2012 Dodge Challenger R/T Plus RWD Manual
DISCLOSURE
Key Features
Vehicle Details
- Automatic headlamps
- Body-color door handles
- Body-color fascias
- Body-color mirrors
- Bright fuel filler door
- Compact spare tire
- Fog lamps
- Fold-away pwr heated mirrors
- Halogen headlamps
- P235/55R18 all-season performance BSW tires
- Rear body-color spoiler
- Satin chrome grill
- Solar control glass
- Variable-intermittent wipers
- (6) Boston Acoustics speakers
- 12V pwr outlet
- 160-MPH speedometer
- 276-watt amplifier
- 6-way pwr driver seat
- Active head restraints
- Air conditioning w/auto temp control
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror w/microphone
- Aux audio input
- Bluetooth Streaming Audio
- Bright Pedals
- Cargo compartment dress-up
- Cell phone storage
- Floor carpet
- Floor console w/armrest
- Front & rear climate control outlets
- Front reading/map lights
- Heated Front Seats
- Illuminated cupholders
- Illuminated door pull handles
- Illuminated entry
- Instrument cluster w/display screen
- Instrument panel mesh finish bezel
- Keyless entry
- Keyless go
- Leather-trimmed bucket seats
- Leather-wrapped shift knob
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Luxury front & rear floor mats
- Media center 130 -inc: AM/FM stereo w/CD/MP3 player
- Passenger assist handle
- Pwr 4-way driver lumbar
- Pwr accessory delay
- Pwr trunklid release
- Pwr windows w/front 1-touch down
- Rear 60/40 split-folding bench seat
- Rear courtesy lamps
- Rear seat armrest w/cupholder
- Rear window antenna
- Rear window defroster
- Remote proximity keyless entry
- Remote USB port
- Satin silver lock knobs
- Security alarm
- Sentry key theft deterrent system
- SiriusXM Satellite Radio (subscription required)
- Speed control
- Speed-sensitive pwr locks
- Steering wheel audio controls
- Temp & compass gauge
- Tilt & telescopic steering column
- Traveler/mini trip computer
- Trunk lamp
- UConnect hands-free communication w/Bluetooth
- Universal garage door opener
- Vehicle info center
- Visors w/illuminated mirrors
- 160-amp alternator
- 3.73 Axle Ratio
- 4-wheel anti-lock HD disc brakes
- 5.7L Hemi VVT V8 engine
- 6-speed manual Tremec transmission
- 730 CCA maintenance-free battery
- Anti-spin rear differential
- Dual bright exhaust tips
- Dual rear exhaust
- Electro hydraulic pwr steering
- Heavy Duty Engine Cooling
- Hill Start Assist
- Independent performance suspension
- Performance pwr rack & pinion steering
- Rear stabilizer bar
- Rear wheel drive
- (5) 3-point seat belts
- Advanced multi-stage front airbags -inc: passenger airbag cutoff
- All-speed traction control
- Brake Assist
- Brake/park interlock
- Child seat upper tether anchorages
- Dual-note electric horns
- Electronic stability control
- Front passenger seat belt alert
- Hydraulic assist brake booster
- Knock back mitigation
- Rain brake support
- Ready alert braking
- Supplemental front & rear side-curtain airbags
- Supplemental front side airbag
- Supplemental side airbag
- Tire pressure monitor warning lamp
Model Highlights
The Challenger remains offered in four different trims--SXT, SXT Plus, R/T, R/T Plus and SRT8--that correspond to different engines, while a number of packages can help give the Challenger quite a range of possible styles and driving characteristics. The base model comes with a 305-horsepower 3.6L V6 engine and 5-speed automatic transmission. For the V8 it comes on the Challenger R/T, which offers a 379-hp, 5.7L 'Hemi' V8 and either a 5-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmission. At the top of the range is the SRT8, featuring a 475-hp, 6.4L version of the Hemi. Base Challenger models have the same retro muscle-car silhouette as the others, but they're a little bit more sensible, with a low base price and reasonable fuel economy on the highway, while still providing satisfying enough acceleration for most everyday driving. The V8 models however have a different attitude, with a rumbling exhaust sound, tremendous torque just off idle and a true muscle-car feel. Thanks to Dodge's multi-displacement system, which shuts down some of the cylinders during coasting or cruising to save fuel, either the 5.7L or 6.4L Hemi engine has the power to lay rubber, but can behave itself when cruising. Seating rests rather low in the Challenger, and the car's tall shoulders lend a protective feeling. Front seats have plenty of space for the largest folks, and although technically the Challenger is a 5-person coupe its back seat can be quite tight, and entry and exit from the back seats can be a challenge. The trunk however is huge and easily accessed-- Dodge says it's as big as that of the Charger sedan. The high-performance SRT8 model that's at the top of the Challenger model range is truly where the muscle-car cues all come together. The SRT8 includes hood stripes, a rear spoiler, a functional hood scoop, a satin chrome grille and special SRT-design 20-inch alloy wheels, and the appearance extras make the most of the blunt, aggressive shape and low, wide stance. Standard features across the Challenger model line include electronic stability control, anti-lock brakes, side airbags and side-curtain bags. The bargain-priced base Challenger isn't luxurious but it includes nearly all the features that are expected at its price level, including keyless entry, cruise control, air conditioning, power foldaway mirrors and a CD/MP3 sound system with auxiliary input. In addition to the V8, suspension, steering, and wheel upgrades, the R/T adds fog lamps, satellite radio, Bluetooth and a spoiler. The SRT8 adds a host of extras in addition to the performance improvements, including HID headlamps, power heated mirrors, a remote start system, heated leather seats, a media center with hard-drive system and Boston Acoustics sound.
Equipment
- 6-SPEED MANUAL TREMEC TRANSMISSION (STD)
- DARK SLATE GRAY INTERIOR LEATHER-TRIMMED BUCKET SEATS
- SUPER TRACK PAK -inc: P245/45ZR20 all-season performance BSW tires 4-wheel anti-lock disc HD brakes sport suspension performance steering w/variable displacement
- BRIGHT WHITE
- P245/45ZR20 PERFORMANCE BSW TIRES
- 5.7L HEMI VVT V8 ENGINE (STD)
- 27J R/T PLUS CUSTOMER PREFERRED ORDER SELECTION PKG -inc: 5.7L V8 engine 6-speed man trans 276-watt amplifier (6) Boston Acoustics speakers heated front seats leather-trimmed bucket seats body-color exterior mirrors fold-away pwr heated mirrors security alarm temp & compass gauge tire pressure monitor display universal garage door opener
- 20 X 8.0 ALUMINUM CHROME CLAD WHEELS -inc: P245/45R20 all-season performance BSW tires 3.92 rear axle ratio
- Security System
- Heated Mirrors
- Power Mirror(s)
- Tire Pressure Monitor
- Universal Garage Door Opener
- Remote Engine Start
- Locking/Limited Slip Differential
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Power Steering
- Power Steering
- ABS
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
- Tires - Front Performance
- Tires - Rear Performance
- Temporary Spare Tire
- Rear Spoiler
- Automatic Headlights
- Fog Lamps
- Heated Mirrors
- Power Mirror(s)
- Intermittent Wipers
- Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
- AM/FM Stereo
- CD Player
- MP3 Capability
- Satellite Radio
- Requires Subscription
- Premium Sound System
- MP3 Capability
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Connection
- Leather Seats
- Bucket Seats
- Heated Front Seat(s)
- Power Driver Seat
- Driver Adjustable Lumbar
- Pass-Through Rear Seat
- Rear Bench Seat
- Floor Mats
- Adjustable Steering Wheel
- Leather Steering Wheel
- Steering Wheel Audio Controls
- Trip Computer
- Power Windows
- Power Door Locks
- Keyless Entry
- Power Door Locks
- Keyless Entry
- Power Door Locks
- Immobilizer
- Keyless Start
- Keyless Entry
- Power Door Locks
- Immobilizer
- Universal Garage Door Opener
- Cruise Control
- Remote Trunk Release
- Security System
- Immobilizer
- Climate Control
- A/C
- Rear Defrost
- Power Outlet
- Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
- Driver Vanity Mirror
- Passenger Vanity Mirror
- Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror
- Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror
- Front Reading Lamps
- Rear Reading Lamps
- Traction Control
- Traction Control
- Stability Control
- Brake Assist
- Driver Air Bag
- Passenger Air Bag
- Passenger Air Bag Sensor
- Front Side Air Bag
- Front Side Air Bag
- Front Head Air Bag
- Rear Head Air Bag
- Tire Pressure Monitor