Challenger Powertrain Question - Part 1 - Choose your Powertrain

[Challenged]

Originally Posted by Ted@MPSC

425HP with the hog leg baby!!!!!!
An optional 475HP or 500HP for the SRT lineup to compete with the GT500.

Just keep the body looking the same, interior same, current wheels could be smaller, but maintain the power train platform is a must.

I agree. SRT definatly needs to excell what the current SRT8 models are putting down now which is what I voted to be in the R/T version for this car.

DCX, structure it like this:
-V6 for the SXT or whatever "base" model

-425hp HEMI V8 (current SRT8 powertrain) w/ optional manual heavy-duty 6 speed for the "R/T"

-500+hp HEMI V8 manual 6 speed for the SRT8 Challenger to compete with the GT500. Don't let Ford TRY and run away with all the thunder!!!

I love EVERYTHING about this car!!! do NOT change anything about it. The bar is high, lets make sure it stays there.

Build it and they will convert

[DubleDex]

I chose the 350hp with 6 speed. To some degree, it does come down to pricing though. If the 425hp were only $800 more, it would be hard to pass up. I definitely wouldn't get the V6, but if Mustang and Camaro sales prove anything, it's that V6 versions definitely sell.

As someone else said, it would be nice if they had a strip-down version of the 425hp. Just because someone has the money for the big engine, doesn't mean they want a whole lot of luxury.

It is a really good looking vehicle, and it's already on my list as "next car" (currently have an SRT-4, always have owned Mopar, always will - currently age 30).


*edit* 58 responses in about an hour - not too shabby! The more that chime in the better! Keep it coming!

[adamdirt]

Please build it with the 425 hp Hemi w/ 6-speed manual trans.
If made in this configuration, I will definetely buy one. Oh, and it better be loud as hell, make it true to its roots!

[WildBillTX]

Originally Posted by DubleDex

I chose the 350hp with 6 speed. To some degree, it does come down to pricing though. If the 425hp were only $800 more, it would be hard to pass up. I definitely wouldn't get the V6, but if Mustang and Camaro sales prove anything, it's that V6 versions definitely sell.

I picked the 350 with a 6 speed auto since 1) I havent used a stick in years and I'm lazy! 2) I dont need all that power - 350 horses is plenty for cruising and sometimes stoplight racing. Its the same motor thats been in Ram trucks and the 300, and has proven itself to be tough, super-reliable and runs on regular unlead with no problems.

My local Ford dealer sells more V6's Mustangs to teenage and young adult females than anything else, the guys are the ones who buy the V8's. I think the new Challenger should be Mopar's direct mass production answer to the Mustang and not a specalty car.

[jakez]

For the love of god, have an option to turn off the traction control! These charger/magnum/300c hemi's are struggling just to do a standing burnout and it looks embarassing!

[alienviking]

No manual = no purchase.

[No Moa]

Dang, i voted for the wrong one!!

[Blueflame]

Pleeeeeezzze build it. I want it all. Bring back the muscle car. I did vote for the 425 hemi 6-speed, but that is just me. Please build them all. I would buy one. If it comes in sublime green I will DEFINITELY buy one! If not I will have to buy black. Also please keep the styling the same as on the concept. Mustang didn't. Don't let the accountants near it!!!!

[Mike Penner]

I will take the highest engine option, up to (and preferring) the "rumored" 392 hemi. DCX should keep in mind we're a bunch of powermongers on this site (not a bad thing!), but still the core market for the car. I'd like to suggest the following:

1. Lots of killer options (eg, rear gear ratios, shakers, etc) and colors, like the old days. They looked gorgeous then, they'll look gorgeous now.
2. Reasonable pricing, including for SRT8 (the price differentials listed in the poll look reasonable IMHO).
3. No limited production, or only in year one for LY ramp up. If you hit the sweet spot on price (especially on SRT8) I think people will swarm like ants to a house-sized sugar hill. Remember you have 35 years of pent up demand for this specific car and scale accordingly.
4. Most importantly for crossover success, a cheap, V6 optioned car to appeal to teens and those who value style over power.

Bravo to DCX for knowing their market. Bravo!

[Blaze R/T]

If this car is accepted, then I will hold off on buying a Cummins and get this car instead! Black/Black gotta have it!