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2013 Dodge Challenger R/T Classic (left) with Challenger SRT8 392
- Unlocked from the Dodge archive, the return of iconic Plum Crazy and HEMI® Orange paint codes answer enthusiasts’ desire for more high-impact heritage paint hues
- Limited-production run of Plum Crazy will start this March on DodgeChallenger R/T Classic and DodgeChallenger SRT8 editions, with ordering available now
- HEMI Orange paint returns for a limited time on the HEMI-powered DodgeChallenger R/T and SRT8 models starting this May
- The 2013 DodgeChallenger R/T is America’s most affordable V-8 muscle car at $29,995 MSRP
2013 Dodge Challenger R/T Redline
- New 2013 Dodge Challenger R/T Redline heats up the brand’s iconic muscle-car lineup with HEMI®-power, red-hot exterior accents and performance suspension
- Signature 20-inch Black Chrome wheels feature a Redline Red accented lip and backbone for a customized look
- Legendary 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 delivers up to 375 horsepower and 410 lb-ft torque through a track-proven six-speed manual transmission, or paddle-shifting and driver adaptable automatic transmission
- The 2013 Dodge Challenger R/T Redline Group will be available this spring on R/T and R/T Plus models at a tremendous value with starting U.S. Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of just $1,995 building off America’s most affordable V-8 muscle car
2013 Dodge Charger Daytona
- Return of the legendary package to the HEMI®-powered Charger
- Daytona package delivers custom look from the factory with unique Satin Black hood stripes, roof wrap and R/T spoiler, custom interior with Beats Audio and 20-inch polished aluminum wheels with Gloss Black pockets
- Charger R/T remains the most affordable V-8 sedan in the United States, with a starting U.S. Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $29,995. Daytona package offered at a U.S. MSRP of $2,500 on the R/T Road & Track model and $2,995 on R/T – starting under $33,000 MSRP
- Only 2,500 Dodge Charger Daytona’s offered in the United States – each with a serialized dash plaque
2013 Chrysler 300C John Varvatos Limited Edition
The fastest growing automotive brand of the year, celebrates its accomplishments with another “Imported from Detroit” achiever; John Varvatos, the multi-award winning menswear designer who has been recognized three times by the CFDA and honored by GQ as a “Designer of the Year.”
- Bespoke Varvatos design elements take the Chrysler 300 brand’s flagship sedan to new heights while highlighting the Motor City’s resurgence and determination through Detroit-born style
- Working hand-in-hand, John Varvatos’ signature fashion style combined with Chrysler designers styling expertise forged two 300 sedan models that embody the soul of “Imported from Detroit”
- For an industrious look and feel, the limited-production Chrysler 300C John Varvatos Limited Edition features unique exterior appointments, a combination of dark colors and exotic interior materials all tied-in with John Varvatos’ signature design language for a Detroit-tough attitude
- New 2013 Chrysler 300C John Varvatos Luxury Edition features exclusive Dark Mocha or Black ultra-premium Poltrona Frau “Foligno” leather and hand-sanded matte wood all finished with world-class craftsmanship and Platinum Chrome exterior detail for a confident on Fifth Avenue look
- Award-winning Pentastar V-6 with paddle-shifting eight-speed automatic transmission delivers a best-in-class EPA estimated 31 highway mpg, while optional HEMI® V-8 with four-cylinder mode Fuel Saver Technology delivers 363 horsepower and 0-60 mph performance in less than six seconds
2013 Ram 1500
- Best-in-class fuel economy 18 city 25 highway:
- New 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine (Ward’s 10 Best Engines) features 42 percent more horsepower, 13 percent more torque and at least 20 percent better fuel economy when compared to the previous 3.7-liter V-6 powertrain
- 5.7-liter HEMI® V-8 with Fuel Saver Technology and variable-valve timing (VVT) provides 395 horsepower, 407 lb.-ft. of torque and best-in-class fuel economy for V-8 trucks, beating competitive turbo V-6 engines
- Class-exclusive eight-speed automatic transmission (TorqueFlite 8) standard equipment with 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine, doubles the amount of gears compared to previously available four-speed automatic transmission to greatly improve fuel economy and contribute to best-in-class standard V-6 towing
- New eight-speed also available with the 5.7-liter HEMI V-8– the Company’s first application with a V-8 (TorqueFlite 8 late availability)
- New TorqueFlite 8 operated by an innovative dash-mounted, rotary e-shift design
- First-in-segment Fuel Saver Technology: eight-speed automatic transmission, stop-start, thermal management system, pulse-width modulation and active aerodynamics, including grille shutters and air suspension
- 2013 Ram 1500 Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Prices average just over 1 percent higher than 2012 prices
- Ram 1500 continues to be the best-value fullsize pickup in America with starting price of $23,585, including $995 destination charge
- Class-exclusive air suspension enhances fuel economy, improves ride control and off-road capability along with improved entry/exit and loading, and features automatic load leveling
- New exterior design cues including all-new grille/fascia, improved quad projection headlamps and LED front turn signals and taillamps
- Best-in-class aerodynamics, coefficient of drag (Cd) at 0.360
- New, upgraded interior features include: standard and premium multiview display, passive entry, Keyless Enter ’n Go, steering wheel and controls, wood accents, updated door panels, instrument panel, interior colors and premium materials
- All-new, next-generation Uconnect Access debuts on the 2013 Ram 1500 with Wi-Fi hotspot capability
- Uconnect Access combines a new lineup of smart media centers with a powerful new wireless platform
- With Uconnect Access, Ram 1500 owners will have alternative ways to access new connected services and applications via the vehicle’s 8.4-inch touchscreen display or the web
- Next generation Uconnect system is designed to be forward-thinking, providing the freedom to upgrade to the latest features and services
- Voice-recognition technology, steering wheel controls, touchscreen displays and traditional controls provide Ram 1500 customers with a variety of ways to interact with their mobile phones, music, navigation system and applications
- Ram 1500 now available with a premium, customizable, full-color 7-inch multiview display
- Addition of Powernet vehicle architecture system allows new content with improved data speeds
- Chrysler Group offers Ram 1500 customers expanded SiriusXM Radio channel lineup, with exclusive programming including new SiriusXM Latino channels, an automotive industry first
- Sprint selected as the strategic partner to bring wireless connectivity and service delivery to the vehicle
- New remote central locking RamBox cargo management system and tailgate combined with door locks
- New rain sensing wipers, SmartBeam headlamps, power folding mirrors and power sliding rear window with defrost
- Best-in-class powertrain warranty – 5 years/100,000 miles
2013 Ram 1500 New York Auto Show World Debut
- Best-in-class fuel economy
- New 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine (Ward’s Automotive 10 Best Engines) features 42 percent more horsepower, 13 percent more torque and at least 20 percent better fuel economy when compared to the previous 3.7-liter V-6 powertrain
- 5.7-liter HEMI® V-8 with Fuel Saver Technology and variable-valve timing provides 395 horsepower, 407 lb.-ft. of torque and best-in-class fuel economy for V-8 trucks (at least 10 percent better fuel economy when compared to 2012 V-8 powertrain)
- Class-exclusive eight-speed automatic transmission (TorqueFlite 8), standard equipment with 3.6-liter V-6 Pentastar, doubles the amount of gears compared to previously available four-speed automatic transmission to greatly improve fuel economy
- New eight-speed also available with the 5.7-liter V-8 HEMI – the Company’s first application with a V-8 (TorqueFlite 8 late availability)
- New TorqueFlite 8 operated by an innovative dash-mounted, rotary e-shift design
- First-in-segment Fuel Saving Technology: eight-speed automatic transmission, stop-start, thermal management system, pulse-width modulation and active aerodynamics, including grille shutters and air suspension
- Class-exclusive air suspension enhances fuel economy, improves ride control and off-road capability along with improved ingress/egress and loading, and features automatic load leveling
- New exterior design cues including all-new grille/fascia, improved quad projection headlamps and LED front turn signals and taillamps
- Best-in-class aerodynamics, coefficient of drag (Cd) at 0.363
- New, upgraded interior features include: standard and premium vehicle information center, passive entry, Keyless Enter ’n Go, steering wheel and controls, wood accents, updated door panels, instrument panel, interior colors and premium materials
2013 Ram 1500 New York Auto Show World Debut
- All-new, next-generation Uconnect® Access debuts on the 2013 Ram 1500
- Uconnect Access combines a new lineup of smart Media Centers with a powerful new wireless platform
- With Uconnect Access, Ram 1500 owners will have alternative ways to access new connected services and applications via the vehicle’s 8.4-inch touchscreen display or the web
- Next generation Uconnect system is designed to be forward-thinking, providing the freedom to upgrade to the latest features and services
- Voice-recognition technology, steering wheel controls, touchscreen displays and traditional controls provide Ram 1500 customers with a variety of ways to interact with their mobile phones, music, navigation system and applications
- Ram 1500 now available with a premium, customizable, full-color 7-inch vehicle information center
- Addition of Powernet vehicle architecture system allows new content with improved data speeds
- Chrysler Group offers Ram 1500 customers expanded Sirius XM Radio channel lineup, with exclusive programming including new SiriusXM Latino channels, an automotive industry first
- Sprint selected as the strategic partner to bring wireless connectivity and service delivery to the vehicle
- New remote central locking RamBox® cargo management system and tailgate combined with door locks
- New rain sensing wipers, SmartBeam® headlamps, power folding mirrors and power sliding rear window with defrost
- Best-in-class powertrain warranty – 5 years/100,000 miles
Brandl Media Minute
Today we bring you another edition of the Brandl Media Minute. This week we’re working with a 2012 Ram 1500 Express. LT the Media Manager gives you the rundown on one of Ram‘s newer models and shows you what makes it so great.
2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Dodge Charger
Dodge Charger Race Car For 2013 Sprint Cup Series Unveiled At LVMS
2012 Dodge Charger Pursuit Pace Car
- NASCAR Nationwide Series and Sprint Cup Series races in Phoenix on March 3 and 4 mark Dodge Charger Pursuit pace car debuts
- Benchmark setting: 2012 Dodge Charger Pursuit V-8’s record-setting lap time at Michigan State Police’s annual evaluation test (1:33.70) highlights the segment’s best combination of acceleration, braking, handling and dynamics
- Dodge Charger Pursuit V-8 delivers the best-in-class acceleration needed for police-fleet duty, including 0-to 60 mph in under 6 seconds
- Mopar® offers six factory-installed police upfit packages to provide one-stop shopping for law enforcement customers
2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 Yellow Jacket
- Brings to life in-depth engineering and product design stories on the SRT® vehicle lineup
- Provides an online magazine about all things SRT and motorsports
- Offers a new social hub for the SRT community
Chrysler Catchall 