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2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon wins Driveline Technology of the Year award The 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon was named the winner of the 2018 Roadshow Shift Award in the Driveline Technology of the Year category by Roadshow by CNET in January of this year. But what does that mean? Let's take a closer look at the performance features that brought the Challenger SRT Demon to win in this category. more Read More: How safe is the Dodge Challenger? 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Performance Features The 2018 Challenger SRT Demon was designed with absolute drag strip domination in mind. The limited-production model has a powerful supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI® Demon V8 engine that produces an astonishing 840 horsepower, making it the most powerful muscle car in the world. It has the fastest quarter-mile time of 9.65 seconds at 140 miles per hour, and it puts out 770 pound-feet of torque. The Challenger SRT Demon uses a variety of proven drag racing strategies along with some technology-firsts to reach this incredible amount of power. Dodge//SRT engineers worked tirelessly to make the 2018 Challenger SRT Demon more powerful, looking at every inch of the vehicle's design to maximize efficiency and performance. With innovations like ducting the air conditioning to chill the intake air, it's no wonder why this model is the most powerful muscle car on the market today. Other updates to the Challenger SRT Demon include an upgraded prop shaft with a 15 percent increase in torque capacity, a rear differential housing that has 30 percent more torque capacity and adds a new material for the gear set that has higher fatigue strength, and rear half shafts that are larger in diameter, use a high-strength, low-alloy steel and have 41 splines to deliver 20 percent more torque capacity. You can browse our Dodge inventory and set up a test drive online today. For all of your Dodge needs, come to Palmen Dodge Chrysler Jeep of Racine!

2018 Dodge Challenger Safety Features The 2018 Dodge Challenger is a powerful, stylish performance vehicle. While most people are often more concerned with its performance capabilities and stylish design, knowing how safe it is can be a great selling point too. Let's take a closer look at the safety features of the 2018 Dodge Challenger. more Read More: How powerful is the 2018 Dodge Charger? Safety and Security Features 2018 Dodge Challenger The 2018 Dodge Challenger has advanced driver assistance features that help you stay safe behind the wheel and let you focus on the road ahead. Some of these features include: Automatic High Beams: The Automatic High-Beam Headlamp System that is available can automatically switch between high- and low-beams when it senses oncoming traffic. Blind Spot Monitoring: This available system helps you make lane changes by using sensors to detect and alert you when a vehicle is in your blind spot. Adaptive Cruise Control: ACC automatically adjusts your cruising speed to a set distance behind a vehicle in front of you so that you can maintain that space while on the highway. Forward Collision Warning: Full-Speed Forward Collision Warning with Active Braking is an available system that transmits audible and visual warnings if it detects an imminent crash, and can automatically apply the brakes to lessen the impact. ParkView® Rear Back Up Camera: This camera displays your rear surroundings on your display screen when you put your vehicle in reverse to help you maneuver into or out of parking spaces or tight spots. Other safety features include a high-strength steel frame, front and rear crumple zones that help to absorb the impact in a crash, advanced multistage airbags throughout the cabin, active front head restraints, electronic stability control, all-speed traction control, hill start assist, all-wheel drive and more. The 2018 Dodge Challenger is available now at Palmen Dodge Chrysler Jeep of Racine. Browse our inventory and set up a test drive online today!

2017 Dodge Challenger Interior Features The 2018 Dodge Challenger is powerful and aggressive. With a striking exterior design and iconic styling, you are sure to turn heads wherever you go. Let's take a closer look at the interior features of the Dodge Challenger. more Read More: 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan vs 2017 Chrysler Pacifica 2017 Dodge Challenger Interior Design The Challenger has seating for up to five passengers, and offers a variety of seating fabrics and colors. You can choose from premium cloth, nappa leather and suede, with colors like black, red and brown in over 16 different combinations to customize your interior to your liking. Each of the five passengers can sit comfortably thanks to the spacious interior, and plenty of cargo space in the trunk means you don't have to leave anything behind. Dual-Zone Automatic Temperature Control comes standard on all trim levels of the Challenger, ensuring comfort for all. Ventilated front seats are available for added temperature control, and the Driver Information Digital Cluster Display gives the driver easy access to pertinent driving information. 2017 Dodge Challenger Interior Technology The Challenger has plenty of technology to keep passengers connected and entertained. Check out these available features! Dual-Zone Automatic Temperature Control Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirror Keyless Entry Brake Assist Rain Brake Support 5.0-inch Touchscreen Display Integrated Voice Command with Bluetooth® 6 Speakers Uconnect® 5.0 Media Hub Steering Wheel Mounted Audio Controls 7-inch Driver Information Digital Cluster Display 12-Volt Center Console Power Outlet Illuminated Cup Holders Automatic Projector Headlamps The 2017 Dodge Challenger is available now at Palmen Dodge Chrysler Jeep of Racine. Browse our inventory and set up a test drive today!

When you are in the market for a new vehicle, it is important to weigh your options and do research to determine which model is right for you. It can be particularly difficult when you are looking at so many similar models, which is why doing comparisons can be helpful. It allows you to put those similar models up side by side to see which offers the most features and capabilities that you are looking for. Today we are going to compare the base trims of two sporty models, the 2017 Dodge Challenger and the 2017 Chevy Camaro. Let’s take a look at some of their key differences. more Read More: How far can I go in the Chrysler 300? 2017 Dodge Challenger SXT Starting MSRP: $26,995 Color Options: Billet, Contusion Blue, Destroyer Gray, Go Mango, Granite, Green Go, Maximum Steel, Octane Red, Pitch Black, Redline Tri-Coat, TorRed, White Knuckle and Yellow Jacket. Standard Features: Dual-Zone Automatic Temperature Control, Daytime Running Lamps, Hill Start Assist, Keyless Enter 'n Go™, Keyless Entry, 5.0-inch Touchscreen Display, Integrated Voice Command with Bluetooth®, Steering Wheel Mounted Audio Controls, Illuminated Cup Holders and 12-volt Center Console Power Outlet. 2017 Chevrolet Camaro 1LS Starting MSRP: $25,905 Color Options: Arctic Blue Metallic, Black, Mosaic Black Metallic, Nightfall Gray Metallic, Red Hot, Silver Ice Metallic, Summit White, Bright Yellow, Garnet Red Tintcoat, Hyper Blue Metallic and Krypton Green. Standard Features: 6-Speaker Audio System, SiriusXM® Satellite Radio, 7-inch Color Touchscreen Display, Single-Zone Automatic Climate Control, Front Sport Bucket Seats, Leather-Wrapped, Flat-Bottom Steering Wheel, Color-Display Driver Information Center, Cruise Control, Rear Vision Camera and Power Outlet. The 2017 Dodge Challenger is available now at Palmen Dodge Chrysler Jeep of Racine. Browse our inventory and set up a test drive online today before you come in to see us at Palmen of Racine!

Excitement is an understatement when it comes to how we feel about the Challenger SRT Demon. This incredibly high-performance muscle car will take any drive to the next level, mostly due to the V-8 engine that offers more than 700 lb-ft of torque for a quick take-off. Check out the engine performance specifications and some other exciting facts about the soon-to-arrive SRT Demon. more 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon Horsepower and Torque The standard engine under the hood of the SRT Demon model of the 2018 Dodge Challenger is a 6.2-liter V-8. This incredible piece of engineering genius puts down 840 horsepower and 770 lb-ft of torque. With all that power under the hood, the Challenger SRT Demon can go from 0-60 mph in only 2.3 seconds, making it the fastest production car on the road today! Check This Out: More 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Images A lot of venting features work to keep the engine of the SRT Demon cool when rubber meets the road. Hood scoops allow a high flow of air over the engine, and when combined with the Demon V-8 cooling system, the Demon's impressively aggressive engine can keep its cool while tearing down the highway. Reserve Your 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon If you think you'd like to drive home in one of these impressively powerful muscle cars, give us a call. Keep an eye on our Challenger inventory to see when we've got one in stock, and then schedule your test drive appointment online or over the phone. Read More: 2017 Dodge Challenger Hellcat Exterior Colors Also take a moment to check out the powerful and high-tech vehicles we've got on the lot. The 2017 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat has quite a bit of horsepower to offer, and is available on our lot right now!

Looking forward to the release of an even more exciting Challenger than we've seen before? Taking things a step further than the Hellcat is the SRT Demon, and you're sure to love the incredibly confident exterior and overwhelmingly powerful engine. Check out the images below and let us know if you're interested in driving home in this special Challenger when it becomes available. more 2018 Challenger Demon Exterior Design Images 2018 Dodge Challenger Demon Interior

If you love the muscle car look and performance of the 2017 Dodge Challenger, give us a call or schedule your appointment online. We're covering all the exterior color options here, so take a look and see which one looks like it would fit your personality! There are quite a few to choose from. more 2017 Dodge Challenger Exterior Color Options Redline Tri-coat Green Go Contusion Blue Pitch Black Octane Red Go Mango Destroyer Grey Billet Yellow Jacket Granite TorRed White Knuckle Maximum Steel Test Drive 2017 Dodge Challenger Milwaukee WI If you'd like to see the Challenger in person, give us a call or stop by during business hours. We would love to help you choose the perfect model and take it out for a spin. Our inventory is full of exciting and high-performance vehicles and we have an experienced sales team prepared to handle all your questions and concerns.

There's nothing more American than the muscle car. And there aren’t many of us that can deny the incredibly eye-catching design and power of the Dodge Challenger. Its style is more than a statement, it's an experience, and the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon has our attention. Check out the teasers below to see what we mean. more Drag Racing Challenger SRT Demon Commercial This variant on the Challenger Hellcat, the SRT Demon, has many of us just wishing it was here already. It's wider, it's meaner and it's coming to us with 200 pounds shed from the Hellcat design. This lightweight speedster is as great-looking as it is fun to drive. Check out the videos below and make sure to come back to see the latest Challenger SRT Demon news in the future, here at Palmen Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram of Racine.

There are some cool advertisements we see on TV every once in a while, but have you seen one that makes the car you drive look completely un-cool? Well, unless you drive a Dodge Challenger Hellcat, this ad is sure to make you feel a little jealous. Check out the new Hellcat at with the robot hellcat and schedule your test drive to take home your own Hellcat today. more Unleashed Dodge Hellcat Advertisement Highlighting the speed and power that the Hellcat engine brings to the table, this Challenger SRT Hellcat ad makes us all feel excited about the horsepower under the hood. Watch the video below, and consider taking a test drive in the 2016 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat. We know you'll love it. Check This Out: Dodge Challenger vs Ford Mustang vs Chevy Camaro Test Drive the Dodge Challenger Hellcat WI If you are interested in seeing more of what this powerhouse has to offer, give us a call here at Palmen Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM of Racine. We would love to let you get behind the wheel and share more of the Challenger SRT Hellcat's incredible performance specs. Schedule your test drive online today!

2016 Challenger R/T Scat Pack vs 2016 SRT 392 Let’s compare the 2016 Challenger Scat Pack side-by-side against the 2016 Challenger SRT 392 to see which one has what it takes to satisfy your need for speed. We won’t see any garish numbers in our comparison of the 2016 Challenger Scat Pack vs 2016 SRT 392, like we would if we brought the Hellcat to the party, but the Scat Pack and SRT 392 are infinitely more drivable. more Other similarities and differences between R/T Scat Pack vs SRT 392 As far as performance is concerned, you’re going to get a very similar vehicle, whether you end up choosing the 2016 Challenger R/T Scat Pack or the SRT 392. The Scat Pack trim adds the large 392 V8 engine and Super Track Pack options. The Scat Pack and SRT 292 have identical powertrains and performance specs, whether you opt for the fun-to-drive six-speed manual or the optional eight-speed automatic transmission. READ MORE: 2016 Dodge Charger SE vs SXT The Challenger SRT 392 is fitted with an abundance of more refined features. In addition to the premium features listed above, the SRT 392 also comes with an incredible 18-speaker Harmon Kardon sound system. All trims of the Challenger are available with a sunroof and navigation system, as well as hood-stripe options to give your Challenger more of a retro feel.

When it comes time to choose a sports car, you want to make sure you're getting the most for your money. We're here to tell you that the Challenger has outperformed the Mustang and the Camaro. When you're choosing between these three options, you might want to consider the power and undeniable confidence that the 2016 Challenger has to offer. Read more about it in this Challenger vs Mustang vs Camaro comparison! more Engine Specs for Mustang vs Camaro vs Challenger There are some hefty and pretty obvious differences between the Challenger, Camaro and Mustang, but nowhere lays it out as plainly as comparing engine specs directly. Looking at the difference in power, speed, and overall quickness, the Challenger Hellcat comes out in front every time. The Hellcat engine is based off of the 6.4-liter "Apache" V8 from the Challenger, Charger, and Jeep Grand Cherokee. The Hellcat adds new parts and makes for a much more conductive and hair-raising driving experience. The cooling system is what sets the Hellcat engine apart, as it has two of them. This allows the engine to produce the power it needs, without overheating. Read More:  Powerful 2016 Chrysler 300 Gets Over 30 MPG On top of the obvious advantage that the Challenger has under the hood, it also has a more spacious interior for passengers and cargo. The fuel economy rating of only 22 mpg on the highway might save you money, but the incredible speed, responsive steering, and truly powerful brakes, make for a ride you won't find anywhere else. Read More: All-New Super Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk Test Drive the 2016 Dodge Challenger Hellcat in WI If you are interested in taking a spin inside the 2016 Dodge Challenger Hellcat, then you are in luck. This incredible vehicle is available for test drive and purchase at Palmen Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM of Racine. Come by today and see our inventory, or schedule your appointment online. Our sales team would be happy to help you finance and drive home in your dream car. We look forward to hearing from you!

When you're looking to buy a new car, there are many aspects to consider. If you are hoping for a fun driving experience, two factors that you will need to think about are torque and horsepower. When you want to go fast, you'll need both of these, but is torque or horsepower more important? We'll tell you what makes each a crucial part for a fun drive, and which one you should focus on when you're shopping for your new car. more Horsepower vs Torque Buying a new car is tough, as there are so many high-tech features that change the driving experience these days. But two trusty measurements for a fun drive have been around for quite a while. Horsepower and torque work together to make your car fun to drive, but is one of them more important than the other? Read More: Which Dodge Vehicle is the Fastest? If you're looking for a quick take-off at a green light, torque is what you need. Torque makes for that fun and fast acceleration that pushes you back in your seat. A huge truck can have a lot of horsepower to tow thousands of pounds, but it can't get going fast very quickly. That's because it's lacking in the torque category.  If you are going to be towing heavy weight, or simply are looking for the ability to drive incredibly fast, you'll want to focus on horsepower. It might not mean a quick take-off, but it will make it easier on your vehicle to maintain a fast speed for a long time. b Fast Cars for Sale in Near Milwaukee WI Here at Palmen Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM of Racine, we have a few vehicles in our inventory that have truly impressive amounts of horsepower and torque. Great options like the 2016 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat, and 2016 Dodge Charger are vehicles that look amazing and are fun to drive. We also have a large inventory of trucks that are perfect for towing, offering incredible horsepower for tough jobs and heavy cargo.  We look forward to helping you drive home in the car you've been dreaming of.