Not what I would consider a "functional" hood scoop... but Dodge apparently deems it "function." So, "functional" it is! I guess...

Could we go as far as to say that Dodge's definition is a bit dysfunctional...

 

And they don't have butterfly valves; just mesh...

 

The Chrysler President gave these stats for the Challenger SRT:

0-60 mph= 4.9 sec.

1/4= 13.3 sec.

Top Speed= 170 mph

0-100-0 mph= 16 sec.

60-0 mph= 110 ft.

Skid Pad= .88g

He also said that it outperforms most domestic and foreign performance cars such as the GT500 Shelby Mustang. Hopefully, all of the upcoming magazine road tests will come up with numbers this impressive.

 

NO, don't say that Rich. You're killing me..

 

Have to say I'm pretty surprised with all the negativity being expressed. Personally, I think the thing looks great. Only thing I'd change are wider wheels and tires (though it'd be a shame to chuck F1 Supercar tires) and cut out that ram's head. Oh and some work on that SRT8. Judging by the Charger guys' experience, there's still a lot of power left on the table with the 6.1L that should be pretty easily extracted.

 

Same here. If they pull better numbers than we've been hearing so far I might just jump on board yet.

I'm a little confused though as to how a 4.9 sec. 0-60 car is going to "outperform" a GT500?

 

Makes you wonder if maybe the numbers stated might be a little on the conservative side... hope so...

 

The negativity is understandable. After years of dreaming about the concept, staring at pictures of the concept, fantasizing about the concept, I think most people really just want to own the concept. Pretty much any change is looked at as a negative, and the interior is definitely a substantial step down from the show car interior. But everyone knows that functional butterfly hood scoops don't tend to make production. I think I'll just see if a shaker hood conversion that comes along, or live with the "functional" air ducts. I am going to Chicago this weekend and am not really making any judgement until I see it in person.

To offset some of the hating, I'll make a list of the things I'm happy about.
Overall, the exterior style was preserved, and that is the car's biggest selling point.
The B Pillar is really not obtrusive.
They kept the concept car engine, which is nice, and doesn't always happen.
The grill is cooler. I didn't mind the concept grill, but the new one is better.
The pricing is no worse than expected, and more accessible models are coming.

 

there you go look at the glass as half full

 

As I've said before. If you don't like the Challenger, your local Ford dealer has a lot and showroom full of Mustangs waiting for you. I myself prefer the Challenger even if it is a couple tenths slower or a couple hundred pounds heavier. I'm buying mine to drive not race daily which is what I suspect most people own cars for. You want a race car then buy the fastest thing you can find or build your own. The Challenger is a passenger car and I don't really care if it is the fastest one made-IT'S GORGEOUS!