American Car Imports of London offer the new 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT-8

May 1, 2008 - PRLog -- American Car Imports of London one of the UK’s leading American vehicle importers offer the new 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT-8
Hemi Orange Pearl Coat exterior paintwork with Dark Slate Grey leather interior, this classic colour and shape evokes nostalgic memories of the original 1960’s cars. With 420 horsepower and 420 pound-feet of torque out of the latest 6.1 V-8 engine with a sporty 5-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission. A sport-ride suspension with stability control makes for a well balanced and well poised car. With less than 10,000 cars planned to be produced it is sure to be an instant collectible. American Car Imports of London already have order books full for this icon.
With a drag coefficient of .35 and performance figures in the sub 5 second for the 0-60 mph dash and onto a top speed in the region of 150 mph the car is sure to impress. With independent front and independent rear suspension with a limited slip differential the car will handle and with 4-wheel vented disc brakes and 4-wheel ABS will give plenty of stopping power. The car has 20”x9” front and rear unique SRT designed aluminium wheels with P24545ZR all season high performance tyres.
With an impressive array of standard equipment there are still a few options one can order:-
-   Larger rear tyres, Goodyear PerformanceP255/45ZR20 with P245/45ZR20 in the front- --
-   MYGIG multimedia infotainment centre with GPS navigation system
-    Power sunroof
-    Daytime running lamps
The car is available in a choice of 3 classic colours:-
Bright Silver Metallic clearcoat, Brilliant Black Crystal Pearlcoat and Hemi Orange Pearlcoat, all with Dark Slate Grey leather interior
Original MOPAR accessories will be available for the Challenger to personalise your car the way you want it, choose from:-
    Ram air hood:  a replacement aluminum hood with a hood scoop  
Challenger graphics packages: Classic heritage-inspired designs
Rear park distance sensors: The latest parking sensor technology
Vehicle cover: a custom fit premium quality cover is available
“T-grip’ automatic shift handle:  A bright chrome finish and Mopar logo ergonomically designed
Bright pedal kit (automatic transmission): polished stainless steel  
Custom centre stack and console: Replacement appliqués in Red and Blue
Door sill kit: brushed stainless steel embossed with Dodge Challenger logo
iPod integration kit, Garmin Nuvi Portable Navigation System, Premium mats
Functional ram air-intake system: Creates ram air effect at speeds of 40-plus miles-per-hour by integrating hood and cold-air intake system
Cold-air intake system: noticeable horsepower and torque gains by routing cool air  
Low-restriction air filter: Direct replacement for the factory-installed filter. Offers high-flow/low-restriction to improve throttle response, filtration and horsepower
Cat-back Exhaust System: Features reflective sound cancellation (RSC) no-drone technology
Long-tube exhaust headers (automatic transmission only): increase  horsepower by an estimated 14–17 bhp
Coil-over suspension kit: Allows up to 1.625-inch ride-height drop
Stage I performance springs: Reduce ride height 1-inch for that low, custom look.  
Strut tower brace: Reduces body flex in the front end. Improves handling and drivability
Forged crankshaft for 5.7-liter HEMI® and 6.1-liter HEMI: High-strength premium quality
5.7-liter HEMI and 6.1-liter HEMI street camshafts: Designed, developed, dyno- and track-tested for increased power and rpm
CNC-ported 5.7-liter HEMI and 6.1-liter HEMI cylinder heads: Bolt-on cylinder heads designed to optimise flow while maintaining optimum port velocity
Performance gauges: Utilize reverse lighting technology to radiate intense, blue LED through the dial.
For more information call American Car Imports on +44 (0) 20 8889 4545 or contact them at sales@americancarimports.com and http://www.americancarimports.com

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In their 18th year, American Car Imports is established as a market leader in the UK at importing new vehicles from the United States. Whatever new American vehicle you want to import, they offer you a premier door to door service.