Dodge Challenger – Automobiles Review

2023 Dodge Challenger Convertible Coming to Dealers

Dodge dealerships are simplifying the process for 2022 Dodge Challenger buyers who wish to add a convertible top to the world’s quickest, fastest, and most powerful muscle car. They are now offering an expedited ordering process for third-party convertible modifications through Drop Top Customs, which is the oldest convertible coachbuilder in the United States. This new integrated transportation ordering process enables customers to place third-party orders and pick up finished vehicles through participating Dodge dealers.

Starting August 16, 2022, Dodge dealerships in the US will begin taking retail convertible transportation orders. This new third-party Challenger convertible fulfillment process was announced at the M1 Concourse in Pontiac, Michigan, during the first day of the three-day Dodge Speed Week event series, which showcased current Dodge muscle products.

According to Tim Kuniskis, Dodge brand CEO – Stellantis, while Dodge is on the way to its new performance path, it is also commemorating decades of muscle car power by making it easier for Dodge Challenger customers to create a throwback convertible look. With the new process, customers can order third-party modifications through participating Dodge dealerships and pick up their finished convertible at the dealer once the vehicle is complete.

Drop Top Customs has 46 years of modification experience and specializes in creating convertibles with a fully hydraulic power top that features structural reinforcements to reduce body flex while retaining interior space. The quality design, padded roof, and heated glass rear window provide uncompromised comfort and sound and temperature insulation. The third-party Challenger convertible-top option will be available for 2022 and 2023 Dodge Challenger R/T, R/T Scat Pack, and all Challenger SRT models at a retail price of $25,999 (final pricing to be negotiated and confirmed with the dealer). More ordering information, including warranty information, is available through Drop Top Customs.

August 16, 2022

How The Dodge Challenger Flexed Its Muscles

2017 Dodge Challenger SRT I parked next to a new Dodge Challenger the other day and I got out of my car and started looking at it. What a work of art. That Challenger looked intimidating just sitting between the two whit lines in its parking space and it wasn’t even running. I could sense the potential rumble of its engine though. I didn’t want to get to close in case it woke up and started to growl. After I spent about five minutes walking around the car and then another couple of minutes standing about ten feet away from it visualizing myself in the driver’s seat, I got back in my car and drove straight to Bodwell Chrysler, Jeep Dodge and asked for a test drive in the new 2017 Dodge Challenger.

The people there were so nice and very accommodating. One of the salesman immediately retrieved the keys to a beautiful yellow Challenger with black wheels that was on the front lot. We walked over to it and once again I was in awe and for a moment I headed over to the passenger side to get in. The salesman smiled and said, “You want to drive it, right?” I told that of course, I did and but in my mind I still couldn’t believe that I was actually going to drive this legendary muscle car.

I had always been thrilled with the “idea” of muscle cars and I never really considered owning one myself. It was always good enough just to watch the cars from a distance and to know that other people were having fun driving them. I just never believed that it was possible for me to actually own one and I couldn’t imagine myself ever backing out of the garage every single day in one of the great muscle car legends.

When I started up the yellow Challenger I began to see that maybe…just maybe – it was possible to own one of these great cars myself. I drove it off the lot with the salesman sitting in the passenger seat. He kept pretty quiet as he could see that I was thoroughly enjoying myself in this power machine, which, by the way, was extremely comfortable and the driver seat and steering wheel fit like a glove.

Well, I’m sure you can guess what happened when we got back to the dealership. That’s right…when you see a yellow Challenger drive by or rather fly by you, please wave and say “Hi.”

August 16, 2017

Street Fight Mode: 707 HP Hellcat versus 850 HP Hennessey Hellcat [w/videos]

Hennessey shows the potential of its HPE850 Hellcat

It is clear that the stock Hellcat is a very cool muscle car. But it is also as plainly as anything that the modified Hennessey HPE850 Hellcat is better than any production version. But have you ever asked yourself, what exactly would happen between those two in a Street Fight. You don’t have to wonder anymore, because Hennessey Performance ha shot this amazing “Street Fight video”.

The Hellcat is probably one of the Seven Wonders in the automotive world. It looks great, has that muscle car stance and performance and it features attitude. Maybe, it is not everybody’s cup of tea, but hey, we live in a free world. And it is exactly what I like.

For those wanting more from their muscle car cat-beast, Hennessey Performance has produced the so called HPE850 Upgrade. As the name shows, it boosts the power of the 707hp Challenger to the potent 850 hp and this happens at 6,200 rpm.

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Here’s the boring information: the upgrade comprises of new ECU and upgraded tuning software. By the way, you can see the chassis dyno testing in the second video featured in this post. Going back to the point, the HPE850 also adds high flow air filter element, lower pulley upgrade that increases boost by 1-2 psi, port matched throttle body, Hennessey embroidered head rests for the interior as well as Hennessey and HPE850 exterior emblems. As usual, the performance company has featured serial numbers on the dash plaque and plaque in the engine compartment.

At last, we all know that the Hennessey Hellcat HPE850 was going to win. Maybe the point in this video was to show how much faster Hennessey’s variant is.

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Video Source: YouTube

Source: Hennessey Performance

August 18, 2016

Better performance and styling offered by 2017 Charger Daytona and Challenger T/A

2017 Dodge Charger Daytona and Dodge Challenger T/A to spice up this year’s Woodward Dream Cruise

Dodge has just revealed the 2017 Challenger T/A and Charger Daytona muscle cars, and we are excited! Why? Because they offer more performance from their naturally aspirated HEMI V-8 engines, new exhaust, chassis and braking upgrades as well as performance styling improvements.

The new special editions are available with either a 6.4-liter “392” HEMI V-8 naturally aspirated 485-horsepower engine, or the 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 with up to 375 horsepower. What’s even better is that the production of both will begin this autumn and they will be available to order from September.

2017 Dodge Challenger T/A Models

2017 Dodge Challenger T/A models lineup consists of three variants: Challenger T/A, Challenger T/A Plus and the Challenger T/A 392.

The first one is for those of you keen on classics, because it builds on the standard content of the 375-horsepower Challenger R/T model. Well, it adds a bit of functional performance hardware, like the new “Air Catcher” headlamps with LED-illuminated T/A logos, and the fantastic new 2.75-inch performance exhaust. The alloys come from Mopar, finished in Hyper Black II and sized at 20-inches.

If one wants more, then he or she can add the Super Track Pack for more goodies. Everything is kept very classic, from the Satin Black painted hood and Satin Black front fascia, roof and deck-lid graphic to the T/A bodyside stripes. Premium Black performance seats with signature Houndstooth cloth adorn the interior.

The Challenger T/A Plus adds over the standard equipment of the previous model goodies such as the heated and ventilated Nappa leather performance seats in Black with Tungsten accent stitching and embroidered “T/A” logo; the Uconnect 8.4 system; the Dodge Performance leather-wrapped steering wheel and the six premium speakers and 276-watt digital amplifier.

Challenger T/A 392 comes next and it delivers 485 horsepower and 475 lb.-ft. of torque, making a mid 4-second 0-60 mph times and low 12-second quarter mile times. Being based on the previous model it adds equipment like the signature “T/A Air Catcher” headlamps; Brembo six-piston front and four-piston rear brakes with vented rotors; 20-inch alloys in Low Gloss Black fitted with P275/40ZR20 Pirellis.

2017 Dodge Charger Daytona Models

2017 Dodge Challenger T/A 392 front view

This range comprises only of two cars: the Charger Daytona and the Charger Daytona 392.

Charger Daytona is powered by the 5.7-liter engine. It is based on the Charger R/T model, but features improved engine intake and exhaust with a Mopar cold-air induction system with conical air filter. The exhaust is the same as Challenger’s: 2.75-inch active performance exhaust system with 4-inch round tips. Here Dodge has also provided the Super Track Pack.

There are a lot of details in the new model year cars, but impressive are the 20-inch Mopar Hyper Black II alloys fitted to P245/45ZR20 Goodyear all-season performance tires. The signature “Daytona” badging is almost everywhere. The interior has those unique Black heated and ventilated Nappa leather performance seats with horizontal Alcantara suede plowthroughs with Brazen Gold accent stitching. Additional premium content includes driver’s seat memory and steering column with memory.

The Charger Daytona 392 on the other hand is driven by its 6.4-liter HEMI powertrain, producing 485 horsepower and 475 lb.-ft. of torque. Building on previous model’s standard content, this one adds ultra-high performance Brembo six-piston front and four-piston rear brakes with vented rotors, Mopar conical cold-air intake filter, 20-inch Low Gloss Black alloys fitted with P275/40ZR20 all-season Pirellis, and more.

If you want to celebrate classic muscle cars and also see the model lineups, then you are more than welcome to visit the Woodward Dream Cruise this week. More than 1.5 million enthusiasts are expected to be there.

2017 Dodge Challenger T/A models pricing:

2017 Dodge Challenger T/A $37,390 USD
2017 Dodge Challenger T/A $40,140 USD
2017 Dodge Challenger T/A 392 $43,995 USD

2017 Dodge Charger Daytona models pricing:

2017 Dodge Charger Daytona $39,890 USD
2017 Dodge Charger Daytona 392 $44,995 USD

Source: Dodge

August 18, 2016

The Hellcat is back with 900HP and more aggressive than ever!

Prior-Design Dodge Challenger Hellcat front and side view Prior-Design is mostly famous for its exclusive tuning and aerodynamic kits as well as beautiful sets of wheels. We can hardly expect from these experts engine uprating or even something that can bring out more from the inherent power of car’s powerplant. However, the case with their latest project is actually the opposite and we have surprisingly found that Prior-Design can actually make things pretty cool!

The chosen car is the newest Dodge Challenger Hellcat, which impresses with its stock output numbers coming from its 6.2-liter supercharged HEMI V-8 unit. Precisely, it produces a maximum output of 707 horsepower (520 kW) and 880 Nm (650 lb-ft) of torque, which is enough to enjoy hell-of-a-ride.

But… 707 hp seem not enough for many and this is why the performance of the Hellcat has been boosted up with additional 200 horsepower, making it up to over 900 hp (662 kW)! Sadly, we can’t tell how these extra horses were achieved because no official details were announced so far.

Prior-Design Dodge Challenger Hellcat side view

Besides the output uprating the car, the car received widened exterior via the addition of a PD900HC package. Thanks to it, the car achieve not only wider but more aggressive stance. Precisely, the aero kit comprises of an add-on spoiler for the front and rear, side skirts as well as trunk spoiler. The front and rear widenings have to be mentioned as well.

Contributing for the aggressive appearance are the bronze PD3Forged wheels as well. However, we do think that the chosen bronze color is rather… strange. Just for a comparison, the Canadian studio SR Auto Group has recently introduced their Hellcat based project, which we dig very, very much (click the link above for more info)! And we like the wheels, too!

Source: Prior-Design via Facebook

June 8, 2016

This Red Hot Dodge Challenger coming directly from… Hell

Liberty Walk Dodge Challenger Hellcat by SR Auto front view If the devil had a ride it would be most definitely this Dodge Challenger Hellcat. With its Red Hot exterior paint scheme and one-off tuning pack, this is the most badass vehicle we have seen for awhile. Four different names are involved in the making, precisely Liberty Walk, KW, PUR Wheels and the Canadian tuning masters at SR Auto Group.

The tough part of the work can be attributed to the experts at the SR Auto, who have designed and put together this incredible project. As you can see nothing subtle is going on here. This Hellcat literally turns heads and breaks necks! And although we have already seen two examples of the unique Liberty Walk Challenger, this one proves to be the best out of them.

The first thing that the talented tuners have done here was to fit the Liberty Walk kit on. If you wonder what it comprises of, it is pretty simple (but very expressive): front and rear flare, and a rear spoiler.

Liberty Walk Dodge Challenger Hellcat by SR Auto wheels and Liberty Walk kit

From there they mounted a set of staggered twenty inch PUR LG06 wheels. They make the perfect harmony with the hellish exterior color of the Challenger with its matte black face and gloss DaVinci red step lip. As the experts say, “maintaining the whole red and black theme was a priority”. And it surely brings out great effect! The wheels were then shod with low-profile Michelins.

At last, but not least, the suspension which has brought the Dodge closer to the ground comprises of set of KW coilovers. Although we wanted to see a little bit engine tuning here, so that this Hellcat could perform even more devilish, the specialists have left the 6.2-liter supercharged HEMI V-8 unit intact. This means that whoever is taking a ride in it will enjoy a maximum output of 707 horsepower (520 kW) and 880 Nm (650 lb.-ft.) of torque.

Source: SR Auto Group

June 2, 2016

Dodge Releases New Exterior Color Lineup for Charger and Challenger Models

“Plum Crazy” purple, “B5 Blue” and “Sublime” green are the new exterior colors that will further enhance Dodge Charger and Challenger muscle cars’ exterior presence. The recently revealed vehicles, coming straight out of the FCA US’ Brampton Assembly Plant will rule the streets not only with incredible performance stats, but also with striking visuals.

For the 2016 season Dodge expands the exterior color range with modern version of the Go Mango finish, first shown on the 2016 Dodge Challenger and Charger SRT models, first shown at the 11th annual Spring Festival in Irvine, Calif.

The original Go Mango finish was first introduced with the 1970 Challenger and was followed by a limited production run back in 2006 on the Charger R/T Daytona models and was recently put on the 2016 Dodge Dart. This legendary and distinctive exterior color finish combines orange and red tones that together blend to create one-of-a-kind visual impact. Definitely this color enhances the overall sporty and aggressive presence of the vehicle and contributes to that unmistakable Dodge spirit.

Go Mango is already available exclusively on the 2016 Dodge Challenger and Charger models. For Challenger SRT 392 and SRT Hellcat it can be purchased immediately, as well as for the Charger SRT 392 and SRT Hellcat.

Source: Dodge

March 15, 2016

Dodge/SRT Offers Incredible Driving Experience for Customers

Dodge/SRT alliance Dodge/SRT buyers will be definitely impressed by the alliance between Dodge and Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving in order to create “The Official High Performance Driving School of Dodge/SRT.”

Starting on January 1, 2016, Dodge fans and buyers will have the chance to purchase 2015 or 2016 Dodge/SRT that will also include professional instructions and time to tack and develop their individual driving skills in a single performance-oriented package. How cool is that?

Dodge will provide about 100 SRT vehicles, which include and the 707-hp (519 kW) Charger and Challenger SRT Hellcast models. Furthermore, Bondurant’s whole lineup of vehicles will be converted to Dodge Chargers, Challengers and Vipers. All the participants who manage to qualify will also have the incredible opportunity to drive the well-known Dodge Viper SCR: the fastest street-legal Viper track ever created.

And when participants arrive at the Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving in Arizona, they can also combine advanced street driving skills with some neat race techniques and hours of track time for unmatched driving experience. The lessons include skid control, accidental avoidance, line technique and a lead-and-follow session.

Dodge/SRT alliance

SRT customers will also have a period of a year to purchase or lease date to take advantage of the Bob Bondurant School. And at the same time Dodge will give eligible customers access to the school and vehicles for track driving. All the participants can make a trip out of the experience, provided that they take all the responsibility for their own hotel and travels.

Source: Dodge

November 4, 2015

Liberty Walk Dodge Challenger Hellcat Goes Green

Liberty Walk Dodge Challenger Hellcat might seem to you as a very common name if you follow our blog regularly. And it is common. We have seen a similar car a couple of months ago, which was the result of the joint work of Liberty Walk and SR Auto Group. Unlike the first white car, this example comes in toxic green exterior color and this and no other reason (like electric motor) makes the vehicle go green.

The pure raw American muscle car is basically another angry cat that has come out of SR Auto’s bag. The Canadian tuning specialists have given it a Liberty Walk wide body kit. And we must admit that it gives the Dodge menacing and fierce look.

Liberty Walk Dodge Challenger Hellcat Rear and Side view

Just like the white Hellcat, the widened body was supported by Airrex air suspension system, which lowers the height of the Challenger significantly. The lowered ride height and the wider body proportions just screamed that they need new wheels.

So, the expert heard that and decided to install a set of forged three-piece PUR LG05 wheels with a matte black diamond face and polished step lip. With a compressor in the trunk, the lines run through to all four corners to increase and decrease pressure. Oh, and have we mentioned that the wheels measure 20-inches?

But there is still one problem. We can not decide which car we like better: the white one or the green one? What’s your choice?

Source: SR Auto Group

September 25, 2015

Blacktop is the new Black for 2016 Dodge Challenger

2016 Dodge Challenger Blacktop Front View 2016 Dodge Challenger has just received a new Blacktop Appearance Package and we can’t get enough of looking at it! There is so much beauty in it! And we are definitely glad that it is back on the market, so that it can make more customers happier. Company’s “blacked out” appearance will be available for 2016 Dodge Challenger SXT and SXT Plus models.

These two produce no lees than 305 horsepower, but when it comes to stronger force of up to 375 horsepower, the HEMI V-8 equipped Challenger R/T and R/T Plus models are also in the game. I mean that they will also get the limited edition pack.

Meet the Blacktop

2016 Dodge Challenger Blacktop Rear View

Challenger Blacktop rides on huge wheels measuring 20-inch and featuring five-spoke Gloss Black aluminum design. All-season tires are the perfect compliment for them. The theme continues with the Gloss Black grill, which by the way was inspired by the 1971’ models.

We can also see that there are Satin Black finishes on the deck-lid spoiler and fuel-filler door, so they add a little bit more masculinity to the appearance. The one-of-a-kind look of the car is rounded out by a “strobe” designed dual stripe that runs from nose-to-tail.

Blacktop in the Cabin?

2016 Dodge Challenger Blacktop Front and Side View

Yes, the styling package continues inside. The cabin of the SXT and R/T models is wrapped in premium black cloth, while the SXT Plus and R/T Plus models get the standard Nappa and perforated Nappa leather also in black. The steering wheel is delivered by Dodge Performance, and it features Dark Anodized paddle shifters. K-Black bezels accentuate the Dark Brushed II aluminum instrument panel and there are also aluminum center console bezels.

The 1971-inspiration is featured in the interior via the ‘tic-toc-tach” gauges with Gloss Black inner and outer cluster rings. Under the waistline there are also velour floor mats with the company’s logo embroidered in Tungsten.

And How About More Technology?

There are more goodies for those who have considered buying the Challenger Blackout. If you are keen on driving an SXT or an R/T, then you will also get ParkView rear backup as a standard. The SXT specification comes fitted with fog lamps at no additional cost. How cool is that?

Source: Dodge

September 4, 2015

2016 Dodge Charger and Challenger SRT Hellcat Vehicles are Ready for New Challenges

Dodge brand is ready to open the dealer order banks for the 2016 Challenger and Charger SRT Hellcat models. This release of fresh models will streamline the process and the speed of production. All this will ensure that the one of the most powerful muscle vehicles will continue to move off dealer lots. Furthermore, the dealer system will be open to customers the second week of August. The Charger and Challenger models will be crafted at the Brampton Assembly plant in September.

Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat

The Challenger SRT Hellcat is by far the fastest and most powerful muscle vehicle ever created. And no wonder. With its supercharged HEMI Hellcat V8 powerplant, that produces a total of 707 hp (519 kW) and 650 lb-ft of torque. The Challenger SRT is considered to be the fastest muscle car so far. How did they proved it? With a sprint time of ¼-mile

for only 11.2 seconds. And with drag radials that time dropped to 10.8 seconds. Don’t worry-the National Hot Rod Association gave a special certificate. And for the 2016 the Challenger will feature standard premium Laguna Leather interior, Uconnect 8.4AN with navigation, HD radio and numerous more goodies.

Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat

The Charger comes with supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI Hellcat V8 engine, that produces 707 hp (519 kW) and 650 lb-ft of torque. The vehicle has a top speed of 204 mph (363 km/h) and also proudly presents its National Hot Rod Association certificate for speed: The vehicle got the quarter-mile run in just 11.0 seconds. This makes the vehicle quickest, fastest and most powerful production sedan in the world. And it is also one of the most technologically-advanced vehicles in America. How cool is that?

And of course the upgrades for 2016 include standard ultra-premium Laguna leather interior appointments, Uconnect 8.4AN with navigation, HD radio and five years of SiriusXM Travel Link and SiriusXM Traffic.

Source: Dodge

July 28, 2015

Are you a fan of muscle-cars? 2015 Challenger Dream Giveaway has something for you then!

2015 HellcatX Dodge Challenger SRT

History tends to repeat itself in various forms and various manners. This happens in the car-manufacturing world quite often too. One model inherits something from its predecessor and follows the path of progression of the first-born. Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat X is an example of such case where old automobile history reincarnates some of its aspect into a new automotive body.

It won’t be an exaggeration if we say that perhaps every muscle-car lover keeps a poster of the Hellcat X on their wall, dreaming of owning one such jewelry. Well, they should be more than delighted to find out that there is light in the tunnel. And no, it is not the approaching train. It is rather the light of a unique opportunity. Now 2015 Challenger Dream Giveaway® gives a chance to people to enter a competition and win a one-off prize package which includes precisely, the Dodge Challenger in question and the 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T.

Inspired by the U.S. Aviation prototype XF6F Hellcat, the supercharged Dodge Challenger Hellcat X is loaded with a 2L HEMI engine that is capable of generating 805 HP. The car is built in honor of WWII pilots of Hellcat fighter aircraft. This one-of-a-kind supercar excites with accented front grille surround, center hood scoop, Navy-inspired raw-aluminum hood extractors, hand-made rear diffusor and, lastly, adaptable high-speed chin spoiler as well as deck lid spoiler. Inside the car exclusivity keeps running as the winner will find embroidered Hellcat X callouts on the front seat backs and on the floor mats.

The other beauty, 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T, on the other hand dazzles with well-known high-performance features like a 440 Magnum V-8 engine, Pistol Grip four-speed, and a Supergrip limited-slip rear. Leaving the factory assembly line 45 years ago, the R/T had already established itself as a rare one. This Dodge Challenger was one of less than 100 black Challenger vehicles which adopted the 440 U-code/four-speed package. An interesting fact about it is that exactly this car was used in a TV commercial called “Revolution Reborn” which showcased “Dodge’s DNA of American exceptionalism then and now.”

Does this sound tempting to you? Well, do not hesitate then and enter the competition in order to get one of these unmatched cars.

Source: Dream Giveaway via Youtube

July 23, 2015

Tag: Dodge Challenger

Hennessey shows the potential of its HPE850 Hellcat

2017 Dodge Charger Daytona and Dodge Challenger T/A to spice up this year’s Woodward Dream Cruise

2017 Dodge Challenger T/A Models

2017 Dodge Charger Daytona Models

2017 Dodge Challenger T/A models pricing:

2017 Dodge Charger Daytona models pricing:

Meet the Blacktop

Blacktop in the Cabin?

And How About More Technology?

Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat

Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat