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Dodge cars: What's new for 2008
The Challenger arrives, plus 600 reasons to love the new Viper

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2008 Dodge Viper SRT-10 Coupe

2008 Dodge Viper SRT-10 Coupe

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AVENGER: A replacement for the mid-size Stratus sedan, the all-new front-wheel-drive Avenger bows with baby-Charger styling and optional features including a rear-seat DVD entertainment system (a staple of SUVs and minivans, but so far a rare find in sedans), heated and cooled cupholders and all-wheel-drive. As with its mechanical sibling, the Chrysler Sebring, the Avenger will offer a four-cylinder engine and two V6s. The Avenger will be available in SE, SXT and R/T versions.

CALIBER: A new high-performance version, dubbed the SRT-4, comes with a 285 hp turbocharged engine, 6-speed manual transmission, sport-tuned suspension, SRT wheels and body kit.

CHALLENGER: Dodge's long-awaited coupe -- a visual tribute to the Challenger muscle car of the early 70s -- will make its debut at the Chicago auto show in February 2008. The lineup will include an SRT-8 version with a 6.1 liter HEMI engine. The first two cars off the assembly line will be auctioned off to benefit charity, and the third will be auctioned on eBay.

MAGNUM: The good news: Dodge's attitude-laden wagon gets revised interior and exterior styling. Better news: The 425 horsepower SRT-8 sees even more radical changes including an agressive front end with a functional hood scoop. Okay, now the bad news: Dodge plans to eliminate the Magnum early in the 2008 model year, so expect the supply of 2008 Magnums to dry up quickly.

VIPER SRT10: If 510 horsepower wasn't enough for you, then check out the redesigned Viper's all-new 8.4 liter (!!) V10 engine, which turns out 600 horsepower -- enough, says Dodge, to launch the two-seat Viper to 60 in under 4 seconds. Other features for the Viper coupe and convertible... oh, who cares? It has 600 horsepower!

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