3.08:1 – (5.7-liter)
Overall Top Gear: 2.06 (5.7-liter)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:
Alternator: 160A – Standard
180A – Optional
Battery: H7 Case, 625 CCA, maintenance-free

STEERING:
Type: Electric power steering (EPS) with multi-mode assist
Overall Ratio: 14.4:1 ratio – All RWD models
Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb): 37.4 ft. – Challenger T/A, T/A Plus
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock): 2.62 – T/A, T/A Plus

SUSPENSION:
Front – Independent SLA with high upper “A” arm, coil spring over gas-charged monotube shock absorbers and stabilizer bar. Lateral and diagonal lower links with dual ball joint knuckles.
Rear – Five-link independent with coil springs, gas-charged monotube shock absorbers, stabilizer bar and isolated suspension cradle
Super Track Pak Suspension – Standard on Challenger T/A and T/A Plus

BRAKES:
Performance Brake Package: Standard on T/A and T/A Plus
Performance Brake Linings: Optional with T/A and T/A Plus
Front
Rotor size and type: 13.6 x 1.26 (345 x 28) vented
Caliper size and type: 1.65 (42) dual-piston sliding with aluminum housing
Swept area: 249 sq. in. (1,606 sq. cm)
Rear
Rotor size and type: 12.6 x 0.87 (320 x 22) vented
Caliper size and type: 1.65 (42) single-piston sliding with aluminum housing
Swept area: 264 sq. in. (1,703 sq. cm)

Four-wheel Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) and Traction Control: Standard
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and Brake Assist: Standard
Brake Knockback Mitigation: Standard
Hill-start Assist (HSA): Standard
Three-mode (Normal, Sport, Off) ESC/Traction Control Mode Selection: T/A and T/A Plus.
Power-assist Type: 8 + 9 (203 + 209) tandem-diaphragm vacuum booster

DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES (b):
Wheelbase – 116.2 (2,950.4)
Track, Front – 63.4 (1,611)
Track, Rear – 63.8 (1,620)
Overall Length – 197.9 (5,027.4)
Overall Width (with mirrors) – 85.8 (2,178.7)
Overall Width (without mirrors) – 75.7 (1,923.1)
Overall Height – 57.5 (1,459.5)
Ground Clearance – 5.2 (130.9)
Drag Coefficient – 0.337 Cd
Curb Weight (preliminary):
4,190 (1,901) — T/A (manual)
4,175 (1,894) — T/A (automatic)
Weight Distribution, percent F/R:
54/46 — T/A (manual)
54/46 — T/A (automatic)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gallons (liters): 18.5 (70.0)
(c) All dimensions measured at curb weight with standard tires.

ACCOMMODATIONS:
Seating Capacity: F/R 2/3
Front
Headroom 39.3 (999)
Legroom 42.0 (1,067)
Shoulder Room 58.5 (1,485)
Hip Room 55.3 (1,404)
Seat Travel Driver — 10.0 (255)
Passenger — 8.7 (220)
Recliner Angle Range Driver — 64 degrees
Passenger — 63 degrees
SAE Front Volume Index 55.8 cu. ft. (1.58 cu. m)
Rear
Headroom 37.1 (942)
Legroom 33.1 (840)
Knee Clearance 0.2 (4.4)
Shoulder Room 53.9 (1,368)
Hip Room 47.8 (1,215)
SAE Rear Seat Volume Index 37.9 cu. ft. (1.07 cu. m)
Total Interior Volume 93.9 cu. ft. (2.67 cu. m)
SAE Cargo Volume 16.2 cu. ft. (0.459 cu. m)
EPA Interior Volume Index 110.136 cu. ft. (3.12 cu. m)
Trunk Lift-over Height 33.2 (845)

Tires:
Availability – Standard on T/A, T/A Plus
Size and type: P245/45R20 BSW Three-season high-performance
Mfr. and model: Goodyear Eagle F1
Revs per mile: (km) 725 (450)
Availability – Optional on T/A, T/A Plus
Size and type: P245/45R20 BSW All-season high-performance
Mfr. and model: Goodyear Eagle RSA
Revs per mile: (km) 733 (456)

WHEELS:
Availability – Standard on Challenger T/A and T/A Plus
Type and material: Hyper Black II lightweight forged aluminum
Size: 20 in. x 9.0 in.