Dodge Announces Green Challenger & 6.4L Hemi 470hp

[SonnyakaPig]

Originally Posted by toesuf94

Agreed...and I tip a hat to your ride.

GM could learn a little from the Challenger and the Mustang in these points...Ford has brought back some colors from it's past, most recently Grabber Blue. Dodge is selling Plum Crazy, Go Banana, Hemi Orange, Fuchsia, B5 Blue...in other words embracing the retro movement that the car appeals to...GM - where are the Marina blues, Hugger Oranges, Goodwood Greens, Marlboro Maroons? Why is GM not embracing the heritage that people love about the classic first Gens by offering the colors we all crave?

Thank you, kind Sir. Nice car you have there yourself.

Again, you make very good points. The Camaro would definitely stand out with some retro colors in the mix.

Some of the paint colors I've seen on the Challengers are definitely eye candy.

[1bad65]

I bet this car will still be slower in the 1/4 than a Camaro SS and a 5.0 and for ~$10k more. The Challengers are nice looking cars, just priced way too high in terms of performance.

[Stew]

Originally Posted by 1bad65

I bet this car will still be slower in the 1/4 than a Camaro SS and a 5.0 and for ~$10k more. The Challengers are nice looking cars, just priced way too high in terms of performance.

Dodge ran one 10 12.4, Edmunds, as crappy as they are, got 12.6. And you also check the price of a Camara SS or Mustang GT optioned to SRT levels, both 40k plus.

[nester7929]

Originally Posted by Stew

Dodge ran one 10 12.4, Edmunds, as crappy as they are, got 12.6. And you also check the price of a Camara SS or Mustang GT optioned to SRT levels, both 40k plus.

Currently, a 2011 Challenger SRT-8 goes for 44,985 with the nav. The exact same set up on the Mustang GT costs about 41k. So there's already a 4k price difference for the current set up. I'm not sure what the price increase is, but I'm sure that gap will widen a bit further.

[motorhead]

Copy cats! What's next a ZL/1 hemi? LOL

[1bad65]

Yes, Dodge and Edmunds got good times. 2 other tests were done and it ran high 12s. I'll wait and see once more tests are done.

As to price, I said "in terms of performance". If you compare it to a base model 5.0 or Camaro SS, the difference is indeed ~$10k, and actually closer to $15k vs a base model 5.0.

[Stew]

Originally Posted by nester7929

Currently, a 2011 Challenger SRT-8 goes for 44,985 with the nav. The exact same set up on the Mustang GT costs about 41k. So there's already a 4k price difference for the current set up. I'm not sure what the price increase is, but I'm sure that gap will widen a bit further.

2012 Mustang GT optioned to match the SRT8: 42680 and still doesn't have the keyless entry/start system of the SRT, smaller wheels, and no independant rear suspension.

The True Market Value® (TMV®) price is our exclusive method for calculating what others are paying for a 2012 Ford Mustang Coupe GT Premium in Ivel, KY (based on actual sales data from your region).
True Market Value® Pricing
DescriptionInvoiceMSRPTrue Market Value® Base Price
$30,460$33,045$33,045 3.73 Ratio Limited Slip Axle
$344$395$395 Comfort Group
$518$595$595 Brembo Brake Package
$1,475$1,695$1,695 GT Coupe Accessory Package 1
$627$720$720 Hood & Side Stripes
$344$395$395 Charcoal Black
$0$0$0 Grabber Blue
$0$0$0 All Weather Floor Mats
$74$85$85 HID Headlamps & Security Package
$801$920$920 PowerCode Remote Start System
$300$345$345 Electronics Package
$2,036$2,340$2,340 Shaker 1000 Audio System
$1,127$1,295$1,295 Destination Fee
$850$850$850 Regional Adjustment
$0 Color Adjustment
$0 Total Price
$38,956$42,680$42,680



2011 Mustang GT: 41725, same missing items as above.

$32,845
Brembo Brake Package $1,695
Shaker 1000 Audio System $1,295
HID Headlamps $525
Comfort Group$595
Electronics Package $2,340
Security Package $395
Rapid Spec 401A $395
Hood & Side Stripes $395
3.73 Ratio Limited Slip Axle $395
Destination Fee $850
Total $41,725


2011 SRT8: 45425 with many additional features and a much larger and roomier car.


$42,555
Front 245/45ZR20 and Rear 255/45ZR20 Performance Tires$100
Media Center 430N $1,045
Destination Fee $825
Gas Guzzler Tax $1,000
TOTAL: 45425

4g difference between an 11 GT which you can no longer even order and 3g with a 12. given the extra stuff you get with the SRT8 it is definatly worth the asking price. So is the Mustang. please don't think I am trying to say either one is overpriced as IMHO they are both AMAZING cars and worth the price of addmission. i see the Mustang as a balls to the wall performance machine and the SRT8 as a "cruise" missle. I want to take the Mustang to the twisties and the CHallenger across country.The Camaro is a great car too and maxed out cheaper than both, but there reasons for that as it simply does not offer the available features or quality interior materials of the Mustang or SRT, still a great car though. IMHO all are great cars and all are EASILY worth their prices. Name one car in the 30-45k price range that can give a CHallenger SRT-8, Camaro SS, Mustang GT, or Mustang Boss a run for there money. Easy, they don't exist.

[Stew]

Originally Posted by 1bad65

Yes, Dodge and Edmunds got good times. 2 other tests were done and it ran high 12s. I'll wait and see once more tests are done.

As to price, I said "in terms of performance". If you compare it to a base model 5.0 or Camaro SS, the difference is indeed ~$10k, and actually closer to $15k vs a base model 5.0.

The difference there is simple. Edmunds and Dodge both used automatics, the others had manuals, hasn't this been discussed before? And again, the Challenger SRT8 is a Halo model and a base GT or SS is simply not in the same class and as an overall package should NOT be compared. please see my post above.....

[Blownhotrodder]

Sorry but they should have used the old true lime green, not this metallic green. Bummer.

[BigHemiSrt]

LMAO @ some of you guys saying dodge copied gm with this color. Im only 25 and even I know that dodge has always been the one company that has toyed with radical colors on their muscle cars. Wake up ppl. Challenger customers have been DEMANDING a lime green challenger before the 5th Gen was even a reality. GM did not invent the muscle car nor were they the first ones to throw crazy paint on one.

[Sleestack]

Originally Posted by BigHemiSrt

LMAO @ some of you guys saying dodge copied gm with this color. Im only 25 and even I know that dodge has always been the one company that has toyed with radical colors on their muscle cars. Wake up ppl. Challenger customers have been DEMANDING a lime green challenger before the 5th Gen was even a reality. GM did not invent the muscle car nor were they the first ones to throw crazy paint on one.

They put 4 wheels on the car too... damn copycats......

[Sleestack]

Originally Posted by 1bad65

I bet this car will still be slower in the 1/4 than a Camaro SS and a 5.0 and for ~$10k more. The Challengers are nice looking cars, just priced way too high in terms of performance.

Early 392 tests show the new SRT8 trapping between 112 and 116, so it is indeed going to be faster than the GT or SS. Slower than the GT500 or CTS-V or ZL1.

[BigHemiSrt]

Oh crap!! Look this discontinued viper from years ago copied the camaro too!!



Oh not to mention this challenger was seen before any synergy green camaro.