Guys if you're looking for massive power, you're missing the point here. You shouldn't even be concerned with the SE. You're not the target demographic for it. The SE is for people who love the styling and the considerable interior/trunk space, but don't need to go 0 to 60 in 5 seconds. Besides how many drivers really need that kind of performance in an urban area?
there is nothing to like about this car but its looks. bad MPG. slower than the 04 V6 mustang and don't get me started about how realiable this thing ISN'T and how expensive the dealers are selling them for.
@BGram1990 Well maybe you're retarded but the SRT-8 has better suspention, better levels of equipment and a 6.1L V8 which can be supercharged to deliver more than 600HP. Try doing that with your V6 and you'll blow it up. That's why people buy the V8 and it sounds a million times better than any V6. Don't you think that if it was so easy to mod an engine, everyone would be doing it? It's just as pathetic as buying a base level and sticking "V8" on the trunk of your car thinking you'll fool people
what Dodge need to do now, since Dodge can plainly see what their competitors have to offer,is rebuild its 3.5 liter with DOHC and variable valve timing with all the SRT performance gadgets or just give its 3.5 liter a supercharger or a turbocharged system that make the engine output around 310 to 330 hp. At least that would keep them in the running.
I just bought an 09 SE Challenger. I got a hell of a deal on it. All Leather, All Power, upgraded stereo, Sunroof. All upgraded options! Car cost me 26K. Only had a thousand miles on it. It may not be the fastest thing in the world, but all the attention it gets is definetly worth it! I get looks everywhere I go. It does have plenty of passing power. I love the car. It is a bad machine. Besides, the cool thing to do in the 70s was buy the 6 and swap it out with the big boy.
i have one and ive timed it to be around 5 so dont believe this crap.... i also have performance tires all in all its a very fast car trust me... my engine is broken in and it runs great
Why is everybody obsessed with times for the V6? You want to kick ass, get the SRT8....if you want cruise, look good for cheap, get this. I'd buy this for the looks until they fine tune the SRT8 (like weight reduction and better handling).
I bought a Challenger SE. All show, no go. However, it makes a great traveling car because it's smooth on the highway and the suspension is set for a softer touring for the SE model.
I own the canada verson, the SXT 3.5L, its well broken in, a 09 with 16000 km on it, about half is hard km. I have a magnaflow system, but the front muffler is a cherrybomb Vortex,(mild), great sound, I have some videos on here. check em out
The stock nombers they tested this challenger is probley only mabe a 1000km or miles on it, the car does better then that, trust me, ill have to go to the track this year and get them!
I've seen as low as 7.3 seconds 0-60 for the v6 from Motortrend, and even then their car was probably not broken in so better numbers for the v6 one are very achievable.
great looking car... but the numbers disrespect the challenger name,base model shoulda had more power... most high performing n/a 4 cyl outperform this car which is pretty disguisting... otherwise awsome looking car
If you could get an R/T 'handing package' [Or something close to it] on the SE - I think that would make it far more appealing. That said - a car that can get to 60 in about 8 seconds isn't slow. We've just been spoiled lately. My first car had 83 h.p. And I don't remember fearing for my life as I was entering a freeway!! lol
My 78 Monarch went from 0-60 in 21 seconds and the corvette from that year was like 9.7. I don't see how 8.1 seconds is slow. Also remember real people can actually comfortobly fit in this car unlike a 4 cyl.
i think the SE challenger is only worth it if your someone whos looking to get all the retro stylish good looks but figure "what the heck ima do with a hemi?" either way its still a head turner.
ford focus i drove sucked major balls i like dodge product way way better look at the friggen sheet metal man! It looks almost rolled and customed, foose couldnt do much to make it better except some tires and rims
Anyone who buys a V6 Challenger deserves shitty performance. The only reason you'd have it was to look like you had a fast car. 8.1 0-60 is slower than a Fusion V6, which is way cheaper (and probably an all around better car).
I have a 07' 300 touring and i did low 15's on both my runs at u.s. 41 befor any mods. Now I'm running true duals and a K&N cai with a 93 octane tune from diablosport, and I'm running neck and neck with hemi c's and charger r/t's on the highway now so for the money and a few upgrades you can get a nice looking mopar that can perform just as good as any stock hemi. 1,200 to 1,500$ in performance upgrades and your running pretty good for a V6 in a heavy as tank.
So my prehistoric Chrysler Cordoba with a 195 horsepower 360 4bbl and a A727 Torqflite would actually run faster than this? Hm...
They should make R/T tires an option on the SE, along with carbon fiber components and a rear seat delete option. Supercharge it too!
And by god at least give the SE the option of a manual! Give it a damn five speed at least and keep the six speeds for the R/T and SRT-8 (not that they actually have manual SRT-8's anymore that is...)
My 86 Vette had 280 hp stock. It was the fastest thing next to flying that year probably due to the fiberglass. 250 hp in this tank will definitely slow it down. Although they should have given it RT tires. Would have helped the handling.
lol dreamers and their dreams makes me laugh and it hurts and i never knew that weight increased your chances of survivng in an accident ,i thought it had something to do with quality and research into impact absorption
it's clear that Dodge had no intentions of creating a capable, entry-level Challenger, same as Ford w/ the Mustang. I'm personally waiting for the 2010 Camaro V6. Chevrolet is right in taking their time to bring a well balanced entry level Camaro to market. Cadillac-derived V6, 6 speed man/auto, IRS. Now this is the formula for a sports car. Sure the SE Challenger LOOKS great, but style should always be on par with substance.
lol my audi is actually faster...anyways when its doing slalom the driver got shake around like milkshake inside that car...along with the car of course....
what a piece of junk my last car was a 1-8 litre corolla sportivo and it was same times as this car ,far out you americans make really bad quality cars that look ugly and go like shit this is why you need to shove 1000 hp in your sportscars to keep up with europe and japan
u are full of shit man the ford fusion slaughters the rice suckers in reliability and power. don't believe me? look it up. it beat the camry and accord
and just remember your old rice sucker probably weighed less then half of what the challenger weighs. so that means if u were to get into an accident with a challenger, ur old rice sucker would be totaled.
they probably don't care if it's slow and figure people will just go with the Hemi if they want performance.
they could have and probably should have put some quicker gearing in there though. The "NEW" V6 Mustang would roast the SE, which isn't necessarily good PR to get sales.
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eveyr one here is saying its to slow its a se god damn the motor is not to race...go check out the srt chanllenger if u want it be fast...stop posting its to slow...its a se!
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With all B.S. aside I got to admit this is a nice ride. Look first off importcars is different from the musclecars by weight. You all are talking about my 90 this my 91 that... look does cars kick ass when fix up right I know I got a CRX But our cars are old. the challenger is new not sure if they are dependable but they look nice,still got alot of potensial.
the challenger v6 is the joke this model should have pulled at least high 14's in the 1/4 and the rt model shoould pull high 13's and the srt8 should be pulling around 13flat chevy obviously got it right... all i hear gas price, gas prices, if your concerned about gas consider a toyota prius,or honda fit it offers simular 0 to 60,slalom, and 1/4 mile times and there more practical
they didnt represent the challenger how they should camaro v6 is about to pull over 300hores that impressive from chevy at least gas prices my ass this car tradition wasnt based on gas prices so all in favor .....its a joke
How is the Challenger a "joke"? If you think about it, HP doesn't move the car. It is torque. The v6 in the Camaro may have 300hp, but only 250ft.lbs of torque. And the v6 in the Camaro has VVT and DI where as teh v6 in teh Challenger does not. I would take a 372hp 5.7 HEMI Challenger and get 25mpg HWY!
since torque is so important... a 94 integra gsr, not even a full 1.8l of displacement, has 4cyl, its all motor, its sending its drivetrain to the front wheels, has a miserable god awful 130lb ft or torque at the fuckin crank and it can still pull 14's in the 1/4 mile get 33+ mpg average lol since torque moves the car right?
Power to weight ratio! The Acura was lighter. The Challenger is heavier. I would rather have a big v8 Challenger with the same MPG's. You don't have to be such an asshole about it.
Bitch, the 3.5 AND 5.7 are both rated at 25mpg HWY! DUH idiot! Maybe you should fact check before you talk! Oh wait, I know who this is coming from; a two face liar!
listen yepdcxrox, you mindlerss cheerleading nutswinger, THEY CAN RATE FUEL ECONOMY TO WHATEVER THEY WANT, IT DOESN'T MEAN YOU ARE GUARANTEED TO GET IT. You are a kid and don't even drive, no wonder you're clueless.
doesn't surprise me that you wouldn't understand some basic shit like that.
Maybe you should understand that some automobiles don't get anywhere near their EPA rating. two face liar? well I'd rather be what you claim than a constant, nonstop, mindless nutswinging idiot.
"mindlerss"? And they have to rate fuel economy with in reason. You just can't face that Chrysler is a good company. And actually most cars exceed the EPA raitings.
And I understand plenty.
You are a two face liar. You will go around saying that the LH cars are reliable, and then trash talk them. You are just one nonstop trash spewing stupid asshole. Why don't you go fuck your homeless self.
no you don't, you are a stupid, mindless little kid, stuck on a brand image and believe whatever you are told by that brand.
You have some "image" and specs written on paper smarts but YOU HAVE VERY LITTLE TO NO "REAL WORLD" SMARTS, YOU ARE NOT EVEN OLD ENOUGH TO DRIVE AND YOU HAVE NEVER OWNED AN LH YOURSELF AS I HAVE.
I wasn't trashing LH vehicles here, all I said was that you wouldn't likely see the kind of fuel economy "you believe" just because it is it's rating. Mindless little POS.
You need to take a breath and re-examine yourself before attacking others.
You have no clue what you are talking about. I left a comment stating a fact, and along comes you. You start pointlessly attacking me for no good reason. You seem to be my cyber stalker. And I doubt you ever had an LH car, as you lied about your "Mustang". You are a joke, nobody takes you seriously. You got suspended for a reason.
yeah, nice trying to tell others exactly what "you" desperately need to do not to mention saying the same shit I've said to you in the past.
First, I made a simple statement, that 25MPG in a 5.7L Hemi, regardless of the claim or MDS, isn't likely (unlike you WHO IS JUST A STUPID KID THAT DOESN'T EVEN DRIVE AND HASN'T OWNED SHIT and you've freaked out.
You are facist, like a Nazi, you can't say anything, anything unless it is cheerleading nutswining about Chrysler to, or around you.
25mpg in a 5.7 VCT Hemi is possiable. You can't face the music can you? Chrysler is a great company. Nobody believes you. You have no life, you blame all your problems on everybody but yourself! You are such an idiot. PRACTICE WHAT YOU PREACH!
Nazi? You just described you.
Why don't you go and leave me the fuck alone, CYBER STALKER!
you're full of shit and can't spell either. you can't face the music that you are a dumb little punk, not even old enough to drive, that doesn't know shit about real world.
I made one damn comment, in how long and I'm stalking you? I just happened upon it checking this out, I didn't say anything bad except for the 25MPG in a 5.7L Hemi, you thought you'd be getting was "unlikely", you called me a "bitch" over it and flipped out, get some mental help, you crazy mindless little punk.
you suck, you ahve no life than make an acoount made of totla bullshit, i hate and i hope a Chrysler/Dodge/Plymouth/Jeep product would ram into you and send you into the Emergency Room, if i were you, i would cancel ur account and move out of your parents basement and get a good job so you can pay for you therapy sessions to get rid of your obsession with dissin CHRYSLER PRODUCTS!
first of all i dont think someone with the name "dodge-chrysler-sucks" should have an opinion on this car. cause youve made up your mind befor you even look at the specs.
secondly, yea sure any company can rate the mpg's at whatever they want but at the end of the day theyre still a buisness and buisnesses need reoccuring customers. so selling a car that doesnt live up to what they advertise would be down right stupid. idiot.
Maybe you're too sensitive to be reading comments on youtube?
I used to own 3 Chryslers, I've owned other brands as well.
I can have the opinion as stated that they could have geared the SE a little faster, big deal. I saw those specs HERE, remember the video we're watching?
I can also state the fact as the little punk who doesn't even drive said that most will NOT likely get 25MPG with a 5.7L Hemi, MDS or not, wow big deal?
I don't know why so many people put down the V-6 version....to me it makes alot of sense. With gas prices so high, this might be my next car. I can't think of a better looking way to get 26+mpg. The SE has the same LOOK and that is why most normal working people want the Challenger. With the stripe package and some old school style wheels, you will have a car that turns more heads than anything else in the 20K range for sure.
Its a beautiful car and I've heard it actually sips gas despite size and engine capacity. If I could drive I'd love one. You can't buy a car for 20,000 dollars that'll make someone's head spin so fast it'll crack their neck anymore :P.
Truth is, I can't wait to see these things cruising the streets :D. They're the same price as the Mustang, and just as beautiful, and offer more options. I have a feeling this will be the next big hit :).
either every version of this car is good. you have the se for people who really dont give a fuck about speed and just want to look good. the 5.7 for people with a little money to go fast. the 6.1 for race fanatics, all of the models is great, since im 18 in college ill take this instead of a civic or any other import ou there. im not saying there bullshit but. not too many have these cars im trying to be diffrent.
everyone whos comparing this to like civics, integras, rabbit. OBVIOUSLY your car is going to be quicker. This car weighs twice as much as those shitty as cars. the weight of this car was built for the hemi 425hp. sure youll dance circles around it but whos car is going to turn more heads? for 20k id much rather have an amazing looking car that sounds great than an imported toy car that hums "im a pussy"
this is a really shitty car please dont make excuses for this car, v6 or not its still a performance coupe and it should be ashamed of itself my 1797cc integra gsr which is a 4cyl from 10yrs ago will run fucken circles around that peice of shit while getting to 60 in the 6 second range and finish the 1/4 in the high 14's... 10yrs later this is the best bullshit they could come up with...
the point of the comment was not to boast about imports civic's integra's there hella old and noboby really gives a shit including me its to show a 4cyl fwd cars that came out 14yrs ago is still outperforming modern day muscle day muscle cars.. but hey it looks good and you could fit your 22" rims on it lol
The point of everyone else's comments is that nobody cares about your car, period. Anyone buying the SSSSEEEEE version of the Challenger could give a crap about speed or running circles around other cars. GG though.
@stlsoccer26 thats so true i just want the cheapest challenger they have to offer and sides, lack of power just might save my stupid ass from..... well being a stupid ass
haha even a shitty civic could beat this. they should have made this base model alot better then what it is...good lord is this thing going to be a waste
The V6 version will most likely make up the majority of the sales just like with mustang and camaro. without the base model they wouldnt sell enough to keep these cars alive.
I figured the bashing would start soon. I think this car is the perfect blend of sporty looks with decent economy. Its the perfect way for buyers to show America they havnt given up on their dreams by buying a Camry. I dont know why Everyone is hating on it, Ford has offered a six cylinder in the Mustang for years. They Camaro will be offered with one too. No one is going to buy a V8 powered car when gas prices are at $4/gallon, but at least they still offer it. Think about it people.
Finally saw one in person today. I love the look of the car but it's clearly fat. SO much bigger than the original Challenger. I think that was the biggest mistake... this thing is so unnecessarily overweight.
this thing would get beat by vanilla sedan with V6 at or above 3.5 liters. even a V6 sonata can run to 60 in 6.7 - 7 seconds, and that thing only uses 3.3 liters.
SLOW.My Moms 205 hp Lumina LTZ would smoke this,easily.16.1 in the 1/4?DAMN,thats terrible considering theres a 10 year old Lumina with 280 hp that does the 1/4 in 13 flat.And the whole,why buy one w/ a V6,well for one,its still a gorgeous BOAT,and two,gas is about $5 a gallon.What did the make this car out of,lead?Then they insulated it with concrete,and put a fat girl in the trunk.
My Mazda 6i Sport VE does about the same or better... But my Mazda has a 2.3 liter 4 cylinder engine, coupled to a 5 speed automatic and is a four door... Anyway, just the thought that a 4 door family sedan puts this thing to shame is embarrassing. Just my 2c.
dude. no body gives a fuck about a shitty mazda wankel. i wasn't trying to compare this to anything. like i said. 8.1 isn't bad for a 3.5 in such a heavy car.quit trying to start shit and go get a life.
haha a 3.5L 250hp car going 0-60 in 8.1 seconds. Damn this is a piece of shit car. the 3.2 in the Audi TT does 0-60 in 5.1. Man this car sucks, horribly
Even the v6 challenger is heavy, 3700 lbs. Goes to show that you need alot of horses to move that much weight. I've driven plenty of the V6 charger (same v6 engine and frame) and they just feel mushy. It is only $20,000 but for about $22,000 you can get a much faster SRT 4 caliber. There will be tons of these on the road and plenty of them will be rental cars.
0-60 in 8.1 seconds? who the hell is driving, my mum?
MillionairJoe 4 months ago
Guys if you're looking for massive power, you're missing the point here. You shouldn't even be concerned with the SE. You're not the target demographic for it. The SE is for people who love the styling and the considerable interior/trunk space, but don't need to go 0 to 60 in 5 seconds. Besides how many drivers really need that kind of performance in an urban area?
albatani27 10 months ago
Who cares if it's not fast, you'll still get a hell of a lot more pussy in an SE Challenger than almost any other car in it's price range.
lolznoob 11 months ago 2
there is nothing to like about this car but its looks. bad MPG. slower than the 04 V6 mustang and don't get me started about how realiable this thing ISN'T and how expensive the dealers are selling them for.
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BGram1990 1 year ago
@BGram1990 Well maybe you're retarded but the SRT-8 has better suspention, better levels of equipment and a 6.1L V8 which can be supercharged to deliver more than 600HP. Try doing that with your V6 and you'll blow it up. That's why people buy the V8 and it sounds a million times better than any V6. Don't you think that if it was so easy to mod an engine, everyone would be doing it? It's just as pathetic as buying a base level and sticking "V8" on the trunk of your car thinking you'll fool people
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@jml8841 check out my video of my turbo v6 challenger.
craig4465 3 months ago
wow. would have thought the 1/4 was a little better. I had a 98 v6 firebird that ran faster stock- and that technology is over 10 years old.
casketcrewchick 1 year ago
so basically what this video is trying to say is it sucks
nascarguy101 1 year ago
Just to let everybody know, this is an 4-Speed, the New V6's come with 5-Speed so its a little more quicker and it also comes with Autosticka aswell
vinylcollector08 1 year ago
ok people a se version is not for performance its for looks only. People think
dmnevels1 1 year ago
what Dodge need to do now, since Dodge can plainly see what their competitors have to offer,is rebuild its 3.5 liter with DOHC and variable valve timing with all the SRT performance gadgets or just give its 3.5 liter a supercharger or a turbocharged system that make the engine output around 310 to 330 hp. At least that would keep them in the running.
mrlovesjesus811 1 year ago
I just bought an 09 SE Challenger. I got a hell of a deal on it. All Leather, All Power, upgraded stereo, Sunroof. All upgraded options! Car cost me 26K. Only had a thousand miles on it. It may not be the fastest thing in the world, but all the attention it gets is definetly worth it! I get looks everywhere I go. It does have plenty of passing power. I love the car. It is a bad machine. Besides, the cool thing to do in the 70s was buy the 6 and swap it out with the big boy.
LongHairRocker 1 year ago
i have one and ive timed it to be around 5 so dont believe this crap.... i also have performance tires all in all its a very fast car trust me... my engine is broken in and it runs great
patssmelly 2 years ago
@patssmelly no way it runs in the 5s this is an se
supremeguru 2 years ago
this thing does not do a 8.1 0-60. trust me. these inside line videos said the srt8 did 5.2 when i saw a video where a guy did a 4.68.
matthewk7777 2 years ago
this isn't the srt8 it's just the v6
th3ha1og0d 2 years ago
i know that. i'm proving the point that these videos are inaccurate.
matthewk7777 2 years ago
oh ok, in that case you're right...the v6 can pull better times than 8.1
th3ha1og0d 2 years ago
@matthewk7777 Its a v6.....
ikwelsoyoushwit 1 year ago
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slow as fuck... wow
airattack111 2 years ago
SExy!
Skitzobilly 2 years ago
Why is everybody obsessed with times for the V6? You want to kick ass, get the SRT8....if you want cruise, look good for cheap, get this. I'd buy this for the looks until they fine tune the SRT8 (like weight reduction and better handling).
MaxPayne72 2 years ago
I bought a Challenger SE. All show, no go. However, it makes a great traveling car because it's smooth on the highway and the suspension is set for a softer touring for the SE model.
Mondafied 2 years ago
Yeah, that 3.5 V6 is fine for a small car. I do a lot of highway driving so I prefer a V8 for passing power.
MaxPayne72 2 years ago
THe V6 is fine for me because I usually drive within the speed limit.
Mondafied 2 years ago
me too i love the look. i wonder how much better the new 5 speed automatic is?
carl2tan 1 year ago
@carl2tan
its way better, plus it comes with Autostick
vinylcollector08 1 year ago
eu tive o sexo com uma cabra
mongo0606 2 years ago
I own the canada verson, the SXT 3.5L, its well broken in, a 09 with 16000 km on it, about half is hard km. I have a magnaflow system, but the front muffler is a cherrybomb Vortex,(mild), great sound, I have some videos on here. check em out
The stock nombers they tested this challenger is probley only mabe a 1000km or miles on it, the car does better then that, trust me, ill have to go to the track this year and get them!
02mp9696 2 years ago
I've seen as low as 7.3 seconds 0-60 for the v6 from Motortrend, and even then their car was probably not broken in so better numbers for the v6 one are very achievable.
th3ha1og0d 2 years ago
great looking car... but the numbers disrespect the challenger name,base model shoulda had more power... most high performing n/a 4 cyl outperform this car which is pretty disguisting... otherwise awsome looking car
dflet03 2 years ago
i own this exact car and i love it. for someone thats not racing but still wants to look good this is the perfect car
tigahmilkah 2 years ago 2
If you could get an R/T 'handing package' [Or something close to it] on the SE - I think that would make it far more appealing. That said - a car that can get to 60 in about 8 seconds isn't slow. We've just been spoiled lately. My first car had 83 h.p. And I don't remember fearing for my life as I was entering a freeway!! lol
CanadaCraig 2 years ago
My 78 Monarch went from 0-60 in 21 seconds and the corvette from that year was like 9.7. I don't see how 8.1 seconds is slow. Also remember real people can actually comfortobly fit in this car unlike a 4 cyl.
Lumotaku 2 years ago
That v6 doesnt sound too bad, its its not that slow for having to move such a big car.
rudolphna54 2 years ago
i think the SE challenger is only worth it if your someone whos looking to get all the retro stylish good looks but figure "what the heck ima do with a hemi?" either way its still a head turner.
MoParguytilidie 2 years ago
just get better rims, a hood scop from SRT8 and u are in business! best value is this car I think!!
drtrash11 2 years ago
performance for price id say the 6 speed R/T is what you want but the SE for me would be good only if i wanted to show off its retro styling IMO
MoParguytilidie 2 years ago
lol I would buy either! lol. id get a older trans am and whoop ass!!!
drtrash11 2 years ago
theyre nice cars too
MoParguytilidie 2 years ago
ford focus i drove sucked major balls i like dodge product way way better look at the friggen sheet metal man! It looks almost rolled and customed, foose couldnt do much to make it better except some tires and rims
CRDLIBERTY 2 years ago
Anyone who buys a V6 Challenger deserves shitty performance. The only reason you'd have it was to look like you had a fast car. 8.1 0-60 is slower than a Fusion V6, which is way cheaper (and probably an all around better car).
gumper1986 3 years ago
@gumper1986
i bought the Challenger cause of it looks buddy, and i put an CAI and Diablo Tuner and now its way faster
vinylcollector08 1 year ago
kinda slow for a challenger
spiltbeerbottles 3 years ago
@spiltbeerbottles
that cause you have to put a CAI and a Tuner and it will wake the car up and itll go faster
vinylcollector08 1 year ago
I have a 07' 300 touring and i did low 15's on both my runs at u.s. 41 befor any mods. Now I'm running true duals and a K&N cai with a 93 octane tune from diablosport, and I'm running neck and neck with hemi c's and charger r/t's on the highway now so for the money and a few upgrades you can get a nice looking mopar that can perform just as good as any stock hemi. 1,200 to 1,500$ in performance upgrades and your running pretty good for a V6 in a heavy as tank.
kejuan98 3 years ago
So my prehistoric Chrysler Cordoba with a 195 horsepower 360 4bbl and a A727 Torqflite would actually run faster than this? Hm...
They should make R/T tires an option on the SE, along with carbon fiber components and a rear seat delete option. Supercharge it too!
And by god at least give the SE the option of a manual! Give it a damn five speed at least and keep the six speeds for the R/T and SRT-8 (not that they actually have manual SRT-8's anymore that is...)
JarrodES13 3 years ago
My 86 Vette had 280 hp stock. It was the fastest thing next to flying that year probably due to the fiberglass. 250 hp in this tank will definitely slow it down. Although they should have given it RT tires. Would have helped the handling.
EMPIRE0FLIES 3 years ago
16 seconds thats prutty weak. if i was going to buy one i definatly go with the v8
chaser2273 3 years ago
lol dreamers and their dreams makes me laugh and it hurts and i never knew that weight increased your chances of survivng in an accident ,i thought it had something to do with quality and research into impact absorption
gengiz 3 years ago
want to chat with singles
wanting new friends iM
B4lLKrok 3 years ago
it's clear that Dodge had no intentions of creating a capable, entry-level Challenger, same as Ford w/ the Mustang. I'm personally waiting for the 2010 Camaro V6. Chevrolet is right in taking their time to bring a well balanced entry level Camaro to market. Cadillac-derived V6, 6 speed man/auto, IRS. Now this is the formula for a sports car. Sure the SE Challenger LOOKS great, but style should always be on par with substance.
milanosix 3 years ago
it actually would be capable if it was lighter. 250hp is good but not enough to move a near 4000lb vehicle.
graphixer88 3 years ago 2
i agree, however, the v6 is nowhere near the level of performance as the V6 in the Camaro. oh well, great LOOKING car either engine choice.
milanosix 3 years ago
It's the 4 speed automatic that kills the performance...the gears are so long that the engine can't even stay in the powerband
th3ha1og0d 3 years ago 2
lol my audi is actually faster...anyways when its doing slalom the driver got shake around like milkshake inside that car...along with the car of course....
citi0rhythm 3 years ago
what a piece of junk my last car was a 1-8 litre corolla sportivo and it was same times as this car ,far out you americans make really bad quality cars that look ugly and go like shit this is why you need to shove 1000 hp in your sportscars to keep up with europe and japan
gengiz 3 years ago
u are full of shit man the ford fusion slaughters the rice suckers in reliability and power. don't believe me? look it up. it beat the camry and accord
and just remember your old rice sucker probably weighed less then half of what the challenger weighs. so that means if u were to get into an accident with a challenger, ur old rice sucker would be totaled.
tippman2k01 3 years ago
they probably don't care if it's slow and figure people will just go with the Hemi if they want performance.
they could have and probably should have put some quicker gearing in there though. The "NEW" V6 Mustang would roast the SE, which isn't necessarily good PR to get sales.
dodgechryslersucks 3 years ago
i Hope Dodge will make the challenger lighter so it can do better times
LJAR28 3 years ago
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eveyr one here is saying its to slow its a se god damn the motor is not to race...go check out the srt chanllenger if u want it be fast...stop posting its to slow...its a se!
upstreammiami 3 years ago
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With all B.S. aside I got to admit this is a nice ride. Look first off importcars is different from the musclecars by weight. You all are talking about my 90 this my 91 that... look does cars kick ass when fix up right I know I got a CRX But our cars are old. the challenger is new not sure if they are dependable but they look nice,still got alot of potensial.
crxek1 3 years ago
the challenger v6 is the joke this model should have pulled at least high 14's in the 1/4 and the rt model shoould pull high 13's and the srt8 should be pulling around 13flat chevy obviously got it right... all i hear gas price, gas prices, if your concerned about gas consider a toyota prius,or honda fit it offers simular 0 to 60,slalom, and 1/4 mile times and there more practical
dflet03 3 years ago
I'ts too slow man!!! 8.1 sec. is too much for 3.5cm3 and 250hp. this must be maximum 6.5sec. !!!
tapanca 3 years ago
they didnt represent the challenger how they should camaro v6 is about to pull over 300hores that impressive from chevy at least gas prices my ass this car tradition wasnt based on gas prices so all in favor .....its a joke
dflet03 3 years ago
How is the Challenger a "joke"? If you think about it, HP doesn't move the car. It is torque. The v6 in the Camaro may have 300hp, but only 250ft.lbs of torque. And the v6 in the Camaro has VVT and DI where as teh v6 in teh Challenger does not. I would take a 372hp 5.7 HEMI Challenger and get 25mpg HWY!
yepdcxrox 3 years ago
since torque is so important... a 94 integra gsr, not even a full 1.8l of displacement, has 4cyl, its all motor, its sending its drivetrain to the front wheels, has a miserable god awful 130lb ft or torque at the fuckin crank and it can still pull 14's in the 1/4 mile get 33+ mpg average lol since torque moves the car right?
dflet03 3 years ago
Power to weight ratio! The Acura was lighter. The Challenger is heavier. I would rather have a big v8 Challenger with the same MPG's. You don't have to be such an asshole about it.
yepdcxrox 3 years ago
yeah, I'd like to see you try and get 25MPG highway in one of those.
You probably couldn't even in the 3.5L. I owned a 3.5L LH and could barely get 17 although it was rated at like 28MPH highway.
keep dreaming kid.
dodgechryslersucks 3 years ago
Bitch, the 3.5 AND 5.7 are both rated at 25mpg HWY! DUH idiot! Maybe you should fact check before you talk! Oh wait, I know who this is coming from; a two face liar!
yepdcxrox 3 years ago
listen yepdcxrox, you mindlerss cheerleading nutswinger, THEY CAN RATE FUEL ECONOMY TO WHATEVER THEY WANT, IT DOESN'T MEAN YOU ARE GUARANTEED TO GET IT. You are a kid and don't even drive, no wonder you're clueless.
doesn't surprise me that you wouldn't understand some basic shit like that.
Maybe you should understand that some automobiles don't get anywhere near their EPA rating. two face liar? well I'd rather be what you claim than a constant, nonstop, mindless nutswinging idiot.
dodgechryslersucks 3 years ago
"mindlerss"? And they have to rate fuel economy with in reason. You just can't face that Chrysler is a good company. And actually most cars exceed the EPA raitings.
And I understand plenty.
You are a two face liar. You will go around saying that the LH cars are reliable, and then trash talk them. You are just one nonstop trash spewing stupid asshole. Why don't you go fuck your homeless self.
yepdcxrox 3 years ago
no you don't, you are a stupid, mindless little kid, stuck on a brand image and believe whatever you are told by that brand.
You have some "image" and specs written on paper smarts but YOU HAVE VERY LITTLE TO NO "REAL WORLD" SMARTS, YOU ARE NOT EVEN OLD ENOUGH TO DRIVE AND YOU HAVE NEVER OWNED AN LH YOURSELF AS I HAVE.
I wasn't trashing LH vehicles here, all I said was that you wouldn't likely see the kind of fuel economy "you believe" just because it is it's rating. Mindless little POS.
dodgechryslersucks 3 years ago
You need to take a breath and re-examine yourself before attacking others.
You have no clue what you are talking about. I left a comment stating a fact, and along comes you. You start pointlessly attacking me for no good reason. You seem to be my cyber stalker. And I doubt you ever had an LH car, as you lied about your "Mustang". You are a joke, nobody takes you seriously. You got suspended for a reason.
yepdcxrox 3 years ago
yeah, nice trying to tell others exactly what "you" desperately need to do not to mention saying the same shit I've said to you in the past.
First, I made a simple statement, that 25MPG in a 5.7L Hemi, regardless of the claim or MDS, isn't likely (unlike you WHO IS JUST A STUPID KID THAT DOESN'T EVEN DRIVE AND HASN'T OWNED SHIT and you've freaked out.
You are facist, like a Nazi, you can't say anything, anything unless it is cheerleading nutswining about Chrysler to, or around you.
dodgechryslersucks 3 years ago
25mpg in a 5.7 VCT Hemi is possiable. You can't face the music can you? Chrysler is a great company. Nobody believes you. You have no life, you blame all your problems on everybody but yourself! You are such an idiot. PRACTICE WHAT YOU PREACH!
Nazi? You just described you.
Why don't you go and leave me the fuck alone, CYBER STALKER!
yepdcxrox 3 years ago
you're full of shit and can't spell either. you can't face the music that you are a dumb little punk, not even old enough to drive, that doesn't know shit about real world.
I made one damn comment, in how long and I'm stalking you? I just happened upon it checking this out, I didn't say anything bad except for the 25MPG in a 5.7L Hemi, you thought you'd be getting was "unlikely", you called me a "bitch" over it and flipped out, get some mental help, you crazy mindless little punk.
dodgechryslersucks 3 years ago
You attacked me, I called you out on being a cyber stalker. You go off and make a fake account. You are the one who needs the mental help.
Now I will leave you alone in your padded room, psycho.
yepdcxrox 3 years ago
@dodgechryslersucks
you suck, you ahve no life than make an acoount made of totla bullshit, i hate and i hope a Chrysler/Dodge/Plymouth/Jeep product would ram into you and send you into the Emergency Room, if i were you, i would cancel ur account and move out of your parents basement and get a good job so you can pay for you therapy sessions to get rid of your obsession with dissin CHRYSLER PRODUCTS!
vinylcollector08 1 year ago
first of all i dont think someone with the name "dodge-chrysler-sucks" should have an opinion on this car. cause youve made up your mind befor you even look at the specs.
secondly, yea sure any company can rate the mpg's at whatever they want but at the end of the day theyre still a buisness and buisnesses need reoccuring customers. so selling a car that doesnt live up to what they advertise would be down right stupid. idiot.
morenom1029 3 years ago 7
Maybe you're too sensitive to be reading comments on youtube?
I used to own 3 Chryslers, I've owned other brands as well.
I can have the opinion as stated that they could have geared the SE a little faster, big deal. I saw those specs HERE, remember the video we're watching?
I can also state the fact as the little punk who doesn't even drive said that most will NOT likely get 25MPG with a 5.7L Hemi, MDS or not, wow big deal?
dodgechryslersucks 3 years ago
I don't know why so many people put down the V-6 version....to me it makes alot of sense. With gas prices so high, this might be my next car. I can't think of a better looking way to get 26+mpg. The SE has the same LOOK and that is why most normal working people want the Challenger. With the stripe package and some old school style wheels, you will have a car that turns more heads than anything else in the 20K range for sure.
85fordman 3 years ago
no way in hell that car is getting 26mpg more like 20-21
dflet03 3 years ago
They whine because they've seen too many "Fast and the Furious" movies and consider anything under X amount of HP/TQ to be unworthy of purchase.
ninjafreak666 3 years ago
Its a beautiful car and I've heard it actually sips gas despite size and engine capacity. If I could drive I'd love one. You can't buy a car for 20,000 dollars that'll make someone's head spin so fast it'll crack their neck anymore :P.
Truth is, I can't wait to see these things cruising the streets :D. They're the same price as the Mustang, and just as beautiful, and offer more options. I have a feeling this will be the next big hit :).
GeneralCuster14 3 years ago 2
why so slow?id figure the same as the chager which cold pull 15s.and im talking about the 3.5.this thing must have the 4 speed and be heavy as shit
wellshii 3 years ago
it dose have a 4 speed auto
datboiVic1 3 years ago
yeah i was figuring
wellshii 3 years ago
thats funny.. my moms ford edge can beat this 0-60.. this thing really is GUTLESS
powerstrokediesel365 3 years ago
Don't confuse gutless with REALLY heavy! Who the hell is going to buy a V6 one anyway!
colklink00 3 years ago
terrible, i don't like the challanger now lol.
flipkid64 3 years ago
either every version of this car is good. you have the se for people who really dont give a fuck about speed and just want to look good. the 5.7 for people with a little money to go fast. the 6.1 for race fanatics, all of the models is great, since im 18 in college ill take this instead of a civic or any other import ou there. im not saying there bullshit but. not too many have these cars im trying to be diffrent.
bangerboyz41 3 years ago 4
everyone whos comparing this to like civics, integras, rabbit. OBVIOUSLY your car is going to be quicker. This car weighs twice as much as those shitty as cars. the weight of this car was built for the hemi 425hp. sure youll dance circles around it but whos car is going to turn more heads? for 20k id much rather have an amazing looking car that sounds great than an imported toy car that hums "im a pussy"
morenom1029 3 years ago
this is a really shitty car please dont make excuses for this car, v6 or not its still a performance coupe and it should be ashamed of itself my 1797cc integra gsr which is a 4cyl from 10yrs ago will run fucken circles around that peice of shit while getting to 60 in the 6 second range and finish the 1/4 in the high 14's... 10yrs later this is the best bullshit they could come up with...
dflet03 3 years ago
Nobody cares about ur rice piece of shit id much rather have this car
th3ha1og0d 3 years ago
another stupid idiot who cant handle facts kill yourself cuz i see you would rather live in a dream
dflet03 3 years ago
You fail.
th3ha1og0d 3 years ago
There's too many integras/civics in the world for people to give a shit anymore. Case closed.
sihfi 3 years ago
the point of the comment was not to boast about imports civic's integra's there hella old and noboby really gives a shit including me its to show a 4cyl fwd cars that came out 14yrs ago is still outperforming modern day muscle day muscle cars.. but hey it looks good and you could fit your 22" rims on it lol
dflet03 3 years ago
i dont think i would call a 4klb v6 a muscle car. and it whould still eat a stock 4 cyl fwd car that came out 14yr ago
datboiVic1 3 years ago
94 integra gsr low 15's stock... headers, intake, and a fart can they pull 14's fwd 4cyl n/a case closed
dflet03 3 years ago
true very true but that hevy ass v6 is no muscle car. my 91 3k will out run it
datboiVic1 3 years ago
The point of everyone else's comments is that nobody cares about your car, period. Anyone buying the SSSSEEEEE version of the Challenger could give a crap about speed or running circles around other cars. GG though.
stlsoccer26 3 years ago 5
@stlsoccer26 thats so true i just want the cheapest challenger they have to offer and sides, lack of power just might save my stupid ass from..... well being a stupid ass
MUCKSTICKYIZZY 1 year ago
haha even a shitty civic could beat this. they should have made this base model alot better then what it is...good lord is this thing going to be a waste
nymithlyfoung 3 years ago
the camaro is gunna rape any version of this
gdcod3player 3 years ago
bad
afgr173 3 years ago
this challenger.. holy shit my dads tiburon is a 4banger and has 140 hp and this has 250 and the tibby will get to 60 faster...
Zman5690 3 years ago
Slow.
peterfarrow 3 years ago
there is no excuse for this atrocity the base camaro's v6 has 300 hp wtf does this thing make??ftl!!
fuzzzymaine2 3 years ago
This Challanger has the v6 of a standard sebring.... This engine is not meant for any performance treatment at all.... It needs a
V6 made to perform just like GM and Ford have...... Nice car tho...
torres3800 3 years ago
What a joke compared to the base camaro...
dieseldan420ca 3 years ago
This car just needs a rear mounted STS turbo kit, I am sure the extra 100 plus horsepower will help wake up that V6 a bit.
Alvarado442 3 years ago
O_O'
Dude, what's wrong with the sound? Holy sheesh it sounds like my mom's Panda!!! Whyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy???
8ulls3y3 3 years ago
The V6 version will most likely make up the majority of the sales just like with mustang and camaro. without the base model they wouldnt sell enough to keep these cars alive.
graphixer88 3 years ago
I figured the bashing would start soon. I think this car is the perfect blend of sporty looks with decent economy. Its the perfect way for buyers to show America they havnt given up on their dreams by buying a Camry. I dont know why Everyone is hating on it, Ford has offered a six cylinder in the Mustang for years. They Camaro will be offered with one too. No one is going to buy a V8 powered car when gas prices are at $4/gallon, but at least they still offer it. Think about it people.
stuwip839 3 years ago
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Finally, an intelligent comment.
bobbydrendall 3 years ago
Finally saw one in person today. I love the look of the car but it's clearly fat. SO much bigger than the original Challenger. I think that was the biggest mistake... this thing is so unnecessarily overweight.
0-60 in 8.1 is a bit embarrassing.
JasonERF 3 years ago 5
that's a shame.
this thing would get beat by vanilla sedan with V6 at or above 3.5 liters. even a V6 sonata can run to 60 in 6.7 - 7 seconds, and that thing only uses 3.3 liters.
johnnyr25 3 years ago
NO NO NO NO the SE versions ARE HORRIBLE!!!!
cajoby 3 years ago
my dads nissan is better
sickunicorn 3 years ago
Wow, they really did a good retro job with the challenger- even the base model looks good. hell.. they even got the 1972 handling copied pretty well.
I think the new Camaro will be a little sportier for the money. The Challenger does look the best out of the big 3's retro muscle cars.
mschrar 3 years ago
SLOW.My Moms 205 hp Lumina LTZ would smoke this,easily.16.1 in the 1/4?DAMN,thats terrible considering theres a 10 year old Lumina with 280 hp that does the 1/4 in 13 flat.And the whole,why buy one w/ a V6,well for one,its still a gorgeous BOAT,and two,gas is about $5 a gallon.What did the make this car out of,lead?Then they insulated it with concrete,and put a fat girl in the trunk.
rockerdude29 3 years ago
lol a lumina doing 13 flat in the 1/4? what are you smoking LOL?
redshift1340 3 years ago
8.1 isn't bad for the 3.5 to be in such a heavy car. haha for some reason i love the sound of ABS at work.
sideburns2009 3 years ago
a v6 camaro would beat this so would a v6 mustand this thing is freakin huge!
danno111909 3 years ago
Why the hell would someone buy a v6 mustang or a v6 challenger.. etc..
PeterObi 3 years ago
gas prices are a little high...
th3ha1og0d 3 years ago 2
My Mazda 6i Sport VE does about the same or better... But my Mazda has a 2.3 liter 4 cylinder engine, coupled to a 5 speed automatic and is a four door... Anyway, just the thought that a 4 door family sedan puts this thing to shame is embarrassing. Just my 2c.
wolfman3k5 3 years ago
right but ur shitty mazda weighs a lot less.
sideburns2009 3 years ago
dude. a 2 rotar engine will smoke this piece. without turbo.
oldskoolchomp 3 years ago
dude. no body gives a fuck about a shitty mazda wankel. i wasn't trying to compare this to anything. like i said. 8.1 isn't bad for a 3.5 in such a heavy car.quit trying to start shit and go get a life.
sideburns2009 3 years ago
yeah also its only a 4spd automatic...it would be quicker with a better transmission.
th3ha1og0d 3 years ago
what a joke
librano 3 years ago
this is STANDARD EDITION this is the low end model
DSNCB919 3 years ago
I think my Rabbit is faster than that lol
saxyperson 3 years ago
Your rabbit isnt faster than shit
th3ha1og0d 3 years ago
what a piece of shit
only a brain dead mother fucker would buy one
snoopy75 3 years ago
i'm pretty sure my pos miata can go 0-60 in less than 8 seconds and its a 4 cylinder from like 1990
tommyblunt 3 years ago
It also weighs 2000lbs. Duh.
bekistan20 3 years ago
way too fn heavy to be a sports car
auntjemimaflapjacks 3 years ago
my 04 v6 stang does it in 5.9 and thats with 195 hp
joseman409 3 years ago
haha a 3.5L 250hp car going 0-60 in 8.1 seconds. Damn this is a piece of shit car. the 3.2 in the Audi TT does 0-60 in 5.1. Man this car sucks, horribly
koukicrisp 3 years ago
Even the v6 challenger is heavy, 3700 lbs. Goes to show that you need alot of horses to move that much weight. I've driven plenty of the V6 charger (same v6 engine and frame) and they just feel mushy. It is only $20,000 but for about $22,000 you can get a much faster SRT 4 caliber. There will be tons of these on the road and plenty of them will be rental cars.
SauceCaptain 3 years ago
Mustang V6 4.0L 210hp is 15.3 in 1/4 mile.
.8 seconds faster than Challenger V6 w/250hp
What a dog!
kdj65 3 years ago
that thing weights a ton i bet
steeda049 3 years ago
Over 2 tons i believe :)
Progressivemetalhead 3 years ago
But! your minivan, looks like - OMFG - a minivan!
Black2007Charger 3 years ago
my minivan can do better wtf
rootbeer1337 3 years ago