Weight - I fluctuate between 240-260, oooohhhh..... the Cahallenger, no not one bit. i've driven a lot of heavy cars in my life and have made them faster than they should have probably gone. Last year i sold my '95 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham that had been produced with the same engine as the Corvette/Impala SS/Camaro (LT1 350) and it was a fast car before i did some engine bolt ons, 17" impala wheels & tires and tightened up the suspension. That car would surprise many a BMW, Mercedes, Audi as well as some domestics and MANY a Mustang GT. She weighed 4300lbs.
With all the EPA and other agencies now that scrutinize production cars nowadays, it's amazing these cars can move at all but engine developement has come along leaps & bounds.
I'm sure there is weght to be cut off this car but to appeal to a broad customer demographic and compete, they did a great job in giving us something we'd be proud and want to drive.