2011 Dodge Challenger SE V6 - Short Take Road Test

Sawyer · 03-31-2011, 01:29 PM

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...take_road_test

8cd03gro · 03-31-2011, 01:30 PM

It's a nice car and all, but. . . it's just still way too slow.

Sawyer · 03-31-2011, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 8cd03gro

It's a nice car and all, but. . . it's just still way too slow.

Yeah.

BigDan · 03-31-2011, 01:43 PM

I also think its a nice car and great for the masses but too slow if your after Mustang and Camaro level of performance. Still 14.9 from C&D is not bad and is plenty quick for 90% of drivers and should be an easy sell when potential buyers mash the throttle on their test drive. 14.9 was kick ass for the early-mid 90's and was only achieved by performance V8's. If I had kids I wouldn't want them going much quicker then 14.9. If I was 16 I would be in heaven if I had a well equipped 2012 V6 Challenger. I think Dodge did a great job with their new version.

Lazerbrainz2k3 · 03-31-2011, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 8cd03gro

It's a nice car and all, but. . . it's just still way too slow.

It'll never win any awards for fastest V6, but all things considered it's fast enough to join the rest of the pack (even if it is tail-end-Charlie) now. Where I think Dodge really needs to do (aside from shed some weight) is liven up the interior beyond its current rebadged-rental-car status, and give it a modern transmission including a manual option.

Stew · 03-31-2011, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lazerbrainz2k3

It'll never win any awards for fastest V6, but all things considered it's fast enough to join the rest of the pack (even if it is tail-end-Charlie) now. Where I think Dodge really needs to do (aside from shed some weight) is liven up the interior beyond its current rebadged-rental-car status, and give it a modern transmission including a manual option.

Ummm, agree it is quick enough for it's target audience, but the interior, while maybe to stark (like the classic musclecars) is of very high quality and hardly "rental car". i do agree the V6 needs a manual and can't until the 8 speed auto hits late this year or early next year.

BackinBlackSS/RS · 03-31-2011, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 8cd03gro

It's a nice car and all, but. . . it's just still way too slow.

90% of the buyers could give a shit about that. Seriously. Besides, those times are not slow to most people as well.

bmwdon · 03-31-2011, 05:12 PM

I can't imagine how much of a slug the V6 makes the big bastard feel

LoneStar · 03-31-2011, 05:33 PM

Glad to see they revised the suspension, also. Topping out at $36,000 for a V6 is a little rediculous...

n!ght r!der · 03-31-2011, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lazerbrainz2k3

It'll never win any awards for fastest V6, but all things considered it's fast enough to join the rest of the pack (even if it is tail-end-Charlie) now. Where I think Dodge really needs to do (aside from shed some weight) is liven up the interior beyond its current rebadged-rental-car status, and give it a modern transmission including a manual option.

I agree with the ones in red, If they throw a manual in the v6 it would probably sell better, and if they put those 8spd transmissions in the more powerful automatics (RT,SRT8) than they would be good too.

I disagree with the one in blue, those new interiors are pretty "snazzy" if you ask me..

03-31-2011, 01:29 PM	#1
Sawyer Drives: '13 5.0 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,345 View My Garage	2011 Dodge Challenger SE V6 - Short Take Road Test http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...take_road_test

03-31-2011, 05:12 PM	#8
bmwdon I refuse to go smurfy Drives: 2009 Challenger SRT8, 2010 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: MD Posts: 1,311	I can't imagine how much of a slug the V6 makes the big bastard feel __________________ -Bill...the Camaro was my wifes, now she's got a minivan Challenger- 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8 Procharger D1 Supercharger: 10.895 @ 126.720 MPH

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
PWA "The Lounge"	DGthe3	Off-topic Discussions	143773	11-06-2010 11:00 AM
Think about this and the Z28 5th gen	13F20	Camaro ZL1 Forum - ZL1 Specific Topics	41	09-04-2010 12:59 AM
Mustangs................	vontivonti	5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions	4052	12-21-2009 10:42 PM
Comparison Test, by Proxy: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8	AirGoya	Chevy Camaro vs...	86	07-24-2008 11:20 AM
2009 Dodge Challenger Press Release (introducing model lineup)	Tran	General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion	8	03-20-2008 12:47 AM

03-31-2011, 01:30 PM	#2
8cd03gro Drives: 2005 STi corn fed Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,997	It's a nice car and all, but. . . it's just still way too slow.

03-31-2011, 01:43 PM	#4
BigDan Drives: bug Join Date: May 2009 Location: nv Posts: 1,319	I also think its a nice car and great for the masses but too slow if your after Mustang and Camaro level of performance. Still 14.9 from C&D is not bad and is plenty quick for 90% of drivers and should be an easy sell when potential buyers mash the throttle on their test drive. 14.9 was kick ass for the early-mid 90's and was only achieved by performance V8's. If I had kids I wouldn't want them going much quicker then 14.9. If I was 16 I would be in heaven if I had a well equipped 2012 V6 Challenger. I think Dodge did a great job with their new version.

03-31-2011, 05:33 PM	#9
LoneStar Drives: 2011 IOM Camaro Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 3,446	Glad to see they revised the suspension, also. Topping out at $36,000 for a V6 is a little rediculous...

User Name		Remember Me?
Password