I have always wanted a hemi Challenger, but won't pay the uber big bucks for the 70's classic. This new Challenger is very appealing and if the performance is anywhere near the SRT-8 performance, it will be outstanding. I would guess the new Challenger would be capable of easy 12.8, probably quicker in the hands of really good drivers with good weather and track conditions.

I currently own a 2005 GTO (please no flames about my car, I didn't come her for that, thanks) and I am very happy with it, however the Challenger just has my eye. I am 52 years old, married, no kids from the Houston Texas area.

I don't think I would desire a brand new first year Challenger. I won't pay out the azz for any car just to be the first on the block to own one. My perfect car would be a second year Challenger, Plum Crazy, with an automatic. The automatic is necessary because my wife has diabetic complications and her legs and feet are really weak.

I would put on a new pair of Nitto DR's, see what kind of tune I could get, and head down to Houston Raceway Park and have some fun. I love to take my car to the track, as it is very exciting and peaceful at the same time.

Back to getting a second year Challenger, this goes back to the 2004 GTO and came out with the LS1 with 350 HP, when I waited a year and got the greatly improved 400 HP LS2 engine, plus some other goodies for almost the same price as the 2004. I would also want to get the bugs worked out of the first year car, and yes, there will be some bugs.

Lastly, being a current GM car owner, I have zero desire for the new Camaro.

 

Welcome to the site, nothing in the world wrong with a GTO. 350 HP and a nice package to drive around in. 4 wheel disk brakes and handling to boot. But I'm glad you see the Challenger the way a lot of us see it. Nice lines, close in shape to the original and improvements in all the areas we would see needs improvement. Join us in the wait.

 

Welcome! Good to have another auto-enthu here!

 

Welcome to the site, Old_Goat! I can't say I blame you for not wanting to switch to a Camaro, you wouldn't want to give up a good looking GTO for that weird thing they call the Camaro. I like the GTOs overall.