Dodge is undoubtedly one of the frontrunners in the world of V8-roaring muscle cars. But due to the ever-changing car industry, the American automaker has to make significant adjustments in its portfolio including the discontinuation of its muscle cars in favor of an electrified lineup.
Dodge Challenger Shakedown Destroyer Grey
As a nod to the models that gave the brand its renowned identity, Dodge is releasing seven “Last Call” editions, with the Challenger Shakedown as the first. The Dodge Challenger Shakedown comes with cosmetic and aesthetic upgrades that have taken inspiration from the 1971 Challenger show car.
Exterior-wise, the vehicle is designed with a shakedown strip with red accents for added sportiness. It is matched with the red six-piston Brembo brakes, providing braking power on the 20-inch wheels. A cold-air-grabbing Mopar Shaker hood further underscores the muscle car nature of the first Last Call edition.
Dodge Challenger Shakedown Destroyer Grey
As for the interior, passengers get to sit on premium black Nappa/Alcantara seats paired with Demonic Red seatbelts. Like the exterior, the cabin comes with red accents in the form of stitching which are found on the instrument panel with the “Shakedown” badge, console, and steering wheel.
Since the special edition is based on the Challenger R/T Scat Pack, it should be powered by a 6.4-liter V8 Hemi engine. More powertrain details will be released later this year but the said power unit in the stock form makes 485 horsepower and 646 Nm of torque. Moreover, a Mopar Shake intake is part of the long list of upgrades.
1971 Dodge Challenger Shakedown
The 2023 Dodge Challenger Shakedown is limited to 1,000 units only. 500 of which are in the R/T Scat Pack trim finished in Destroyer Grey, while the other half come in a wide-body configuration with a Pitch Black exterior paint. It is the first step of Dodge into rolling out electric vehicle (EV) models previewed by the electric Charger Daytona SRT Concept earlier this month.
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Know more about Dodge Challenger 2024
The Dodge Challenger is a rear-wheel-drive muscle car that comes in a 2-door coupe body style. Locally, this model has only one variant. There’s the Challenger GT 3.6L, priced at Php 4,490,000. The GT trim uses a 3.6-liter V6 capable of producing up to 303 horsepower and 363 Nm of torque.
Size-wise, the Challenger Scat Pack variants are 5,027mm long, 1,923mm wide, and 1,466mm in height. The GT trim is slightly smaller at 5,
Locally, the Dodge Challenger competes against the Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Camaro, Nissan 370Z, BMW 2 Series Coupe, among others.
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Dodge Challenger Launch
The first generation Dodge Challenger was introduced in 1969 and was meant to compete with the Pontiac Firebird and the Mercury Cougar. The second-generation Dodge Challenger was previewed in 1978 from a rebadged from another coupe, the Mitsubishi Galant Lambda. Its current generation was initially unveiled through photos on the internet and was formally revealed on November 21, 2005. In 2006, the refreshed concept was introduced at the 2006 North American International Auto Show.
Locally, a revamped version of this iconic coupe was unveiled in 2018 complete with exterior and interior upgrades.
Dodge Challenger Exterior
On the outside, the Dodge Challenger for the Philippine market gets automatic HID headlamps, LED taillights, LED daytime running lamps, an active exhaust system, and power-folding side mirrors, among others. Depending on the trim, this model also rides on a set of 20-inch aluminum wheels.
Dodge Challenger Interior
Inside, the Challenger gets plenty of amenities. Its seats and steering wheel are clad in leather, and it also gets a rear-view auto-dimming mirror, a 60:40 split folding rear seat, a push-to-start button, and a six-way power adjustable driver’s seat.
It also gets an automatic air-conditioning system, and ventilated seats. Its tilt and telescopic column are also power-adjustable, and it gets a power trunklid release as well.
Technology & Safety Feature
Aboard the Challenger is an 8.4-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth, and USB connectivity. The said headunit is also linked to a 19-piece speaker set, and the model in question also gets an ample amount of USB charging ports, as well as a 12-volt center console power outlet.
It also has a comprehensive safety kit which includes a rear parking assist system, a tire pressure monitoring system, anti-lock braking, electronic stability control, electronic roll mitigation, automatic highbeams, active head restraints, forward collision warning, a rear backup camera, traction control, adaptive speed control, among many others.
Platform & Chassis
The current version of the Dodge Challenger uses the Chrysler LA platform. It shares this with the Chrysler 300, and the Dodge Charger.
For suspensions, it uses a short and long arm type for the front and a multi-link type for the rear. It also gets disc brakes all around, as well as a manual, foot-operated parking brake.
Engine & Drivetrain
The Dodge Challenger GT utilizes a 3.6-liter mill capable of producing up to 303 horsepower and 363 Nm of torque.
Dodge Challenger 2024 Price List
Let's check out the Dodge Challenger 2024 price in September in the Philippines.
| Variants | Price |
|---|---|
| Dodge Challenger GT 3.6L V6 AT | ₱4,490,000 |
₱ 4,490,000 - ₱ 5,780,000
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