Car of the day – 2013 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 6.4-liter V8 1920×1080 HD

Engine: 6.4-liter Hemi V8 470 hp (346 kW) at 6000 rpm and torque of 470 lbs-ft at 4200 rpm. The car hits 0-100 km/h or ~0-60 mph speed in under 5 seconds. Top speed is 293 km/h (182 mph) with the manual transmission and 282 km/h (175 mph) with the automatic transmission.

The new Dodge Challenger 392 comes with a 6-speed manual transmission, while the automatic has a 5-speed transmission. The manual features TR-6060 Tremec unit with a dial-disc high performance clutch which can be found in a 2008 Dodge Viper SRT10. Fuel economy is 14 mpg in city and 23 mpg in highway. Curb weight is 4170 lbs (1891 kg).

A base SRT8 model is available with 20×9 forged aluminum in a seven-spoke design wheels, or 20×9 forged aluminum wheels with satin black painted pockets. These wheels are wrapped in Goodyear RSA all-season tires. There is available optional Goodyear F1 Supercar three-season tires as well. Also, comes with more than 35 advanced safety and security features like Keyless Enter-N-Go and three-mode electronic stability control (ESC), standard full-length side-curtain air bags, standard front-row reactive head restraints, and the standard front seat-mounted side-thorax air bags which offers enhanced occupant protection to passengers in the event of a collision.

The exterior features a new front spoiler, body-painted rear decklid spoiler, quad exhaust outlets and 392 Hemi badges.

The interior features heated bucket front seats, leather upholstery, 276-watt Boston Acoustics sound system, heated steering wheel, automatic climate control, Uconnect CD/HDD/DVD entertainment system with a 6.5-inch touchscreen display and Bluetooth smartphone connectivity. More additional features are available as well.

The price for a base 2013 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 model starts from around 50,100 USD ($).

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