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Finely Tuned
Chassis - While the 2009 Dodge Challenger shares the suspension
geometry of the Dodge Charger, chassis components are re-tuned to
support more spirited driving and handling performance. |
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In the
front, the all-new 2009 Dodge Challenger features an
independent short- and long-arm (SLA) front suspension
to provide excellent ride and handling.
The multi-link SLA suspension allows bushing compliance to be tuned for
a dramatic reduction in road noise, while maintaining
Challenger’s dynamic handling performance. In the rear,
Dodge Challenger’s five-link independent suspension with
coil springs allows independent tuning of handling and
ride comfort so that each can be maximized.
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The Dodge Challenger’s rear suspension
complements the performance of the front suspension,
resulting in a balanced ride. Dodge Challenger R/T
features a sport-tuned athletic, nimble suspension and steering via
increased suspension damping, spring rates, steering responsiveness
and lower-aspect-ratio all-season performance 18- and 20-inch tires.
Reduced body roll, precision steering and well-damped ride provide
enthusiast levels of handling without compromise to ride and
comfort. |
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Power rack-and-pinion
steering has an overall ratio of 16.1:1 on all 2009 Dodge Challenger
models. The steering effort is varied to balance comfort and
ease-of-operation with road-feel and responsiveness requirements.
Dodge engineers tuned Challenger’s steering system to deliver light
parking efforts, without compromising steering performance at speed.
In addition, the systems are tuned to match the unique handling
capabilities for each of the Dodge Challenger models. The Dodge
Challenger R/T with a manual transmission features a variable
displacement power steering pump which reduces fluid temperatures
while decreasing the parasitic losses to achieve improved fuel
economy (0.2 mpg). |
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Brakes -
Four-wheel disc brakes are standard on Dodge Challenger R/T models.
They feature twin-piston aluminum calipers and vented rotors in the
front and single-piston aluminum calipers with vented rotors in the
rear. The Dodge Challenger R/T has a 60 to zero mph stopping
distance of approximately 125 feet. Ducts located in the front
fascia of the Dodge Challenger direct cooling airflow to the front
brakes, which reduces front-brake temperatures by as much as 15
percent in heavy use for enhanced performance and longer life. Brake
pads are tuned to match the performance characteristics of each
Dodge Challenger model. |
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