SAFETY
Electronic Stability Program (ESP™)
During extreme steering manouevres the standard Electronic Stability Program (ESP™) system, standard on all models, helps maintain control by sensing when the vehicle is starting to over- or understeer. The system automatically applies individual brakes or controls the throttle to help you stay safely on course. When you don't want the extra hand on R/T and SRT8, ESP is specially tuned for performance handling so you can switch it off.
Braking
Screeching halt or steady slow-down — and anything in between — Challenger's standard four-wheel disc brakes are just the ticket. Plus, the available Anti-lockBraking System with Brake Assist helps you maintain steering control of the vehicle and helps provide shorter braking distances in emergency braking situations (standard on SXT, R/T and SRT8). SRT8 braking creates a performance trifecta along with acceleration and speed. Low-drag, aluminum Brembo® calipers facilitate maximum pedal feel and responsiveness, while Knock Back Mitigation detects G-forces and responds by improving brake pedal travel during spirited driving. All the while, air ducts in the front fascia help keep the system cooled. And with standard Brembo 360x32 mm vented rotors in the front and 350x28 mm in the rear, your payoff is benchmark braking performance.occupant protection
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Equipped with standard, advanced multistage driver and passenger front air bags*, as well as standard side-curtain air bags, safety and security work hand in hand with Challenger's legendary performance capabilities.
Challenger's cutting-edge design and high-performance ride wouldn't be complete without the engineering quality to back it up. In the event of an impact, extended sill reinforcements and cross beams in the rear seat and side doors help to absorb energy, along with the manual-adjust steering column. Utilizing two hydroformed coaxial tubes that move relative to each other, the column is allowed to move forward for enhanced energy absorption. Challenger also boasts a B-pillar that contributes to structural rigidity, as well as increased header strength that benefits rollover protection.
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