2012 Dodge Challenger

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Basic Specs

Base Price $24,995
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Curb Weight (lbs) 3834
City (MPG) 18
Hwy (MPG) 27
Horsepower 305@6350
Torque (lb-ft) 268@4800
Wheelbase 116.0
Length (in.) 197.7
Width (in.) 75.7
Height (in.) 57.1

Of the three Detroit muscle cars currently on the market, the Dodge Challenger is the most faithful to its vintage forbears in terms of styling, driving dynamics and overall character. Though it is lacking in handling compared to its peers, its one of the best cruising machines on the market thanks to a spacious, comfortable interior and a classic, throwback look.

The Challenger rides on a shortened version of the LX rear-wheel-drive platform used by the first-generation Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300. While ideal for those full-size sedans, the platform is slightly oversized for a two-door and contributes to the Challenger’s relatively porky curb weight. However, this architecture does permit a large cabin that can accommodate adults in the rear seats, unlike many cars in the segment.

Draped over the modified sedan underpinnings is perhaps the Challenger’s greatest asset – muscular, head-turning retro sheetmetal. All of the cues that made the original Challenger a classic – a long, narrow opening for the grille and headlights, coke-bottle hips and a single, full-length taillight – are present and accounted for in the current model.

Inside, Dodge recently updated the interior with a three-spoke steering wheel and revised instruments. Otherwise, the sturdy and inoffensive yet unexciting cabin carries over unchanged.

The Challenger recently received a thorough suspension overhaul designed to make the car a bit more agile, with changes including new shocks and springs, revised geometry, firmer bushings and thicker anti-roll-bars. The front and rear camber settings are more aggressive, while new electro-hydraulic power steering promises increased feel.

Powertrain Lineup: Standard Pentastar, Optional Hemi
The entry-level engine is power. Chrysler's new 3.6-liter "Pentastar V6," which produces a healthy 306 horsepower and 268 lb-ft torque. Mated to exclusively to a five-speed automatic transmission, this motor returns 18 mpg in the city and 27 mpg on the highway.

Those looking for a the full-muscle car experience can opt for a 5.7-liter HEMI V8, which recently got a bump in power via variable valve timing as well as a higher compression ratio. Output is rated at 372 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque with the five-speed automatic, while choosing a six-speed stick boosts those figures to 375 ponies and 410 lb-ft of twist.

Notably, the Challenger is the first modern HEMI-powered car available with a manual transmission – a unit borrowed from the Viper -- with a pistol grip shifter reminiscent of the original Challengers from 35 years ago.

Fuel economy is rated at 15/23 mpg with the manual or 15/25 mpg with the optional five-speed automatic.

Trim Level Breakdown
The Challenger is available in no less than six trim levels: three V6 trims (SXT, SXT Plus, Rallye Redline) and three V8 trims (R/T, R/T Plus and R/T Classic).

The SXT comes standard with automatic climate control, an AM/FM/CD stereo with WMA/MP3 input jack, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a chrome fuel door and 28-inch alloy wheels. To those features, the SXT Plus adds Nappa Leather upholstery, heated front seats, a 276-watt Boston Acoustics sound system, Bluetooth connectivity with Uconnect voice command, for lamps and automatic headlamps.

The Rallye Redline brings a “Redline Red" exterior triple stripe pattern, unique 20-inch black chrome wheels with a red accent trim ring, a body-colored rear spoiler and steering wheel mounted paddle shifters. Also included is the Super Sport Package that is optional on other V6-equipped Challengers. This handling-focused package includes a performance-tuned suspension with 42 percent firmer front and 22 percent firmer rear monotube shocks, larger sway bars front and rear, 25-percent quicker steering and upsized brakes.

The R/T and R/T mirror the features found on the SXT and SXT Plus, respectively, with the notable upgrade of the HEMI V8. The retro-themed R/T Classic adds 20-inch polished forged-aluminum wheels, dual side stripes, functional hood scoops and HID headlights.

Safety Features
All Challenger models come standard with dual front, side and side curtain airbags in addition to traction and stability control systems.

Key Competitors
Those interested in the Challenger will probably want to shop it against the other domestic pony cars, the Chevrolet Camaro and Ford Mustang, and might also be interested in sporty two-doors like the Hyundai Genesis Coupe and the Nissan 370Z.

    • General
    • Body Style: Coupe
    • Size: Midsize
    • Market Segment: Standard
    • Weight: 3834 lbs
    • Exterior
    • Length: 197.7 in.
    • Width: 75.7 in.
    • Height: 57.1 in.
    • Wheelbase: 116.0 in.
    • Ground Clearance: 5.16 in.
    • Front Track: 63.0 in.
    • Rear Track: 63.1 in.
    • Weight Distribution: 52.4/47.6
    • Drag Coefficient: 0.360
    • Interior - General
    • Seats: 5
    • Passenger Volume: 91.5 cu. ft.
    • Cargo Volume: 16.2 cu. ft.
    • Cargo Volume (Seats Folded): TBD
    • Interior - Front Row
    • Volume: 55.8 cu. ft.
    • Leg Room: 42.0 in.
    • Head Room: 39.3 in.
    • Shoulder Room: 58.2 in.
    • Hip Room: 54.6 in.
    • Interior - Second Row
    • Volume: 38.1 cu. ft.
    • Leg Room: 32.6 in.
    • Head Room: 37.4 in.
    • Shoulder Room: 53.9 in.
    • Hip Room: 48.6 in.
    • Propulsion
    • Fuel Type: Gas
    • Engine Type: 3.6L V6
    • Power: 305 hp @ 6350 rpm
    • Torque: 268 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm
    • Transmission: 5-Speed Automatic
    • Highway Fuel Economy: 27 mpg
    • City Fuel Economy: 18 mpg
    • Forced Induction: None
    • Direct Injection: No
    • Chassis
    • Layout: Rear Wheel Drive
    • Front Suspension: Double Wishbone
    • Rear Suspension: Multi-Link
    • Wheels
    • Front: 18" Aluminum
    • Front Tires: P235/55R18 BSW
    • Rear: 18" Aluminum
    • Rear Tires: P235/55R18 BSW
    • Trailering & Hauling
    • Trailer Weight: 1000 lbs
    • Payload: N/A
    • Tongue Weight: TBD
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      SXT


      • 3.6L Pentastar® V6 w/+ 305 Horsepower and 27 hwy mpg+
      • 5-Speed AutoStick Transmission
      • 18-Inch Aluminum Wheels
      • All-Speed Traction Control
      • Chrome Fuel Door
      • Media Center w/ AM/FM Radio, CD Player and WMA/MP3 Jack
      • Touring Suspension
      • Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
      • Air Conditioning
      • Keyless Enter 'n Goâ„¢ System+

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      SXT Plus


      • Includes Everything on SE, Plus:
      • Nappa Leather-Trimmed Seats
      • Heated Front Seats
      • Fog Lamps
      • Automatic Headlamps
      • 1 Year of SiriusXM Satellite Radio+
      • 276-Watt Boston Acoustics Sound System +
      • Bluetooth Streaming Audio
      • Uconnect Voice Command w/ Bluetooth® Connectivity

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      R/T


      • Includes Everything on SXT, Plus:
      • 5.7L HEMI® V8 w/ 375 Horsepower+ and 25 mpg hwy+
      • TREMEC® 6-Speed Manual Transmission+
      • Anti-Spin Rear Differential
      • Performance Suspension and Steering
      • Body Color Rear Spoiler
      • Automatic Headlamps
      • Uconnect® Voice Command w/+ Bluetooth® Connectivity+

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      R/T Plus


      • Includes Everything on R/T, Plus:
      • TREMEC 6-Speed Manual Transmission+
      • 276-Watt Boston Acoustics® Sound System +
      • Nappa Leather-Trimmed Seats
      • Heated Front Seats
      • Security Alarm
      • HomeLink® Control for Garage Door,
      • Home Lighting and More
      • Body-Color Exterior Mirrors

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      R/T Classic


      • Includes Everything on R/T, Plus:
      • TREMEC® 6-Speed Manual Transmission+
      • 20-Inch Classic Forged-Aluminum Wheels
      • Classic Dual Side Stripes
      • Functional Hood Scoops
      • HID Headlamps
      • Dual R/T Side Stripes

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      Blackberry Pearl Coat Exterior Paint


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      Pitch Black Clear Coat Exterior Paint


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      Bright Silver Metallic Clear Coat Exterior Paint


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      Bright White Clear Coat Exterior Paint


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      Header Orange Clear Coat Exterior Paint


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      Redline 3-Coat Pearl


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      Tungsten Metallic Clear Coat Exterior Paint


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      SiriusXM Satellite Radio w/ 1-Year Radio Sunscription


      • Hear what a great car sounds like. With over 130 channels, SiriusXM Satellite Radio brings you more of what you love. You get 100% commercial-free music from nearly every genre, artist-dedicated channels and live performances you can't hear anywhere else. Hear the best sports coverage with live play-by-play and expert talk including every NFL® game, every NASCAR® race, college sports and more. The biggest and most compelling names in talk with Howard Stern and Martha Stewart, laugh-out-loud comedy with Jamie Foxx's The Foxxhole and Blue Collar Comedy, world-class news, family programming, local traffic & weather every 4 minutes and much more. And now you can add "The Best of XM" to your SiriusXM subscription and get even more amazing programming with Oprah Radioâ„¢, NBA and NHL® games, the 24/7 NHL Home Ice® and MLB® Home Plateâ„¢ channels, the PGA TOUR® Network, college sports, Opie & Anthony and much more. Now more than ever, Everything Worth Listening to Is on SiriusXM. Your first year of SiriusXM radio service is included. For more information call 1-888-539-SIRIUS (7474). SiriusXM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio Inc. and its subsidiaries. SiriusXM Radio requires a subscription, sold separately after trial subscription included with vehicle purchase. Prices and programming are provided by SiriusXM and are subject to change. Subscriptions governed by SiriusXM Terms & Conditions available at sirius.com. Other fees and taxes apply. "The Best of XM" not available on all radios. SiriusXM Radio U.S. service only available in the 48 contiguous United States, D.C., and Puerto Rico, to those at least 18 years of age. Service available in Canada; see www.siriuscanada.ca.

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      Uconnect Voice Command w/ Bluetooth


      • Communicate virtually hands-free with an in-vehicle, voice-activated system that allows you to talk using your Bluetooth®-compatible phone.

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      Dark Slate Gray Interior Color


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      3.06 Rear Axle Ratio


      • A numerically lower axle ratio results in lower engine rpm and better fuel economy. A numerically higher ratio improves acceleration, climbing grades, carrying loads or pulling a trailer.
      • 215MM Rear Axle

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      Engine Block Heater


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      Sound Group


      • 276-Watt Amplifier
      • 6 Boston Acoustics® Speakers
      • All Boston Acoustics® sound systems offer the Boston Sound® , renowned for smooth tonal balance, natural frequency response, and distortion-free presentation, even at high volume. Opt for this 6-speaker system to hear sound audiophiles dream about.

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      Interior Appearance Group by Mopar


      • Bright Pedal Kit by Mopar®
      • Car Cover by Mopar®
      • Premium Floor Mats with Logo by Mopar®
      • T-Grip Shifter by Mopar® When equipped with automatic transmission.

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