History begins anew.

Posted on Nov 16, 2011

Modern muscle bears a new name. The Yellow Jacket has arrived.

Fans of the classic American sports coupe have a new reason to celebrate. The 2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 Yellow Jacket is the latest in a line of limited-production SRT vehicles designed and engineered to honor old traditions while creating new memories.

The story begins outside, where unique Stinger Yellow paint confidently announces the arrival of a track-bred machine. Unique 20-inch cast aluminum five-spoke wheels set the Yellow Jacket apart. A black grille surround and black body-side stripes lure eyes toward the rear fender, where the new Yellow Jacket logotype and mascot proudly stake their place in muscle car history.

Standard Keyless Enter-n-Go means drivers can keep their keys in their pockets to make a graceful entry every time. Passengers enjoy first-class accommodations in leather-trimmed seats, thickly bolstered to keep everyone in place during spirited cornering. Eye-catching silver contrast stitching, a yellow accent band and and embroidered Yellow Jacket logos lend a special sense of history to each seat. Drivers grasp a leather-wrapped flat-bottom steering wheel, designed with a small radius to enable quick steering angle adjustments and a thick rim to inspire confident grip.

Over the decades, the Dodge Challenger SRT8 has evolved into a grand touring machine. Drivers are still connected to a powerful engine — in this case, a free-revving 6.4-liter HEMI V8 pumping out 470 horsepower and 470 pound-feet of torque over a wide and flat powerband. Beneath the Yellow Jacket, a driver-adjustable two-mode active damping suspension system delivers the fastest turn-in and most nimble handling characteristics in the SRT lineup. Owners are invited to master this combination of power and handling at the SRT Track Experience, a full day of professional racing instruction included with the purchase of every new SRT vehicle.

On its chassis rides the heritage of a culture once defined by unabashed speed. Classic lines, bold paint, comfortable interior accommodations, uncompromising driving dynamics and limited-production exclusivity instantly elevate the 2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 Yellow Jacket to its status as an icon.