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Best muscle car of 2009

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20%
54 votes
2009 Dodge Charger
Charger 4dr Sdn SRT8 RWD
60%
162 votes
2009 Ford Mustang
Mustang 2dr Conv Shelby GT500
20%
53 votes
2009 Chevrolet Corvette
Corvette Z06 1LZ
2009 Dodge Ch...
Charger 4dr Sdn SRT...
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Mustang 2dr Conv Sh...
2009 Chevrole...
Corvette Z06 1LZ
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Large Subcompact Two Seater
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
2 3 4
Engine
Engine Order Code
ESF 99S LS7
Engine Type
Gas V8 Supercharged Gas V8 Gas V8
Displacement
6.1L/370 5.4L/330 7.0L/427.2
Fuel System
SMPI SEFI SFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
425 @ 6200 500 @ 6000 505 @ 6300
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
420 @ 4800 480 @ 4500 470 @ 4800
Transmission
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code
DGJ 44E MN6
Trans Type
5 6 6
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic Manual Manual w/OD
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.58 2.97 2.66
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.19 1.78 1.78
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.41 1.30 1.30
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 1.00 1.00
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.83 0.80 0.74
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
  0.63 0.50
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.17   2.90
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.06 3.31 3.42
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
15   18
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
13 14 15
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
19 20 24
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
730    
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
160    
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
14 25.0  
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
4083 4040 3180
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
Independent Independent MacPherson Strut Short/Long Arm
Suspension Type - Rear
5-Link 3-Link/Panhard Rod Short/Long Arm
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
  w/Coil Springs Transverse Leaf Spr
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
  w/Coil Springs Transverse Leaf Spr
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
  1.34  
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
  0.94  
Brakes
Brake Type
Pwr Pwr Pwr
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
14.2 x 1.26 14.0 x - TBD - 14 x 1.3
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13.8 x 1.10 11.8 x - TBD - 13.4 x 1
Tires
Front Tire Order Code
TR9 T9H  
Rear Tire Order Code
TR9 T9H  
Front Tire Size
P245/45ZR20 P255/45ZR18 P275/35ZR18
Rear Tire Size
P245/45ZR20 P285/40ZR18 P325/30ZR19
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
20 x 9.0 18 x 9.5 18 x 9.5
Rear Wheel Size (in)
20 x 9.0 18 x 9.5 19 x 12
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel    
Steering
Steering Type
Performance Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Speed Sensitive
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16.1 15.7  
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.75    
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
38.9 37.0  
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
19.0 16.0 18
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in)
120.0 107.1 105.7
Length, Overall (in)
200.1 188.0 175.6
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
74.5 79.3 75.9
Height, Overall (in)
57.7 55.7 49.0
Tread Width, Front (in)
63.0 61.9 63.5
Tread Width, Rear (in)
63.1 63.0 62.5
Min Ground Clearance (in)
5.1    
Liftover Height (in)
30.1    
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
16.2 9.7 22.4
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity
5 4 2
Passenger Volume (ft³)
104.0 81.6 52
Front Head Room (in)
38.7 38.8 37.9
Front Leg Room (in)
41.8 42.7 43.1
Front Shoulder Room (in)
59.3 55.4 55.2
Front Hip Room (in)
56.2 53.6 53.6
Second Head Room (in)
36.2 36.3  
Second Leg Room (in)
40.2 30.3  
Second Shoulder Room (in)
57.6 45.0  
Second Hip Room (in)
55.5 45.2  
Summary
Vehicle Name
Charger Shelby GT500 Corvette
Body Style
4dr Sdn 2 Door Convertible 2 Door Coupe