[Muscle Master]

Originally Posted by GatorBlue371

0-60 is a small part of tracking a car. Cornering is equally or more important, and (though they haven't officially tested the car and got the .96g's which was released... ) the Camaro should have an advantage in both straight aways and corners. Thus, the Challenger has no area of the track where it can advance on the Camaro, resulting in a dusting.

You have a point about the cornering and the chally got a .88g's on the skidpad, don't think dodge just stuck some crappy suspension under the challenger, because I'm getting that impression and your wrong

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); all have speed-sensitive power steering.

The front suspension is an independent short-long arm design with a high upper A arm, coil spring over gas-charged shocks and stabilizer bar, with lateral and diagonal lower links; the SRT-8 uses Bilstein monotube shocks. The rear suspension is a five-link independent setup with coil springs, link-type stabilizer bar, shock absorbers, and isolated suspension cradle; the SE and R/T (with automatic) use gas-charged twin shock absorbers, while the SRT-8 uses Bilstein monotube gas-charged shock absorbers, and the R/T with manual transmission uses gas-charged monotube Nivomat load-leveling shocks. SE doesn't get the fancy chrome fuel filler door; and the SRT uses a half-inch lower ride height. For 2009, SRT engineers fine-tuned suspension settings for both performance tires.

Four-wheel disc brakes are standard on all models. Ducts in the front fascia direct airflow to the front brakes, which reduces front-brake temperatures by as much as 15% in heavy use for enhanced performance and longer life. Brake pads are tuned to match the characteristics of each Dodge Challenger model.

• The Dodge Challenger SRT8 uses Brembo four-piston calipers on all four wheels, for a 60 to zero mph stopping distance of approximately 110 feet.

• The Challenger R/T uses twin-piston aluminum calipers and vented rotors in the front and single-piston aluminum calipers with vented rotors in the rear, for a 60 to zero mph stopping distance of approximately 125 feet.

• Finally, Dodge Challenger SE uses single-piston aluminum calipers and vented rotors in the front and single-piston aluminum calipers with solid rotors in the rear. These brakes have a larger effective radius than many competitive systems, providing a 60 to zero mph stopping distance of approximately 130 feet.

Four wheel anti lock brakes, traction control, and electronic stability control with brake assist are all standard on R/T, SRT8, and, when the Popular Equipment Package is ordered, on the SE.