1. If you have a Hemi RT with auto, how gutsy is it? I drove a Charger with the auto and was kind of unimpressed. A local dealer has a bunch of Challenger RT's with auto, but before I even go there, I wondered what the opinions were.
2. When are they shipping stick RTs? I drove the Bullitt and thought it was fun, but my heart lies with Mopar, so I'd like to get a Challenger. The compare apples to apples, the RT would need a stick.

Thanks for the info.

 

The manual RT should already be shipped. We have an 09 RT on a local lot, but it is an auto. Also have a bunch of V6s

 

V6 = Blasphemy

 

6-Spd Manual Challenger R/T and SRT models are already shipping. My local dealer has a Tored Challenger R/T w/6-Spd Manual on its way to the lot. Keep in mind the HEMI got a power upgrade so its not 340HP anymore. Its about 50HP more than that. The 6-spd manual models have more HP than the automatic models.

 

the new hemi is rated at 375 or something around that. thats in the cars, its 390 in the trucks.

 

My father just got an 09 r/t with the 6-speed 375 hp 404 tq. it is an adapted viper trans. and let me tell u it is very, very fast! mustang killer! mfr claims 0-60 in 5.5 seconds

 

By todays standard 5.5 0-60 is not all that hot.

My 02 TA is 5.2 stock. There are family sedans that do 5.5.

I am not knocking the car, I love it. But reality is reality.

 

i suppose you are right, i didnt know trans ams were 5.2 out of the box. all i kno is that it scared me to floor it and it did a burnout all over in second. but i drive a 98 ram so i guess i am used to a slow vehicle and it just seemed fast. however, i can tell you i have driven a gt stang 5-speed and this challenger is way more fun to drive and has a lot more power.

 

Just picked up my new RT and love it!!! Very gutsy and a blast to drive. Turns heads everywhere it goes. ZThis car begs to be driven hard. Looked at the auto srt last year and did not like. If you like a manual this is the car to get!

 

An RT owner, welcome aboard!