2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 Cruise Weekend by Inside Line

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Features/articleId=125650

"I'll never be able to face my muscle-car friends if I don't ask you for a ride around the block," Brooks reminds me.

"Sure, get in." It's not like I'm going to turn him down. This 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 in all its Hemi Orange splendor has been illegally parked in front of motorhead bookstore Autobooks in Burbank, California, for an hour, so I'd be totally cold to just drive off without giving one of the guys a ride.

Dropping the keys into the cupholder, I press the start button. It's plastic rather than some kind of pretentious metal, yet it wakes up the 6.1-liter Hemi V8 all the same. It's a hot afternoon in Burbank, but I put the windows down so Brooks can get the full aural effect.

"It idles quieter than I thought it would," he says. "I was expecting it to grumble and snort like the old cars that my friends have."

I pull onto Magnolia Boulevard, take a quick right down a side street scanning for children and pets, and go for maybe two-thirds throttle.

"That's more like it," says Brooks, bracing himself a little. "The exhaust note gets all loud and old-school as the revs build, and even though it's an automatic, the car feels fast."

A minute later, we roll up to Autobooks and my only Challenger ride-along of the weekend seems to be over. But Brooks knows better.

"Wait here a second. I'm going to see if my manager Hiram wants to ride with you."

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[ITRIEDEL]

....seriosuly...if anyone bought this car they wouldnt buy it for gas milege, why would anyone even bring that up.... its called keep it a weekend warrior and having an aleternate transportation.... yea I got one...you should get one too

[Aaidas2]

The 2008 looks so fat compared to a 70' version it looks like it has been in mcdonalds since them

[lukechalloner]

I need this fucking car, i need this fucking car :P - if there was any motivation to study hard this would be it!!! :P



[Dodo251]

@geedee3 Not an American, sadly.

[geedee3]

@Dodo251 I see ignorance still runs rampant through the USA. Best Wishes.

[Dodo251]

0:55 I see minorities have taken over the USA. My sincere condolences.

[XR8xSHOCKWAVE]

I'm a big Ford fan, and I can appreciate that this car is bad-friggin-ass.

[CAJFB]

@Aaidas2 that statement could be applied to all muscle cars of modern day.

[knytrydr73]

@IronPump89 : my old 89 Formula 350 used to smoke those Fast and the Furious wannabes! *lol*

[IronPump89]

Its funny how people complain abou the new muscle cars. I tell you what: if you want a supercar buy a Ferrari, if you want a good drift car buy a japanese car, but if you like V8 sound, power and an evil look, get yourself a new Dodge!

Whats wrong with that?? Its not made for drifting, for comfort, or for races. It just has a special appearance, and sounds good, what else do you want??

[bluntmastermax]

my parents bought me a deep blue pearl RT classic chally, greatest car i've ever driven... And it turns alot more heads than any stang or camaro

of course, my dad still wins with a '66 GTO

cant beat that =(

[Bgeves888]

I think this is very suitable for the old timers who think about days gone by. I enjoy the retro styling, but would still prefer a mercedes.