2011 Dodge Challenger: 305 HP V6, 475 HP 6.4L in SRT8
9/19/10, 02:02 PM
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I test drove all the current muscle car while I was car shopping. I even drove a evo and mazdaspeed and a few other imports. The challenger was my 3rd favorite because of the looks. But it was bad in every other way. It handles bad(heavy) and it eats gas and was way to much money(48k). They need to cut half a ton and $12k off of it to get it up to date.
9/19/10, 02:03 PM
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Count me in there as well as one of those loving the Challenger. I have 2 growing boys, and this would suit me very well. But until they make a convertible, I'll keep my 05.
9/19/10, 02:12 PM
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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.
But in HS/St. Louis I never saw a Chally... only Vanishing Point CUDA's!!!
9/19/10, 02:33 PM
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9/20/10, 06:53 AM
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It depends if you think 8-12 rwhp is worth $300-400. Of course these are tuned so together you are looking at 25rwhp for about $600-$700. The Airaid is said to produce 11rwhp with no tune. Will be interesting to see these tested by individuals and would love to see a test for a K&N drop in and tune.
9/20/10, 07:00 AM
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9/20/10, 07:04 AM
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Im with you. The price is what really kept me from buying one. Just way to much for what you get.
9/20/10, 07:54 AM
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What RedCandy5.0 says...
For me personally, an open-air box's influence on the output is not worth the money. It's the engine tune that would come with it that brings the value.
According to what Ford engineers on the '08/'09 Bullitt said about their testing, it was the sealing of the airbox and directing of the airflow from the front that made a difference in air temperature. It would seem this same approach was carried over for the 2010 4.6L and 2011 5.0L V8s. The air inlet is through the upper front grille area.
For me personally, an open-air box's influence on the output is not worth the money. It's the engine tune that would come with it that brings the value.
According to what Ford engineers on the '08/'09 Bullitt said about their testing, it was the sealing of the airbox and directing of the airflow from the front that made a difference in air temperature. It would seem this same approach was carried over for the 2010 4.6L and 2011 5.0L V8s. The air inlet is through the upper front grille area.
9/20/10, 09:59 AM
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Just adding to the horsepower doesn't solve much in many cases. Now I won't say that I don't love the looks of the Challenger. It's a dream car of mine, the 1970 or the later. I think it's an incredible design and have loved it since I first laid eyes on it. I want the money to have an SRT8 just to keep in my garage and take out once a quarter. Pistol grip shifter for me please!
9/20/10, 10:25 AM
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The Challenger would have been nice if they didn't limit themselves by basing it off of a Sedan. It is HUGE and it is FAT. If it lost 500 lbs physically and visually I think it'd look great... but otherwise it just looks like a pig.
9/20/10, 12:20 PM
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Yes its about 15% too big. But its a cool looking retro. And to have a pushrod motor pumping out 460 pound feet of low end torque would be a thrill! A different thrill than the higher winding OHC engine. So yeah, I'd like one in the garage if there was money for one.
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