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Dodge Challenger Rt Classic B5 Blue on 2040-cars

Year:2009 Mileage:8168 Color: Paint
Location:

Harlingen, Texas, United States

Harlingen, Texas, United States
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In 2009, Dodge offered a "Challenger R/T Classic" model to celebrate the re-release of their iconic musclecar. The R/T Classic included 20" chrome retro-style wheels, a retro R/T Side Stripe, retro Script badging, and a limited number were available in B5 Blue, just like they were in 1970. Dodge manufactured a total of 31,500 Challengers in 2009 before Chrysler halted production due to the economy. Only 759 Challengers were produced in B5 Blue that year, and only 523 of those were the R/T Classic. That's just 1.66% of production. After their financing was secured and their marriage to Fiat was arranged, a few more Challengers may have rolled off the line, but it is believed that none of these were B5 Blue as their production run had already ended. Of the 523 B5 Blue R/T Classics produced, 244 came with manual transmissions (this one) and 279 came with automatics. These cars aren't numbered like Dodge's other "Limited Edition" cars such as the Charger Daytona (of which thousands are produced). These are "Sleeper Collectibles". Very limited production insures long-term desirability, and this is a 1-in-244 car. And it's highly-optioned to boot. There's even an "Easter Egg" in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) in the form of a resettable 0-60 MPH timer.

 

The standard features on this R/T Classic are:

  • 5.7L HEMI V8 MDS VCT engine
  • Multi-Stage Front Airbags
  • Supplemental Side-Curtain Front and Rear Airbags
  • All-Speed Traction Control
  • Electronic stability program
  • Electronic Stability Control
  • Anti-Lock 4-Wheel Disc Perforated Brakes
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring Warning Lamp
  • Speed Control
  • Performance Steering
  • Performance Suspension
  • 3.06 Axle Ratio
  • Rear Stabilizer Bar
  • 19-Gallon Fuel Tank
  • Remote Keyless Entry
  • Sentry Key Theft Deterrent System
  • Sun Visors with Illuminated Vanity Mirrors
  • Illuminated Entry
  • Power Accessory Delay
  • Speed Sensitive Power Locks
  • Power Trunklid Release
  • Variable-Speed Intermittent Windshield Wipers
  • Rear Window Defrosters
  • 160-MPH Primary Speedometer
  • Instrument Cluster with Tachometer
  • Leather-Wrapped Shift Knob
  • Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
  • Tilt/Telescope Steering Column
  • Lumbar Adjust for Driver and Front Passenger
  • Power 8-Way Driver's Seat
  • Rear 60/40 Folding Seat
  • Front Power Windows with One-Touch Down
  • Floor Console with Fore/Aft Sliding Armrest
  • Rear Seat Armrest with Cup holder
  • Air Conditioning
  • 12-Volt Center Console Power Outlet

 

In addition, this car was manufactured with the following options:

 

B5 Blue Pearl Coat Exterior Paint ($225)

 

Customer Preferred Package 27M ($3,460)

  • 6 Boston Acoustics Speakers
  • 276-Watt Amplifier
  • SIRIUS Satellite Radio
  • 20" x 8" Aluminum Wheels
  • 245/45VR20 BSW All Season Performance Tires
  • Automatic Headlamps
  • Body-Color Exterior Mirrors
  • Body Side Stripe
  • Functional Hood Scoop
  • Heated Front Seats
  • Leather-Trimmed Bucket Seats
  • Luxury Front and Rear Floor Mats
  • Power Heated Fold-Away Mirrors

Interior Appearance Group by MOPAR $565

        Premium Floor Mats with Logo by MOPAR

        Car Cover by MOPAR

        Bright door sill guards by MOPAR

 

Electronic Convenience Group ($1,260)

  • Illuminated Cupholders
  • LED Illuminated Interior Door Handles
  • Instrument Cluster with Display Screen (EVIC)
  • Keyless Go
  • Remote Start System
  • Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror with Microphone
  • Security Alarm
  • Steering Wheel-Mounted Audio Controls
  • Temperature and Compass Gauge
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring Display
  • Traveler/Mini-Trip Computer
  • Uconnect Phone with Voice Command
  • iPod Control
  • Universal Garage Door Opener

 

6-Speed manual transmission    ($995)

      Track Pak

      3.73 Axle Ratio

      Anti-spin differential rear axle

      Bright accelerator, brake and clutch pedals

      Hill start assist

 

 

AM/FM/CD/DVD/HDD/MP3  ($535)

  • 7 Boston Acoustics speakers with subwoofer
  • 368-Watt amplifier
  • AM/FM Stereo radio with in-dash 6-disc player
  • USB Interface
  • SIRIUS radio
  • GPS Navigation

Compact spare tire          ($100)

 

Low-mileage, and the best upgrades are included on this car. The Challenger has a SMS 296 Supercharger that was installed at Hennessey in February of 2010.  The front license plate holes are untapped. The windows aren't even tinted. The oil has been changed every 3000 miles.

 

Since purchased, this car has been garage kept under the original car cover.  It has only ever been hand-washed, top-to-bottom, since I've owned it. I purchased this car "new" with 3 miles on it.  2000 miles are break-in highway from dealership to my house, to Hennessey and back for the supercharger installation. 

 

A 90 milimeter throttle body and Hop Not kit were installed in 2010.  The SMS 296 supercharger cost $7,500 in 2009 and the installation was another $3,169.  I added the 85 mm pulley ($600) to get the boost to over 6 psi.  The new dyno run showed 502 rear rear horse power vs the 456 from Hennesey with just the supercharger back in February 2010.  Please feel to email with any questions you have.

 

Thanks,

 

Chris

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