2015 Dodge Challenger

The 1971 original Challenger (in olive green) stands alongside
its 2015 contemporaries

The iconic Challenger is set to return to its original roots. Having been released in 1971, the Challenger gained classic cult status alongside its stablemate the Dodge Charger. Personally, I am a fan of the original Charger, especially the second generation built between 1968-1970. The 1969 model is perhaps well-known as 'The General Lee' from the American classic TV series, The Dukes of Hazzard.

Getting back to the Challenger, the sports coupe has included many hallmarks of the '71 model includingsplit-grille and split-tail lamp cues, updated to 2015 with four signature LED headlamp halo surrounds offset by piano black trim. The 2015 Challenger will be available in eight various variants namely: SXT, SXT Plus, R/T, R/T Plus, R/T Shaker, R/T Plus Shaker, 6.4-liter Scat Pack and 392 Hemi Scat Pack Shaker. You can expect the entry-level models (SXT & SXT Plus) to come with a 3.6 liter six-cylinder engine pushing 224 Killowatts. The mid-range models (R/T, R/T Plus, R/T Shaker and R/T Plus Shaker) will be equipped with a 5.7-liter HEMI V8 engine pushing 275 Killowatts. 

The top of the range models come equipped with the 6.4-liter HEMI Scat Pack and 392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker pushing 356 Killowatts of power and a healthy dose of torque. These two models are expected to complete the 0-100 km/h sprint in impressive mid 4-second range thanks to a new eight-speed transmission. Unfortunately, we won't be getting anyone since there is no market in our country; however expect it in the fall (in the USA).