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Muscle Master · 02-10-2009, 07:48 PM

lets just see what mopar can do when the new platforms comes out in 2010, ...look it up

wjones14 · 02-10-2009, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by kdbolt70

Go drive a Challenger R/T. A lot of people complain about the lackluster interior. Then, try to drive a G8 GXP, or at least a GT to get a feel for the camaro's handling. It will probably feel a bit different than the Challenger. in terms of performance, the SS will more or less blow it away.

The SS will easily blow the Challenger R/T away. According to Road and Track's Challenger R/T review (0-60 in 6.2 seconds), the R/T might not beat a V6 Camaro!

http://www.roadandtrack.com/article....rticle_id=7179

Now the Challenger SRT is a different story, but the original poster said he was looking at the R/T.

Blownhotrodder · 02-10-2009, 09:35 PM

Too bad the car doesnt drive itself. I wouldnt read into numbers so much, especially out of some rag.

Dakota Kid · 02-11-2009, 09:23 AM

Motortrend has the RT at 5.5 in the 0-60 range, and I have seen it listed as low as 5.1.

Like the above poster said..they are just numbers.

And I would like to see a V6 Camaro beat the V8 Chally...ain't gonna happen. Not even close.

wjones14 · 02-11-2009, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Dakota Kid

Motortrend has the RT at 5.5 in the 0-60 range, and I have seen it listed as low as 5.1.

Like the above poster said..they are just numbers.

And I would like to see a V6 Camaro beat the V8 Chally...ain't gonna happen. Not even close.

Yeah I'm sure you're right that the V6 Camaro won't beat the Challenger R/T at 376hp. I went back and re-read the short Road and Track R/T test, and they blamed the bad 0-60 result on gearing: they claimed they had to shift into 3rd before 60 mph, costing them a lot. Possibly the Motor Trend car had a different axle?

Dakota Kid · 02-12-2009, 02:12 PM

Well, I just drove a Challenger Rt. Beautiful car, six speed, lots of get up and go...BUT.....damn it was heavy. Felt like a tank. Damn. I really wanted to fall in love with that car...but now....looks like it may be a Camaro.

I just can't get myself to order one sight unseen and not having driven it.

Stonefox187 · 02-12-2009, 04:44 PM

Unless u wanna wait another 8 months go with the Challenger

Dakota Kid · 02-12-2009, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Stonefox187

Unless u wanna wait another 8 months go with the Challenger

I can wait. I can stash enough cash away to put down at least 15k...I liked the Chally....but I did not love it. I want to LOVE this car...who knows...if the SS does not live up to expectations I may revisit the Challenger...but for now...no sale.

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02-10-2009, 09:35 PM	#31
Blownhotrodder Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Clarkesville , GEORGIA Posts: 1,857	Too bad the car doesnt drive itself. I wouldnt read into numbers so much, especially out of some rag.

02-11-2009, 09:23 AM	#32
Dakota Kid Drives: 2010 2SS/RJT/L99 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 1,151	Motortrend has the RT at 5.5 in the 0-60 range, and I have seen it listed as low as 5.1. Like the above poster said..they are just numbers. And I would like to see a V6 Camaro beat the V8 Chally...ain't gonna happen. Not even close.

02-12-2009, 02:12 PM	#34
Dakota Kid Drives: 2010 2SS/RJT/L99 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 1,151	Well, I just drove a Challenger Rt. Beautiful car, six speed, lots of get up and go...BUT.....damn it was heavy. Felt like a tank. Damn. I really wanted to fall in love with that car...but now....looks like it may be a Camaro. I just can't get myself to order one sight unseen and not having driven it.

02-12-2009, 04:44 PM	#35
Stonefox187 Drives: Dodge Challenger SRT-8 #2874 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 32 View My Garage	Unless u wanna wait another 8 months go with the Challenger