2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8
Modern American muscle
One of America's greatest muscle cars returns to the scene after a 35 year absence. Where Europe is going crazy reviving small cars like the Fiat 500, Trabant and Isetta, the big Detriot three have taken it upon themselves to revive their own glory days. Ford was first of course with their retro Mustang, the 'Stang never went out of production but had lost its charm a long time ago before the car's return to its roots. The Chevrolet Camaro is almost ready to join the new muscle car wars.
The new Dodge Challenger SRT8 is powered by a 425 hp (420 lb-ft torque) 6.1 liter HEMI V8 engine and is capable of low 5 second 0-60 mph times and a quarter-mile in under 14 seconds. Impressive stuff but will it stand the test of time and become a classic like its predecessor? The initial run of 6,400 units is bound to sell out fast at USD 37,995.
Looks sweet. First things i would do though is get some wider wheels in the back. Lower it an inch or so, and get a Hennessey stainless exhaust and tune.
why won't they bring it to the UK? We get all the lame-ass Dodges and so it has ZERO presence in the UK market- this and the Charger would change all that
Whew...and here I thought this car was going to actually be fast! My 2008 Mustang GT at 300/320 does 4.9-5.1 0-60 fully loaded (as in every single option to include Navigation) for 31.2k. After adding a Saleen Supercharger for 6k (37.2k total and 795 cheaper than this car) im at 475/440. 405RWHP and 398RWTQ from a Dyno jet.
The Charger is a tank with wheels at around 4100lbs, Mustangs are around 3450lbs. Seeing how this is the "SRT8" version, its even weaker since this is their Special series vehicle. For MSRP 42k (I know you can't get them for this but you won't get SRT8 Chargers for MSRP of 37.9k either) you can get Shelby Mustang GT500 which will just stomp the #$%$# out of a charger SRT8.
Weak, very very Weak!
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Amazing car.. Amazing looks.. STUNNING sound.. at 3:40, it looks like its an 1970 car... Some of its parts looks cheap while zooming, but beautiful car anyhow..