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Dodge Challenger · Model year 2017 · No longer built

2017 Dodge Challenger specs, maintenance & manuals

Owner and shopper reference for the 2017 Dodge Challenger, built from Stellantis and Mopar data: the factory spec sheet, the maintenance schedule, fluid capacities and 16 manufacturer publications.

Horsepower
305–707 hp
Combined MPG
16–23
Recalls
3
Schedule covers
150k miles
Challenger towing capacity by yearTow ratings for every year we have charts for; the 2017 spec sheet's towing figures are in Specs & features below.See the towing chart

What changed for the 2017 Dodge Challenger

The 2017 Challenger versus 2016: what's different, from the factory charts and spec sheets.

Compared automatically from the manufacturer's trim feature charts, specification sheets, towing guides and the EPA's fuel-economy data for 2016 and 2017. The manufacturer reorganized this year's equipment chart, so features can't be matched line by line with last year's; trims, packages and powertrains above are still compared. Equipment varies by trim and market; confirm details on a specific vehicle.

2017 Dodge Challenger specs & features

Engines, gear ratios, suspension, brakes, dimensions and capacities as published in the manufacturer's 2017 specification sheet.

General information4 specs
Body style
Two-door coupe
Assembly plant
Brampton, Ontario, Canada
EPA vehicle class
Intermediate car
Introduction date
Third quarter 2016 as a 2017 model

Specifications reflect the latest product information at publication; dimensions are in inches (millimeters) unless noted and measured at curb weight with standard tires and wheels.

Body and chassis2 specs
Layout
Longitudinal front engine, rear-wheel drive (RWD)
Construction
Unitized steel body
Engines78 specs
3.6-liter Pentastar V-6
AvailabilityStandard — Dodge Challenger SXT, SXT Plus and GT
Type and description60-degree V-type, liquid-cooled
Displacement220 cu. in. (3,604 cu. cm)
Bore x stroke3.78 x 3.27 (96.0 x 83.0)
Valve systemChain-driven DOHC, 24 valves, hydraulic end-pivot roller rockers
Fuel injectionSequential, multiport, electronic, returnless
ConstructionAluminum deep-skirt block with aluminum-alloy heads
Compression ratio10.2:1
Power (SAE net)305 bhp (227 kW) @ 6,350 rpm (84.7 bhp/liter)
Torque (SAE net)268 lb.-ft. (363 N•m) @ 4,800 rpm
Max. engine speed6,400 rpm (electronically limited)
Fuel requirementUnleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2
Oil capacity6 quarts (5.7 liters) with dry filter
Coolant capacity14.0 quarts (13.25 liters)
Emission controlsDual three-way catalytic converters, heated oxygen sensors and internal engine features(a)
Exhaust typeDual exhaust with rectangular chromed tip and image sound
Max. gross trailer weight1,000 lbs. (454 kg)
EPA fuel economy mpg (city/hwy/cmb)19 / 30 / 23 (RWD); 18 / 27 / 21 (AWD)
Engine assembly plantTrenton South Engine Plant, Trenton, Mich.
5.7-liter HEMI V-8 (Fuel Saver Technology with 8HP70 eight-speed transmission)
AvailabilityStandard — Dodge Challenger R/T and R/T Plus; T/A and T/A Plus; and R/T Shaker and R/T Plus Shaker models
Type and description90-degree V-type, liquid-cooled with variable cam timing (VCT)
Displacement345 cu. in. (5,654 cu. cm)
Bore x stroke3.92 x 3.58 (99.5 x 90.9)
Valve systemPushrod-operated overhead valves, 16 valves, eight deactivating and eight conventional hydraulic lifters, all with roller followers
Fuel injectionSequential, multiport, electronic, returnless
ConstructionDeep-skirt cast-iron block with cross-bolted main bearing caps, aluminum alloy heads with hemispherical combustion chambers
Compression ratio10.5:1
Power (SAE net) — automatic transmission372 hp (277 kW) @ 5,200 rpm (65.3 hp/liter)
Torque (SAE net) — automatic transmission400 lb.-ft. (542 N•m) @ 4,400 rpm
Power (SAE net) — manual transmission375 hp (280 kW) @ 5,150 rpm (65.7 hp/liter)
Torque (SAE net) — manual transmission410 lb.-ft. (555 N•m) @ 4,300 rpm
Max. engine speed5,800 rpm (electronically limited)
Fuel requirementUnleaded midgrade, 89 octane (R+M)/2 — Recommended – Automatic Transmission; Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2 — Acceptable – Automatic transmission; Premium, 91 octane (R+M)/2 — Recommended – Manual
Oil capacity7 quarts (6.6 liters)
Coolant capacity14.7 quarts (13.9 liters)
Emission controlsDual close-coupled three-way catalytic converters, quad heated oxygen sensors and internal engine features(b)
Exhaust typeDual, 2.75 in. electronically controlled, performance-tuned active exhaust system
Max. gross trailer weight1,000 lbs. (454 kg) (not recommended with manual)
EPA fuel economy mpg (city/hwy/cmb)15 / 23 / 18 manual; 16 / 25 / 19 automatic
6.4-liter HEMI V-8 powered by SRT
AvailabilityStandard — R/T Scat Pack, 392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker, T/A 392 and SRT 392 models
Type and description90-degree V-type, liquid-cooled
Displacement392 cu. in. (6,417 cu. cm)
Bore x stroke4.09 x 3.72 (103.9 x 94.6)
Valve systemPushrod-operated overhead valves, 16 valves with sodium-filled exhaust valves and hollow stem intake valves, 16 conventional hydraulic lifters, all with roller tips
Fuel injectionSequential, multiport, electronic, returnless; automatic features Fuel Saver mode
ConstructionDeep-skirt cast-iron block with cross-bolted main bearing caps, aluminum alloy heads with hemispherical combustion chambers
Compression ratio10.9:1
Power (SAE net)485 bhp (362 kW) @ 6,100 rpm (75.8 bhp/liter)
Torque (SAE net)475 lb.-ft. (644 N•m) @ 4,100 rpm
Max. engine speed6,400 rpm (electronically limited)
Fuel requirementPremium 91 octane (R+M)/2 — recommended
Oil capacity7 quarts (6.6 liters)
Factory oil fill0W-40 Pennzoil Ultra synthetic
Coolant capacity15 quarts (14.4 liters)
Emission controlsDual close-coupled three-way catalytic converters, quad-heated oxygen sensors and internal engine features(a)
Exhaust typeDual, 2.75 in. electronically controlled, performance-tuned active exhaust system
Max. gross trailer weightNot rated for trailer-tow
EPA fuel economy mpg (city/hwy/cmb)14 / 23 / 17 manual; 15 / 25 / 18 automatic
Supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI Hellcat V-8
AvailabilityStandard on Challenger SRT Hellcat
Type and description90-degree V-type, liquid-cooled
Displacement376 cu. in. (6,166 cu.cm)
Bore x stroke4.09 x 3.58 (103.9 x 90.9)
Valve systemPushrod-operated overhead valves, 16 valves with sodium-filled exhaust valves and hollow stem intake valves, 16 conventional hydraulic lifters, all with roller tips
Fuel injectionSequential, multiport, electronic, returnless
ConstructionDeep-skirt cast-iron block with cross-bolted main bearing caps, unique aluminum alloy heads with hemispherical combustion chambers
Compression ratio9.5:1
Power (estimated SAE net)707 bhp (527 kW) @ 6,200 rpm (114 bhp/liter)
Torque (estimated SAE net)650 lb.-ft (881 N•m) @ 4,800 rpm
Max. engine speed6,200 rpm
Fuel requirementPremium 91 octane (R+M)/2 — recommended
Oil capacity7 quarts (6.6 liters)
Factory oil fill0W-40 Pennzoil Ultra synthetic
Coolant capacity15 quarts (14.4 liters)
Intercooler systemSeparate low-temp cooling system with dual water-to-air intercoolers and a high-flow variable-speed electric water pump
Emission controlsDual close-coupled three-way catalytic converters heated wide range upstream and switching downstream O2 sensors and internal engine features.(a)
Exhaust typeDual 2.75-in. straight-though exhaust system with twin Electronic Exhaust Valves (EEV) with rectangular Black Vapor-chromed tips
Max. gross trailer weightNot rated for trailer-tow
EPA fuel economy mpg (city/hwy/cmb)13 / 21 / 16 manual; 13 / 22 / 16 automatic

(a) Meets Federal Tier 2 Bin 5 and ULEV II requirements in California, Massachusetts, New York, Maine, Vermont, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Oregon and Washington. (b) Manual transmission meets Federal Tier 2 Bin 5 (California LEV II); automatic meets Federal Tier 2 Bin 4 (California ULEV II). (a) Marker as printed; this page repeats the Federal Tier 2 Bin 5 / California emissions-footnote marker from the Pentastar page. (a) Meets Federal Tier 2 Bin 5 emissions requirements; marketed in California as LEV II.

Transmissions60 specs
Six-speed manual Tremec TR-6060 with ZF-Sachs 240 mm twin disc clutch
AvailabilityStandard — R/T models, T/A models, R/T Scat Pack, 392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker, T/A 392 and SRT 392
DescriptionTriple cone/double cone synchronizer design, 1-4 skip shift and reverse inhibit solenoids, 5:1 remote shifter
Final drive ratio3.90 - Asymmetric-limited slip, performance-tuned
Six-speed manual Tremec TR-6060 with ZF-Sachs 258 mm twin-disc clutch (supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI)
AvailabilityStandard on SRT Hellcat
DescriptionTriple cone (1st, 2nd) / double cone (3rd-6th) synchronizer design; 1-4 skip shift and reverse inhibit solenoids; 5:1 remote shifter
Final drive ratio3.70 – Asymmetric-limited slip, performance-tuned
Overall top gear2.33
TorqueFlite 845RE eight-speed automatic
AvailabilityStandard on 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine
DescriptionAdaptive electronic control, Sport mode or paddle-shifted driver-interactive manual control. Five-clutch pack design with only two open clutches in any gear. Off-center line pump with low-viscosity oil for reduced spin loss. Torque converter lock with turbine torsional damper for low lock-up speeds in 1st through 8th gear.
Final drive ratio2.62 — Standard; 3.08 — Optional
Overall top gear1.76 — Standard; 2.06 — Optional
TorqueFlite 8HP70 eight-speed automatic
AvailabilityAvailable with 5.7-liter and 6.4-liter HEMI V-8 engine
DescriptionAdaptive electronic control, Sport mode or paddle-shifted driver-interactive manual control, five-clutch pack design with only two open clutches in any gear, off-center line pump with low-viscosity oil for reduced spin loss, torque converter lock with turbine torsional damper for low lock-up speeds in first through eighth gear
Final drive ratio3.08:1 – (5.7-liter); 3.09:1 – Asymmetric-limited slip, performance-tuned
Overall top gear2.06 (5.7-liter); 2.07 (6.4-liter)
TorqueFlite 8HP90 eight-speed automatic
AvailabilityOptional on SRT Hellcat
DescriptionAdaptive electronic control with full manual control via gear selector or paddle shifters, with three SRT-unique selectable modes: Street, Sport and Track (features performance shifting and gear holding feature)
Final drive ratio2.62 — Asymmetric-limited slip, performance-tuned (6.2 liter)
Overall top gear1.76 (6.2 liter)
Gear ratiosSix-speed manual Tremec TR-6060Six-speed manual Tremec TR-6060TorqueFlite 845RE eight-speed automaticTorqueFlite 8HP70 eight-speed automaticTorqueFlite 8HP90 eight-speed automatic
1st2.972.264.714.7144.714
2nd2.101.583.143.1433.143
3rd1.461.192.102.1062.106
4th1.001.001.671.6671.667
5th0.740.771.291.2851.285
6th0.500.631.001.0001.000
7th——0.840.8390.839
8th——0.670.6670.667
Reverse2.902.903.303.3173.317

— not listed or not applicable

Electrical system2 specs
Alternator
160A — Standard; 180A — Optional; 220A — Standard (6.4-liter)
Battery
H7 Case, 625 CCA, maintenance-free
Steering4 specs
Type
Electric power steering (EPS) with multi-mode assist; Rack and pinion with hydraulic power assist and fixed displacement hydraulic power-steering pump (SRT Hellcat)
Overall ratio
16.4:1 ratio — Challenger GT AWD; 14.4:1 ratio — All RWD models
Turning diameter (curb-to-curb)
37.4 ft. — Challenger SXT and R/T models; 37.8 ft. — Challenger R/T Scat Pack, 392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker, T/A 392, SRT 392; 38.5 ft. — Challenger SRT Hellcat
Steering turns (lock-to-lock)
2.62 — Challenger SXT, R/T and T/A models; 2.56 — Challenger R/T Scat Pack, 392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker, T/A 392 and SRT 392; 2.52 — Challenger SRT Hellcat
Suspension6 specs
Front
Independent SLA with high upper “A” arm, coil spring over gas-charged monotube shock absorbers and stabilizer bar. Lateral and diagonal lower links with dual ball joint knuckles; Independent SLA with high upper “A” arm, coil spring over gas-charged ADS Bilstein shock absorbers and 32 mm hollow stabilizer bar, lateral and diagonal lower links (SRT 392); Independent SLA with high upper “A” arm, coil spring over gas-charged ADS Bilstein shock absorbers and 34 mm solid stabilizer bar, lateral and diagonal lower links (SRT Hellcat)
Rear
Five-link independent with coil springs, gas-charged monotube shock absorbers, stabilizer bar and isolated suspension cradle; Five-link independent with coil springs, link-type 19-mm hollow stabilizer bar, gas-charged ADS Bilstein shock absorbers and isolated suspension cradle (SRT 392); Five-link independent with coil springs, link-type 22 mm solid stabilizer bar, gas-charged ADS Bilstein shock absorbers and isolated suspension cradle (SRT Hellcat)
Performance suspension
Standard on Challenger SXT, SXT Plus, GT, R/T and R/T Plus
Super Track Pak suspension
Standard on Challenger R/T Shaker and R/T Plus Shaker; T/A and T/A Plus; and R/T models with Super Track Pak
High-performance suspension
Standard on Challenger R/T Scat Pack, 392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker, T/A 392 and SRT 392 models
SRT-tuned three-mode ADS suspension
SRT-tuned three-mode adaptive damping system: Street Mode = sporty, compliant ride; Sport Mode = firm, improved handling; Track Mode = firmest, maximum handling (SRT 392 and SRT Hellcat)
Brakes36 specs
Sport Brake Package
AvailabilityStandard on Challenger SXT
Front — rotor size and type12.6 x 1.1 (320 x 28) vented
Front — caliper size and type2.36 (60) single-piston sliding with aluminum housing
Front — swept area259 sq. in. (1,671 sq. cm)
Rear — rotor size and type12.6 x 0.4 (320 x 10) solid
Rear — caliper size and type1.65 (42) single-piston sliding with aluminum housing
Rear — swept area264 sq. in. (1,703 sq. cm)
Performance Brake Package
AvailabilityStandard on Challenger GT and R/T models; optional on SXT
Performance brake liningsOptional with R/T, R/T Shaker, T/A, R/T Plus, R/T Plus Shaker and T/A Plus
Front — rotor size and type13.6 x 1.26 (345 x 28) vented
Front — caliper size and type1.65 (42) dual-piston sliding with aluminum housing
Front — swept area249 sq. in. (1,606 sq. cm)
Rear — rotor size and type12.6 x 0.87 (320 x 22) vented
Rear — caliper size and type1.65 (42) single-piston sliding with aluminum housing
Rear — swept area264 sq. in. (1,703 sq. cm)
Brembo High-performance Brake Package
AvailabilityStandard on Challenger R/T Scat Pack and 392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker
Front — rotor size and type14.2 x 1.26 (360 x 32.0) vented and slotted
Front — caliper size and type1.73 (44) Brembo four-piston fixed with aluminum housing
Front — swept area351 sq. in. (2,261 sq. cm)
Rear — rotor size and type13.8 x 1.10 (350 x 28) vented and slotted
Rear — caliper size and type1.26 (32) Brembo four-piston fixed with aluminum housing
Rear — swept area316 sq. in. (2,036 sq. cm)
SRT/Brembo High-performance Brake Package
AvailabilityStandard on T/A 392, SRT 392 and SRT Hellcat
Front — rotor size and type15.4 x 1.34 (390 x 34.0) two-piece aluminum hat, vented and slotted
Front — caliper size and type1.42 (36 mm) Brembo six-piston fixed monoblock aluminum
Front — swept area424 sq. in. (2735 sq. cm)
Rear — rotor size and type13.8 x 1.10 (350 x 28) vented and slotted
Rear — caliper size and type1.26 (32) Brembo four-piston fixed with aluminum housing
Rear — swept area316 sq. in. (2,036 sq. cm)
stability and assist systems
Four-wheel Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) and Traction ControlStandard
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and Brake AssistStandard
Brake knockback mitigationStandard
Hill-start Assist (HSA)Standard
Three-mode (Normal, Sport, Off) ESC/Traction Control mode selectionStandard on GT, R/T Shaker, T/A, R/T Plus Shaker, T/A Plus, R/T Scat Pack, 392 Hemi Scat Pack Shaker; Optional on R/T, R/T Plus and T/A 392
Four-mode (Street, Sport, Track, Off) ESC/Traction Control mode selectionStandard on SRT models
Power-assist type8 + 9 (203 + 209) tandem-diaphragm vacuum booster
Dimensions and capacities12 specs
Wheelbase
116.2 (2,950.4)
Track, front
63.4 (1,611); 64.0 (1,625) (Challenger SRT Hellcat)
Track, rear
63.8 (1,620); 63.7 (1,618) (Challenger SRT Hellcat)
Overall length
197.9 (5,027.4); 197.5 (5018) (Challenger SRT Hellcat); 198.0 (5,028) (Challenger SRT 392)
Overall width (with mirrors)
85.8 (2,178.7)
Overall width (without mirrors)
75.7 (1,923.1)
Overall height
57.5 (1,459.5); 55.7 (1,416 (Challenger SRT Hellcat); 55.9 (1,419) (Challenger SRT 392)
Ground clearance
5.2 (130.9); 4.5 (115) (Challenger SRT Hellcat); 4.7 (120) (Challenger SRT 392)
Drag coefficient
0.337 Cd; 0.383 Cd (Challenger SRT Hellcat); 0.356 Cd (Challenger SRT 392)
Curb weight (preliminary)
3,894 (1,766) — SXT; 4,108 (1,863) — GT; 4,190 (1,901) — R/T (manual); 4,175 (1,894) — R/T (automatic); 4,232 (1,920) — R/T Scat Pack / 392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker / T/A 392 (manual); 4,239 (1,923) — R/T Scat Pack / 392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker / T/A 392 (automatic); 4,279 (1,941) — SRT 392 (manual); 4,286 (1,944) — SRT 392 (automatic); 4,448 (2,018) — SRT Hellcat (manual); 4,455 (2,021) — SRT Hellcat (automatic)
Weight distribution, percent F/R
52/48 — SXT and GT; 54/46 — R/T (manual); 54/46 — R/T (automatic); 55/45— R/T Scat Pack / 392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker / T/A 392 (manual); 55/45 — R/T Scat Pack / 392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker / T/A 392 (automatic); 55/45 — SRT 392 (manual); 55/45 — SRT 392 (automatic); 57/43 — SRT Hellcat (manual); 57/43 — SRT Hellcat (automatic)
Fuel tank capacity, gallons (liters)
18.5 (70.0)

Dimensions are in inches (millimeters) unless noted; all measured at curb weight with standard tires.

Accommodations18 specs
Seating capacity — F/R
2/3
Front headroom
39.3 (999)
Front legroom
42.0 (1,067)
Front shoulder room
58.5 (1,485)
Front hip room
55.3 (1,404)
Front seat travel
Driver — 10.0 (255); Passenger — 8.7 (220)
Front recliner angle range
Driver — 64 degrees; Passenger — 63 degrees
SAE front volume index
55.8 cu. ft. (1.58 cu. m)
Rear headroom
37.1 (942)
Rear legroom
33.1 (840)
Rear knee clearance
0.2 (4.4)
Rear shoulder room
53.9 (1,368)
Rear hip room
47.8 (1,215)
SAE rear seat volume index
37.9 cu. ft. (1.07 cu. m)
Total interior volume
93.9 cu. ft. (2.67 cu. m)
SAE cargo volume
16.2 cu. ft. (0.459 cu. m)
EPA interior volume index
110.136 cu. ft. (3.12 cu. m)
Trunk lift-over height
33.2 (845)
Tires28 specs
P235/55R18 all-season performance
AvailabilityStandard on Challenger SXT
Size and typeP235/55R18 BSW All-season performance
Mfr. and modelMichelin Primacy MXM4
Revs per mile (km)744 (463)
P245/45R20 all-season performance (Firestone)
AvailabilityStandard on SXT Plus, R/T and R/T Plus models; Optional on SXT
Size and typeP245/45R20 BSW All-season performance
Mfr. and modelFirestone Firehawk GTV
Revs per mile (km)725 (450)
P235/55R19 all-season performance
AvailabilityStandard on GT
Size and typeP235/55R19 BSW All-season performance
Mfr. and modelMichelin Primacy MXM4
Revs per mile (km)715/444
P245/45R20 three-season high-performance
AvailabilityStandard on R/T Shaker, R/T Plus Shaker, T/A, T/A Plus, R/T Scat Pack and 392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker; Included with Super Track Pak on SXT, SXT Plus, R/T and R/T Plus
Size and typeP245/45R20 BSW Three-season high-performance
Mfr. and modelGoodyear Eagle F1
Revs per mile (km)725 (450)
P245/45R20 all-season high-performance
AvailabilityOptional on R/T Shaker, R/T Plus Shaker, T/A, T/A Plus, R/T Scat Pack and 392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker; Included with Super Track Pak on SXT, SXT Plus, R/T and R/T Plus
Size and typeP245/45R20 BSW All-season high-performance
Mfr. and modelGoodyear Eagle RSA
Revs per mile (km)733 (456)
275/40ZR20 all-season
AvailabilityStandard on Challenger T/A 392, SRT 392 and Challenger SRT Hellcat
Size and type275/40ZR20 All-season
Mfr. and modelPirelli (PZero Nero All-season)
Revs per mile (km)721 (448)
275/40ZR20 three-season
AvailabilityOptional on Challenger T/A 392, SRT 392 and Challenger SRT Hellcat
Size and type275/40ZR20 Three-season
Mfr. and modelPirelli (PZERO)
Revs per mile (km)719 (447)
Wheels42 specs
18 in. x 7.5 in. Satin Carbon aluminum
AvailabilityStandard on Challenger SXT
Type and materialSatin Carbon aluminum
Size18 in. x 7.5 in.
19 in. x 7.5 in. Hyper Black aluminum
AvailabilityStandard on Challenger GT
Type and materialHyper Black aluminum
Size19 in. x 7.5 in.
20 in. x 8 in. polished aluminum with Graphite pockets
AvailabilityStandard on SXT Plus and R/T Plus
Type and materialPolished aluminum with Graphite pockets
Size20 in. x 8 in.
20 in. x 8.0 in. polished aluminum
AvailabilityStandard on Challenger R/T; Optional on Challenger SXT with Super Sport Group
Type and materialPolished aluminum
Size20 in. x 8.0 in.
20 in. x 8.0 in. Hyper Black aluminum
AvailabilityIncluded in Super Track Pak Group; Optional on Challenger R/T Plus Classic Model with Super Track Pak Group
Type and materialHyper Black aluminum
Size20 in. x 8.0 in.
20 in. x 8.0 in. Classic II polished forged aluminum
AvailabilityStandard on R/T Classic Package
Type and materialClassic II polished forged aluminum
Size20 in. x 8.0 in.
20 in. x 9.0 in. polished aluminum with black pockets
AvailabilityStandard on Challenger R/T Scat Pack
Type and materialPolished aluminum with black pockets and satin finish
Size20 in. x 9.0 in.
20 in. x 9.0 in. Hyper Black II lightweight forged aluminum
AvailabilityStandard on Challenger T/A and T/A Plus; Optional on Challenger R/T Scat Pack, 392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker; Optional on Challenger R/T Plus and R/T Classic; Included with Scat Pack Appearance Group
Type and materialHyper Black II lightweight forged aluminum
Size20 in. x 9.0 in.
20 in. x 8.0 in. polished aluminum with black pockets (Super Track Pak)
AvailabilityOptional on SXT, SXT Plus, R/T and R/T Plus with Super Track Pak Group
Type and materialPolished aluminum with black pockets and satin finish
Size20 in. x 8.0 in.
20 in. x 8.0 in. polished aluminum with black pockets (Shaker)
AvailabilityPackaged with R/T Shaker and R/T Plus Shaker
Type and materialPolished aluminum with black pockets and satin finish
Size20 in. x 8.0 in.
20 x 9.5 forged aluminum, Hyper Black II (T/A 392)
AvailabilityStandard on Challenger T/A 392
Type and materialForged aluminum with Hyper Black II finish
Size20 x 9.5
20 x 9.5 “Slingshot” split seven spoke, Hyper Black II (SRT 392)
AvailabilityStandard on Challenger SRT 392
Type and material“Slingshot” split seven spoke, forged aluminum with Hyper Black II finish
Size20 x 9.5
20 x 9.5 “Lightweight 5Deep Aluminum” five-spoke (SRT Hellcat)
AvailabilityStandard on Challenger SRT Hellcat
Type and material“Lightweight 5Deep Aluminum” five-spoke Low Gloss Black
Size20 x 9.5
20 x 9.5 “Slingshot” split seven spoke, Brass Monkey (SRT Hellcat)
AvailabilityOptional on Challenger SRT Hellcat
Type and material“Slingshot” split seven spoke, forged aluminum with Brass Monkey finish
Size20 x 9.5

Source: 2017 Dodge Challenger and Challenger SRT Specifications (Stellantis media site).

2017 Dodge Challenger fuel economy (EPA)

The EPA rates the 2017 Dodge Challenger at 16–23 MPG combined; the 3.6L 6-cylinder (RWD) is the most efficient and the 6.2L 8-cylinder supercharged (RWD) the thirstiest. Every EPA test configuration is below, from the government's fuel-economy database.

City, highway and combined figures are in MPG (MPGe on electricity).

VersionEngineTransmission · driveCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Challenger3.6L 6-cylinder8-speed automatic · RWD19MPG30MPG23MPG$2,700389
Challenger5.7L 8-cylinder6-speed manual · RWD15MPG23MPG18MPG$4,300494
Challenger5.7L 8-cylinder8-speed automatic · RWD16MPG25MPG19MPG$3,750466
Challenger SRT6.2L 8-cylinder superchargedHellcat engine6-speed manual · RWD13MPG21MPG16MPG$4,850567
Challenger SRT6.2L 8-cylinder superchargedHellcat engine8-speed automatic · RWD13MPG22MPG16MPG$4,850546
Challenger / Challenger SRT6.4L 8-cylinder6-speed manual · RWD14MPG23MPG17MPG$4,550523
Challenger / Challenger SRT6.4L 8-cylinder8-speed automatic · RWD15MPG25MPG18MPG$4,300486
Challenger GT3.6L 6-cylinder8-speed automatic · AWD18MPG27MPG21MPG$2,950415

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. MPG is miles per gallon (MPGe for electric operation). Plug-in hybrids list gasoline-only MPG with the electric rating underneath. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles a year at the EPA's fuel-price assumptions, so yours will differ. Range is total driving range on a full tank or charge.

2017 Dodge Challenger wheels & tires

Factory tire and wheel sizes, spare and the pressure to run, from the spec sheet and owner's manual.

FitsTireWheelType
SXTStandard
P235/55R18Michelin Primacy MXM4
18 × 7.5 in, aluminum
black sidewall, all-season performance
SXT Plus, R/T and R/T PlusStandard
P245/45R20Firestone Firehawk GTV
20 × 8 in, aluminum
black sidewall, all-season performance
SXTOptional
P245/45R20Firestone Firehawk GTV
20 × 8 in, aluminum
black sidewall, all-season performance
GTStandard
P235/55R19Michelin Primacy MXM4
19 × 7.5 in, aluminum
black sidewall, all-season performance
R/T Shaker, R/T Plus Shaker, T/A, T/A Plus, R/T Scat Pack and 392 HEMI Scat Pack ShakerStandard
P245/45R20Goodyear Eagle F1
—
black sidewall, three-season high-performance
SXT, SXT Plus, R/T and R/T Plus with Super Track PakOptional
P245/45R20Goodyear Eagle F1
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black sidewall, three-season high-performance
R/T Shaker, R/T Plus Shaker, T/A, T/A Plus, R/T Scat Pack and 392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker; also with Super Track Pak on SXT, SXT Plus, R/T and R/T PlusOptional
P245/45R20Goodyear Eagle RSA
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black sidewall, all-season high-performance
T/A 392, SRT 392 and SRT HellcatStandard
275/40ZR20Pirelli PZero Nero All-season
20 × 9.5 in, aluminum
all-season
T/A 392, SRT 392 and SRT HellcatOptional
275/40ZR20Pirelli PZERO
20 × 9.5 in, aluminum
three-season
Cold tire pressure
Not a single number: the owner's manual refers to the tire and loading placard (driver's side B-pillar or rear edge of the driver's door), which lists the pressures for your exact tire size and load.
Spare
Compact spare, collapsible spare or tire service kit, depending on equipment; a limited-use temporary spare is also mentioned.
Lug nut torque
130 ft-lb (176 N·m), M14 x 1.50 thread, 22 mm socket
Pressure monitor
A tire pressure monitoring system warns when a tire is low.

Sizes and pressures vary by trim, wheel package and load: check the placard on your vehicle and the tire sidewall. Sizes from the manufacturer's specification sheet (2017 Dodge Challenger and Challenger SRT Specifications). Pressure and spare notes from the owner's manual.

2017 Dodge Challenger maintenance schedule

The factory schedule for normal driving. Oil changes follow the oil-change indicator on most models; severe use (towing, dusty roads, lots of idling) shortens some intervals.

Schedule

A dot means the service is due at that mileage or after that many months, whichever comes first.

  • Change the engine oil and engine oil filter
  • Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before scheduled maintenance
Service6k6 mo12k12 mo18k18 mo24k24 mo30k30 mo36k36 mo42k42 mo48k48 mo54k54 mo60k60 mo66k66 mo72k72 mo78k78 mo84k84 mo90k90 mo96k96 mo102k102 mo108k108 mo114k114 mo120k120 mo126k126 mo132k132 mo138k138 mo144k144 mo150k150 mo
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter
Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before scheduled maintenance
Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and boot seals, for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary
If using your vehicle for any of the following: dusty or off-road conditionsInspect the engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary.
Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary
Inspect the CV joints
Inspect the exhaust system
Adjust the parking brake on vehicles equipped with four wheel disc brakes
Inspect the manual transmission fluid (If Equipped)
Inspect the rear axle fluid
Change the manual transmission fluid (if equipped)
Change the rear axle fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet or frequent trailer towing
Replace the engine air cleaner filter
Replace the air conditioning filter
Inspect and replace the PCV Valve if necessary
Replace the spark plugs – 6.2L Supercharged Engine
Replace the spark plugs – 6.4L engine
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 120 months if not done at 150,000 miles (240,000 km)

At each stop for fuel

  • Check the engine oil level. Refer to “Maintenance Procedures/Engine Oil” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information
  • Check the windshield washer solvent and add if required

Once A Month

  • Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or damage
  • Inspect the battery, and clean and tighten the terminals as required
  • Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, and power steering, and add as needed
  • Check all lights and other electrical items for correct operation

At each oil change

  • Change the engine oil filter
  • Inspect the brake hoses and lines
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2017 Dodge Challenger fluids & capacities

Oil, coolant, transmission and axle fluids with their capacities and specifications, wheel torque and fuel requirements, from the owner's manual.

Model version

Fluid capacities

SystemApplies toCapacity
3.6L engine
Fuel tank (approximate)18.5 gal70 L
Engine oil with filter6 qt5.6 L
Cooling system11.1 qt10.5 L
5.7L engine
Fuel tank (approximate)Automatic transmission18.5 gal70 L
Manual transmission18.5 gal70 L
Engine oil with filterAutomatic transmission7 qt6.6 L
Manual transmission7 qt6.6 L
Cooling systemAutomatic transmission14.7 qt13.9 L
Manual transmission14.7 qt13.9 L
6.4L engine
Fuel tank (approximate)18.5 gal70 L
Engine oil with filter7 qt6.6 L
Cooling system15 qt14.4 L

Engine fluids

ComponentFluid / gradeMopar product
Engine coolant3.6L and 5.7L engines
OAT (organic additive technology) 10-year/150,000-mile coolant
Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT
Engine oil3.6L and 5.7L engines
SAE 5W-20, API certifiedMS-6395
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Engine oil filter3.6L, 5.7L and 6.4L engines
Mopar engine oil filter recommended
Mopar Engine Oil Filters
Spark plugs3.6L, 5.7L and 6.4L engines
Mopar spark plugs recommended
Mopar Spark Plugs
Engine coolant6.4L engine
OAT (organic additive technology) 10-year/150,000-mile coolant; conforms to MS.90032
Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT
Engine oil6.4L engine
SAE 0W-40 full synthetic (full synthetic only)MS-12633
Pennzoil Ultra 0W-40 or equivalent Mopar engine oil

Chassis fluids & lubricants

ComponentFluid / gradeMopar product
3.6L engine
Automatic transmission8-speed automatic
ZF 8&9 speed ATF or equivalent
Mopar ZF 8&9 Speed ATF
Brake master cylinder
DOT 3, SAE J1703; DOT 4 acceptable if DOT 3 is unavailable
Mopar DOT 3
Front axle
SAE 75W-90 synthetic gear lubricant, API GL-5
Mopar Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W90
Rear axle
SAE 75W-85 synthetic gear lubricant, API GL-5
Mopar OD Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W85
Transfer case
BorgWarner 44-40 transfer case lubricant
Mopar Transfer Case Lubricant for BorgWarner 44-40
5.7L engine
Automatic transmissionAutomatic transmission
ZF 8&9 speed ATF or equivalent
Mopar ZF 8&9 Speed ATF
Brake master cylinderAutomatic transmission
DOT 3, SAE J1703; DOT 4 acceptable if DOT 3 is unavailable
Mopar DOT 3
Rear axleAutomatic transmission
SAE 75W-85 synthetic gear lubricant, API GL-5
Mopar OD Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W85
Manual transmissionManual transmission
ATF+4 automatic transmission fluid
Mopar ATF+4
Brake master cylinderManual transmission
DOT 3, SAE J1703; DOT 4 acceptable if DOT 3 is unavailable
Mopar DOT 3
Rear axleManual transmission
SAE 75W-85 limited-slip synthetic gear lubricant, API GL-5
Mopar LSD Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W85
6.4L engine
Automatic transmissionAutomatic transmission
ZF 8&9 speed ATF or equivalent
Mopar ZF 8&9 Speed ATF
Brake master cylinderAutomatic transmission
DOT 3, SAE J1703; DOT 4 acceptable if DOT 3 is unavailable
Mopar DOT 3
Rear axleAutomatic transmission
SAE 75W-85 limited-slip synthetic gear lubricant, API GL-5
Mopar LSD Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W85
Manual transmissionManual transmission
ATF+4 automatic transmission fluid
Mopar ATF+4
Brake master cylinderManual transmission
DOT 3, SAE J1703; DOT 4 acceptable if DOT 3 is unavailable
Mopar DOT 3
Rear axleManual transmission
SAE 75W-85 limited-slip synthetic gear lubricant, API GL-5
Mopar LSD Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W85

Fuel

EngineMinimumEthanol / biodiesel
3.6L engine
87 octane Regular unleaded
Up to 15% (E15)
5.7L engine, automatic transmission
87 octane Regular unleaded (89 for optimum performance and fuel economy)
Up to 15% (E15)
5.7L engine, manual transmission
91 octane Premium unleaded (91 or higher required)
Up to 15% (E15)
6.4L engine
91 octane Premium unleaded (91 or higher required)
Up to 15% (E15)

Wheel lug nut torque

WheelsTorque
Lug nuts/boltsThread M14 x 1.5022 mm socket130 ft‑lb (176 N·m)
  • Cooling system capacity includes the heater and the coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX.
  • Do not use gasoline with methanol or more than 15% ethanol (E15); these engines are not flex fuel.

Source: Owner's manual (PDF). Always confirm with the manual for your exact vehicle.

2017 Dodge Challenger recalls & safety

What the U.S. government's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has on file for the 2017 Dodge Challenger: 3 recall campaigns, 49 owner complaints and crash-test ratings. Fetched November 8, 2026.

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
Dodge Challenger 2 Dr AWD
11.1% risk
Dodge Challenger 2 Dr RWD
11.1% risk

Stars compare vehicles of similar weight; rollover shows the tested chance of a rollover in a single-vehicle crash.

Recalls (3)

Newest first. A campaign covers certain vehicles of this model year, not necessarily every one. To see which apply to a specific vehicle, and whether the fix has been done, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask a dealer; repairs are free of charge.

Electrical system: wiringMay 17, 2018 · Campaign 18V332000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles.

Risk: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

Campaign 18V332000 on NHTSA.gov
Engine and engine cooling: engineAugust 8, 2017 · Campaign 17V496000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Dodge Challenger and Charger vehicles equipped with Hellcat engines. The engine oil cooler (EOC) hoses may fail resulting in a rapid loss of engine oil.

Risk: If an EOC line fails, oil may spray onto the windshield or contact a hot surface, impairing driver visibility and increasing the risk of a crash or fire.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EOC lines, free of charge. The recall began October 3, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T48.

Campaign 17V496000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)July 7, 2017 · Campaign 17V431000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with 5.7L V8 engines and eight-speed automatic transmissions. The transmission may not remain in the PARK position if that gear is selected, the engine is still running, and the driver exits the vehicle exited.

Risk: If the vehicle is exited without the transmission remaining in the PARK position and without the parking brake set, the vehicle may roll, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the transmission control module software, free of charge. The recall began 28, 2017. Owners may the Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T41.

Campaign 17V431000 on NHTSA.gov

Owner complaints by component

Complaints
49
Crashes
7
Fires
2
Injuries
6
  • Electrical system16
  • Unknown or other16
  • Suspension6
  • Engine5
  • Power train5
  • Steering5
  • Air bags4
  • Vehicle speed control3

Complaints are reports owners filed with NHTSA; they are not verified and a complaint can name more than one component. A high count reflects how many were sold as much as how often something fails.

Source: NHTSA public data (recalls, complaints and the New Car Assessment Program), covering Challenger, Challenger SRT. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest.

2017 Dodge Challenger owner's manuals & publications

The manufacturer's owner's manual, quick guides, radio manuals, supplements and warranty booklets for the 2017 model year.

On Mopar.com

Challenger SRT

Every version

Manuals and guides are hosted by the manufacturer on vehicleinfo.mopar.com and open as PDFs. Mopar.com's owner site also has VIN-specific manuals and recall lookups.

Great Lakes owner notes

The 2017 Dodge Challenger against salt, snow and steep grades

From the Snowbelt east of Cleveland to the ridges of West Virginia and east Tennessee, this part of the country throws salt, snow and grade at every vehicle. Here is how the 2017 Dodge Challenger specifications line up against all three.

Wheels, tires and freeze-thaw roads

The smallest 2017 factory size is P235/55R18, the largest 275/40R20. Each thaw in Michigan and Ohio opens new potholes, and a tall sidewall survives them best: the 18-inch fitment flexes over a sharp edge where a low-profile tire can pinch or bend its wheel. After a hard hit, look for a sidewall bubble.

What the manual says about oil

Oil capacity is 6 qt (3.6L), 7 qt (5.7L), 7 qt (6.4L) and 7 qt (SRT 6.2L), and the manual lists SAE 5W-20 (3.6L and 5.7L) and SAE 0W-40 (6.4L). Where more than one engine appears in the lineup, the engine code on the window sticker settles which grade applies. The wrong one in a Tennessee winter gives up a little protection on every cold start, and over years of driveway starts that adds up.

Battery checks before the cold

The spec sheet lists 625 cold-cranking amps. A Challenger left at a lake cottage or in a pole barn for weeks slowly drains its battery, and a cold snap then finds it with nothing to spare. A plug-in maintainer for stored vehicles is cheap insurance in the Great Lakes states.

Which wheels do the pulling

Factory drive configurations for 2017: rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. The same trim name can come with more than one drive system, so on a used Challenger confirm it from the window sticker or a VIN decode rather than the badge. In west Michigan, where lake-effect bands can pile up several inches of snow in an hour, driving both axles is what gets a loaded vehicle up an icy driveway.

Cold mornings and the tire-pressure light

Air pressure falls about 1 psi with each 10°F drop, so the swing from a gray, mild lake-effect afternoon to a clear, frigid morning can trip the warning light overnight. Set pressures cold, to the door-jamb placard. An underinflated tire is also easier to damage in a pothole, because the rim sits closer to the edge it hits. The schedule asks you to check pressures and look for unusual wear or damage.

Boats, campers and Appalachian grades

The schedule lists transfer case fluid and axle fluid service for frequent trailer towing, starting at 48,000 miles. Whether it is a fishing boat headed for the Ohio River or a pop-up camper bound for the Smokies, the extra heat of towing ages these fluids faster, most of all on long July climbs.

Ground clearance, snowbelt to hills

The spec sheet puts ground clearance at 4.5 to 5.2 inches. Height matters for salt too: a low underbody pushes through slush and packs it around lines and heat shields, where it sits for days. After a slushy week in Memphis, a run through an underbody wash clears out what the clearance couldn't avoid.

Specifications are the manufacturer's; the weather and road context is ours. When a note here and the 2017 owner's manual disagree, follow the manual.

2017 Dodge Challenger questions

How much oil does the 2017 Dodge Challenger take?

With a filter change: 3.6L engine, 6 qt / 5.6 L; 5.7L engine, automatic transmission, 7 qt / 6.6 L; 5.7L engine, manual transmission, 7 qt / 6.6 L; and 6.4L engine, 7 qt / 6.6 L. Capacities are from the owner's manual; check the dipstick or oil-life display after filling.

What kind of oil does the 2017 Dodge Challenger use?

3.6L and 5.7L engines: SAE 5W-20, API certified (MS-6395); 3.6L, 5.7L and 6.4L engines: Mopar engine oil filter recommended; and 6.4L engine: SAE 0W-40 full synthetic (full synthetic only) (MS-12633).

When is the first scheduled maintenance on the 2017 Dodge Challenger?

At 20,000 miles or 2 years: inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, boot seals and replace if necessary; inspect the rear axle fluid. inspect the front axle fluid (all wheel drive only); inspect the manual transmission fluid (if equipped); inspect the brake linings, replace as necessary; adjust park brake on vehicles equipped with four wheel disc brakes; replace cabin/air conditioning filter. Oil changes in between follow the oil-change indicator.

Where can I find the 2017 Dodge Challenger owner's manual?

The manufacturer publishes it free on Mopar.com as a PDF (linked in the manuals section above), along with quick guides, radio manuals and the warranty booklet.

What MPG does the 2017 Dodge Challenger get?

The EPA rates the 2017 Dodge Challenger at 16–23 MPG combined, depending on the version. 3.6L 6-cylinder, 8-speed automatic, RWD: 19 city / 30 highway / 23 combined; 5.7L 8-cylinder, 6-speed manual, RWD: 15 city / 23 highway / 18 combined; 5.7L 8-cylinder, 8-speed automatic, RWD: 16 city / 25 highway / 19 combined; 6.2L 8-cylinder supercharged, 6-speed manual, RWD: 13 city / 21 highway / 16 combined; 6.2L 8-cylinder supercharged, 8-speed automatic, RWD: 13 city / 22 highway / 16 combined. Ratings are the EPA's laboratory figures from fueleconomy.gov; real-world mileage varies with driving, load and weather.

What size tires does the 2017 Dodge Challenger use?

Factory tire sizes: P235/55R18 (SXT); P245/45R20 (SXT Plus, R/T and R/T Plus, SXT, R/T Shaker, R/T Plus Shaker, T/A, T/A Plus, R/T Scat Pack and 392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker); P235/55R19 (GT); 275/40ZR20 (T/A 392, SRT 392 and SRT Hellcat). The recommended cold inflation pressure for your exact tires is on the tire placard (driver's side B-pillar or rear edge of the driver's door), not in a single table.

What changed on the 2017 Dodge Challenger?

New trims: GT, T/A, T/A Plus and T/A 392; New option packages: Blacktop Package and GT Interior Group; Packages no longer offered: Blacktop Appearance Group and Laguna Leather Interior Package.

Does the 2017 Dodge Challenger have recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 Dodge Challenger. The most recent: Electrical system: wiring (May 2018), Engine and engine cooling: engine (August 2017), and Power train: automatic transmission (July 2017). NHTSA's data was last fetched November 8, 2026. Recalls are listed by model year, so a given vehicle may or may not be covered: enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask a dealer to see which are open.

What are the most common safety complaints about the 2017 Dodge Challenger?

Owners have filed 49 complaints about the 2017 Dodge Challenger with NHTSA. The components named most often are electrical system (16), unknown or other (16), and suspension (6). 7 complaints involved a crash and 2 complaints a fire. Complaints are reports from owners that NHTSA does not verify, so treat them as a signal to look into, not a finding.

What is the 2017 Dodge Challenger's NHTSA crash-test rating?

NHTSA's overall 5-Star Safety Rating for the 2017 Dodge Challenger is 5 out of 5 stars (Dodge Challenger 2 DR AWD: 5 and Dodge Challenger 2 DR RWD: 5). The rating combines frontal, side and rollover tests.

Specifications come from the manufacturer's spec comparison and its media-site specification sheets; maintenance schedules, fluids and publications come from Mopar's owner site and owner's manuals. Equipment and ratings vary by configuration; check the owner's manual or a dealer for a specific vehicle. This model is no longer sold new.