Dodge Challenger SRT8 joins Leno's garage
In this episode of Leno's Garage, Jay picks up his latest purchase - the 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8, the first ever delivered to a private customer.
As usual, Jay provides some valuable insight, especially as the current owner of a meticulously restored 1970 426 HEMI Challenger R/T.
I think this is a far better attempt of a genuine muscle car than the Camaro! Looks-wise anyway, not too sure about performance.
http://www.caradvice.com.au Anthony
Personally, I think the Camera looks heaps better than this rather dated design. It does sound good though as do the 20″ or 21″ wheels!
Anthonii
This is interesting and i like the look of it. But i read this morning that the vipers days are numbered…
Minnow
The auto was slow, it took over 1 sec for it to kick down, a falcons auto is much faster than that. The drivetrain seems to be as old as its design.
Brett
I’m in two minds about the styling. I can’t tell if it’s modern/retro cool or if it looks like a LEGO version of a 60s’/70′s muscle car. Sound’s alright though.
danny
When will it be available in Australia. I will buy one
Gibbo
It is such a hot car!!!! I love the retro lines, it is such a good looker, and sounds awsome with that big HEMI under the hood. Would have been nice to see a manual option for it though, and possibly independent rear suspension, although the yanks seem to think that the live rear axle setup the Challenger is running now seems to handle well enough.