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Dodge Announces Pricing for Revamped 2019 Challenger Lineup

Dodge Announces Pricing for Revamped 2019 Challenger Lineup, Offering Most Affordable V-8 in the Muscle Car Segment, America’s Only All-wheel-drive Muscle Coupe and Most Powerful V-8 with New Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye
2019 Dodge Challenger Lineup Features a U.S. Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) Starting at $27,295


Powered by the award-winning 305-horsepower Pentastar V-6 paired with the TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission, the 2019 Dodge Challenger SXT is the most affordable V-6 automatic in the muscle car segment
Challenger is America’s only all-wheel-drive (AWD) muscle coupe – with class-exclusive AWD capability with front-axle disconnect on two models for 2019: SXT AWD and GT AWD
Challenger GT RWD model is powered by the 305-horsepower Pentastar V-6 and features standard performance elements, including hood with scoop, splitter, suspension, steering, paddle shifters and cloth Houndstooth seats
Challenger R/T models feature the high-torque 5.7-liter HEMI® with 375 horsepower and up to 410 lb.-ft. of torque mated to either the TorqueFlite eight-speed or standard six-speed manual transmission. At a starting U.S. MSRP of $34,100, Challenger offers the most affordable V-8 in the segment
Challenger R/T Scat Pack delivers the most muscle for the dollar in the segment; the 392 HEMI V-8 delivers 485 horsepower and 475 lb.-ft. of torque priced less than $40,000 U.S. MSRP; Widebody Package now available for 2019
Challenger SRT Hellcat is more powerful than ever with more performance-focused features and a new starting U.S. MSRP of $58,650, more than $5,000 less than 2018 model
Powered by the supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI high-output engine that also powered the Demon, the new Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye produces 797 horsepower and 707 lb.-ft. of torque, delivers 0-60 miles per hour (mph) acceleration in 3.4 seconds, a ¼-mile elapsed time (ET) of 10.8 seconds at 131 mph, making it the quickest, fastest and most powerful muscle car


June 29, 2018 , Auburn Hills, Mich. -

Dodge//SRT continues to push the envelope in the muscle car world, unleashing a new Challenger lineup with new models, class-exclusive all-wheel-drive (AWD) technology, a new R/T Scat Pack Widebody and the most powerful SRT Hellcat lineup ever, ranging from 717 to 797 horsepower with the new Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye.

“The 2019 Dodge Challenger lineup continues to evolve, with new models, more SRT Hellcat horsepower and new pricing,” said Steve Beahm, Head of Passenger Car Brands - Dodge, SRT, Chrysler and FIAT, FCA - North America.

The 2019 Dodge Challenger model lineup has a starting U.S. Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $27,295:




Challenger SXT RWD $27,295
Challenger GT RWD $29,995
Challenger SXT AWD $30,295
Challenger GT AWD $32,995
Challenger R/T $34,100
Challenger R/T Scat Pack $38,995 – ($1,000 gas guzzler tax [GGT] on manual transmission)
Challenger SRT Hellcat $58,650 – ($1,700 GGT on all models)
Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye $69,650 – ($1,700 GGT )




Production of the 2019 Dodge Challenger is scheduled to start at the Brampton Assembly Plant (Ont.) in the fall with vehicles starting to arrive in dealerships in the fourth quarter of 2018.
 
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New 2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye: Possessed by the Demon
New Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye and Its 797-horsepower Supercharged HEMI® High-output Engine Drive 2019 Challenger Lineup

Dodge launches most powerful SRT Hellcat lineup ever
The new 2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye is the most powerful, quickest and fastest muscle car
Most powerful production V-8 engine with 797 horsepower and 707 lb.-ft. of torque
Quickest production muscle car with 0-60 miles per hour (mph) acceleration of 3.4 seconds
Fastest grand touring (GT) production car with a ¼-mile elapsed time (E.T.) of 10.8 seconds at 131 mph; and reaches a new top speed of 203 mph
2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat boasts new rating of 717 horsepower and 656 lb.-ft. of torque
A new dual-snorkel hood on all Challenger Hellcat models pays homage to the distinctive Dodge design themes from some of its most famous muscle cars, including the 1970 Dart Swinger and 1971 Demon
Challenger R/T Scat Pack Widebody features the same fender flares from SRT Hellcat Widebody, which add 3.5 inches to the overall width
R/T Scat Pack Widebody rides on sticky 305/35ZR20 Pirelli tires mounted to 20 x 11-inch forged “Devil’s Rim” aluminum wheels
All 2019 R/T Scat Pack models feature the power-bulge aluminum hood with heat extractors formerly featured on the Challenger SRT Hellcat
Challenger R/T and GT RWD models get standard high-performance suspension


June 28, 2018 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - No rest for the wicked, indeed.

Dodge continues to push the performance envelope in 2019, using its high-performance engine street credibility to elevate its entire Challenger lineup, introducing the most powerful supercharged SRT Hellcat lineup ever with horsepower output now starting at 717.

And that’s just the beginning.

Following a record-setting year with the introduction of the limited-production Dodge Challenger SRT Demon – the quickest, fastest and most powerful muscle car ever – Dodge//SRT is going back to its muscle car roots by taking its biggest, most powerful engine – the supercharged HEMI® Demon V-8 – and leveraging its enormous power output to boost the performance of the Hellcat. The result: the 797-horsepower 2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye.

“With 840 horsepower, a 9.65 quarter-mile time and Guinness World Record certification that it’s the first production car to lift the wheels at launch, the Dodge Challenger SRT Demon earned its place in the record books,” said Steve Beahm – Head of Passenger Cars, Dodge//SRT, Chrysler and FIAT, FCA North America. “The Dodge Brothers would be proud that we’re leveraging the power and performance of this proven engine to bring a Demon-possessed Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye to an even wider high-performance enthusiast audience.”
 
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Jun 28, 2018
Dodge//SRT plans to take the wraps off its newest performance machine. More info to come on Thursday, June 28, 2018
 
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Jun 28, 2018
Reveal of the 2019 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack Widebody, 2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Widebody and 2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody from the 2018 What's New Event in Chelsea, MI.
 
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2019 Dodge Challenger Interiors



Jul 5, 2018
Interior beauty shots of the 2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody, 2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Widebody and 2019 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack Widebody.
 
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2019 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack 1320:

2019 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack 1320: Beware of the Angry Bee at the Drag Strip
Challenger R/T Scat Pack 1320 Is a Drag-oriented, Street-legal Muscle Car Designed With the Grassroots Drag Racer in Mind


Named for the quarter-mile distance (1,320 feet), the Challenger R/T Scat Pack 1320 is powered by the stalwart 392 HEMI® V-8 that delivers 485 horsepower and 475 lb.-ft. of torque and is mated to the legendary TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission, delivering reliable and cost-effective performance – run after run
Infused with exclusive drag strip technology from the iconic Dodge Challenger SRT Demon, the Challenger R/T Scat Pack 1320 is a blank canvas for the serious grassroots drag racer with standard features, including SRT-tuned Adaptive Damping Suspension with Drag Mode, Line Lock, TransBrake, Torque Reserve and extreme-duty 41-spline half shafts
Standard interior features a driver’s seat only to help reduce weight; front passenger seat and rear seat are available as individual $1 options
Specially developed Nexen SUR4G Drag Spec 275/40R20 street-legal drag radial tires deliver maximum grip and offer repeatable quarter-mile times
Quarter-mile (1,320 feet) elapsed time (E.T.) of 11.7 seconds at 115 mph makes the showroom-stock 2019 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack 1320 the fastest naturally aspirated, street-legal muscle car available
A new interpretation of the legendary Dodge Super Bee logo, the “Angry Bee,” marks the front fenders, illuminated Air Catcher headlamps, instrument panel and startup splash screen in the gauge cluster
Custom “Black Eye” high-impact exterior paint being used on the launch vehicle to gauge interest as potential future production exterior color
Special 1320-themed paint scheme on the Mopar Dodge Top Fuel dragster driven by Don Schumacher Racing star Leah Pritchett will help commemorate the unveiling of the new Challenger R/T Scat Pack 1320 during the Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals Powered by Mopar, July 20-22 at Bandimere Speedway in Denver

July 19, 2018 , Auburn Hills, Mich. -



Dodge//SRT engineers are regulars at the drag strip and well known for creating the record-setting Challenger SRT Demon. Now, once again, they are using their proven experience to create a new street-to-strip drag car. The result: the drag-oriented, street-legal 2019 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack 1320, unveiled today in Denver prior to the Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals Powered by Mopar, taking place July 20-22 at Bandimere Speedway.

Named for the quarter-mile distance (1,320 feet), the Challenger R/T Scat Pack 1320 is powered by the 392 HEMI® V-8 that delivers 485 horsepower and 475 lb.-ft. of torque and is mated to the quick-shifting TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission with class-exclusive TransBrake. It is equipped with specially developed Nexen SUR4G Drag Spec 275/40R20 street-legal drag radial tires that deliver maximum grip and offer repeatable quarter-mile times.

With a quarter-mile (1,320 feet) elapsed time (E.T.) of 11.7 seconds at 115 miles per hour (mph), the showroom-stock 2019 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack 1320 is the fastest naturally aspirated, street-legal muscle car available.


“All it takes is an evening spent at a local drag strip to learn that the grassroots drag-racing community is large and extremely loyal to their cars,” says Steve Beahm, Head of Passenger Car Brands – Dodge, SRT, Chrysler and FIAT, FCA – North America. “We created the Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack 1320 for the heart of the sport, the bracket racer who wants to drive to the track, suit up, go fast and go home with a big smile and maybe a trophy in the trunk with minimal prep and upkeep.”

Bracket racing is one of the most popular forms of drag racing. It challenges competitors to race the clock, as well as each other, rewarding launch skill, consistency and racing within the preselected time target without “busting the bracket” by going too fast.

To that base, Dodge//SRT engineers added drag specific components and technologies to deliver a street-to-strip value package while producing quick launches when the Christmas tree goes green. Features include:

TorqueFlite 8HP70 eight-speed automatic transmission – required equipment for the R/T Scat Pack 1320, replacing the standard manual transmission on the Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack
TransBrake – locks the output shaft of the automatic transmission to hold the car stationary before a standing start
Torque Reserve – works in conjunction with the TransBrake by managing fuel flow to cylinders and controlling spark advance or retard to balance engine rpm and torque to maximize power delivery and launch performance
Nexen SUR4G Drag Spec 275/40R20 street-legal drag radials – all-new specially developed tires that deliver exceptional grip at the drag strip and on the street
Preproduction testing shows that the Nexen tires demonstrate consistent run times with minimal burnout preparation at the drag strip
SRT-tuned three-mode Adaptive Damping Suspension (ADS) electronically retuned for the Challenger R/T Scat Pack 1320
Includes Drag Mode that, when engaged, optimizes weight transfer to the rear for best launch traction
Standard interior configuration has driver’s seat only to help reduce weight by approximately 114 pounds; front passenger seat and rear seat are available individually as $1 options
Performance-tuned asymmetrical limited-slip differential with 3.09 final drive
Extreme-duty 41-spline rear axle half shafts adopted from the Challenger SRT Demon
Line Lock – engages the front brakes to hold the Challenger R/T Scat Pack 1320 stationary, but leaves the rear wheels free for a burnout to heat up and clean the rear tires
Launch Assist – uses wheel speed sensors to watch for driveline-damaging wheel hop at launch and, in milliseconds, modifies the engine torque to regain full grip
Launch Control – controls tire slip during straight-line acceleration
Low Gloss Black 20 x 9.5-inch aluminum-forged wheels with knurled bead seats to minimize tire slip on the wheel
Brembo High-performance Brake Package with four-piston calipers


The Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack 1320 comes with the 8.4-inch Uconnect touchscreen that enables the driver to engage Launch Control and Line Lock within the Performance Control app. It also lets the driver select modes, including Drag Mode and Adaptive Damping Suspension, while working with the steering-wheel-mounted shift paddles to activate the TransBrake.

As drag racers know, the results tell the story. In drag strip testing compared with a Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack, the 2019 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack 1320 shaves .3 seconds off the quarter-mile time to 11.7 seconds at 115 mph and cuts .3 seconds off the 0-60 mph acceleration time to 3.8 seconds.

Inside, the 2019 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack 1320 is equipped with a long list of comfort and convenience equipment, including dual-zone automatic temperature control, electric power steering, power driver’s seat, keyless Enter ‘n Go, ParkSense rear park assist and ParkView rear backup camera.

A new interpretation of the legendary Dodge Super Bee logo, the “Angry Bee,” marks the front fenders, instrument panel, illuminated Air Catcher headlamps, startup splash screen in the instrument gauge cluster and key fob.

The Dodge//SRT team painted the first Challenger R/T Scat Pack 1320 a custom concept exterior color called “Black Eye,” following a survey of enthusiast attendees at the annual FCA-sponsored “Spring Festival 13” event in southern California earlier this year. The high-impact color was the top vote-getter from among 15 new concept exterior paints shown at the event and a subsequent online survey of FCA employees. Dodge//SRT will gauge feedback of the concept exterior color for future consideration.

To help commemorate the unveiling of the new Challenger R/T Scat Pack 1320, there will be a special 1320-themed paint scheme on the Mopar Dodge Top Fuel dragster driven by Don Schumacher Racing star Leah Pritchett.

The 2019 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack 1320 Package adds $3,995 to the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $38,995 for the Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack. The mandatory automatic transmission adds $1,595 and the destination charge adds $1,395. The 2019 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack 1320 will be available for dealer orders in late 2018; vehicles are scheduled to start arriving in dealership in the first quarter of 2019.

Fourteen different distinct Dodge//SRT colors available across Challenger lineup
Dodge Challenger customers have a wide array of exterior colors and stripes from which they can choose to customize their muscle car. Fourteen different exterior colors are available:

B5 Blue
Destroyer Grey
F8 Green
Go Mango
Granite Crystal
Indigo Blue
Maximum Steel
Octane Red
Pitch Black
Plum Crazy
TorRed
Triple Nickel (NEW)
White Knuckle
Yellow Jacket
 
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Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack 1320



Jul 19, 2018
Beauty shots and running footage of the 2019 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack 1320
 
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2019 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack Widebody



Aug 8, 2018
Running footage and beauty shots of the 2019 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack Widebody.
 
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2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody (Green)



Aug 8, 2018
Running footage and beauty shots of the 2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody.
 
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2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody (Blue)



Aug 8, 2018
Running footage and beauty shots of the 2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody.
 
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2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Houndstooth Interior



Aug 8, 2018
Beauty shots of the 2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Houndstooth Interior.
 
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2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Running Footage



Aug 8, 2018
Running Footage and beauty shots of the 2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat.
 
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Demon-possessed 2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye

Demon-possessed 2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Comes to Life


October 2, 2018 , Brampton, Ontario -

2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye models are now rolling off the line as production of the 797-horsepower muscle car started today at the FCA US Brampton Assembly Plant (Ontario, Canada).

At its heart is the supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI® high-output V-8 engine, derived from the record-setting 2018 Challenger SRT Demon and rated at 797 horsepower and 707 lb.-ft. of torque, making the Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye the most powerful, quickest and fastest muscle car. Unmatched performance includes 0-60 miles per hour (mph) acceleration in 3.4 seconds, a ¼-mile elapsed time of 10.8 seconds at 131 mph and a top speed of 203 mph.

All 2019 Challenger SRT Hellcat models feature a new fully functional, dual-snorkel hood that pays homage to the distinctive Dodge design themes from some of its most famous muscle cars. The new Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye receives new badging, including a sinister red eye featured on the Hellcat fender badges, instrument panel, key fobs and supercharger housing. Inside, the performance interior features a new 220-mph red speedometer and Redeye logo splash screen.

2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye models will start arriving at Dodge//SRT dealerships this fall.

About Dodge//SRT

Dodge//SRT offers a complete lineup of performance vehicles that stand out in their own segments. Dodge is America’s mainstream performance brand and SRT is positioned as the ultimate performance halo of the Dodge brand, together creating a complete and balanced performance brand with one vision and one voice.

For more than 100 years, the Dodge brand has carried on the spirit of brothers John and Horace Dodge, who founded the brand in 1914. Their influence continues today. New for 2019, the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye is possessed by the Demon. Its 797-horsepower supercharged HEMI® high-output engine makes it the most powerful, quickest and fastest muscle car reaching 0-60 miles per hour (mph) in 3.4 seconds and the fastest GT production car with a ¼-mile elapsed time (ET) of 10.8 seconds at 131 mph. It also reaches a new top speed of 203 mph. Joining the Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye is the 2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat with its more powerful 717-horsepower engine, the Challenger R/T Scat Pack Widebody, which features fender flares from the SRT Hellcat Widebody and adds 3.5 inches of width to Scat Pack’s footprint, as well as and the new Challenger R/T Scat Pack 1320. Infused with exclusive drag strip technology from the iconic Dodge Challenger SRT Demon, the Challenger R/T Scat Pack 1320 is a drag-oriented, street-legal muscle car and a blank canvas for the serious grassroots drag racer. The 2019 Dodge Durango SRT, America’s fastest, most powerful and most capable three-row SUV with a best-in-class tow rating of 8,700 lbs. fills out the brands’ performance lineup. These visceral performance models join a 2019 brand lineup that includes the Durango, Grand Caravan, Journey, Charger and Challenger — a showroom that offers performance at every price point.
 
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Review: 2019 Dodge Challenger Hellcat Redeye - 797 HP!



Aug 7, 2018
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2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye

Dodge and Ram Earn Top Honors at First Annual Southwest Lifestyle Media Drive

2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye named the Southwest Lifestyle Car of the Year – Performance/Luxury
All-new 2019 Ram 1500 Longhorn named Southwest Lifestyle Truck of the Year
Inaugural awards recognize vehicles based on features that are most desirable for everyday, active lives


October 24, 2018 , Auburn Hills, Mich. -

FCA US LLC took home two awards at the inaugural Southwest Lifestyle Media Drive competition, earning the top spot in their respective categories:

Southwest Lifestyle Car of the Year – Performance/Luxury: 2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye
Southwest Lifestyle Truck of the Year: 2019 Ram 1500 Longhorn


“Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye is about as much fun as any vehicle we’ve driven. You can’t help but get a rush from the engine growl, the all-out power, and the superb handling. Yet, it’s surprisingly manageable and comfortable enough to be an everyday driver - if you can resist the temptation to push the speed limit,” said Becky Antioco, president of the Southwest Lifestyle Media group. “The Ram 1500 Longhorn really captures the spirit of what the Southwest is all about. It perfectly handles our rugged landscapes when we’re out exploring, yet is exceedingly comfortable for everyday driving. It’s the perfect mix of luxury, technology and capability, and that’s why it earned our Truck of the Year award.”

The first annual Southwest Lifestyle Media Drive was held at Bondurant Racing School in Chandler, Arizona, where a panel of 18 automotive journalists evaluated cars, crossovers, SUVs and trucks in four categories. Jurors ranked individual vehicles in categories related to fuel efficiency, performance, comfort, storage solutions and safety systems. At the end of the day, FCA took home two of the four awards.

“Overall, FCA brought some excellent vehicles to the Southwest Lifestyle Media Drive and earned some well-deserved kudos for their entries,” said Antioco.




2019 Dodge Challenger

Dodge launches the most powerful SRT Hellcat lineup ever in 2019, by leveraging the power of the record-setting Dodge Challenger SRT Demon to introduce the new performance halo for the brand and the most powerful, quickest and fastest muscle car – the 797-horsepower Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye.

The Challenger SRT Hellcat returns with output now starting at 717 horsepower and both Hellcat models feature a new dual-snorkel hood that pays homage to the distinctive Dodge design themes from some of its most famous muscle cars, including the 1970 Dart Swinger and 1971 Demon. The new R/T Scat Pack Widebody includes fender flares, adding 3.5 inches of body width, 20 x 11-inch forged wheels, 305/35ZR20 Pirelli tires and larger six-piston Brembo brakes in the front for improved on-road and on-track performance. The new Challenger GT rear-wheel-drive model extends its performance capabilities with standard Super Track Pak features, performance hood, splitter and seats, for the first time ever with the 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine.

Eight distinct models make up the reconfigured vehicle lineup for 2019: SXT, SXT AWD, GT, GT AWD, R/T, R/T Scat Pack, SRT Hellcat and SRT Hellcat Redeye. Numerous option packages offer all the upgrades, unique heritage cues and additional performance that Dodge//SRT customers demand. Challenger offers a full range of engine options, including the award-winning 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 on SXT, SXT AWD, GT and GT AWD models, the legendary 5.7-liter HEMI® V-8 in the R/T models, the naturally aspirated 392 HEMI V-8 on R/T Scat Pack models, the supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI V-8 on the SRT Hellcat and a supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI high-output V-8 on the SRT Hellcat Redeye.

2019 Ram 1500

The all-new 2019 Ram 1500 is a no-compromise truck, leading in luxury, efficiency, capability and innovation. Defining future pickup trucks, the 2019 Ram 1500 commands with innovative design, the highest quality materials and class-exclusive technology.

Ram leads the full-size truck segment with the most safety and security features and now delivers significant gains in fuel efficiency with an all-new eTorque system in both V-6 and V-8 configurations. Overall weight for the Ram 1500 has been reduced by 225 pounds. As the truck’s backbone, the frame uses advanced materials and engineering to eliminate 100 pounds while increasing stiffness and durability for 12,750 pounds of towing capability and 2,300 pounds of payload. The new Uconnect 4C with a massive 12-inch touchscreen leads the pickup world with technology featuring split-screen capability, 360-degree camera views and exclusive content from SiriusXM with 360L. Active safety and security systems join the technology onslaught with adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking and Blind-spot Monitoring.

The 2019 Ram 1500 went on sale earlier this year and has a starting Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $31,695 plus $1,645 destination fee.
 
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2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye: Drag-Strip Tested — Cars.com



Nov 1, 2018
Dodge claims it’s 797-horsepower 2019 Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye can post a 10.8-second quarter-mile time, but the only way to find out for sure was to test the car (and the claim) ourselves. Watch the video to see if we can prove it.
 
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Heritage-inspired High-impact Green Is Back for 2019

How Sublime: Heritage-inspired High-impact Green Is Back for 2019 Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger

Dodge//SRT continues to answer enthusiast demand by highlighting a wide variety of available high-impact exterior paint colors; Sublime joins B5 Blue, Go Mango, F8 Green, Plum Crazy and TorRed
Last available on the Dodge Challenger in 2015 and the Charger in 2007
This is the first time Sublime is available on Charger Scat Pack and Charger SRT Hellcat models; Sublime is also returning to the Challenger T/A for the first time since 1970
Dealers can begin ordering Sublime on 2019 Dodge Challenger and Charger models in February
Dodge Challenger had its best sales year ever in 2018
Dodge Charger led the U.S. large car sedan segment for the fifth year in a row in 2018

January 30, 2019 , Auburn Hills, Mich. -



Despite the polar vortex, Dodge//SRT is looking ahead to brighten things up just in time for the spring muscle car season by bringing back the heritage-inspired color Sublime. For the first time ever, Sublime is available on Charger Scat Pack, Charger SRT Hellcat and Challenger Widebody models. Sublime is also returning to the Challenger T/A for the first time since 1970.

Sublime joins the available high-impact paint colors, such as B5 Blue, Go Mango, F8 Green, Plum Crazy and TorRed, on both 2019 Dodge Challenger and Charger lineups.

“Our Dodge//SRT muscle cars give our customers what they want, an incredibly wide variety of performance models and high-impact color options. Whether it’s Sublime paint, all-wheel drive capability or 797 horsepower, Charger and Challenger stand out,” said Steve Beahm, Head of Passenger Car Brands – Dodge//SRT, Chrysler and FIAT – FCA North America. “By bringing back a high-impact color like Sublime across the 2019 Challenger and Charger lineups, we’re continuing to give our enthusiast customers another way to make their muscle cars even more unique when they showcase the legendary Dodge performance attitude.”

Both Challenger and Charger models in Sublime will be on display at the 2019 Chicago Auto Show.

Sublime was first introduced during the 1970 model year on all Dodge vehicles except the Polara and Monaco models. In 2007, Dodge produced a limited number of Charger R/T Daytona models with Sublime exterior. Most recently, Sublime was available across the Dodge Challenger vehicle lineup during the 2015 model year.

The return of Sublime brings a sense of performance nostalgia and powerful bursts of high-impact paint color to highways and dragstrips across the country.

Dealers can begin ordering Sublime on 2019 Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger models in February.

2019 Dodge Challenger
Dodge launches the most powerful SRT Hellcat lineup ever in 2019, by leveraging the power of the record-setting Dodge Challenger SRT Demon to introduce the new performance halo for the brand and the most powerful, quickest and fastest muscle car – the 797-horsepower Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye.

The Challenger SRT Hellcat returns with output now starting at 717 horsepower and both Hellcat models feature a new dual-snorkel hood that pays homage to the distinctive Dodge design themes from some of its most famous muscle cars, including the 1970 Dart Swinger and 1971 Demon. The new R/T Scat Pack Widebody includes fender flares, adding 3.5 inches of body width, 20 x 11-inch forged wheels, 305/35ZR20 Pirelli tires and larger six-piston Brembo brakes in the front for improved on-road and on-track performance. The new Challenger GT rear-wheel-drive model extends its performance capabilities with standard Super Track Pak features, performance hood, splitter and seats, for the first time ever with the 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine.

Eight distinct models make up the reconfigured vehicle lineup for 2019: SXT, SXT AWD, GT, GT AWD, R/T, R/T Scat Pack, SRT Hellcat and SRT Hellcat Redeye. Numerous option packages offer all the upgrades, unique heritage cues and additional performance that Dodge//SRT customers demand. Challenger offers a full range of engine options, including the award-winning 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 on SXT, SXT AWD, GT and GT AWD models, the legendary 5.7-liter HEMI® V-8 in the R/T models, the naturally aspirated 392 HEMI V-8 on R/T Scat Pack models, the supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI V-8 on the SRT Hellcat and a supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI high-output V-8 on the SRT Hellcat Redeye.

For the 2019 model year, the Dodge Challenger is available in 15 exterior colors including: B5 Blue, Destroyer Grey, F8 Green, Go Mango, Granite Crystal, Indigo Blue, Maximum Steel, Octane Red, Pitch Black, Plum Crazy, Sublime, TorRed, Triple Nickel, Yellow Jacket (no longer available to order) and White Knuckle.

2019 Dodge Charger
From the quickest, fastest and most powerful sedan in the world to V-6 efficiency and all-wheel-drive (AWD) capability, the Dodge Charger lineup is designed and engineered to provide the ultimate in high-performance comfort and road-ready confidence as America’s only four-door muscle car. Dodge Charger’s rear-wheel-drive (RWD) architecture enables a model lineup highlighted by extensive performance-driven powertrains with the latest technology under the hood and behind the wheel – further building on the Dodge brand’s promise to deliver American performance machines with world-class power, efficiency, technology, authentic materials and standout styling.

Standard on every Dodge Charger model is the innovative TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission. Charger offers a full range of powerful engine options on six distinct models, including the award-winning 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 on Charger SXT, SXT AWD and GT, the legendary 5.7-liter HEMI® V-8 on R/T models, the naturally aspirated 392 HEMI V-8 on Scat Pack models and the 707-horsepower 6.2-liter supercharged HEMI SRT Hellcat V-8.

For 2019, Dodge repositions the lineup to include a new Charger SXT AWD model and a new Charger GT RWD performance V-6 model. Charger GT and R/T models get the performance look and features standard and receive a full complement of race-bred chassis upgrades. Charger Scat Pack and SRT Hellcat feature standard performance upgrades, including Launch Assist and Line Lock; a new performance grille with dual air inlets; new Launch Control switch on R/T Scat Pack; and Torque Reserve, After-Run Chiller on SRT Hellcat.

For the 2019 model year, the Dodge Charger is available in 14 exterior colors including: B5 Blue, Destroyer Grey, F8 Green, Go Mango, Granite Crystal, IndiGo Blue, Maximum Steel, Octane Red, Pitch Black, Plum Crazy, Sublime, TorRed, Triple Nickel and White Knuckle.

About Dodge//SRT
Dodge//SRT offers a complete lineup of performance vehicles that stand out in their own segments. Dodge is America’s mainstream performance brand and SRT is positioned as the ultimate performance halo of the Dodge brand, together creating a complete and balanced performance brand with one vision and one voice.

For more than 100 years, the Dodge brand has carried on the spirit of brothers John and Horace Dodge, who founded the brand in 1914. Their influence continues today. New for 2019, the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye is possessed by the Demon. Its 797-horsepower supercharged HEMI® high-output engine makes it the most powerful, quickest and fastest muscle car reaching 0-60 miles per hour (mph) in 3.4 seconds and the fastest GT production car with a ¼-mile elapsed time (ET) of 10.8 seconds at 131 mph. It also reaches a new top speed of 203 mph. Joining the Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye is the 2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat with its more powerful 717-horsepower engine, the Challenger R/T Scat Pack Widebody, which features fender flares from the SRT Hellcat Widebody and adds 3.5 inches of width to Scat Pack’s footprint, as well as and the new Challenger R/T Scat Pack 1320. Infused with exclusive drag strip technology from the iconic Dodge Challenger SRT Demon, the Challenger R/T Scat Pack 1320 is a drag-oriented, street-legal muscle car and a blank canvas for the serious grassroots drag racer. The 2019 Dodge Durango SRT, America’s fastest, most powerful and most capable three-row SUV with a best-in-class tow rating of 8,700 lbs. fills out the brands’ performance lineup. These visceral performance models join a 2019 brand lineup that includes the Durango, Grand Caravan, Journey, Charger and Challenger — a showroom that offers performance at every price point.
 
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Stars & Stripes Edition

All-American Performance: Dodge Salutes U.S. Armed Forces With Stars & Stripes Edition on Challenger and Charger

New Stars & Stripes Edition, designed to celebrate the men and women who serve our country, adds military-inspired touches to select Challenger and Charger models
Dodge has the highest percentage of active military buyers in the industry, with Challenger and Charger having the highest percentage of active military buyers in their respective segments, according to an industry study by mTAB of New Vehicle Customer Studies
The Stars & Stripes Edition will be available for dealers to order starting in May, with a U.S. Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $1,995; vehicles are scheduled to arrive in dealerships this summer
FCA US LLC offers a $500 cash allowance to eligible consumers through its “Honoring Those Who Serve” program
Another factory-custom look, available for the first time on Charger SRT Hellcat, is the Painted Satin Black Appearance Package – a hand-painted Satin Black hood, roof, decklid and spoiler – now available with a U.S. MSRP of $3,495
The Brass Monkey Appearance Package, previously only available on SRT variants, is now available on additional Challenger and Charger models with a U.S. MSRP of $795


April 11, 2019 , Auburn Hills, Mich. -



Dodge, America’s performance brand, is celebrating the men and women of the U.S. armed forces by introducing the Stars & Stripes Edition on select Challenger and Charger models. The all-new package will be on display at the 2019 New York International Auto Show.

The Dodge brand has the highest percentage of active military buyers among all major brands in the U.S. automotive industry, with the Challenger and Charger having the highest percentage of active military buyers in their respective segments, according to mTAB, "New Vehicle Customer Studies: October 2016-September 2018."


“Dodge is known for delivering custom looks straight from the factory. We also have a strong following of buyers who are in the military, as well as many buyers who are patriotic,” said Steve Beahm, Head of Passenger Car Brands - Dodge, SRT, Chrysler and FIAT, FCA - North America and Head of Parts & Service (Mopar), FCA - North America. “The Stars & Stripes Edition is an opportunity to deliver a custom look with unique elements that speak to those performance enthusiasts who want to extend their passion for their country to the Charger and Challenger.”

On display for the first time next week in New York, the Stars & Stripes Edition is available on Challenger and Charger models and features a unique Satin Black and Silver accent center stripe, Satin Black American Flag fender decals, 20 x 9-inch Mid-gloss Black wheels and Black badging. Bronze four-piston Brembo brake calipers come standard on Challenger R/T Scat Pack and Charger Scat Pack models, and are packaged with the Performance Handing Group on GT and R/T models.

Inside, Stars & Stripes Edition models feature Gloss Black interior accents, unique Black-on-Black cloth seats with an embroidered Bronze star, Dark Brushed II interior bezels, unique Antique Bronze instrument panel badge and Bronze accent stitching throughout.

The Stars & Stripes Edition is available on the following models with a U.S. Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $1,995:

Challenger R/T Scat Pack and Charger Scat Pack: Offering the most muscle for the dollar with a starting price of less than $40,000, the Challenger R/T Scat Pack and Charger Scat Pack are powered by the naturally aspirated 392 HEMI® V-8, delivering 485 horsepower and 475 lb.-ft. of torque. The Challenger R/T Scat Pack comes standard with the Tremec six-speed manual transmission, while the TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission is available on Challenger R/T Scat Pack and comes standard on Charger Scat Pack

Challenger and Charger R/T: Challenger and Charger R/T models are powered by the iconic 5.7-liter HEMI V-8. The Challenger R/T is rated at 375 horsepower and 410 lb.-ft. of torque when mated to the standard Tremec six-speed manual transmission. When paired with the available TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission, the Challenger R/T delivers 372 horsepower with 400 lb.-ft. of torque. The Charger R/T comes standard with the TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission and is rated at 370 horsepower and 395 lb.-ft. of torque

Challenger and Charger GT RWD: New Challenger and Charger GT RWD performance models are powered by the award-winning Pentastar V-6 engine. Both mated to the TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission, the Charger GT RWD is rated at 300 horsepower and 264 lb.-ft. of torque and the Challenger is rated at 305 horsepower and 268 lb.-ft. of torque

The Stars & Stripe Edition is available with the following exterior colors: Destroyer Grey, F8 Green, Granite Crystal, IndiGo Blue, Maximum Steel, Octane Red, Pitch Black, Triple Nickel and White Knuckle.

Military Discounts
The "Honoring Those Who Serve" program through FCA US LLC provides a special offer to active military, active military reserve, retired military, retired military reserve or honorably discharged veterans within 12 months of discharged date. Eligible customers may receive up to $500 in Military bonus cash. The offer applies to purchases and leases on select 2018 and 2019 vehicles.

Painted Satin Black Appearance Package on Charger SRT Hellcat
Dodge//SRT continues to answer enthusiast demand by offering even more customization straight from the factory. A Painted Satin Black Appearance Package is now available on the Charger SRT Hellcat for the first time, giving the quickest, fastest and most-powerful sedan in the world an even more aggressive look.

Introduced in 2018, the Painted Satin Black Appearance Package first appeared on the limited-production Dodge Challenger SRT Demon and is currently available on all 2019 Challenger SRT Hellcat models.

The Satin Black hood, roof, decklid and spoiler are all hand-painted surfaces, giving performance enthusiasts a custom look, straight from the factory. The Satin Black hood is a nod back to racing heritage as racecar drivers would paint their hoods black to help reduce glare. Dodge//SRT builds on that unique appearance with the addition of the roof, decklid and spoiler to look even more sinister.

The Painted Satin Black Appearance Package is currently available for dealer orders with a U.S. MSRP of $3,495.

Brass Monkey Appearance Package Offered on More Charger and Challenger Models
In continuing to deliver custom looks that Dodge customers love, the Brass Monkey Appearance Package, previously only available on SRT variants, is now available on additional Challenger and Charger models. The package features 20 x 8-inch Brass Monkey wheels on Challenger and Charger GT RWD and R/T models and 20 x 9.5-inch Brass Monkey wheels on Challenger R/T Scat Pack and Charger Scat Pack models. On the exterior, the package features a Satin Black spoiler and decklid badging, while Challenger models also feature Satin Black fuel-filler door with heritage “FUEL” lettering, Black grille and fender badging. The interior features blacked-out trim accent pieces.

The Brass Monkey Appearance Package opens for dealer orders in May with a U.S. MSRP of $795.

About Dodge//SRT

Dodge//SRT offers a complete lineup of performance vehicles that stand out in their own segments. Dodge is America’s mainstream performance brand and SRT is positioned as the ultimate performance halo of the Dodge brand, together creating a complete and balanced performance brand with one vision and one voice.

For more than 100 years, the Dodge brand has carried on the spirit of brothers John and Horace Dodge, who founded the brand in 1914. Their influence continues today. New for 2019, the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye is possessed by the Demon. Its 797-horsepower supercharged HEMI® high-output engine makes it the most powerful, quickest and fastest muscle car reaching 0-60 miles per hour (mph) in 3.4 seconds and the fastest GT production car with a ¼-mile elapsed time (ET) of 10.8 seconds at 131 mph. It also reaches a new top speed of 203 mph. Joining the Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye is the 2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat with its more powerful 717-horsepower engine, the Challenger R/T Scat Pack Widebody, which features fender flares from the SRT Hellcat Widebody and adds 3.5 inches of width to Scat Pack’s footprint, as well as and the new Challenger R/T Scat Pack 1320. Infused with exclusive drag strip technology from the iconic Dodge Challenger SRT Demon, the Challenger R/T Scat Pack 1320 is a drag-oriented, street-legal muscle car and a blank canvas for the serious grassroots drag racer. The 2019 Dodge Durango SRT, America’s fastest, most powerful and most capable three-row SUV with a best-in-class tow rating of 8,700 lbs. fills out the brands’ performance lineup. These visceral performance models join a 2019 brand lineup that includes the Durango, Grand Caravan, Journey, Charger and Challenger — a showroom that offers performance at every price point.
 
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2019 Dodge Challenger R/T Stars & Stripes Edition



Apr 11, 2019
Dodge celebrates the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces at the NY Auto Show with 2 special editions. Full details here: https://www.carscoops.com/2019/04/dod...
 
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2019 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack Widebody Review

Looks Great, Sounds Even Better



Jul 12, 2019




There’s one in every crowd.
FAST FACTS


Engine: 6.4-liter V8

Output: 485 horsepower, 475 pound-feet of torque

Transmission: Six-speed manual

U.S. Fuel Economy (MPG): 14 city, 23 highway, 17 combined

CAN Fuel Economy (L/100 km): 16.7 city, 10.4 highway, 13.9 combined

U.S. As-Tested Price: $52,065 including $1,395 for delivery

CAN Estimated Price: $67,420

I’m talking about that friend who defies convention, eschews cultural norms. He’s loud, rude and often quite crude, unafraid of cracking a dirty joke in mixed company. Almost certainly not the person you’d take to a fancy restaurant, he’s nonetheless a one-man carnival and the guy everyone else wants to hang out with.

In many ways, the Dodge Challenger is that sort of rowdy companion. With Hemi power under the hood, this old-school coupe is boisterous and bellicose, but also an absolute blast, whether you’re ripping down a country two-lane, lighting up the rear skins or just blipping the throttle while sitting in rush-hour traffic.
Scat Pack W-I-D-E-B-O-D-Y

Appealing to a broad array of customers, this retro-styled two-door is available in a host of variations. You can get an entry-level Challenger with six-cylinder power, one with all-wheel drive and, of course, still more versions with V8s under their hoods, right up to the race-ready Hellcat Redeye model, which packs just shy of 800 horses.






Somewhere in the middle is the R/T Scat Pack Widebody. This car features a larger and commensurately more powerful 6.4-liter Hemi under its broad, flat hood, a nice upgrade over the entry-level 5.7-liter V8, plus it gains a host of other amenities over lesser Challengers.

Certainly, one of the most obvious changes here is the addition of special fender flares. Borrowed from Widebody Hellcat models, these bolsters broaden the car’s shoulders by 3.5 inches (89 millimeters), giving it an even more imposing look.

Naturally, upgraded wheels and tires fill those bulging cutouts nicely. This car rolls on monstrous 20-inch rims that measure 11 inches across. These forged aluminum units are wrapped in gummy Pirelli tires for extra traction in most conditions, though certainly not cold weather or snow. You’ve been warned if you want to pilot this machine all year and live in a region that experiences four distinct seasons.

Tucked behind those spokes are improved brakes provided by Brembo. Six-piston calipers are on display up front while four-pot units slow the rear wheels down. This setup can eradicate 60 miles an hour in as little as 108 feet, admirable performance for a car that weighs some 4,308 pounds (1,954 kilograms). In modern internet parlance, you might describe this car as thicc or even a heckin’ chonk, because she’s a big girl in nearly every dimension.



Up front, you’ll find standard illuminated air-catcher headlamps that feed the engine bay with a copious supply of fresh atmosphere.

As for the chassis, engineers made plenty of changes as well. Compared to non-Widebody Challenger R/T Scat Pack models, this car benefits from stiffer front springs and retuned shock absorbers. The stabilizer bars are larger as well, plus they’ve been fitted with adaptive dampers. Managing aerodynamics is a front fascia with an integrated splitter and its rear spoiler has been borrowed from the Hellcat for improved downforce at speed.
Princely Pricing

An entry-level Challenger will run you about $28,000. A Hemi-powered R/T variant can be had for around 35 grand. Stepping up from there, the Scat Pack Widebody model kicks off at 46 large and change.




The example tested here checked out for $52,065, including $1,395 in destination fees. Options that added to that overall figure include red brake calipers, summer tires, various driver aids and an interior upgrade package.
392 Reasons to Fall in Love

This car is powered by a naturally aspirated 6.4-liter V8. For those of you fluent in muscle-car, that equates to a healthy 392 cubic inches, gigantic by 21st-century standard, but relatively small compared to what was offered in the 1960s when big-block Mopars, hopped-up Pontiacs and thundering Fords ruled America’s roadways.

With high-flowing, hemi-inspired cylinder heads this powerplant barks like the engines from Detroit’s glory days, cranking out 485 horsepower with 475 pound-feet of peak torque. That’s enough to annihilate the quarter mile in 12.1 seconds at speeds around 112 miles an hour.
 
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Getting that many kibbles and bits out of a two-valve engine isn’t necessarily easy, likely requiring a fairly saucy camshaft. And a gnarly bump-stick is probably why this engine shivers and vibrates a bit at idle. With fewer mechanical components in play, it simply doesn’t have the same control over its valvetrain like “more modern” multi-cam engines do. It’s No Spring Chicken The Challenger and its siblings including the Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger share derivations of FCA’s LX platform, an architecture that harkens back to the dark DaimlerChrysler days, long before Cerberus or Fiat entered the corporate equation. In simple terms, this means the car’s bones are anything but fresh. Many parts of the Challenger feel outdated, and not in a fun, retro way like its exterior styling. The interior is nice, but not great, with large swaths of marginal-quality plastic.


The analog gauges are stylish, but a cluttered layout and small typeface can make them quite difficult to read, especially on the go. Thank goodness for the digital display between the speedometer and tach!

You’ll find a pair of bucket seats up front. Trimmed in red and emblazoned with a bumblebee emblem they look the muscle-car part, but are a too squishy and are not particularly comfortable.

Likewise, the shifter controlling our tester’s six-speed manual gearbox looked totally retro, but while driving, it shook around in its boot like an overly excited Labrador’s tail. The effort required to stir that tough-as-nails Tremec TR-6060 also proved to be annoyingly high.



Despite its outsized dimensions, the Dodge Challenger isn’t as spacious as you might expect. Trunk volume measures a respectable 16.2 cubic feet (459 liters), though the lift-over height is towering at more than 33 inches (843 millimeters). The noticeably smaller Mustang offers 13.5 cubes (382 liters) while Chevy’s Camaro is graced with a paltry 9.1 (258 liters).

But perhaps most ridiculous of all is this car’s foot-activated parking brake. The loud swoosh-whap sound it makes when released is even more absurd. Can we have a proper handbrake, please?

Of course, despite the Challenger’s noticeable faults it looks great and sounds even better, plus it does one important thing its crosstown rivals, the Camaro and Mustang don’t have a hope of achieving. It can haul four life-sized adults in reasonable comfort. Even small children are a tight fit in the back of that Chevy and Ford.




The Drive


The Challenger R/T Scat Pack Widebody rumbles like an earthquake from the instant you crank ‘er over, the reduction-gear starter’s high-pitched whine recalling classic Mopars. Underway, that engine is just as intoxicating, emitting a deep rumble from its duet of squared-off exhaust tips. The car is just loud enough to be fun without wearing on one’s nerves.

This burly 6.4-liter Hemi pulls like a freight train in lower gears, building revs frenetic enthusiasm. Despite the relatively large displacement it blitzes to redline practically in an instant. Unless you’re hitting the dragstrip every weekend there’s really no need for the Hellcat. This machine offers ample performance without making it feel like you’re going to die if you explore more than half the accelerator pedal’s travel.
 
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It may offer plenty of low-range vigor but in higher gears there’s nowhere near as much punch. Nail the accelerator in sixth or even fifth gear at highway speeds and not a lot happens. My humble EcoBoost Mustang offers far more impressive top-gear acceleration. Still, if you’re in a hurry just hit the clutch and stir that Tremec a little to enjoy much more rapid acceleration.

Of course, if you don’t want three pedals you can always grab for the available eight-speed automatic transmission. It’s a $1,595 extra, though opting for this gearbox does allow you to avoid paying a grand in gas-guzzler taxes, dropping the fee to a borderline-cheap $595.

With close to 500 pound-feet of torque on tap, it’s no surprise this Challenger’s clutch is relatively heavy with a surprisingly short range of travel. Given the meatiness, it’s no fun to operate for long periods in heavy traffic, but it’s still preferable to a super-light clutch pedal where you can’t easily discern the engagement point.



The Widebody’s standard three-mode adaptive suspension allows you to finetune its on-road behavior, transforming it from a squishy teddy bear to a much leaner, tighter-feeling machine. Unfortunately, the Challenger’s overall bulk cannot be hidden. This is always a large, imposing and relatively heavy vehicle.

During my week with this car it averaged around 18 miles per gallon in real-world driving, an impressive figure for something this bulky and powerful, doubly so considering I endured several hours of stop-and-go driving during that period and cracked the throttle plenty of times just to hear that Hemi howl. According to the EPA this car should return 14 miles per gallon (16.7 l/100 km) in the city, 23 (10.4 l/100 km) on highway drives and 17 mpg (13.9 l/100 km) combined.

The Verdict: 2019 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack Widebody Review

With its rowdy personality and retro good looks, the Dodge Challenger is rather unlike any other car on the road today. It’s far more livable than a Mustang or Camaro, yet it still delivers plenty of smiles.



An aging interior and other annoying downsides do detract from the overall experience, though in a weird way these flaws almost make it more enjoyable. This car isn’t as good as it should be, but it almost doesn’t matter because it’s easy to love.

LOVE IT

Intoxicating rumble
Hemi performance
Room for four
Retro styling


LEAVE IT

Foot-operated parking brake
Interior could be better
Hard-to-read gauges
Soggy seats


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Limited-Edition Mopar ’19 Dodge Challenger






Mopar Celebrates a Decade of Customization with Limited-Edition Mopar ’19 Dodge Challenger

Debut commemorates 10 consecutive years of factory-vehicle customization with exclusive Mopar performance parts and accessories
Available in Pitch Black or White Knuckle, Mopar ’19 Dodge Challenger offers exclusive Mopar Shakedown graphics, Shaker Hood and custom interior appointments
Dealer orders open in September; vehicles begin arriving in dealerships in fourth quarter of 2019
Starting U.S. Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) is $45,835


August 29, 2019 , Auburn Hills, Mich. -

Mopar celebrates a decade of factory-vehicle customization with the unveiling of the Mopar ’19 Dodge Challenger. Based on the 2019 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack, the Mopar ’19 Challenger carries several exterior and interior features only available on this limited production Mopar-branded muscle car.

“Over the last decade, we’ve customized an impressive group of vehicles with exclusive Mopar performance parts and accessories that our enthusiast customers crave,” said Mark Bosanac, Head of Mopar Service, Parts & Customer Care, FCA - North America. “This year we’re commemorating our tenth Mopar build with another unique and collectible Dodge Challenger, which continues to be the modern muscle car every bit as beloved today as the first generation vehicle was 50 years ago.”

Mopar ’19 Exterior
Available in either Pitch Black or White Knuckle, the Mopar ’19 Challenger builds upon the popular R/T Scat Pack model with a variety of head-turning exterior touches. Most noticeable is the unique Mopar Shakedown graphics, accented with asymmetrical Mopar Blue center stripes that run from the top of the front fascia to the rear decklid spoiler.

The popular Shaker Hood package by Mopar provides a hint of vintage styling with an active, air-gulping scoop flanked with Shaker badges on both sides. Functional black hood pins provide a classic look. Out back, the rear decklid spoiler carries a unique Mopar Design badge.

Standard 20-inch x 9-inch forged aluminum wheels riding on Goodyear P245/45ZR20 performance tires are enhanced with genuine Mopar-branded center caps and valve stem caps. Mopar wheel locks are standard.

Mopar ’19 Performance

The potent 392-cubic inch HEMI® V-8 engine pumps out 485 horsepower and 475 lb.-ft. of torque. A standard six-speed manual transmission makes a powerful heritage statement that enhances the base Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack, while a quick-shifting TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission is optional.

A Mopar cold air intake delivers performance-enhancing airflow to the engine. Mopar strut tower braces help increase structural rigidity of the chassis for sharper handling. The braces and strut caps are silver-coated to dress up the underhood appearance.

Stopping power is provided by Brembo four-wheel disc performance brakes with red calipers.

Mopar ’19 Interior
Performance front cloth seats wear a two-tone Mopar logo embroidered into the seat backs for a touch of attitude. A custom Mopar ’19 instrument panel badge adorns the passenger-side air vent. Completing the standard interior accessories are premium Berber floor mats and polished door-sill guards with the Challenger logo.

Owner’s Kit

The Mopar '19 is delivered with an exclusive Owner’s Kit, packaged with a “birth certificate” with the exact date of manufacture and the proprietary build number. Also included is an exclusive full-color Mopar '19 booklet, a unique keepsake with engraved vehicle number and a Mopar '19 rendering produced by the Mopar design team.

Decade of Customization
The Mopar '19 Dodge Challenger joins an exclusive club as the 10th limited-edition, Mopar-modified vehicle delivered straight from the factory. This limited production run will include 100 units - 90 vehicles for the U.S market and 10 vehicles for Canada.

In 2010, Mopar produced the first of an ongoing series of limited-edition vehicles, the Mopar '10 Dodge Challenger. Other low-run, factory-produced Mopar rides have followed: the Mopar '11 Dodge Charger, Mopar '12 Chrysler 300, Mopar '13 Dodge Dart, Mopar '14 Dodge Challenger, Mopar '15 Dodge Charger R/T, Mopar '16 Ram Rebel, Mopar ’17 Dodge Challenger and Mopar ’18 Dodge Durango. Since 2010 Mopar has produced more than 4,000 exclusive edition models.

With a starting U.S. MSRP of $45,835, dealer orders for the Mopar ’19 Dodge Challenger open in September 2019. Vehicles are expected to begin arriving in dealerships in the fourth quarter 2019.

About Mopar
Mopar (a simple contraction of the words MOtor and PARts) is the service, parts and customer-care brand for FCA vehicles around the globe. Born in 1937 as the name of a line of antifreeze products, the Mopar brand has evolved over more than 80 years to represent both complete care and authentic performance for owners and enthusiasts worldwide.

Mopar made its mark in the 1960s during the muscle-car era, with Mopar Performance Parts to enhance speed and handling for both road and racing use, and expanded to include technical service and customer support. Today, the Mopar brand’s global reach distributes more than 500,000 parts and accessories in over 150 markets around the world. With more than 50 parts distribution centers and 25 customer contact centers globally, Mopar integrates service, parts and customer-care operations in order to enhance customer and dealer support worldwide.

Mopar is the source for genuine parts and accessories for all FCA US LLC vehicle brands. Mopar parts are engineered together with the same teams that create factory-authorized specifications for FCA vehicles, offering a direct connection that no other aftermarket parts company can provide. Complete information on the Mopar brand is available at www.mopar.com.

About Dodge//SRT

Dodge//SRT offers a complete lineup of performance vehicles that stand out in their own segments. Dodge is America’s performance brand and SRT is positioned as the ultimate performance halo of the Dodge brand, together creating a complete and balanced performance brand with one vision and one voice.

For more than 100 years, the Dodge brand has carried on the spirit of brothers John and Horace Dodge, who founded the brand in 1914. Their influence continues today. For 2020, Dodge literally expands its high-performance Charger model lineup, adding a Widebody exterior to America’s only four-door muscle car. Powered by the 707-horsepower supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI® Hellcat V-8 engine, the 2020 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat maintains its reign as the most powerful and fastest mass-produced sedan in the world.

The 2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye is possessed by the Demon. Its 797-horsepower supercharged HEMI® high-output engine makes it the most powerful, quickest and fastest muscle car, reaching 0-60 miles per hour (mph) in 3.4 seconds, and the fastest GT production car with a ¼-mile elapsed time (ET) of 10.8 seconds at 131 mph. It also reaches a new top speed of 203 mph.

Joining the Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye is the 2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat, with its more powerful 717-horsepower engine, and the Challenger R/T Scat Pack Widebody, featuring fender flares from the SRT Hellcat Widebody, which add 3.5 inches of width to the 485-horsepower Scat Pack’s standard body. Also new for 2019 is the Challenger R/T Scat Pak 1320 with exclusive drag strip technology from the iconic Dodge Challenger SRT Demon. The Challenger R/T Scat Pack 1320 is a drag-oriented, street-legal muscle car and a blank canvas for the serious grassroots drag racer. The 2019 Dodge Durango SRT, America’s fastest, most powerful and most capable three-row SUV with a best-in-class tow rating of 8,700 lbs., completes the brand's performance lineup. These visceral performance models join a 2019 brand lineup that includes the Durango, Grand Caravan, Journey, Charger and Challenger — a showroom that offers performance at every price point.
 
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2019 Dodge Challenger R/T Shaker Running Footage



Sep 1, 2019
Running footage and beauty shots of the 2019 Dodge Challenger R/T Shaker
 
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