The 2008 Dodge Caliber SRT-4 features a beefed up 2.4 liter four-cylinder engine making it a competitor among sport compacts. K&N Engineering has designed a replacement air filter (E-1988) for the 2008 Dodge Caliber SRT-4. The filter simply clamps on like the OEM filter with no cutting or fitting required. The E-1988 is a round air filter designed to increase horsepower and acceleration while providing excellent filtration. K&N air filters employ a cotton media that is washable and reusable and is backed by the famous K&N Million Mile Warranty. It will be the last air filter your vehicle will ever need.

Eric Curran and his Whelen Engineering SCCA SPEED World Challenge GT team had marked round three at the Miller Motorsports Park track in Tooele, Utah, as the event to turn their season around. While that plan had been working to perfection in practice and qualifying, Curran would leave Utah with his sights set on round four to jumpstart his 2008 championship efforts. “I was very excited going in the Miller weekend,” Curran said. “I was back in my main Corvette--the one that was damaged at Sebring. The car was working great and I was in the top three in practice and qualified fourth. The # 30 Whelen Corvette was perfect.”

The K&N High-Flow Intake System for the 2008 Dodge Challenger 6.1L V8, (part no. 63-1114), increases horsepower by 31.42 hp at 5217 rpm over the stock Dodge intake configuration. To achieve such a performance increase, K&N replaces the Challenger’s original intake assembly; including the air box, air filter and intake tube with an all-new intake design. The new system draws air through a K&N High-Flow Air Filter that increases airflow and filtering capacity, and never needs to be replaced. Protecting the chrome top cone-shaped air filter, and isolating it from engine heat, is a powder coated steel heat shield that replaces the Challenger’s stock air box. As it passes the filter, air travels through a K&N Roto-Molded Polyethylene Tube that is formed and shaped, in the design phase, to drive a more laminar flow of air to the Challenger’s 6.1L V8 engine.

The Dodge Caliber SRT4 exhaust system uses CORSA’s patented Reflective Sound Cancellation(tm) (RSC) technology to deliver a powerful tone and boost output of the vehicle’s 2.4-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine.  The system delivers a crisp, high-performance sound during acceleration, but maintains a civilized cruising note for comfort inside the vehicle. 

CORSA’s Dodge Caliber SRT4 single rear-exit exhaust features premium stainless steel 3-inch tubing with a 4-inch Pro Series Tip.  According to the company, the system makes an additional 9-13 horsepower and 15 lbs. ft. of torque in chassis dyno tests. 

Thanks to its highly distinctive design the Dodge Nitro has established a strong presence in the hard-fought SUV market. Cobra Technology & Lifestyle (Alleestrasse 15-19, D-33818 Leopoldshöhe, phone +49 / (0) 52 02 / 99 92 60, fax +49 / (0) 52 02 / 99 92 50, Internet http://www.cobra-sor.com) now offers high-quality German-made accessories for this model that meet the latest EU safety standards.

The Cobra Technology & Lifestyle engineers have developed a high-gloss stainless-steel tubular front guard for the American SUV that harmonizes visually with the chrome grille. The 60-millimeter guard is mounted elastically and absorbs energy in a crash. The required crash test for homologation showed the innovative accessory to remain well below the limits set by the new EU guidelines for pedestrian protection. The accessory was awarded a general EG operating certificate, eliminating the need for individual technical inspections. For further optimized active safety the guard comes with mounts for auxiliary high-beam headlights.

The Avenger is a mid-sized car made by Dodge, which looks like a smaller Charger. The Avenger is also the mechanical twin of the Chrysler Sebring sedan. They share underpinnings and powertrains.

K&N Engineering has designed a lifetime replacement air filter (33-2373) for the Dodge Avenger and Chrysler Sebring. See complete list below. Handmade in the USA using only the finest materials, K&N Replacement Air Filters are washable and reusable. It’s almost impossible to wash your K&N Air Filter too much. Inside our testing laboratory, we have washed and re-oiled one K&N Air Filter more than 100 times and it still performs up to specifications. Depending on your driving conditions, we recommend cleaning your air filter every 50,000 miles.

K&N Air Filters were created for an environment requiring maximum horsepower, excellent filtration and enhanced acceleration. We take filtration seriously at K&N. The result is an air filter that allows more air into an engine and will protect your engine for the life of your vehicle.

Dodge added a new SUV to its showrooms with a bold look and a bold name. The Nitro is a midsize vehicle that shares its powerplant with the Dodge Dakota and Dodge Durango.

K&N Engineering has designed a 77-Series Performance Air Intake Kit (77-1554KP) with a polished metal tube for the 2007 Dodge Nitro 3.7 liter V6 engine. K&N dynamometer test show an 11.64 horsepower gain @ 4270RPM. K&N replaces the Nitro’s original intake assembly, including the airbox, air filter and intake tube with an all-new intake design. The new system draws air through a large K&N High-Flow Air Filter (RF-1041) that increases airflow and filtering capacity, and never needs to be replaced.

DaimlerChrysler announced today that the all-new 2008 Dodge Challenger will be built at its Brampton Assembly Plant near Toronto.

“It’s good news that the Dodge Challenger will be added to the Canadian production line-up,” said Reid Bigland, President and CEO – DaimlerChrysler Canada. “Quickly bringing desirable new products such as the Dodge Challenger to market is critical to keeping our plants humming and our dealerships busy.”

The Brampton plant also produces Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger and Dodge Magnum and works on three shifts. The Windsor (Ontario) Assembly Plant also works on three shifts and produces Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country minivans, as well as Chrysler Pacifica. Production of the Dodge Challenger will begin next year and preparations to ready the plant are already underway.

The Dodge Demon concept is a compact, nimble “roadster with an attitude,” a perfect balance of classic sports car proportion and simplicity blended with modern design and performance. The vehicle will be shown for the first time at the 77th International Motor Show in Geneva next month.

“While the iconic Dodge Viper is a dream car for many, the Dodge Demon is designed to be an attainable dream car,” said Jae Chung – Dodge Demon Principal Exterior Designer, Chrysler Group. “The exterior design is simple yet bold, featuring an energetic combination of curves and intersecting planes.”

The Dodge brand is running on all cylinders, introducing the 2008 Dodge Avenger — an all-new mid-size sedan that combines bold, aggressive Dodge styling with innovative interior features, high-levels of safety and reliability, exhilarating performance and excellent fuel efficiency of 30 miles per gallon (mpg) (32 mpg based on 2007 EPA fuel economy standards).

Avenger also is the Dodge brand’s first mid-size car to offer all-wheel-drive capability combined with a sport-tuned suspension, performance steering and Electronic Stability Program (ESP) with Traction Control, all of which combine to give Avenger its on-road performance attitude. And with a starting U.S. Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price of $18,895 (including a $675 destination charge), the all-new Avenger is priced $1,605 below the comparable outgoing Stratus with $985 more content, including standard side-curtain and front-seat-mounted side air bags, Chill Zone™, theft alarm and a tilt/telescoping steering wheel, to name a few.

Chrysler Group’s new 4.7-liter V-8 is engineered to deliver significantly enhanced customer experience and value, increasing fuel economy while simultaneously improving performance by 60 horses to 290 horsepower. Peak torque is up over 10 percent, to 320 lb.-ft. These efficiency and performance gains are not at the expense of refinement, however, as noise, vibration and harshness have been minimized. “The Chrysler Group continues to push the boundaries of engine technology, substantially increasing fuel-efficiency, performance and refinement,” said Bob Lee, Vice President - Powertrain Product Engineering Team, Chrysler Group. “Chrysler Group knows that while pickup customers always want more torque and power, fuel economy is becoming more important as fuel prices trend upward. Like our industry-leading HEMI®, this new engine represents a win-win for our customers.”

The newly restyled 2008 Dodge Magnum lineup — including SRT8, R/T, SXT and SE models — continues the boldly-styled theme of American muscle, with its unique profile, exceptional versatility, HEMI® power, fuel-saving cylinder deactivation and rear-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive performance.

Advanced technologies, flexible and functional cargo space and integrated safety and security features combine to provide a powerful, capable family vehicle with the ride and handling of a sports car.

The new 2008 Dodge Viper SRT10 boasts more of what performance aficionados crave: kick-in-the-pants, throw-back-in-the-seat power, combined with benchmark braking, world-class ride and handling, a race-inspired interior and bold exterior styling.

While every SRT vehicle offers balanced, overall performance, the heart and soul of the new 2008 Dodge Viper SRT10 is its standout powertrain. For 2008, SRT ups the ante with a new, 8.4-liter aluminum V-10 engine that produces an astounding 600 horsepower and 560 lb.-ft. of torque.

The story of the legendary HEMI engine can be told more clearly than ever with these visual additions to the site. Some photos have resurfaced after many years, including extremely rare shots of the 1950s HEMI Indy engine and photos assembled from the archives of Mopar® collector Harold Sullivan. The HEMI Web site’s interactive and historical timelines are packed with rare vintage photos, while new captions give background facts on the HEMI engine, including the 1951 Chrysler FirePower V8. The history of the legendary 426 HEMI is also featured in great detail to supplement information on new generation 5.7-and 6.1-liter HEMI engines.