Just test drove a 392 Challenger

[camaro-2]

BTW, there is a gas guzzler tax on the SRT. I think they are actually one mile per gallon better on the highway than the previous models.

[ChallengerSRT]

Originally Posted by 2010 SSRS

Are the 392 Challengers available to buy right now?

Yes they are.

[WadeWilson]

Originally Posted by ChallengerSRT

It's really nice to read many of you complimenting the Challenger. It shows maturity and an appreciation for cars. Being an SRT owner, thank you.

I'm a member of challengertalk and I was complimenting on how great the ZL1 is and many there had a problem with my compliments for the Camaro. I love the SRT, but that ZL1 is going to be amazing. Can't wait to add it to the family!

The 392 is going to be a beast and I'd love to have one parked beside my SS. I love the exterior of the limited inaugural SRT392s, but the seats are just too loud for me.

[ChallengerSRT]

Originally Posted by Shardik2SS

The 392 is going to be a beast and I'd love to have one parked beside my SS. I love the exterior of the limited inaugural SRT392s, but the seats are just too loud for me.

Ita. Don't like the inaugural edition white seats either.

[SleepWarz]

Reminds me of the old Trans Am interiors.... Colour wise.

[bob vogel]

Originally Posted by ffrcobra_65

redesigned or not, I think I will feel like a baby sitting in a love seat in these huge white seats with ugly 392 on them.

now thats just bad. and not in a good way.

[ChallengerSRT]

If they wanted to do white, they should have made the whole seat white. The white with black sides and blue trim is disgusting.

[WadeWilson]

Originally Posted by ChallengerSRT

If they wanted to do white, they should have made the whole seat white. The white with black sides and blue trim is disgusting.

I agree 100%. Too much is going on with that seat.

[Scrappy Doo]

Originally Posted by Shardik2SS

I agree 100%. Too much is going on with that seat.

LOL.

Makes we want to go sit in one of them and cut a huge fart.....

[Stew]

Originally Posted by ffrcobra_65

redesigned or not, I think I will feel like a baby sitting in a love seat in these huge white seats with ugly 392 on them.

Only the first 1100 392 editionas have those colors on the seats, the regular SRTs will have normal colors

[Stew]

Originally Posted by 1bad65

Why anyone buys those things is beyond me. Of the 3 muscle cars, its the last one I'd get if I was buying a V6. It has the most weight and the least hp. And the previous V6s were even worse, only 250hp and a 4-speed auto.



Isn't the interior redesigned for the 2012 Challengers?

Motor trend tested the 3 V6s with the Genesis in auto form and the CHallenger was a whopping 3/10s slower in the 1/4 mile, that is really not enough to disuade most people. Combine that with the 11s better suspension, and the ability to get a true persormance package for the V6. i do agree the lack of a manual transmission is a mistake, then again how many manual v6s are actually sold in the Camaro and Mustang compared to autos.

[Stew]

Originally Posted by 1BADLS3

The Challenger kind of came to the market half-baked, IMHO. It was done before Chrysler got bitch-slapped by Fiat. The 250hp/4-speed auto wasn't a competitive combo, and cutting and pasting the typical LX interior wasn't a smart move.

Now, they're finally putting in great engines. The V6 is due for the Pentastar 3.6 upgrade (if it hasn't already happened) and a 6-speed auto. The interior is/will be revamped. Can't wait to see a new NEW challenger in action

The Challengers interior is actually inspired by the origional. It is actual unique save corporate parts like the stereo and climate control switches. the Dash, center console, seats, etc, etc are unique to the Challenger and looking at Charger and Challenger''s interiors side by side you can tell they are way different. Also when the 09 v6 came out in early 08 the only competition was a Mustang with a 210HP V6 so it WAS competitive. for 10 the Mustang at that same engine and the Camaro was the only one with an updated engine, given it was totally brand new car. Only for the 11 model year did the Mustang get the 300+ hp 3.7 V6 and all 11 Challenger V6s have their the new 305 HP pentastar.

[Stew]

Originally Posted by camaro-2

BTW, there is a gas guzzler tax on the SRT. I think they are actually one mile per gallon better on the highway than the previous models.

autos GAINED 3 MPG highway and the manuals lost 1 for 22 MPG highway.

[stryder09]

Originally Posted by Stew

The Challengers interior is actually inspired by the origional. It is actual unique save corporate parts like the stereo and climate control switches. the Dash, center console, seats, etc, etc are unique to the Challenger and looking at Charger and Challenger''s interiors side by side you can tell they are way different. Also when the 09 v6 came out in early 08 the only competition was a Mustang with a 210HP V6 so it WAS competitive. for 10 the Mustang at that same engine and the Camaro was the only one with an updated engine, given it was totally brand new car. Only for the 11 model year did the Mustang get the 300+ hp 3.7 V6 and all 11 Challenger V6s have their the new 305 HP pentastar.

Good answers. Most people don't realize these things and just jump to inane conclusions. Same goes with SRT8 price/options when compared to Mustang GT price/options and Camaro SS price/options...