2) Hop aboard, and the soft leather seats accept backsides with little fuss. Drivers sit comfortably behind an oversized steering wheel, some Indiglo-esque instruments and a mile-and-a-half of dashboard. There's plenty of space for comfort on even extended trips, decent storage levels, and a high-tech infotainment system with navigation and hard-drive audio storage-- if you opt for it. Sadly, there’s no optional 8-track player.
3) Challenger R/T gets a recently-retuned version of Chrysler’s 5.7 litre HEMI V8 engine that makes 375 horsepower when paired to the six-speed manual transmission. Some offshore engines match this power output from less displacement than the average jug of milk--though the big HEMI sounds delicious, generates heaps of low-end torque, and can vaporize the 20-inch tires on command when requested.
4) Poor outward visibility can make parking your Challenger a chore, especially when reversing to exit a spot at your local hang out. Lane-change visibility is pretty terrible too.
5) The Challenger’s rear seats are a bit of a hassle to enter-- though most occupants comment positively on comfort and space once they’re settled in. Should complaints from larger rear-seat passengers arise, the stereo’s volume knob is at easy reach.
6) The Challenger is far from a super-agile handling weapon. Steering is light and limp, body roll is moderate, and the suspension leans more heavily towards comfort than corner-shredding. Challenger R/T isn’t going to follow any 370Z’s up an off-ramp, but when it comes to easy, one-finger cruising, there are no disappointments.
7) Opt for the six-speed manual transmission for one of the manliest gear-shift experiences available on the market today. The first three gears are spaced very tightly together-- enabling quick and repeated access to the top of the tachometer before velocity reaches dangerous territory. In a manual-equipped Challenger, it’s hugely entertaining to pretend you’re a superhero speeding to a fire at the nearest kitten factory. Unfortunately, the manual gearbox is a $2,000 option.
8) Challenger’s driveline emits plenty of aural and mechanical feedback into the cabin, adding to the manliness of the experience and delivering a proud, distinctive and 110-percent American feel.
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| There's plenty of space for comfort on even extended trips. (Photo: Justin Pritchard/Auto123.com) |
3) Challenger R/T gets a recently-retuned version of Chrysler’s 5.7 litre HEMI V8 engine that makes 375 horsepower when paired to the six-speed manual transmission. Some offshore engines match this power output from less displacement than the average jug of milk--though the big HEMI sounds delicious, generates heaps of low-end torque, and can vaporize the 20-inch tires on command when requested.
4) Poor outward visibility can make parking your Challenger a chore, especially when reversing to exit a spot at your local hang out. Lane-change visibility is pretty terrible too.
5) The Challenger’s rear seats are a bit of a hassle to enter-- though most occupants comment positively on comfort and space once they’re settled in. Should complaints from larger rear-seat passengers arise, the stereo’s volume knob is at easy reach.
6) The Challenger is far from a super-agile handling weapon. Steering is light and limp, body roll is moderate, and the suspension leans more heavily towards comfort than corner-shredding. Challenger R/T isn’t going to follow any 370Z’s up an off-ramp, but when it comes to easy, one-finger cruising, there are no disappointments.
7) Opt for the six-speed manual transmission for one of the manliest gear-shift experiences available on the market today. The first three gears are spaced very tightly together-- enabling quick and repeated access to the top of the tachometer before velocity reaches dangerous territory. In a manual-equipped Challenger, it’s hugely entertaining to pretend you’re a superhero speeding to a fire at the nearest kitten factory. Unfortunately, the manual gearbox is a $2,000 option.
8) Challenger’s driveline emits plenty of aural and mechanical feedback into the cabin, adding to the manliness of the experience and delivering a proud, distinctive and 110-percent American feel.
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| The big HEMI sounds delicious, generates heaps of low-end torque, and can vaporize the 20-inch tires on command when requested. (Photo: Justin Pritchard/Auto123.com) |