Leaving aside the allegedly restyled tail lamps as despite what Dodge says, we fail to see any visible differences with the ones found on the ’08 model, the most notable change on the 2009 Charger is the new-generation 5.7-liter HEMI V8 engine on the RWD and AWD R/T models with improved fuel efficiency and increased horsepower. According to Dodge, the revised 5.7-liter HEMI V8 produces an estimated 368 HP and 395 lb.-ft. or 536 Nm of torque compared to the ’08 5.7L Hemi V8 that was rated at 340 HP (350HP with the Road/Track Performance option) and 390 lb.-ft. or 525 Nm of torque respectively. Hit the jump to check out all the changes for the 2009 Charger models. -Continued 2009 DODGE CHARGER: WHAT’S NEW FOR 2009
Exterior:
- Color: Deep Water Blue Pearl Coat replaces Steel Blue Pearl Coat
- New taillamp design (all models)
- Antenna moves to rear window (all models)
- Aluminum wheels (now standard on Dodge Charger SE)
Interior:
- Upgraded interior accents including satin silver door trim spears, satin silver center console cup holder rings and satin silver center stack and shifter bezels (Dodge Charger SE)
- Trunk cargo net and scuff plate (Dodge Charger SE)
- Premium 18-ounce floor mats (Dodge Charger SE)
Electrical:
- LED-illuminated door map pockets (included with Leather Package on Dodge Charger SXT and standard on Dodge Charger R/T)
- LED-illuminated front cup holders (all models)
- EVIC informs driver when in two-wheel drive or all-wheel drive (AWD models)
- EVIC informs driver when using the fuel-saving Multi-displacement System (MDS) by automatically flashing “ECO” message (Dodge Charger R/T)
Powertrain / Chassis:
- New-generation 5.7-liter HEMI engine with fuel-saving MDS technology and variable-valve timing (VVT) achieves increased horsepower (368 hp) and torque (395 lb.-ft.) (Dodge Charger R/T)
- New axle ratio of 2.65:1 (Dodge Charger R/T)
- All-wheel-drive models are equipped with innovative Active Transfer Case and Front-axle Disconnect to maximize performance and fuel economy
- New axle ratio of 3.06:1 (Dodge Charger AWD models)
Safety and Security:
- Updated Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) warning message now appears as “LO TIRE” (all models)
2009 DODGE CHARGER SRT8: WHAT’S NEW FOR 2009
EXTERIOR
• New color: Deep Water Blue Clear Coat
• New taillamps
INTERIOR
• Dual-zone automatic temperature control standard
• Automatic headlamps standard
• One-touch up/down windows standard
• New front-seat head rests
• Remote start standard
• Air filtration standard
• Heated front seats standard
POWERTRAIN/CHASSIS
• New ABS/ESP calibration with brake knockback mitigation
• Retuned suspension including knuckle and shock valve
• Improved fuel economy results in a lower gas guzzler tax
PACKAGES
• Limited edition Super Bee “buzz model” in Hemi Orange with serialized dash plaque
o Package includes Charger SRT8 Super Bee wheels with black anodized pockets
o Exterior decals for the hood and “Super Bee” on rear quarter
o Silver Brembo brake calipers
o uconnect tunes radio standard
o Orange accent color on seat
• Limited edition Brilliant Black Edition (spring 2009)
15 Comments:
Just great, the ugliest Dodge Charger series ever made gets additional gas guzzling capabilities. A four-door Charger was a joke to begin with.
Hey Anonymous,
You first better experience the joy of having and riding one legendary Charger and then leave your baseless comments. Dodge Charger is indeed one of the best muscle cars ever in history. My proof are the stats globally.
"Just great, the ugliest Dodge Charger series ever made gets additional gas guzzling capabilities. A four-door Charger was a joke to begin with."
You're an ass!
He probably drives a civic lol.
Most likely he got his mud-ball a$$ handed to him by "one of those ugly four door Chargers".
i'll agree with anon on this. those things are ugly as #@%$ and I have sat in one and i thought it was going to fall apart around me. is this thing for drag racing? cuz i bet it handles like a garbage truck. i just recently sat in a challenger and the F$#@ing console almost broke off when i opened it. these new "muscle cars" are a joke.
Leo, next time you get in to your 1987 ford aspire, remember that you're income is 20,000 dollars a year, you can only get on the internet on your friends computer, it would take two (2) years salary to afford that cheap vehicle you sat in. Sorry that the interior on a car with around 400hp, Amazing looks, Reliability, yet costs less than 40,000 NEW.
Please remember how worthless you're contribution is to society, of the cars out and comming out, I think the charger is one of the most popular out. I would be willing to bet my salary (that is more than yours, as a college student, working 10 hours a week) that you don't have a car 2000 or newer. Same with the "anonymous" morons on here.
Leo, should have felt privlalidged to have been allowed a seat in a newer car such as a dodge charger.
Remember next time you walk out to your beater that you're worthless, and all of the remarks you've made about newer cars are hilarious because you drive what you do.
SRT owner here... those that talk sh!t about the Charger can kiss my sweaty @ss
jason you poor guy. you sound upset. did i hurt your feelings? i wonder how you know so much about me. it's amazing how accurate you are. you know my exact salary and the car i drive. if i didn't know any better i'd think you have a crush on me. i know it can't be true though because only the manliest of men would be so upset by someone ragging on their favorite "muscle car".
as far as me using my friends computer to type this message, that's not true. i can go to my local public library.
by the way, are you calling me a college student as if it's an insult? i guess for the billy-bobs that are proud of driving a charger, me seeking higher education would be a little threatening. lets look at it this way, when i'm done with school, and i have all the things you wish you could afford, i'll stop by so you can change my oil.
If you had an IQ over that of a paper towel roll, you would have read that I am actually a college student.
I'm glad I accurately depicted your life, I do have a crush on you. I think you're even more manly than I. If you want to hook up some time, let me know sweetie.
Sorry that you can't afford a "POS 4 door" with a hemi, I really am.
Next time you're at the library, try reading a book, maybe one on grammar and spelling. I know I'm not perfect, but damn not capitolizing anything? lol.
I don't think the charger is an accurate depiction of muscle. It's MODERN muscle, which I don't think ANY current charger owner would ever tell you that their vehicle is a straight up "Muscle car", it's modern muscle and nothing compares to the muscle of the late 60's and 70s.
However, morons like you that think chargers shouldn't be four doors forget the chargers back in the day with 4 doors, or with a 4 cyl engine! The charger has been damn near everything, except a station wagon.
I would change your oil for you, but I'm not sure which type of oil you use in your bicycle?
leo... you're lame... stop while you're ahead... take your bmx bike... you know the one...the one without the seat and have fun with yourself
Gotta love it. As I go to leave a comment I see "Comment moderation has been enabled. All comments must be approved by the blog author."
And where was this moderation in the last 10 comments ?
I don't care if they say that is a charger it just looks like another f***ing economy car to me. Now the '69 charger that was a muscle car.
This was actually a really funny conversation. ha ha Listening to you guys helps kill time when your bored so, thank you both!
Have an 06 R/T wRT package. Its more a big powerful sedan than a true muscle car. I ve upgraded the exaust/intake and this thing moves pretty good. Its 4k+ pounds so no it wont smoke a true muscle car, but it will give them a run. And thats saying alot from a 4 door full size family sedan.
The interior is plain jane but less stuff to break. No rattles or squeaks on mine, rock solid.
I get 285 miles between fill up around town, and 320+ highway.
I guess its a matter of taste but , I love the styling.
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