2015 Dodge Challenger 392 R/T Scat-Pack
Discussion
Always had a soft spot for American muscle, having owned a variety of yanks both here in the US and previously in UK. I started out with a '68 Olds Cutlass Sport Coupe, then an '88 IROC and a 2000 Corvette.
More recently, I've owned a 300C SRT-8 and a 2011 Mustang GT. This week, I bought what I think could end up being one of the very last of the true US muscle cars.
The writing is on the wall - 4 cyl Mustangs and Camaros. No V8 offered for Mustang and F-150 from 2017 - next Corvette rumored to be V6 - I had to get in before the door finally closed.
I tried to buy a Challenger Hellcat last year and handed over a hefty deposit - but the dealer I was working with allowed me to be gazzumped and trying to get a delivery date now is virtually impossible to pin down with any confidence.
Then I saw this - and I just couldn't help myself.
More recently, I've owned a 300C SRT-8 and a 2011 Mustang GT. This week, I bought what I think could end up being one of the very last of the true US muscle cars.
The writing is on the wall - 4 cyl Mustangs and Camaros. No V8 offered for Mustang and F-150 from 2017 - next Corvette rumored to be V6 - I had to get in before the door finally closed.
I tried to buy a Challenger Hellcat last year and handed over a hefty deposit - but the dealer I was working with allowed me to be gazzumped and trying to get a delivery date now is virtually impossible to pin down with any confidence.
Then I saw this - and I just couldn't help myself.
Very nice indeed! I'm liking the 2015 changes on both the Challenger and Charger. Whats the 8speed auto like?
I also wanted to get my foot in the "V8" door, and went for this a few months back!
And yes, I agree with the above comment about tyres. I think i'll be needing a fresh set real soon!
I also wanted to get my foot in the "V8" door, and went for this a few months back!
And yes, I agree with the above comment about tyres. I think i'll be needing a fresh set real soon!
I was a big fan of the 5G-Tronic/NAG transmission in my 300C - particularly after I installed a Predator flash that improved the shift speed.
If I'd had my druthers, I'd have bought a manual Challenger, but the clutch was just too heavy for my wife - and she will be driving this car more than me.
The ZF/Torqueflite 8speed is slick and ultra-fast in paddle-shift mode. My car has 'Super Track Pack' feature, which means that a lot of variables can be dialed-in, including transmission performance (launch control, shift-points, firmness, clutch lock etc). I haven't had a lot of opportunity to play with it yet.
In 'sport' mode it's a little 'snatchy' during normal, everyday docile driving - the harder you play the throttle, the nicer the transmission becomes.
If I'd had my druthers, I'd have bought a manual Challenger, but the clutch was just too heavy for my wife - and she will be driving this car more than me.
The ZF/Torqueflite 8speed is slick and ultra-fast in paddle-shift mode. My car has 'Super Track Pack' feature, which means that a lot of variables can be dialed-in, including transmission performance (launch control, shift-points, firmness, clutch lock etc). I haven't had a lot of opportunity to play with it yet.
In 'sport' mode it's a little 'snatchy' during normal, everyday docile driving - the harder you play the throttle, the nicer the transmission becomes.
kapiteinlangzaam said:
Looks fantastic.
But, 'scat pack' !?! All sorts of mental images , sorry!
Well known and well regarded engine parts manufacturer: http://www.scatcrankshafts.com/But, 'scat pack' !?! All sorts of mental images , sorry!
Matt Harper said:
I was a big fan of the 5G-Tronic/NAG transmission in my 300C - particularly after I installed a Predator flash that improved the shift speed.
If I'd had my druthers, I'd have bought a manual Challenger, but the clutch was just too heavy for my wife - and she will be driving this car more than me.
The ZF/Torqueflite 8speed is slick and ultra-fast in paddle-shift mode. My car has 'Super Track Pack' feature, which means that a lot of variables can be dialed-in, including transmission performance (launch control, shift-points, firmness, clutch lock etc). I haven't had a lot of opportunity to play with it yet.
In 'sport' mode it's a little 'snatchy' during normal, everyday docile driving - the harder you play the throttle, the nicer the transmission becomes.
Sounds good. If I'd had my druthers, I'd have bought a manual Challenger, but the clutch was just too heavy for my wife - and she will be driving this car more than me.
The ZF/Torqueflite 8speed is slick and ultra-fast in paddle-shift mode. My car has 'Super Track Pack' feature, which means that a lot of variables can be dialed-in, including transmission performance (launch control, shift-points, firmness, clutch lock etc). I haven't had a lot of opportunity to play with it yet.
In 'sport' mode it's a little 'snatchy' during normal, everyday docile driving - the harder you play the throttle, the nicer the transmission becomes.
I'm hot and cold with the 5 speed in mine. Some days it's great, smooth and refined and others it's dim-witted and jerky. In track mode it is quicker, but not smooth at all. I don't think it really needs anymore gears with the torque but I'd like to try out the 2015 that's for sure.
Lunch control is a waste of time. Just spins the rear wheels! Haha. All in all I can't complain though. Ace car for the money.
I thought only the SRT's came with the 6.4l engine? Or is that because you've got the scat pack?
Cheers
8Ace said:
Nice. ISTR you're a Bengals fan. How about some black stripes to match their colours? The orange looks spot on!
Wow! Well remembered - I'm way too ashamed of the Bungles to adorn my car in their losing colors!It's actually red, rather than orange - my phone camera and the bright sunlight are skewing things a bit. Mopar color is called "Torred".
Matt Harper said:
8Ace said:
Nice. ISTR you're a Bengals fan. How about some black stripes to match their colours? The orange looks spot on!
Wow! Well remembered - I'm way too ashamed of the Bungles to adorn my car in their losing colors!It's actually red, rather than orange - my phone camera and the bright sunlight are skewing things a bit. Mopar color is called "Torred".
Who Dey? No really, who are they, never heard of them. Football you say?I occasionally look at the manufacturers website in the US just to see what's available. From a UK perspectives these cars are just epic value. I'm jealous in a positive and admiring way. if that makes sense. Hope itsd as enjoyable as it looks.
Matt Harper said:
8Ace said:
Nice. ISTR you're a Bengals fan. How about some black stripes to match their colours? The orange looks spot on!
Wow! Well remembered - I'm way too ashamed of the Bungles to adorn my car in their losing colors!It's actually red, rather than orange - my phone camera and the bright sunlight are skewing things a bit. Mopar color is called "Torred".
Who Dey? No really, who are they, never heard of them. Football you say?I occasionally look at the manufacturers' websites in the US just to see what's available. From a UK perspectives these cars are just epic value. I'm jealous in a positive and admiring way. if that makes sense. Hope itsd as enjoyable as it looks.
Crafty_ said:
kapiteinlangzaam said:
Looks fantastic.
But, 'scat pack' !?! All sorts of mental images , sorry!
Well known and well regarded engine parts manufacturer: http://www.scatcrankshafts.com/But, 'scat pack' !?! All sorts of mental images , sorry!
"What the hell is a Scat Pack, you ask? It's an old name, dug up from the 1960s days of Mopar glory, used to denote the best Dodges in one group. According to our friends at Allpar, it included the Charger R/T, Dart GTS and Super Bee. That's where the angry cartoon logo comes from."
http://jalopnik.com/dodge-challenger-scat-pack-ame...
http://www.autonews.com/article/20141017/RETAIL03/...
Beefmeister said:
I don't know where all this talk of V8's dying is coming from.
I know a guy working on the next Euro-6 version of the Coyote V8, which isn't due until something like 2017. They won't drop the V8 Stang for a long time yet.
They tried it in the 70s IIRC. I think they brought it back after being accused of being Communists. I know a guy working on the next Euro-6 version of the Coyote V8, which isn't due until something like 2017. They won't drop the V8 Stang for a long time yet.
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