The steering, suspension, drivetrain and stability systems provide exceptional ride and handling characteristics.
- Standard electro-hydraulic power steering
- Four-wheel independent suspension
- Two-mode Electronic Stability Control+
- Standard four-wheel antilock brakes and available performance brakes
The available performance-tuned independent front and five-link rear suspension enhance handling characteristics while minimizing noise, vibration and harshness. Stiff suspension damping increases control during aggressive maneuvers.
Electronic Stability Control + monitors steering input and vehicle motion. When it senses a discrepancy between your intended path and the vehicle’s actual path, it applies selective braking, and if necessary, will reduce engine torque, to help you maintain control.
The Super Track Pak, available on Challenger R/T Plus, delivers exceptional handling with:
- Performance steering
- Sport suspension
- Goodyear 245/45ZR20 performance tires
Handling
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Electronic Stability Control
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- BRAKE SYSTEMS
Having confidence in your brake system is critical to the entire driving experience. Dodge Challenger has multiple advanced systems that make sure every stop is sure, secure and controlled.
The standard four-wheel vented disc brake system:
- High-performance brake linings provide superior fade resistance and outstanding pedal feel
- A four-channel antilock brake system monitors the speed of each wheel individually, allowing individual wheel braking for superior control
- Electronic Brake Force Distribution regulates braking pressure front-to-rear to optimize stopping distances and control under all vehicle-loading conditions
- Ready-Alert Braking anticipates when you suddenly release the accelerator pedal and may initiate an emergency brake stop. It applies a slight amount of brake pressure to make sure the brake pads and discs are prepared for a panic stop
- Brake Assist senses emergency braking and boosts the power as needed. Under certain conditions, brake assist may reduce overall stopping distance by eliminating the delay caused by not braking hard enough, soon enough
- Hydraulic Boost Compensation runs the ABS pump "full-time" if it senses a failure, to ensure the brakes will perform as normal until the failure is serviced
- Rain Brake Support removes water from brake pads by applying a small amount of pressure to the caliper. It engages when the windshield wipers are activated.
SRT BREMBO BRAKES
Challenger 392 STR8 provides world-class stopping power. It’s nice to know that the four-piston high-performance Brembo brakes with vented rotors can bring it to a stop from 60 mph in a mere 110 feet+.
- Low drag calipers mean reduced rolling resistance and better fuel economy+ + +
- Brembo four-pistons provide even clamping performance
- Go from 0-100-0 in just 17 seconds+
- Go from 60-0 in 110 feet+
- DYNAMIC SRT® HANDLING
A new two-mode adaptive damping suspension on the Dodge Challenger 392 STR8® adapts to road conditions and driving styles, for optimal control.
The system automatically tunes the suspension based on:
- Driver input
- Vehicle speed
- Steering angle
- Steering speed
- Brake torque
- Throttle position
- Lateral acceleration
Drivers can also select between an "Auto" or "Sport" mode on the adaptive suspension. Changing the setting allows the shock damping characteristics to quickly change from an everyday performance ride to much firmer damping for more challenging driving situations.
