Yes, the new challenger is hefty. Thats ashame, it takes the srt8 (6.1) hemi in the big challenger to out run the 300hp 4.6 mustang. If they could have made it weigh the same as the mustang and new camaro, the challenger would eat the new camaro fairly enough. However, just like back in the day, the challenger is coming in heavier then the other pony cars, only this time heavier. Chrysler should have just used the small A bodies for autocross racing back then.
Maybe if it sells well, they can build a new challenger on a smaller platform? Still, It will be cool to see the run down in Motor Trend. You gotta at least give them credit for finally giving Mopar guys a 2 door, rearwheel drive, v8 car. All we had was the dakota for a looooong time.
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