The Challenger is on its way out of production after 2023. By comparison, the Ford Mustang is getting a new lease on life for the seventh generation of the pony car. However, even as the finale approached, TrueCar gave first place in its “muscle car” category to the Challenger, ahead of the Beloved.
TrueCar awarded the Dodge Challenger first place in the “Muscle Car” category.
Even though Stellantis and Dodge discontinued the Mopar model, the Challenger took the top spot on our list of the best muscle cars for 2023. Unsurprisingly, evaluators appreciated a few things about the Challenger above all:
Its handling pales in comparison to nimble competitors like the Ford Mustang or Chevrolet Camaro. Furthermore, the Dodge model’s limited set of standard safety and visibility features leaves something to be desired.
Still, even with its problems, the Challenger scored first. Furthermore, TrueCar gave the Ford Mustang seventh place on the list, behind vehicles whose “muscle car” credentials are questionable, such as the BMW M3 and Alfa Romeo Giulia. Many of the cars on the list seem more at home in the luxury sports sedan space.
How much horsepower does the base Dodge Challenger have?
One of the Challenger’s most redeeming qualities is its abundance of horsepower in V8 models. The base Dodge Challenger SXT produces 303 horsepower and 268 lb-ft of torque from its 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 engine.
However, the horsepower numbers swell to 375 and 485 in the R/T and R/T Scat Pack, respectively. Die-hard fans with a budget and need for more, however, will opt for Dodge’s supercharged offerings, such as the SRT Hellcat and SRT Hellcat Redeye. The Hellcat makes a steaming 717 horsepower, and the Redeye tops out at 797. At the top of Horsepower Hill, the SRT Super Stock produces 807 horsepower from its supercharged 6.2-liter V8.
Each of the Challenger’s engine options is available in its four-door brother, the . By the way, TrueCar gave the Charger the second place in the list.
Is the Challenger bigger than the Mustang?
The Dodge Challenger’s physique is both an advantage and a disadvantage. The Challenger is larger than the Mustang in every metric, including length, width, weight, and cargo capacity. As a result, the Challenger’s 16.2 cubic feet of cargo space is much more accommodating than the Mustang’s 13.5.
However, even with the Challenger’s added rear seat space and trunk volume, the model’s large size makes it less responsive and nimble than the Ford Mustang or.
Why was the Dodge Challenger discontinued?
The 2023 Dodge Challenger will be the last iteration before the automaker discontinues it. Unfortunately for fans, Dodge is focusing on more efficient alternative energy projects, such as. However, the Challenger panel will likely return as an electrified or hybrid option.
