The real new Charger

Discussion in 'The Bench' started by 1969RIVI, Jan 23, 2021.

  1. 1969RIVI

    1969RIVI Well-Known Member

    In my opinion this is what Dodge should've done in the beginning when they decided to reintroduce the charger line. A 4 door charger isn't really a charger in my eyes. Too bad they wont actually follow through with this.

     
  2. pbr400

    pbr400 68GS400

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  3. copperheadgs1

    copperheadgs1 copperheadgs1

    I went with the Challenger Hellcat. Much better looking car and for that money don’t want a 4 Door.
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  4. 1969RIVI

    1969RIVI Well-Known Member

    Yeh they nailed the Challenger but s**t the bed with the charger in my opinion.
     
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  5. buicksWILD

    buicksWILD Well-Known Member

    I'm also a fan of the idea of a 2 door charger but the 4 door sedan has been selling pretty well. In 2019 it outsold the mustang, camaro and challenger.

    Hell the styling and engine availability on it makes a perfect balance between grocery getter and track star.
     
  6. Chi-Town67

    Chi-Town67 Gold Level Contributor

    The 4dr Chargers are pretty popular with the low life carjackers these days, i'd imagine a 2dr would be even more desirable to them.
     
  7. 68Rivi_In_Cali

    68Rivi_In_Cali Well-Known Member

    I do wish they had made a 2 door or even a 4 door charger that had body lines closer to the original. The hellcat definitely caught my eye. Definitely nailed it.

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  8. jmos4

    jmos4 Well-Known Member

    Hi,

    Yeah the Charger has always missed the mark imo, should have been offered in a 2 door, and manual transmission

    Personally went with a 2020 Challenger 20200915_185718_resized_1.jpg

    Either way they are some of the faster offerings on the market.

    That first 2 door image I had read on a Challenger site was a rendering, but would be neat if someone built it

    Regards,
    Jim
     
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  9. My3Buicks

    My3Buicks Buick Guru

    Don't think there would be enough of a difference between a 2 dr Charger and Challenger to make it viable today, not everyone that wants a performance car can deal with a coupe and the Charger gives those that need a 4 door the option of having a performance car. I doubt anyone ever walked out of dealer because a Charger is a 4 door, they just walked over to the Challenger and visa versa. The Charger handily outsells the Challenger
     
  10. John Codman

    John Codman Platinum Level Contributor

    The trouble with the Charger - aside from the lack of a manual transmission - is that Mopar makes the grille uglier every year. The charger has morphed from a car that I really liked into one that I doubt that I would buy. I love the '05 Magnum RT that we have had since it was new, but sadly they haven't made one for years. I'd buy the twin to the '05 without any mods whatsoever if it was still made.
     
  11. 1969RIVI

    1969RIVI Well-Known Member

    Now this is closer to the real deal. Too bad they're only making 10 of them:(. BUT if demand for them persists they may make tons more kinda like the company that makes the Eleanor GT500 Mustang's.

     
  12. copperheadgs1

    copperheadgs1 copperheadgs1

    You are right on the money.
     
  13. I bought this one new back in 2017, it was a 2017 Dodge Challenger Blacktop Edition.

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  14. copperheadgs1

    copperheadgs1 copperheadgs1

    Challengers are most true to original muscle cars as available. Get one before they are gone forever.
     
  15. gstewart

    gstewart Well-Known Member

    I read an article that FCA dropped the limited slip rear end in the Charger a few years ago unless u purchased the SRT option. Anyone have different info?
    My son purchased a 2017 black RT, new, and really likes it but no "posi".
     
  16. Buickwagon

    Buickwagon Wagon's Rule!

    My 2018 Charger Scat Pack definitely has a posi! Just look at the road in front of the house. 7133AFD2-FDBE-4C34-B8C5-5070AC15227A.jpeg
     
  17. philip roitman

    philip roitman Well-Known Member

    fullsizeoutput_6a76.jpeg Love my 2020 R/T Scat Pack Daytona. I love the way it looks. Great bang for the buck. Drives and handles very well. The 20x9.5 wheels that come with the Daytona package help a lot without tram lining like some wider wheels do. The 6.4 litre 392 has more than enough power for street driving at a little more than half the price of a Hellcat. Lightly optioned car as it came with a lot standard and the Daytona package added basically everything else I wanted, so it is relatively light weight considering its size. Use it as a daily NYC commuter car, plus lots of fun drives anytime I want. It will do a 12.3 ET or better on the Drag strip and on a road racing track will go and stop pretty good too. If I want a two door or sports car I take my AMG GTS or one of my Gran Sports.
     
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