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1970 Dodge Challenger TA
The first Challenger was the division's late entrant to the pony car market segment in the United States, launched for the 1970 model year.
Text: press release via NetCarShow
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Dodge Challenger
Dodge built the Challenger in 1969–2023. Autoknowtive’s catalog has 6 of them, from the 1970 Dodge Challenger TA to the 2023 Dodge Challenger Convertible. Body styles here: Coupé. Sold new in North America and Asia.
- Built
- 1969–2023
- Brand from
- USA
- Part of
- Stellantis
- Body styles
- Coupé
- Sold new in
- North America and Asia
- In the catalog
- 6 cars, 1 of them concepts
How it changed
Power went from 380 hp in the 1970 Challenger TA to 492 hp in the 2023 Challenger Convertible. It got heavier along the way: 1,660 kg for the 1970 car, 1,887 kg for the 2023. The most powerful here is the 2017 Dodge Challenger TA 392 at 492 hp (367 kW), more than 87% of the cars in the catalog. Quickest from 0 to 62 mph: the 2008 Dodge Challenger, in 5.9 s.
Every Challenger in the catalog
2008 Dodge Challenger
2012 Dodge Challenger Rallye Redline
Evolving into the largest homecoming of modern Dodge rear-wheel-drive performance cars, the seventh annual Spring Festival of LXs marked the perfect opportunity to reveal the new 2012 Dodge Challenger Rallye Redline.
Text: press release via NetCarShow
Photo: NetCarShow
2014 Dodge Challenger Mopar Drag Pak Concept
The Dodge Challenger is a full-size muscle car that was introduced in early 2008 originally as a rival to the evolved fifth-generation Ford Mustang and the fifth-generation Chevrolet Camaro.
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2017 Dodge Challenger TA 392
Photo: NetCarShow
2023 Dodge Challenger Convertible
Photo: NetCarShow
Specs side by side
| Car | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Weight | Engine | Drive | Gearbox | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 Challenger TA | 380 hp (283 kW) | 482 lb-ft (653 Nm) | — | — | 1,660 kg (3,660 lb) | 7.2 L V8 | Rear Wheel Drive | 4-speed manual | — |
| 2008 Challenger | 381 hp (284 kW) | 409 lb-ft (555 Nm) | 5.9 s | 149 mph (240 km/h) | 1,833 kg (4,041 lb) | 5.7 L V8 | Rear Wheel Drive | 6-speed manual | 15 mpg |
| 2012 Challenger Rallye Redline | 381 hp (284 kW) | 409 lb-ft (555 Nm) | — | — | 1,852 kg (4,083 lb) | 5.7 L V8 | Rear Wheel Drive | 6-speed manual | 21 mpg |
| 2014 Challenger Mopar Drag Pak | 492 hp (367 kW) | 475 lb-ft (644 Nm) | — | — | 1,887 kg (4,160 lb) | 6.4 L V8 | Rear Wheel Drive | 8-speed automatic | — |
| 2017 Challenger TA 392 | 492 hp (367 kW) | 475 lb-ft (644 Nm) | — | — | 1,887 kg (4,160 lb) | 6.4 L V8 | Rear Wheel Drive | 8-speed automatic | 23 mpg |
| 2023 Challenger Convertible | 492 hp (367 kW) | 475 lb-ft (644 Nm) | — | — | 1,887 kg (4,160 lb) | 6.4 L V8 | Rear Wheel Drive | 8-speed automatic | 23 mpg |
Power is the figure quoted for that version. Fuel economy is the best EPA combined rating, US models only.
Rivals
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