Dodge Challenger tuned by Eibach for Essen 2008
The Dodge Challenger was the vehicle picked by suspension specialist Eibach to display at the tuner-centric 2008 Essen Motor Show. The engine has been left as it is, a 6.1 liter HEMI V8 producing 425 horsepower and 569Nm of torque, but the suspension has been tweaked, expected as the tuner is Eibach after all.
The Eibach Challenger show car gets the Multi-Pro-R2 coil-over suspension system which has integrated independently adjustable rebound and compression damping with remote reservoir. Wheels are large 3-piece 22-inch OZ Botticelli III alloys wrapped with Toyo Proxes T1R rubber in 265/30R22 size.
Just to spice things up, Eibach also upgraded the car’s audio system with Alpine goodies featuring the IVA-W505R 2-DIN head unit which combined a DVD head-unit with an LCD screen. This puts out audio through a PDX-5 amp which powers 6 inch R-series speakers and a 10 inch subwoofer.
The Challenger is built on the Chrysler LC platform, which is a shortened version of the Chrysler LX platform. The LX platform underpins vehicles like the Chrysler 300 and was developed when Chrysler was part of DaimlerChrysler, hence it uses Mercedes-Benz parts such as the W220 S-Class control arm front suspension at the front and the W210 E-Class multi-link rear suspension. LX platform cars also usually use the Mercedes-Benz W5A580 5G-Tronic transmission and rear differential.
Look after the jump for a hi-res gallery of the Eibach Essen 2008 car.
PHOTO GALLERY: Dodge Challenger tuned by Eibach
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November 29, 2008 @ 8:57 am
For oldies..vroom..
November 29, 2008 @ 9:42 am
Beautiful… muscle car…
November 29, 2008 @ 2:39 pm
Wow awesome man… tuned summore… btw has the actual base car been released? Been seeing concepts and they look gorgeous =)
November 29, 2008 @ 5:20 pm
I think it got its muscle buffed up. One word
H.O.T
November 29, 2008 @ 5:36 pm
wow… the colors and lines… and the no. 01… i see the potential of this car to become the next gen General Lee
November 30, 2008 @ 12:20 am
i know i would love to get my hands on that audio system.
ALPINE…..mmmmm.
November 30, 2008 @ 11:02 pm
eibach suspension system already ancient (so as other well-known brands)
wait till u check out this new piece of technology from bose (they make audio visual goods) http://www.bose.com/learning/project_sound/bose_suspension.jsp
December 1, 2008 @ 11:05 am
clover leaf said,
November 30, 2008 @ 11:02 pm
eibach suspension system already ancient (so as other well-known brands)
wait till u check out this new piece of technology from bose (they make audio visual goods) http://www.bose.com/learning/project_sound/bose_suspension.jsp
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active suspension is not a new invention either, and certainly not invented by bose. the only difference with them is their application of the concept.
unfortunately for now, true active suspension is still a long way from appearing on our regular road cars.. and even if it did, i’m curious as to how it will match up to good ‘ole mechanical suspension in terms of response and feel. Like the venerable steering(steering feel is super important for a performance car).. some swear by no power steering(lotus), some swear by hydraulic power steering, and most say electric power steering is useless and feels lifeless…
only time will tell..
December 3, 2008 @ 2:10 pm
i wish we could drive this car here