Dodge Challenger Overview

The Dodge Challenger, now in its fourth model year, is the closest approximation today's market can offer to the brawny, no-apologizes muscle cars of the 1970s. Dodge offers its large rear-wheel drive sport coupe in SE, Rallye, R/T, R/T Plus, R/T Classic and SRT8 trim levels. For 2011 V6 SE and Rallye models see a big upgrade in the engine department: Chrysler's new Pentastar 3.6-liter Pentastar V6, good for 305 hp and 18 city/27 highway mpg. The R/T retains its 5.7-liter HEMI V8 with 376 hp, while the dragstrip-killing SRT8 also gets an upgrade to a new 6.4-liter HEMI V8 with 470 hp.

V6 Challengers come with a 5-speed automatic transmission while V8 cars offer the choice of 6-speed manual and 5-speed automatics. Dodge offers performance upgrades and visual enhancements for the Challenger through its Mopar performance division, which can be installed through dealerships at the time of purchase while retaining a factory warranty.