2010 Plymouth Road Runner Concept that’s featured in the August/September matter of Mopar Enthusiast magazine is founded on the new Dodge Challenger paying styling cues on the ’71-’72 exemplary year Road Runners. The households at Mopar Enthusiast are fairly optimistic which gas price may moderate as of properties make the assumption the current the car could be powered by a HEMI 5.7L V8 as prevalent amid 6.1L and… 7.0L V8 HEMIs making offered as optional equipment.

As promised going back in March when it was announced the the Challenger’s market values am able to commence in the low $20,000s, Dodge has priced its entry storey SE V6 perfect at $21,995, that includes $675 for destination. The a good deal more desirable R/T exemplary in on its 5.7-liter V8 Hemi kicks off at $29,995, additonally the top-spec SRT8 ideal that is at this moment on sale, was given a $2,000 bump and it now starts off from what i read in $39,995. -Continued

The Challenger SE portions a 250Hp a 3.5-liter V6 engine matted to a four-speed automatic transmission achieving an anticipated 18 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway.

Standard parts on the base Dodge Challenger SE key in 60/40 split-folding rear bench amidst arm rests and two cup holders, 17-inch aluminium wheels amidst P215/65R17 all-season tires, four-wheel disc brakes, side-curtain airbags, remote keyless entry, eight-way energy driver’s seat, fold-away energy mirrors, energy locks and windows provided express-down, air conditioning, AM/FM/CD radio among MP3 capability and thre speakers, cloth low-back bucket seats, manual-tilt and telescoping steering wheel, dual-covered visor vanity mirrors and tire pressure admonition lamp.

The Challenger R/T is equipped in on a 370Hp 5.7-liter V8 Hemi matted to a five-speed automatic transmission. However, borrowers can opt for the “Track Pack” that replaces the Automatic tranny among a six-speed manual gearbox in “pistol-grip” shifter. In now case, the 5.7 Hemi appreciations an a good deal more 5Hp incrementing output to 375Hp. The Track Pak which market prices $995 as well includes Hill-start Assist, limited-slip differential, bright pedal covers and performance steering.

Other rule characteristics on the Challenger R/T insert double chromed rectangular waste tips, ABS, ESP, Brake Assist provided vented brakes, 18-inch machined aluminium wheels amidst P225/60HR18 all-season touring tires, fog lamps, body-color exterior mirrors, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, illuminated visor vanity mirrors, rear body-color spoiler and cast-metal gas door.

It’s the 70’s all over again; America’s at war, gas prices are on the rise and Dodge “challenges” Ford and its Mustang. In particular, the guys at Insideline pit the all-new Dodge Challenger SRT8 with its 425Hp 6.1L V8 Hemi against the lighter but less powerful, 2008 Ford Mustang Bullitt that gets a 315Hp 4.6L V8 unit. Follow the jump to see who wins this retro-spec muscle car comparison test. -Continued

Link: Insideline