Sunday, Nov 15
Among the vehicles on display in the Chrysler booth at SEMA was one unsuspecting Dodge Challenger with the description of "Mopar Edition". The Mopar Edition Challenger featured several items from the Mopar catalog. At first glance the Challenger almost looked stock except the Mopar h...
Wednesday, Nov 11
Jay Leno finds time to drive and give his thoughts on a custom 1970 Hotchkis Dodge Challenger 340 T/A six-pack. Joining him in the video is John Hotchkis who dishes on the custom Challenger built by his company. The Hotchkis Challenger uses the factory 340 engine with a few modifications bu...
Saturday, Oct 31
In the video above Mopar Design Team Lead Mark Allen gives us some insight into what the Dodge Challenger 1320 is all about. The Challenger 1320, along with 3 other Chrysler 'image vehicles' will be making their debut at the 2009 SEMA show in just a few days. The Challenger 1320 started life as...
Thursday, Oct 22
Are the basic bolt-ons not adding enough power to 08-09 Dodge Challenger HEMI, why not try a ZEX nitrous system which can add up to 175 horsepower with the flick of a switch. The ZEX Nitrous system kit for the 5.7-liter & 6.1-liter HEMI engine has been extensively engineered for an easy pl...
Thursday, Oct 15
I guess you could say there are Grape Expectations on the horizon as dealers have begun to take orders for the 2010 Dodge Challenger R/T & SRT8 in Plum Crazy. The order banks opened today for one of the most anticipated high-impact colors yet Plum Crazy which traces it's origins back to...
Thursday, Oct 8
Proformance Industries, a custom builder out of New Rochelle, NY was commissioned by New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera to create a custom one-off 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8. Mr. Rivera's instructions were simple enough, build me something I can drive in New York city traffic and st...
Monday, Oct 5
I came across an interesting video over on RedLetterDodge about how Chrysler develops vehicle colors for certain models. Here is a behind the scenes look with Jim Parker, Senior Manager of the Chrysler color and trim studio. Jim talks about how various colors are developed and chosen fo...
Saturday, Oct 3
Chrysler has released sales figures for the Dodge Challenger and I must say there is actually a little something to cheer about. Last month if you remember the Challenger sold a poultry 1,132 units which had the enthusiast forums talking about the end of the Challenger. Well, this month s...
Wednesday, Sep 30
The folks over at Mopar Muscle Magazine have had in their possession a 2009 Dodge Challenger R/T for several months and while they have enjoyed the Challenger thoroughly one thing notably missing is a healthier sounding exhaust. Already agreeing the exhaust note is just a little to quie...
Monday, Sep 28
The Dodge Challenger R/T 40 years ago was the best Challenger you could get. Today it's the little brother to the SRT8, but don't be fooled. The 2009 Dodge Challenger is holding the 5.7L HEMI V8 under the hood and man does it pack a punch. The HEMI is mated to a Tremec 6speed and the two together put o...
Wednesday, Sep 23
Back in May Cervini's Auto Designs successfully launched their Shaker Hood System for the Dodge Challenger and now they have available a fully functional Ram Air kit. The Cervini's Ram Air kit is made specifically for the 5.7-liter and 6.1-liter Hemi Challengers. The Ram Air kit is design...
Wednesday, Sep 16
At this year's SEMA show be on the look out for a Deep Water Blue 2009 Dodge Challenger R/T dubbed Project N96: Drop Top Revenge. The Drop Top Revenge Challenger is a one-of-a-kind vehicle dreamed up by R.W. O'Gorman who wanted to pay tribute to a previous Challenger convertible built for SEM...
Over on Dodge .com you can now view model specific information about the 2010 Dodge Challenger . The 2010 model site includes several features including model highlights, interior and exterior and performance details. You also have the option to build out your 2010 Challenger if you so p...
Monday, Sep 14
NASCAR driver Kurt Busch is raffling off a one-of-a-kind 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8. The SRT8 features a two-tone paint scheme designed by PPG master painter Paul Stoll with paint work done by renowned street rod painter Charley Hutton. You might remember Charley from his appearances...
Thursday, Sep 3
We finally have the details on what's new for the 2010 Dodge Challenger model lineup. Although the changes are minor there are definitely some added colors and features we think you will like. There will be three main models again like the previous year, the Challenger SE, R/T and SRT8 wit...
Tuesday, Aug 25
I have decided to start doing write-ups on Dodge Challenger websites I come across. I am not sure how often these 'website spotlight' posts will come up but I will try to do at least one a month and maybe more if there are enough sites to cover. Our first Website Spotlight is DodgeChallengerRe...
Thursday, Aug 20
Dodge has announced the 2010 Dodge Challenger will come with two new "High Impact" colors for sure and maybe a third in addition to the already popular B5 Blue offered on 2009 Challenger models. The two new "High Impact" colors are Detonator Yellow and Plum Crazy with a third yet to be deter...
Tuesday, Aug 18
At this years Woodward Dream Cruise which took place this past weekend several of the automakers had large displays showing off their current products and some of the future ones as well. Among the vehicles Chrysler had on display was a Dodge Challenger adorned with the 2010 Mopar Exteri...
Monday, Aug 17
After a successful build of 60 limited edition 2009 Hurst Hemi Dodge Challengers , Hurst Performance will continue the limited edition models for another year. During a ceremony in Flint, Michigan Hurst Performance along with Jack "Doc" Watson, former head of Hurst in the 60's unveile...
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Tuesday, Aug 11
This "Blk HWK" DUB Edition widebody Dodge Challenger belongs to boxing's #1 heavyweight contender Chris "The Nightmare" Arreola who has a record of 27-0. After Chris purchased this Challenger he took it straight to DUB so they could work their magic. The Challenger features a custom matt...
Monday, Aug 10
I know the Dodge Challenger invading international soil is nothing new as we have seen them in places like Canada (where it's made), Mexico, U.K. and Germany but the first special edition Challenger has finally landed in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The first Dodge Challenger in Bahrain was a He...
Wednesday, Aug 5
I came across this cool video from Mopar 360 that features the customized Stack Dodge Challenger SRT8 and a Charger going through a chase scene. The video is well put together and actually made me chuckle near the end. The great camera work and burnouts are worth giving this video a look. Check...
Tuesday, Aug 4
Sales of the Dodge Challenger for July of 2009 were 886 compared to 2,895 from July of 2008 showing a 69% decrease in sales from the previous year. Year to date Challenger sales are 15,968 compared to 3,990 for 2008, which is a 300% gain. You are probably asking yourself why Challenger sales a...
Tuesday, Jul 28
When you get to see anything in super slow motion there is always a cool factor involved and this video of a Dodge Challenger launching is no different. The video shows the rear end of the Dodge Challenger at 300 fps, more specifically the drag slick as it crinkles up and takes off down the stri...
Wednesday, Jul 22
There has been no official word on the 2010 Dodge Challenger as of yet but from reading a few Challenger forums it looks like the 2010 model year is go and ordering has actual begun. Over at ChallengerTalk.com one forum member has listed four Challenger models for 2010 including a Challenge...
While browsing through the Dodge Challenger category on Ebay today I came across two very limited production vehicles. The first is the limited edition SMS 570X with the 'X' standing for extreme and is it ever with it's 700 horsepower V-8 Hemi VCT engine. This aftermarket vehicle comes t...
Thursday, Jul 16
Mr. Norms latest creations are a pair of convertibles based off the 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8, the 426 Hemi Dodge Challenger and Hemi Cuda Convertibles . Taking design cues from the original 426 Hemi Challenger and 426 Hemi Cuda these vehicles are a modern rendition of the mighty Mopars w...
Wednesday, Jul 8
Coming off the success of their f irst packages for the Dodge Challenger, Hurst Performance is readying a followup, the Competition Plus package for owners of the 2009 Challenger SRT8. Details are limited on the Competition Plus package but we do know it will set you back a staggering $18...
Friday, Jul 3
Sales of the Dodge Challenger for June of 2009 were 1,369 compared to 1,024 from June of 2008 showing a 34% increase in sales from the previous year. Year to date Challenger sales are 15,082 compared to 1,095 for 2008, which is a 1277.6% gain. The large gain is due to the fact Challengers were o...
Saturday, Jun 27
Having the chance to own the first available model of any car these days is next to impossible but for Dodge Challenger fans it can become a reality. Up for auction on Ebay is the First 2009 SMS 570 Dodge Challenger available to the public. This Challenger is the 11th SMS 570 to roll off SMS sup...
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Monday, Jun 22
Over at AutoBlog Drew Phillips recently got the opportunity to take a tour of the Hurst Performance Vehicles headquarters in Irvine, California. During the tour Drew got a chance to see how a stock Dodge Challenger is transformed into one of the limited edition Hurst Hemi Challengers . E...
Thursday, Jun 18
Have you ever bought an aftermarket product for your car and wondered how the installation would go or if you had the know how to do it yourself. Well if you answered yes you are not alone because I have had similar notions about parts I bought. Some of those installs went as planned and others...
Thursday, Jun 11
Over at BadCopNoDonuts.com they have been writing about and posting up pics of this sick looking Matte Black Widebody Dodge Challenger (a.k.a. World's Fastest Dodge Challenger) that was recently built by the amazing Topo who already has several widebody Challengers under his belt. The ma...
Thursday, Jun 4
Sales of Dodge Challengers for May of 2009 were 2,695 compared to 2,619 from the previous month showing a virtual dead heat for month to month sales. For May of 2008 which was the first month Challengers were officially on sale they sold only 71 units. As much as I would love to throw a ridicul...
Friday, May 29
Over on Edmunds Inside Line they have done a full comprehensive write up with photos on most every part of the 2009 Dodge Challenger R/T suspension right down to the Michelin Pilot tires. If you are curious and want to learn a little more about the suspension of your Challenger R/T you shoul...
Wednesday, May 27
Another aftermarket company steps into the ring and offers up a Shaker Hood System for the new Dodge Challenger . Cervini Auto Designs best known for their custom fiberglass hoods is now offering up a functional shaker hood system for all 5.7-liter and 6.1-liter Challengers. The system co...
Sunday, May 24
Companies are sure filling the void left by Chrysler not producing the Challenger convertible as another one has popped up on Ebay. This one is a black 2009 Dodge Challenger R/T with the convertible conversion done by Newport Specialty Cars. The Challenger is virtual new with just deliv...
Tuesday, May 19
What you are looking at is not your average ordinary everyday Dodge Challenger R/T, instead it's an Eco + Muscle Challenger or simply put a car that runs on Electric or Gas power. The brains behind such a custom project is none other than Popular Mechanics. PM started the project with a white...
Monday, May 11
Classic Design Concepts has made available a Shaker Hood System for all 2008-09 Dodge Challenger R/T and SRT8 owners who are looking to give their factory cars a more aggressive and retro look. Not only is the Shaker Hood System an eye pleasing throwback to the 70's it's functional as well...
If you think all we write about on here is new Dodge Challengers you are half right. I have been known to occasionally drop a post on an old school Challenger once in awhile. This time I was browsing everybody's favorite auction site Ebay when I happened up this gorgeous looking 1970 Dodge Ch...
Tuesday, May 5
I came across this very ingenious aftermarket add-on for 2008-09 Dodge Challenger owners who are tired of cleaning the grub and grime off their front and rear quarter areas just behind the wheels. Typically these areas just behind the wheels on all cars is where the wheel spray from the ti...
Saturday, May 2
Chrysler has released U.S. sales figures for April of 2009 which show a 48% decrease in sales versus the same period of 2008. Of the few highlights for Chrysler's April sales the Dodge Challenger was among them increasing their sales by 260 units. I know the figure does not seem like much but i...
Wednesday, Apr 29
If you have been looking around for just the right aftermarket parts to set your new Dodge Challenger apart from the crowd then SEIBON's Carbon Fiber OEM style parts will do the trick. SEIBON has available a full array of aftermarket OEM style carbon fiber parts for 2008-09 Dodge Challeng...
Tuesday, Apr 28
Over on Ebay I was browsing through the Dodge Challenger section and I came upon a rare one of sorts, Challenger #006 off the line. The 2008 Challenger SRT8 is the sixth car off the line with tons of documentation to prove it. The Challenger SRT8 was actually won by a Chrysler employee in a cha...
Wednesday, Apr 22
RDP Motorsports Twin-Supercharged Dodge Challenger now has the title of the worlds fastest late model Hemi after a run of 10.24 @ 133 mph. After a few runs in the mid-10's the RDP Challenger ripped off the unthinkable 10.24 second run. The Challenger packed with an Arrington 440 stroker motor...
Tuesday, Apr 21
The Dodge Boys and the Big Red Bus are heading out on the road for an 88-stop tour to promote NASCAR racing. The Dodge Boys Red Zone tour in conjunction with a sweepstakes will offer one lucky entrant the chance to win a 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8 . The tour is running from April 7th - December 7...
At the end of March B5 Blue fans rejoiced as the first B5 Blue 2009 Dodge Challenger R/T Classic rolled off the assembly line at the Brampton plant. Now they have started to arrive at dealerships with one model popping up on Ebay. The B5 Blue Challenger on Ebay is of the R/T flavor with the 5.7-l...
Friday, Apr 10
At this years New York Auto Show Steve Saleen brought out both of his new SMS aftermarket Dodge Challenger creations, the SMS 570 and SMS 570X. The SMS 570 Challenger was unveiled back in January but this time it's the 570X that has everybody talking. The SMS 570X uses their SMS 296 supercha...
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