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Old 06-22-2016, 01:00 PM
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We just bought an RT 5.7 Hemi & totally love it, my wife's heavy foot will get her in trouble for sure. Now, a question: The RPMs are 2000 @ 60 mph, to me it seems it should be less than that. I'm also surprised the car has 3.06 axle ratio it would seem 3.55 cogs would be more likely with the big tires & od
 
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What year, transmission and tire/wheel size?
 
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It's a 10 only year for furious fuchia, 5 auto 20 inch, could the tires be 245X45, cars @ home Thanks need more? My "new" 97 had Lexington Dodge sticker on it so came from MD.(center band 2 tone)
 
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Our Challenger R/T has 245/45x20 tires 3.06 ratio runs 2000 rpm @ 60 mph. We got 24 mpg 1/2 the trip was @ 80 mph. Wife has a terrible LEAD foot in that car!!
 
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Auto's come with a 3.06, manuals have a 3.92. It's all in the transmission gearing....
 
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Originally Posted by alkapone
I found this article and it looks amazing. But, does anyone can help me. IT's the big surprise. The new Challenger, 2018 model year.

http://digestcars.com/2018-dodge-challenger-price/

Help you what?
 



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