2011 Dodge Challenger: 305 HP V6, 475 HP 6.4L in SRT8
9/18/10, 04:22 PM
#1
Swamp Donkey Aficionado
Thread Starter
Join Date: November 23, 2006
Posts: 1,863
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
2011 Dodge Challenger: 305 HP V6, 475 HP 6.4L in SRT8
9/18/10, 04:31 PM
#3
Mach 1 Member
Join Date: April 11, 2006
Location: Ohio
Posts: 911
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Competition does improve the breed, but until they shrink it down and drop a bunch of weight, the Challenger won't be threatening the Mustang too much in any performance categories. I still like it better than the Camaro though.
9/18/10, 04:32 PM
#4
Swamp Donkey Aficionado
Thread Starter
Join Date: November 23, 2006
Posts: 1,863
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
While adding power will definitely help close the performance gap between the Challenger and its competitors, it still needs to go on a major diet in order to become a viable threat to the 2011+ Mustang's performance prowess, IMO.
9/18/10, 05:18 PM
#5
Cobra Member
Join Date: June 25, 2004
Location: Ohio
Posts: 1,076
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
When I think of the Challenger, I think retro and going fast in a straight line. A cool car to drive and take to the local weekend car cruise. Unless they change the weight & design, I think its always going to finish 3rd to the Mustang and Camaro when it comes to handling.
9/19/10, 07:44 AM
#6
TMS Post # 1,000,000
Serbian Steamer
Serbian Steamer
Join Date: January 30, 2004
Location: Wisconsin / Serbia
Posts: 12,630
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
9/19/10, 12:46 PM
#7
Bullitt Member
Leaked 2011 Challenger dealer document: 305-HP V6, 475 HP in the SRT 6.4
http://www.autoblog.com/2010/09/18/l...-in-the-srt-6/
It will be interesting to see what Dodge does with the next incarnation of the Challenger...Not sure how they can improve on the retro look since the orginal Challenger was only around for 4 years.
It will be interesting to see what Dodge does with the next incarnation of the Challenger...Not sure how they can improve on the retro look since the orginal Challenger was only around for 4 years.
9/19/10, 12:56 PM
#9
Cobra Member
Maybe they can put it on a 500lb diet, too.
There was a Challenger R/T at the drag strip this week stuck in the mid-14s @ ~95 ish. Though he did have exhaust and those V8s sound fantastic.
There was a Challenger R/T at the drag strip this week stuck in the mid-14s @ ~95 ish. Though he did have exhaust and those V8s sound fantastic.
9/19/10, 01:09 PM
#12
Member
Join Date: May 30, 2010
Posts: 24
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
If I had the money to buy 2 out of the 3 American muscle cars (sans Corvette), I'd get a Challenger. Great looks, Hemi sounds awesome, very roomy. It seems like a good car to just go out and have a cruise or a road trip while still being comfortable for passengers. Too bad its a porker and costs too much.
9/19/10, 01:42 PM
#13
legacy Tms Member MEMORIAL Rest In Peace 10/06/2021
Join Date: September 16, 2009
Location: Clinton Tennessee
Posts: 3,377
Received 124 Likes
on
100 Posts
My last car was a Dodge. I always had a soft spot for Mopar but they dropped the ball. They won't be around for very many more years. Fiat is a crap car, always has been and always will be.
The Challenger should have been built off the Advenger floor plan.
The Charger is the right size and weight because Chargers were always 'large cars', but with two doors and a better looking body style, instead of the modern 'Checker' car company look.
Chrysler has built too many cars off the 300 floor plan, in my opinion. I know its to save money but what good is that if they go under 'again'.
I feel better LOL!!!
The Challenger should have been built off the Advenger floor plan.
The Charger is the right size and weight because Chargers were always 'large cars', but with two doors and a better looking body style, instead of the modern 'Checker' car company look.
Chrysler has built too many cars off the 300 floor plan, in my opinion. I know its to save money but what good is that if they go under 'again'.
I feel better LOL!!!
9/19/10, 01:58 PM
#17
GTR Member
The Challenger is THE best looking car out there right now. I am a huge fan of the 2010-2011 Mustang but my head snaps around every time I see a Challenger go by.
The 2011 SRT8 with the 475 HP "392" Hemi ought to be something. I like the play on the original Hemi bad boy displacement, the old 392 hemi's are what started the modern era of NHRA Top Fuel competition before the 426 came out.
I'd be all over a SRT8 or even a R/T if they weren't so heavy and expensive.
Still, if I had a bunch of money laying around, it would be near the top of my list of cars to buy.
The 2011 SRT8 with the 475 HP "392" Hemi ought to be something. I like the play on the original Hemi bad boy displacement, the old 392 hemi's are what started the modern era of NHRA Top Fuel competition before the 426 came out.
I'd be all over a SRT8 or even a R/T if they weren't so heavy and expensive.
Still, if I had a bunch of money laying around, it would be near the top of my list of cars to buy.
