At the motor show in NY Dodge unveiled a few “muscle” novelties – a 380-hp Challenger R/T and the basic variant – 235-bhp Challenger SE. Both the variants will be available in stores in the forthcoming autumn.

Both the cars are the vivid examples of the modern American auto manufacturing, where the genes and the sex appeal of the bodies take roots in the past – in the 70s. In fact, the first series of Challenger was shown in January in Detroit – represented by the stunning muscle-car SRT8 with 430-bhp HEMI V8 power unit.

Under the bonnet of Challenger R/T works a 5.7-liter 380-bhp V8 with the max torque of 548 Nm (with the automatic transmission – 540 Nm). The power train is carried out with the help of 6-grade mechanics. Not to 100 km/h takes 6 seconds and the max speed is over 250 km/h.

The poorest in the Challenger model line is the model SE with a 3.5-liter 253-bhp V6 and the max torque of 330 Nm. The car is serially equipped with a 4-grade automatic transmission.

It should be mentioned that Challenger has been designed on the base of Chrysler 300. The car is able to transport up to 5 passengers and the boot capacity is 460 liters.

Serially the car will be equipped with ABS, ESP, braking assistant, tire pressure control system, traction control and some other safety and “smart” systems.

Technical Summary:

• Car name – Dodge Challenger R/T
• Engine – 5.7 V8
• Power – 380 hp
• Max torque – 548 Nm
• Max speed – over 250 kmph
• 0-100 Acceleration – 6 seconds

• Car name – Dodge Challenger SE
• Engine – 3.5 V6
• Power – 253 hp
• Max torque – 330 Nm

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Dodge has slightly upgraded its top car Viper SRT10 which got a more productive power unit and a modified body-kit.

The major difference from the previous version is the engine. The power of the current 8.4-liter one is 612 bhp and the torque – 760 Nm. Not to 100 km/h is dealt with in 3.7 seconds and the max speed is 326 km/h.

As for the exterior of the Viper, the designers created a new bonnet dashed by an air-hole and pockets, plus a small spoiler on the boot cover.

It is peculiar that the representatives of the company have stated the interest towards the American market only. Europe is left without the new wonder. But in fact with the current fuel prices the 612-bhp beast seems an unreasonable purchase for a European.

The price on the renewed Viper SRT10 will start at $85 000 (around 55 000 euro). To cut the long story short. For Europe the price seems unbelievable as it is almost impossible to buy such a car that “dirt cheap” there.

Technical Summary:

• Car name – Dodge Viper SRT10
• Engine – 8.4-liter V8
• Power – 612 hp
• Max torque – 760 Nm
• Max speed – over 326 kmph
• 0-100 Acceleration – 3.7 seconds
• Price - $85 000

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