Ten reasons to buy a 2015 dodge challenger the pros. Select up to 3 trims below to compare some key specs and options for the 2015 dodge challenger. The 2015 dodge challenger sxt starts with the 305 hp v6 and eightspeed automatic. Im going to be ordering a srt 392 this week and i cant decide on the automatic or manual. If, however, you are resolute, know that the eightspeed automatic hellcat is quicker than the manual. Mar 10, 2012 perfect even race between me in my moms 11 rt 6speed and my dad in his 10 rt automatic. Aside from these major changes, dodge has also introduced an eight speed automatic transmission as an added bonus to these high performance cars. Richmond gear is the leading manufacturer of professional quality, highperformance drivetrain products. Both the highly anticipated 2020 porsche 911 and the 2020 chevrolet corvette. Why i bought a automatic vs a manual dodge challenger rt. May 23, 2016 weight savings for you performanceminded folk isnt a factor, either.
Dodge challenger srt hellcat 2015 owners manual pdf download. I want the extra power from the v8, but this is going to be my first car, and i dont know if i can handle the manual. The automatic is fully computer controlled and can adjust timing to account for bad gas. Tfls roman mica took our 2017 dodge challenger srt hellcat to the quartermile drag strip at bandimere raceway and found jesse, the owner of a 2015. It also contains cautions against procedures that could result in damage to your vehicle. Manual or automatic transmission for 2015 scat pack.
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It includes information about new features and the essentials on how to operate your vehicle. Manuals vs automatics by patrick rall on june 16, 2015 at 11. Used dodge challengers for sale in dallas, tx truecar. Although that was a very fun car i still had the longing for that shifting experience granted it wasnt this new awesome a8 transmission either though, with super fast shifts and paddles. When the automatic is set for manual mode, you can shift the automatic gears by pushing the gearshift lever or pulling back on the paddle shifter with your fingers. The 2015 challenger and 2015 charger were the main attraction at dodges new york auto show booth, with both vehicles being showcased in brandnew clothes. Dodge challenger standard transmission 2017, manual transmission shifter with pistol grip by barton industries. Today a buddy of mine and i were looking up compression ratios on some new cars and since im planning on buying a challenger rt soon i had to bring up the spec sheet on the 5. Should you buy a dodge challenger with an automatic or. Used 2015 dodge challenger for sale near you edmunds. View online or download dodge challenger 2015 user manual, owners manual.
Get the 2020 dodge charger and 2020 dodge challenger specs. Automatic versus manual transmissions posted on august 23, 2012 by pat august 23, 2012 i just got back from the minnesota state fair, so todays post is going to be shorter, just my thoughts on automatic versus manual transmissions. Review of 2015 dodge challengers the new york times. Ive always been a manual guy in my muscle cars and my current scat pack is a stick and i do love it. Weight savings for you performanceminded folk isnt a factor, either. Counting the srt models, there are four different powertrain options for the 2015 dodge challenger. Fourty six years later, the 2015 dodge challenger gets a. The 2015 chevrolet camaro ss 1le battles the 2015 dodge challenger rt scat pack and the 2015 ford mustang gt in this exclusive motor trend comparison. Dodge says 199 mph for the challenger, 204 mph for the charger.
In this video, we explore a manual dodge challenger rt equipped with a 5. Generation overview the third generation 2015 dodge challenger first came onto the market as a 2008 model and has. Challenger rt manual vs automatic looking for feedback from owners. Challenger srt hellcat 2015 automobile pdf manual download. I know most people will say a car like this deserves a manual transmission. We have 1,226 2015 dodge challenger vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 757 1owner cars, and 1,475 personal use cars. Sep 23, 2014 also, the new 8speed automatic transmission in the 2015 dodge challenger sxt with the 3.
The original dodge challenger pony car came on the scene in 1969. Aug 23, 2012 automatic versus manual transmissions posted on august 23, 2012 by pat august 23, 2012 i just got back from the minnesota state fair, so todays post is going to be shorter, just my thoughts on automatic versus manual transmissions. Epa mpg owner mpg estimates 2015 dodge challenger 8 cyl, 5. The 797horsepower dodge challenger srt hellcat redeye is only offered with an eightspeed automatic transmission. The 2015 challenger is offered in four main trim levels. When the company opened the hellcat challenger order banks for a single day a few weeks back, but only for manual. I have a 2010 rt challenger manual and i wouldnt trade it for the world. With this dodge challenger workshop manual, you can perform every job that could be done by dodge garages and mechanics from. Come find a great deal on used dodge challengers in dallas today. Porsche has known this for years with their track cars, and drag racers have known for even longer that if you want consistent acceleration times, you want an automatic. Manual challenger rt vs auto challenger rt street race. Both cars are 707hp, rearwheel drive musclebound scream machines.
This product is made of highquality materials to serve you for years to come. For most of my adult life, my opinion was automatic transmissions were a complete joke in performance cars. My dad has the rt charger automatic and we get almost identical gas mileage. Just like styling, it all comes down to priorities. However, that all changes with the 2015 challenger srt hellcat, as the chrysler group engineers have worked up a new heavy duty 8speed automatic transmission that is easily among the best performance oriented, nondual clutch selfshifting transmissions ive tested. Before exiting a vehicle, always shift the automatic transmission into park or the manual transmission into first gear or reverse, apply the parking brake, turn the vehicle off, remove the key fobs from vehicle, and lock all doors. Jan 01, 2015 2015 dodge challenger owners manual guide book dodge on. The new 2015 dodge challenger 392 hemi scat pack shaker model has a starting u. Well either im in the early stages of alzheimer disease, or i. Dodge challenger standard transmission with richmond 6speed transmission 2012, manual transmission main shaft by richmond. Savor quick shifting from the manual transmission paired with this high output supercharger premium unleaded v8 6. Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Since driving the 2015 dodge challenger srt hellcat, i have been asked by countless people whether the 6speed manual transmission or the new heavy duty 8speed automatic transmission is the.
Should you buy a dodge challenger with an automatic or manual. The 2015 dodge challenger has 7 problems reported for transmission not working properly. Dodge challenger service repair manual dodge challenger pdf. The manual doesnt have the same ability at least in the rt hemi trim. When the company opened the hellcat challenger order banks for a single day a few weeks back, but only for manual transmission cars, that rumor grew. All other trims of the 2015 dodge challenger can be equipped with either an eightspeed automatic transmission or a sixspeed manual transmission. A secondary reason is that with a manual you must buy premium fuel. This webpage contains dodge challenger 2015 owners manual pdf used by dodge garages, auto repair shops, dodge dealerships and home mechanics. However, i would much rather give up a couple mpgs for the fun that the manual.
With an automatic transmission you can use 87 octane. A 4speed manual was optional on all engines except the 225 cuin. Dodge rolls out shaker package for 2015 challenger autoblog. Sep 14, 2014 in the base 6cylinder challenger sxt, it replaces a 5speed automatic as the base transmission. Detailed features and specs for the used 2015 dodge challenger including fuel economy, transmission, warranty, engine type, cylinders, drivetrain and more. The 2015 dodge challenger ranking is based on its score within the 2015 affordable sports cars category.
Used dodge challenger with manual transmission for sale. Challenger rt manual vs automatic looking for feedback. Now reading this article, hazing the tires on 4th gear shifts at speeds over 100mph. Heavyduty versions of that gearbox are optional on v8 models, whose base gearbox is a 6speed manual. Since driving the 2015 dodge challenger srt hellcat, i have been asked by countless people whether the 6speed manual transmission or. Search over 221 used dodge challengers in dallas, tx.
For full details such as dimensions, cargo capacity, suspension, colors, and brakes, click on a specific challenger trim. In this video, i talk about why i have an automatic dodge challenger rt vs having a manual dodge challenger rt. The challenger rt scat pack and challenger 392 hemi scat pack shaker are the two nonsrt models getting the 6. The paddle shifters for the automatic are levers behind the steering wheel at the 3.
Page 1 challenger 2 0 1 5 o w n e r s m a n u a l srt 392 srt hellcat i n f o r ma t i o n p r o v i d e d b y page 2 vehicles sold in canada with respect to any vehicles sold in canada, the name this manual illustrates and describes the operation of chrysler group llc shall be deemed to be deleted and the features and equipment that are either standard or op name chrysler canada inc. This owners manual contains warnings against operating procedures that could result in a collision or bodily injury. An automatic dodge challenger hellcat or one with a manual transmission. Challenger srt 392 2015, challenger srt 392, challenger. Ok, im getting the same flack i gave for decades on the auto vs. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. The dodge challenger scat pack is 222 hp shy of a full hellcat, but your butt dyno insists it feels faster. View and download dodge challenger srt hellcat 2015 owners manual online. Sxt models come standard with an eightspeed automatic transmission, and v8powered challengers are also available with a sixspeed manual. Tfls roman mica took our 2017 dodge challenger srt hellcat to the quartermile drag strip at bandimere raceway and found jesse, the owner of a 2015 hellcat with a manual transmission, who agreed to race him. My car prior to this car was a modded up zl1 with auto. Dodge challenger srt hellcat 2015 owners manual pdf. Though theres a sixspeed manual available, im actually quite fond of the eightspeed automatic in the 392. Over the past few weeks, some have insisted that the dodge challenger srt hellcat will only be available with a manual transmission.
Compare msrp, invoice pricing, and other features on the 2014 dodge challenger and 2015 dodge challenger. With the v6, the 2015 challenger earns an epaestimated 1930 mpg cityhighway, which is a bit better than rivals ratings. Also, the new 8speed automatic transmission in the 2015 dodge challenger sxt with the 3. This is the best time weve ever gotten out of moms car. The dodge challenger srt demon is conceived, designed and engineered for a subculture of enthusiasts who know that a tenth is a car and a half second is your reputation.