![]() A Six-Speed StickĪnd one of the best things about the Challenger R/T is that it could be optioned with the beefy Tremec six-speed manual transmission.Īutomatics are going to be much more common, and likely quicker in acceleration (especially the newer cars with the eight-speed ZF auto), but the fun factor of the stick shift will be unmatched.Īnd it’s really that fun factor that the Challenger R/T does best. Looking around the classified sites, one can find an early base R/T 5.7 for under $15,000 while lower mileage or better equipped examples climb into the low 20s-quite reasonable for what you get. Looking at the used market, an older model Challenger R/T has a lot of bang for the buck-and even in today’s inflated car market they’ve depreciated a lot quicker than used Scat Packs. And while many buyers gravitated toward the Scat Pack, the 5.7 R/T is still offered as a budget V8 option. In 2015 Dodge Introduced the Scat Pack model, which brought the larger 6.4 liter Hemi from the SRT Challenger but with the less expensive appointments of the R/T. ![]() When first introduced for 2009, the R/T occupied the sweet spot between the base V6 and the more expensive SRT-8 models and that earned it plenty of takers looking for the middle ground. V8 ValueĪnd one of the biggest reasons why is its price. But viewed on its own terms the R/T can be a great choice. The Challenger also has a base V6 engine, and 6.4 liter and 6.2 supercharged options, but in between those sits the humble 5.7 Hemi.įrom its introduction for the ‘09 model year up until now, the 5.7 liter Challenger R/T has made about 370 horsepower, leading it to be overshadowed by both its own larger displacement siblings and its Ford & GM competition. The Camaro and Mustang go straight from four and six cylinder versions to V8s making 450 horsepower or more. One of the most interesting things about the 2009-2021 Challenger R/T is that it’s a pretty rare for modern muscle cars to have an entry level V8 option. Here are a few reasons why: A Unique, Mid-Level Option Because what it lacks in outright horsepower it makes up for in affordability and fun-especially on the secondhand market. ![]() But this also means it’s easy to overlook certain versions of the car.Īnd perhaps the most under-appreciated Challenger model is the base R/T with the 5.7 liter Hemi V8 engine. One of the best things about the modern Dodge Challenger is the vast number of powertrain options available.įrom a base V6 with AWD to a screaming Hellcat Redeye, there’s something to fit just about any type of budget or goal. Who Needs a Scat Pack? The 5.7 Liter Challenger R/T is the Best Bargain in Modern Muscle ![]()
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