| Yesterday, I was fortunate enough to get a test | | | | nice touch to match the exterior. Everything |
| drive in a new 2010 Dodge Challenger SRT8 | | | | seems to be in easy reach of the driver. Our |
| 6-speed in the newly available Detonator Yellow | | | | only area that seemed to need some |
| color. Of course, the first thing that grabs your | | | | improvement is the shifter location relative to the |
| attention on this vehicle is the striking high impact | | | | driver. On our tester, it seemed as though the |
| Detonator Yellow paint. This makes it VERY | | | | shifter was slightly too close to the driver. |
| easy to find your Challenger in a parking lot to | | | | The overall fit and finish was extremely good. |
| say the least. In our short drive, the amount of | | | | Body panel fit was excellent and interior panel fit |
| attention that this car attracts is simply amazing. | | | | was equally good. It is obvious Dodge has spent |
| The rumble of the 6.1L Hemi V8 in the SRT8 | | | | some time to take extra care to make sure |
| brings back fond memories of the legendary 426 | | | | everything fits and looks as it should. Some |
| Hemi and big block Mopar engines of the 60s and | | | | purist will complain that the Challenger SRT8 is a |
| 70s. The exhaust note at idle gives a deep | | | | little over-optioned with gadgets like sunroof, |
| rumble to let you know it’s there, but it’s | | | | navigation system, heated seats, etc. But, most |
| not too overbearing for those that don’t like | | | | will appreciate the availability of these options in |
| too much noise. However, open the throttle up | | | | the modern area. |
| to let the beast run and you are rewarded with a | | | | The retro factor of the new Challenger is without |
| loud muscle car sound that will leave you with a | | | | question one of the biggest components that will |
| smile on your face every time. The clutch pedal | | | | drive sales of this vehicle. For those that were |
| feel is light and the engagement is quite smooth. | | | | too young or fortunate enough to buy a |
| This is a very welcomed upgrade from the original | | | | Challenger when they were originally released in |
| muscle cars with extremely heavy spring loaded | | | | 1970, this car is a second chance to get the |
| clutch pedals and racing clutches designed for | | | | performance and look of the original at a fraction |
| extra heavy duty use. | | | | of the cost of a restored original model today. |
| The interior of the SRT8 is very high quality, | | | | So, our recommendation is to get out there and |
| especially for this price segment. The seats are | | | | drive one today. Once you do, you’ll be |
| very comfortable and very supportive for high | | | | hooked for sure. |
| speed cornering. The yellow accents are also a | | | | |