Dodge and an American charity partnered to auction the first production 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8® at the 37th annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona, USA.

“Dodge is ecstatic that the sale of the first production 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 to roll of the assembly line raised $400,000 (USD) for such a worthy cause,” said Mike Accavitti, Director -- Dodge Brand and SRT Global Marketing, Chrysler LLC. “The introduction of an all-new, modern Dodge Challenger has generated a lot of excitement and the enthusiasm for the new car was evident on the auction block.”

The all-new 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 features the proven 6.1-litre HEMI® V-8 engine matched to a five-speed automatic transmission, a race-inspired interior and an exterior design stays true to Challenger heritage while delivering a host of modern features and technologies and “race inspired, street legal” SRT 'DNA'.

Developed by Chrysler’s in-house performance engineering organisation, the 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 was engineered with a focus on the five pillars of every SRT vehicle: bold exterior design that resonates with the brand image, a race-inspired interior, world-class ride and handling across a dynamic range, a stand out powertrain and benchmark braking.

The 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 will make its worldwide motor show debut at the Chicago Motor Show later this week.

About The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company

Established in 1971 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Barrett-Jackson specialises in providing products and services to classic and collector car owners and collectors and automotive enthusiasts around the world. The company produces the so-called “World’s Greatest Collector Car Events™” in Scottsdale (Arizona), Palm Beach (Florida) and Las Vegas (Nevada).