Dodge Challenger - Overview

The Dodge Challenger is a retro-inspired muscle car, a coupe built on a wheelbase as long as a large sedan's and featuring a range of powerful engines. The Challenger was introduced in very limited numbers (fewer than 6,000 were made) for the 2008 model year, with only one engine option and no manual transmission. For 2009, however, the Challenger is offered with a full range of three trim levels and three engines, the largest of which is a 6.1-liter Hemi V8 putting out 425 horsepower. The Challenger is the most unabashedly retro of a series of retro-inspired muscle cars American automakers have developed in recent years, differing little in appearance from the classic Challengers of the 1960's and '70s.

The Challenger has created significant buzz with its muscular looks, and the body remains the car's strongest selling point. In top-of-the-line SRT8 trim, it does accelerate from a standstill to 60 mph in just over five seconds -- impressive numbers given the car's heavy curb weight. But the interior disappoints many fans of the car, differing little from the cabins of other Chrysler offerings. If you're interested in this car, it's worth noting that dealers have marked up the price of early Challengers significantly. But with skyrocketing gas prices, consumer appetite for V8-powered cars notable for their huge size is limited -- it may be easier to find an affordable Challenger before long. 

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